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National16 Children Found in 'Deplorable' Conditions in a Single Home in Ohio; 4 Adults Arrested
Authorities arrested four adults in southern Ohio after discovering 16 children in urgent need of medical treatment on Tuesday. The children, aged between 1.5 and 18 years, were found in what officials described as 'deplorable' conditions in a rural home in Hamden. Several were in critical condition, with two requiring airlift to trauma centers. Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson called the situation 'pure evil' and stated it was the worst scene he had encountered in his career. The adults, who do not appear to be local residents, face second-degree felony charges for endangering minors. They are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning.
NationalOne week since the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela: nearly 2,000 dead and 10,000 injured
One week after two devastating earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, rescue efforts continue as hundreds of Venezuelans and international rescuers search for survivors. The first quake, measuring 7.2, occurred on June 24 at 6:04 PM, followed by a 7.5 magnitude quake just 39 seconds later. While both epicenters were in Yaracuy state, La Guaira and Caracas were the hardest hit. The government reports nearly 2,000 dead, over 10,571 injured, and around 50,000 missing. Hospitals are overwhelmed, with many patients requiring amputations. Thousands are left homeless, and NASA estimates damage to around 60,000 structures.
NationalFour police officers arrested in Venezuela for appropriating money found among rubble, authorities say
Four police officers in Venezuela were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly appropriating money found among the rubble of collapsed buildings in La Guaira, a state severely impacted by recent earthquakes. The officers, part of the Scientific, Penal, and Criminal Investigations Corps (CICPC), have been expelled from their positions and will face legal proceedings. CICPC director Douglas Rico condemned their actions as disgraceful, emphasizing the need for accountability. Videos circulating on social media show citizens confronting one officer and destroying cash he possessed. The Interior Minister, Diosdado Cabello, vowed zero tolerance for such immoral acts, especially during a humanitarian crisis. The death toll from the earthquakes has risen to 1,943, with over 10,500 injured.
National'We have a win on the board': Supreme Court ruling brings relief to Valley immigrant advocates
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that birthright citizenship will remain in place for now, prompting celebration from immigrant advocacy groups while leaving others saying the broader debate over immigration policy is far from over. The decision brought relief to many across the Rio Grande Valley, where community members and advocacy
NationalMexico on Alert: What Will Trump Decide About the Continuation of the USMCA?
Mexico is closely monitoring the upcoming review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which begins Wednesday. President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico, alongside Canada, will push for a 16-year extension of the agreement, which has been in effect since July 1, 2020. The review occurs amid heightened tensions due to tariffs imposed by President Trump, affecting various products, including a 25% tax on non-USMCA covered goods. Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will meet virtually with US and Canadian counterparts to discuss the review's next steps. Sheinbaum also aims to reduce tariffs on Mexican products to mitigate inflation.
NationalTrump's Financial Statement Reports $1.4 Billion in Cryptocurrency Gains
President Donald Trump earned over $635 million last year through a licensing deal with a cryptocurrency group specializing in 'meme' coins bearing his name; this figure raised the total value of his cryptocurrency assets above $1 billion, according to an extensive financial disclosure form released on Tuesday. The figures for 2025—the first year of Trump's second term—were submitted to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics in a 927-page document. In comparison, former President Barack Obama's last financial disclosure was eight pages long, while President Joe Biden's was 11 pages. Vice President JD Vance's form for last year spans 17 pages. Trump's gains from 'meme' coins added to over $236 million obtained from additional sales of cryptocurrency tokens and a sale of stakes worth over $65 million related to World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's cryptocurrency initiative. Additionally, over $290 million is listed as income from cryptocurrency wallets associated with World Liberty. The $635 million came from a group called 'Celebration Coins.' No digital trace of this group was found, and a representative from the Trump Organization did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday night.
NationalCepeda: 'Civil disobedience' if Colombian president-elect does not renounce U.S. citizenship
BOGOTÁ — Former presidential candidate Iván Cepeda announced on Tuesday that he will resort to 'peaceful civil disobedience' if president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella does not renounce his U.S. nationality, clarify whether he has been a 'collaborator of agencies' of U.S. intelligence, and meet other conditions. The progressive Cepeda, who will serve in opposition from a Senate seat after losing in the presidential runoff, explained in a statement to the press that disobedience 'implies not recognizing the authority of someone who does not respond to the defense of national sovereignty.' Cepeda, a political ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, urged his more than 12 million voters to also engage in disobedience if De la Espriella does not comply with the conditions, which would mean disregarding 'any order' given by the president-elect. De la Espriella, 47, was born in Colombia's capital and acquired U.S. citizenship in adulthood. He stated during the campaign to The Associated Press that he is also a member of the Republican Party. Questions about his dual nationality have surrounded his campaign, both due to criticisms from Cepeda and Petro, who question his loyalty to Colombia, and from a group of legal experts who warned before the runoff that his obligations as Colombian president would enter into 'radical contradiction' with those acquired in the United States as a citizen.
NationalTexas Families to Receive 7 Million Free Eggs Following Major Antitrust Settlement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached settlements with three major egg producers, resulting in the donation of over 7 million eggs to food banks across Texas. This agreement addresses antitrust allegations from 17 state attorneys general regarding a conspiracy to inflate egg prices from 2022 to 2025. The companies involved—Cal-Maine Foods, Centrum/Versova, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch—will also pay $3.3 million to the states. The Attorney General's office will coordinate the distribution of the eggs, and the companies must implement compliance measures to prevent future violations. This initiative is part of Paxton's efforts to protect consumers from price manipulation.
NationalWe Show You Five Viral Videos That Are Not Related to the Earthquakes in Venezuela
Social media users continue to share videos of the tragedy in Venezuela following two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 that struck the north of the country on Wednesday, June 24, within a span of 39 seconds west of Caracas, causing thousands of buildings to collapse. Many videos show collapsing buildings and people trapped under debris. While many of these are authentic, some do not correspond to the destruction that occurred that day after the quakes, which have already resulted in over 2,000 deaths and nearly 70,000 missing. Following the two consecutive earthquakes, hundreds of aftershocks have been recorded, including a magnitude 4.6 quake on June 29. Here are some misleading posts and what they actually show.
NationalU.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's effort to eliminate birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court affirmed that these children are U.S. citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment. Trump's executive order aimed to restrict citizenship to babies with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or legal resident, affecting not only undocumented families but all parents. Approximately 250,000 babies born to undocumented immigrants annually represent 6% of U.S. births, with Latino and Asian families being the most impacted. The ruling upholds a long-standing constitutional right.
NationalSupreme Court rules Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions are unconstitutional
The Supreme Court shut the door on President Trump’s birthright citizenship restrictions on Tuesday, ruling that his banner immigration policy is unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts, joined by all three liberal justices and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, wrote that the 14th Amendment guarantees automatic citizenship for nearly all children born on U.S. soil, even those born
NationalAfter Supreme Court Ruling, Trump Intensifies Offensive Against Birthright Citizenship
Following a significant setback from the Supreme Court in his attempt to limit birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents born in the United States, President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass legislation to end this right. "No lengthy and cumbersome constitutional amendment is needed! Congress must start WORKING TODAY to end birthright citizenship, which is costly and unfair to our country," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "You will have my full support!" In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court rejected on Tuesday an executive order signed by the president in January 2025 that argued the 14th Amendment does not apply to the children of individuals who are in the United States without authorization or on temporary visas, even if they were born in the country. "Citizenship, then as now, was the right to have rights: to participate freely in our political community. The drafters of the 14th Amendment extended that promise to 'all persons born free on this land.' Today we uphold that promise," wrote Chief Justice John Roberts in the court's decision.
NationalSupreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans in schools
The Supreme Court ruled states can bar transgender girls from competing on girls’ and women’s school sports teams, upholding bans in Idaho and West Virginia on Tuesday in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines that is set to impact similar laws passed in more than half the country. Writing for the majority, Justice Brett Kavanaugh rejected arguments that transgender
NationalUSS Theodore Roosevelt Welcomes Allied Choppers in Historic Maritime Exchange
The USS Theodore Roosevelt hosted over 45 military personnel from eight countries, including Mexico, during an international helicopter warfighter exchange on June 27, 2026, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. This event, part of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, aimed to enhance cooperation and communication among allied nations. Participants included pilots from the U.S., South Korea, Italy, Peru, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The exchange focused on flight deck operations and cultural sharing, with an emphasis on improving tactical skills and building relationships. RIMPAC is the largest maritime exercise globally, involving 30 nations and over 30,000 personnel.
NationalDOE Finalizes Rule Targeting Low-Income College Programs
The U.S. Department of Education has finalized a new rule under the Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability framework. This rule mandates that undergraduate programs prove their graduates earn more than typical high school diploma holders, while graduate programs must show their graduates earn more than typical bachelor's degree holders. Programs failing to meet these standards for two out of three years risk losing eligibility for federal Direct Loans and Pell Grants. The rule aims to enhance accountability in higher education and ensure taxpayer dollars support programs that provide a reasonable return on investment.
NationalThree-Year-Old Boy Rescued Alive from Rubble in La Guaira
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela (AP) — Six days after two devastating consecutive earthquakes struck Venezuela, hundreds of rescuers from the country and other nations are racing against time to find survivors beneath the debris. So far, the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes have left at least 1,719 dead and more than 5,000 injured. Over 50,000 people are reported missing by their families, a figure that has not changed since Monday. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez announced that rescue teams from Jordan rescued a three-year-old boy who had been trapped under the rubble for six days in La Guaira. The government-run channel Venezuela Televisión shared a video of the rescue on its X account. Rodríguez noted that more than 3,300 rescuers have arrived in Venezuela, along with 140 dogs and 700,000 tons of humanitarian aid. She stated that over 75,000 families have been affected by the earthquakes.
NationalSupreme Court Upholds Bans on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from competing in women's school sports in a 6-3 decision. The ruling affected two transgender students, Becky Pepper-Jackson from West Virginia and Lindsay Hecox from Idaho, who challenged these laws. Justice Brett Kavanaugh stated that these laws do not violate the Equal Protection Clause or Title IX. While the decision directly impacts only West Virginia and Idaho, it may influence similar laws in 25 other states. This ruling is part of a broader trend of setbacks for transgender rights under the current conservative majority in the Court.
NationalRescuers from 27 Countries Search for Survivors in Venezuela
Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela six days after a devastating double earthquake that has claimed at least 1,719 lives, primarily due to building collapses. In La Guaira, the epicenter of the disaster, rescuers from 27 countries, including the U.S., Portugal, Costa Rica, Chile, and Mexico, are racing against time to find survivors. A specific operation is underway to rescue a trapped security guard in Catia La Mar. The United Nations is coordinating over 2,000 rescuers, while the NASA has reported that approximately 58,870 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed. The humanitarian situation is worsening, with food shortages and collapsed services reported.
NationalBirthright Citizenship Faces Its Most Important Test Today in the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, a significant immigration issue during his second term. In a 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that Trump's executive order, signed on his first day in office, was illegal. The ruling affirms that children born in the U.S. to parents, regardless of their legal status, are U.S. citizens at birth, as protected by the 14th Amendment. This decision counters Trump's argument that only children of legal residents could claim citizenship, impacting over 250,000 births annually. Birthright citizenship is a legal right in the U.S., contrasting with citizenship by descent in other countries.