Twin Brothers Found Dead in Georgia Mountains, Will Segregation Return to the U.S.?, OnlyFans Housewife Charged With Killing a Customer, Postman Steals $1.6 Million in Tax Refund Checks, Diddy's Latest Court Appearance and More From This Week in News
Is it the Jim Crow era again? Because segregation may be coming back to the United States.
In a public memo issued by the General Services Administration, the federal government no longer prohibits contractors from having segregated waiting rooms, restaurants, and water fountains. - Noah A. McGee Read More
A California housewife who operates an OnlyFans page is being charged with a work-related crime. And the details are like something out of a crime procedural show. - Angela Wilson Read More
A disturbing photo of high school students has parents and community leaders outraged after it went viral. Now, the Long Beach community is calling the Long Beach Unified School District to get to the bottom of things. - Phenix S Halley Read More
A woman was arrested at the Orlando International Airport on March 18. What she's accused of will make your heart sink.
According to a report from local station WFTV-9, Alison Agatha Lawrence was told by TSA that she didn't have the proper documentation to bring her dog on a flight back in mid-December 2024. - Angela Wilson Read More
A Louisiana man was executed this week after a hard-fought battle by his legal team arguing that the method violated his religious freedom went all the way to the Supreme Court. Even more alarming is the fact that it was the state's first time attempting the method...ever. - Angela Johnson Read More
As many parents dream of doing, an Indianapolis mother caught up with a middle school student who was allegedly bullying her 13-year-old son. But what happened next might send her to jail for some time. - Angela Wilson Read More
Tax season is here and many Americans are probably wondering if they will owe more than what they might receive back. However, some Washington D.C. residents may be on edge after having their tax return checks stolen. The Feds say a former U.S. Postal Service employee is to blame. - Kalyn Womack Read More
Just when you thought things couldn't get stranger in the air these days, a man was arrested for having a mid-air meltdown that resulted in the assault of a fellow passenger and a crew member on his flight. The 'why' of it all is the most frightening part. - Angela Johnson Read More
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' latest court appearance ahead of his federal sex crime trial was nothing short of concerning. We're not talking about the new allegations on his updated indictment either. - Kalyn Womack Read More
For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
5 hours ago
- USA Today
16% of voters approve of Trump's handling of Epstein files, poll shows
A majority of voters disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the supposed files regarding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a new poll. The poll, released by Emerson College Polling on July 25, found more than 51% of respondents disapprove of the Trump administration's handling of the files. Just 16% said they approved. Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi both previously vowed to release Epstein's supposed client list, but the Department of Justice and FBI said on July 7 such files never existed. Some Republicans have pushed for more transparency around the case in the weeks since. This week, multiple reports said Bondi told Trump in May that he was mentioned in the files. The Emerson poll was released more than a week after a Quinnipiac University survey published on July 16 showed almost two-thirds of voters disapproved of the administration's handling of the Epstein case. In that poll, 17% of registered voters approved, versus 63% who disapproved. In addition to surveying voters about specific issues, Emerson's July poll found Trump's overall approval and disapproval ratings each increased one percentage point from the month prior, reaching 46% and 47%, respectively. How do Americans feel about Trump's handling of Epstein files? Poll offers insight Surveyed voters were asked, "Do you approve or disapprove of the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files?" Sixteen percent of respondents said they approve, while more than 51% said they disapprove. Another 32% said they are neutral on the topic. Spencer Kimball, director of Emerson College Polling, said the poll's Epstein question was the "worst" result for Trump among any of the issues the survey asked about. "Sixteen percent approval is the lowest. 51% disapproval is the highest. So this is an issue where voters are not happy with how things are going," Kimball said. The poll was conducted between July 21-22 among 1,400 U.S. voters. It has a margin of error of ±2.5 points. Contributing: Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Newsweek
5 hours ago
- Newsweek
Leaving the Dogs, Leaving the Cats: The Pets Detained Migrants Can't Take
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Los Angeles animal shelters have reported an uptick in new arrivals, while locals are taking matters into their own hands after thousands of immigrants have been swept up in the Trump administration's raids across the city. The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) told Newsweek that its shelters had taken in 19 pets from families caught up in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts since June 10. "We understand that surrendering a pet can be an incredibly emotional decision, and we are here to assist anyone who finds themselves in need of help at any of the County's seven animal care centers," Christopher A Valles, animal control manager with DACC, told Newsweek via email. Gods left behind by their immigrant families following ICE raids in Los Angeles, California. Gods left behind by their immigrant families following ICE raids in Los Angeles, California. Matthew Rudolph L.A. has been a focal point for federal agencies cracking down on illegal immigration in recent weeks, sparking protests and pushback from the city's largely Democratic leaders, who have warned that communities will be devastated by the loss of illegal immigrants who have built lives in southern California. While the administration's hard-line immigration efforts had been broadly popular at the start of Trump's second term, public opinion has fallen sharply this summer, as images of masked ICE agents detaining people at court hearings, at work, church, school, in traffic and elsewhere have rocketed across the media. A Gallup poll this month showed support for reducing immigration levels dropped from 55 percent last year to 30 percent, with 79 percent of Americans now viewing immigration as a positive force for the country. As ICE raids took place across L.A., mirroring similar enforcement actions seen across the country in recent months, immigrants facing detention and deportation have been forced in some cases to give up a beloved member of their family — their pets. L.A. County DACC, which operates seven animal care centers, has taken in four cats and 15 dogs as families either self-deported or were swept up by federal agents. The agency's data gives a snapshot into a growing concern in places where people are being arrested off the street, detained indefinitely or immediately deported. Animals cannot go where their arrested or deported owners have gone, leaving them in need of a new home. Matthew Rudolph, a dog trainer and owner of Happy Heart Pet Care, has been trying to locate and rescue the animals left behind in Los Angeles. He told Newsweek that it takes time to find some animals because the only people who know of their existence are the ones who are working one minute and in ICE custody the next. "I got involved out of the futility of trying to track down and document ICE arrests and being completely defeated as the siege began," Rudolph said. "As dog trainers for 15 years, we immediately turned our attention to the welfare of the animals that surely were being left to die in some or many cases." Working with his partner Anna Marie, Rudolph has been "slowly but surely" figuring out how best to rescue the dogs whose owners have left. One method has been to network with immigration attorneys who can notify them when arrests have taken place, along with speaking to shelters across the city. Photos depict people taken by ICE during a protest art installation outside a federal building on July 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Photos depict people taken by ICE during a protest art installation outside a federal building on July 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, acknowledged the sensitivity of his role, saying that as a white man, he is aware of how his presence may be perceived when approaching immigrant families in vulnerable situations. He expressed concern that his efforts to help could be misinterpreted, especially when it involves the potential consequences of deportation. Rudolph voiced frustration over what he sees as the dehumanization of immigrants by the Trump administration. "Cruelty is the point," Rudolph said, adding that the political climate has left little room for compassion from the government, particularly when it comes to migrant families affected by the sweeping immigration raids. Rudolph explained that even attempting to reunite a pet with an owner deported across the border to Mexico is an expensive and laborious process. It involves navigating both U.S. and Mexican customs regulations, along with meeting various travel and health documentation requirements, costing thousands of dollars in some cases. "In terms of re-homing, we've discussed it, we've thought it through but we can't—that's such a luxury. We'd love to be able to have fundraisers for that," Rudolph said. While the fate of their owners may remain unknown, some pets have already found new homes, Valles said. "We are pleased to report that during this time, eight of the dogs have already found permanent homes, highlighting the community's willingness to support these animals in need," Valles said. "DACC will continue to provide resources and care for pets affected by these circumstances, ensuring they receive the love and attention they deserve while we work to find them new families." As so-called "sanctuary cities" like L.A. have seen the most ICE enforcement operations, communities are forming rapid response networks to help those vulnerable. "I've never been more proud of Los Angeles in my entire life," Rudolph said.
The Hill
8 hours ago
- The Hill
Arizona woman sentenced over North Korea tech-worker fraud scheme
An Arizona woman was sentenced to more than eight years in prison on Thursday after she pleaded guilty to helping North Korean tech workers secure remote jobs with hundreds of U.S. firms using false identities. Christina Marie Chapman, 50, of Litchfield Park, Ariz., helped North Korean workers gain IT positions at 309 U.S. businesses as part of a scheme that reaped in more than $17 million, mostly for Pyongyang, according to a Justice Department statement. The department said much of the income was falsely reported to the IRS and Social Security Administration using the names of actual U.S. citizens, who had their identities stolen or borrowed. The scheme created false tax liabilities for 68 Americans whose identities were compromised, according to the DOJ. 'The impacted companies included a top-five major television network, a Silicon Valley technology company, an aerospace manufacturer, an American car maker, a luxury retail store, and a U.S media and entertainment company,' the DOJ said in its release. In the wake of the scheme, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro urged companies to be more vigilant when vetting remote workers. 'North Korea is not just a threat to the homeland from afar. It is an enemy within. It is perpetrating fraud on American citizens, American companies and American banks. It is a threat to Main Street in every sense of the word,' Pirro said in a statement. 'The call is coming from inside the house. If this happened to these big banks, to these Fortune 500, brand name, quintessential American companies, it can or is happening at your company. Corporations failing to verify virtual employees pose a security risk for all. You are the first line of defense against the North Korean threat,' she added. Last year, the Justice Department made multiple arrests in connection to foreign remote workers who gained U.S. employment with stolen identities. In response to the latest scheme, U.S. District Court Judge Randolph D. Moss ordered Chapman to serve three years of supervised release in addition to the 102-month prison sentence. She will also be required to forfeit nearly $285,000 that was to be paid to the North Koreans and pay a judgement of more than $175,000. Chapman pleaded guilty on Feb. 11 in the District of Columbia to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, the DOJ said.
