Over the last week, the Midwest has been ravaged by rounds of severe weather, including a rare phenomenon called a derecho and a tornado outbreak. Today, there is a moderate in place over some of the areas already hit and effected by last week’s storms. In the last week, a Derecho and multiple tornadoes, including two EF-3s, struck portions of Illinois and Indiana. Today, there is a Moderate Risk (level

American singer and songwriter Oliver Tree was aboard a helicopter with four other people when it was involved in a fatal midair collision with another aircraft. Both helicopters crashed over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Authorities have confirmed that all passengers aboard perished, although they have not yet been able to formally identify the bodies.

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base at about 11:20 a.m., according to an initial report. Emergency crews responded to the scene as a large fire sent thick black smoke above the airfield. No confirmed information was immediately available about the crew, injuries or the cause of the reported crash. Base officials had not issued a statement at the time of publication.

Serving as the Director of National Intelligence under the Trump administration, Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation from the position amidst her husband's recent bone cancer diagnosis. Gabbard notified President Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office on Friday, where she stated her intention to step down effective June 30.

An active shooter has been reported at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont, with police actively deploying to the scene. Preliminary reports indicate multiple casualties, and authorities confirm the perpetrator is not currently in custody.

A potentially extremely dangerous day is possible today throughout portions of the central US. This follows after a damaging tornado occurred yesterday near St Libory Nebraska, where two homes were destroyed. Today, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Moderate, with EF2-3+ tornadoes likely. Within this moderate risk, they have issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Watch, in portions of northeast Kansas and southeast Nebraska. Some big cities

A pair of EA-18G “Growlers” suffered a midair collision while performing a demonstration at the GunFighter Skies 2026 air show, hosted at the Mountain Home Air Force Base, in Idaho. Witnesses report that the pilots ejected, with no further information on the current condition of the pilots. Video by Shane Ogden via Facebook. This is a breaking news story. Information will be updated as details become available.

This weekend is shaping up to be a historical severe and fire weather weekend in the central US. Over the next four days, the Storm Prediction Center has two Critical Fire Risks, and one Extreme Fire Risk, along with three straight Enhanced risks for severe weather, along with a 15% contour for severe weather on Tuesday (Equivalent to a Slight Risk). Starting with the Fire Weather. Fire Weather is when

Cuba’s worsening fuel crisis deepens as halted oil shipments and mounting U.S. pressure push the island toward severe instability.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns after political pressure from Trump Administration.

Mass shooting reporting in Edmond, Oklahoma with at least 15 unconfirmed injured.

A Nine Alarm fire is ongoing in the township of Belleville, New Jersey, which is approximately 5 miles away from Newark, NJ. The blaze reportedly started at approximately 3 PM EDT or 7 PM UTC. As of 5:15 EDT, a State of Emergency was issued for Belleville. As of that time, no injuries were reported. Multiple buildings, including homes and businesses, are ablaze. Winds in the area are ranging between

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Louisiana v. Callais to reject Louisiana’s newly drawn congressional map, a move that could significantly change how voting rights laws are applied across the country. The case focused on whether the state could create a second majority black congressional district to better reflect its population. The Court’s majority said the map went too far by relying heavily on race when drawing district lines.

Federal agents carried out coordinated pre-dawn raids across Southern California on Thursday targeting alleged members of the Mexican Mafia.

Six people were shot inside the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, prompting a full lockdown as authorities respond to what officials describe as an incident involving a weapon or weapons.

Teen arrested after father was shot outside Hammond school, where officer quickly prevented further violence.

Producer Sid Krofft, creator of "Land of the Lost" and TV series "H.R. Pufnstuf" dead at 96 years old.

Highland man pleads not guilty in Ontario warehouse arson case.

Rare founding-era U.S. documents arrived in Van Nuys Monday, marking Southern California’s stop on America250’s nationwide Freedom Plane exhibition tour.

Air Canada flight AC8646, operated by Jazz Airlines shortly after landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York collided with a ground vehicle situated on the taxiway. So far, reports have suggested multiple injuries and potential deaths. 4 firefighters have also been reported as critically injured according to local media. According to NBC New York, 2 of the injured were Port Authority police officers. AC8646 coming from Montreal was a CRJ-900LR

A deadly tornado outbreak swept across parts of the central United States on Friday, March 6, leaving several people dead and causing widespread damage in multiple states. Early reports say at least eight people were killed as tornadoes struck communities in states including Michigan and Oklahoma. Emergency crews spent Saturday searching damaged areas and assessing destruction while the National Weather Service works to confirm how many tornadoes touched down during

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an extraordinary Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) effectively shutting down all flights in and out of El Paso for a 10-day period, citing national defense authority.