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Chaos Erupts: Seattle Food Festival Turns Deadly

Chaos Erupts: Seattle Food Festival Turns Deadly

At least two people were killed and five were wounded in a mass shooting at a Seattle food festival on Sunday evening — sending massive crowds running from a hail of bullets, according to local authorities and witnesses.Several shots rang out at the Seattle Center, which was hosting the Bite of Seattle food festival, around 6 p.m. local time, according to cops and the Seattle Times.Two people were killed in the shooting, and at least five were injured, the Seattle Fire Department told the outlet.A 2-year-old boy, 23-year-old man, 39-year-old woman, 40-year-old woman and 56-year-old woman were all wounded, but were in stable condition, according to fire department officials. Details about the two dead were not immediately available.The shooting took place at Seattle Center, where thousands were attending the Bite of Seattle food festival. AP Photo/Lindsey WassonAttendee Estain Wakonabo, 25, said that crowds of people began trampling over each other while fleeing the gunfire at the packed event. AP Photo/Lindsey WassonThousands were in attendance when shots rang out. AP Photo/Lindsey WassonThe Seattle Police Department also confirmed “multiple victims” were shot in the chaos.The nearby Harborview Medical Center is now on lockdown due to increased police activity in the area following a “mass casualty incident,” the local outlet reported.Attendee Estain Wakonabo, 25, told the publication that crowds of people began trampling over each other while fleeing the gunfire at the packed event.“It was just pure chaos,” he said.After returning to the scene to try to take photos, he said he saw several gunshot victims on the ground and a body covered with a yellow sheet.Police respond to a shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival on July 26, 2026. AP Photo/Lindsey WassonPolice urged residents to avoid the area surrounding the Seattle Center, located near the Space Needle, while investigation efforts remain ongoing. KOMO NewsOfficers patrol Seattle Center after the shooting. Nick Wagner/The Seattle Times via APPolice urged residents to avoid the area surrounding the Seattle Center, located near the Space Needle, while investigation efforts remain ongoing.Additional details about the number of gunmen or victims shot are not immediately clear.An investigation remains ongoing.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Jul 27, 2026
Time Traveler's Chilling World War Warning Sparks Global Tension

Time Traveler's Chilling World War Warning Sparks Global Tension

A man who claims to have taken part in time-traveling experiments in the 1980s has revealed what the world will look like in almost 100 years' time. The man, who hid his true identity behind a human-like latex mask and called himself Alexander Smith, claimed that he was transported to the year 2118 by the CIA in 1981. In a recent video posted on popular YouTube conspiracy channel ApexTV , the alleged time traveler "surfaced with fresh revelations" about the scary future of planet Earth. He claimed: "The world as we know it will change a lot and I feel it being beneficial to humanity to know not only about this change but also about the secret technologies being withheld from the public. "After my original video and after the second interview I did, in which I showed the photograph taken in the year 2118, I have decided it is time to share every detail of my experience." Alexander Smith claims to have gone to the year 2118. Credit: APEX TV According to the Daily Star , Smith issued a grave warning to the world’s population, saying: "I believe the people deserve to know. I believe that you, whoever is out there watching this, I believe that you deserve to know the truth because I feel it would be beneficial to the human race about what is happening behind closed doors." According to the time traveler, WW3 is set to take place soon Terrifyingly, he predicts that the world will experience a third global war at some point in the next 100 years, and afterwards, most people will be forced to live in towering metropolises with cutting-edge technology, AI systems, aliens, and flying transport. Smith is convinced that the civilization-changing conflict would be sparked by a “conflict of interests” between the United States and North Korea in the near future. In the video, he explained: "The conflict started off small, however, it soon spread and Russia soon took the side of North Korea. "Tensions began to escalate, and eventually missiles were fired. "I can't say where these missiles hit; however, I can say the effects were not what one may consider desirable. However, as a result of this conflict, the world began to become one.” Rest assured, nuclear war remains unlikely. Credit: jamesbenet / Getty War would bring the world closer together Heartwarmingly, he outlined how the war could bring us closer to world peace, saying: "Borders began to become meaningless and the people began to have a love and appreciation for life - one which would inspire them not to inflict any type of harm upon their neighbor. "As a result of that, of the conflict, which some might describe as a Third World War, the world became a better place." Another bizarre proclamation made by the self-described time traveler was that commercial time travel will become available to ordinary people in just two years' time. Also in 2028, the US Government will reveal that intelligent alien life forms exist. However, it may come as a shock to you that Smith has little evidence to back up his profound proclamations, so perhaps stick to planning your next vacation closer to home. Featured image credit: APEX TV

Jul 27, 2026
Why Are Republicans Secretly Smitten with John Fetterman?

Why Are Republicans Secretly Smitten with John Fetterman?

Maverick Democrat Sen. John Fetterman has admitted being perplexed about his wild popularity among Republican voters, while rebuffing an overture from Lara Trump to switch parties.Fetterman (D-Pa.) again acknowledged that he’s been “isolated” within the Democratic Party at times due to his staunch defense of Israel and willingness to punch the far-left. “I go everywhere. I do most of a lot of the shopping. And people will approach me, and it’s almost uniformly very positive,” Fetterman said during a prerecorded interview on “My View with Lara Trump” that dropped Saturday.Sen. John Fetterman expressed his confusion at why he is so popular with Republicans. FOX News“I can’t fully understand — I’ve seen polling — why I’m so popular with Republicans. I don’t really understand that, but I’m always going to treat both sides with respect.”The Keystone State Democrats stressed that he refuses to use hot rhetoric to describe Republicans and won’t call them fascists or Nazis, contending that it’s best to “disagree in a respectful way.”Fetterman has a 77% approval rating among Republicans in Pennsylvania, and a 69% disapproval rating among Democrats, according to a Quinnipiac University poll conducted earlier this month. Some Republicans such as Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) have made overtures to Fetterman and tried to recruit him. But Fetterman has repeatedly rejected that, with the caveat that the one issue that could get him to turn is if Democrats become ardently anti-Israel. Lara Trump urged John Fetterman to switch parties, but the senator rejected the overture. FOX NewsLara Trump told Fetterman that the Republican Party would “love” to have him switch sides, but the senator rejected that pitch.“My whole family is Republican, and I think they love me,” Fetterman quipped, noting his dad watching him on the show does. “My criticism is directed at the extreme, in my view, indefensible kinds of views [of] things.”“People that are winning the primaries, they are almost always anti-Israel and then anti-American, and they’ve been forced to delete all the outlandish things that they’ve said.”Sen. John Fetterman hasn’t been shy about punching the left. Getty ImagesFetterman recounted how he has fought against Democrats during government shutdown standoffs and refused to turn against Israel.Despite his reputation, GovTrack ranks Fetterman as more liberal than over a dozen Senate Democrats based on his voting record in the upper chamber.The hulking senator also grumbled over how he takes slings and arrows for dinging the party when it goes too far to the left, but hardcore lefties get off easy for attacking moderate Democrats. “There’s also been a double standard. People, whether it’s [Bernie] Sanders or other people, are allowed to criticize Democrats, but when I call out the extreme … I get the criticism like ‘why are you going on Fox?'” Fetterman grumbled. “I’ll have a conversation with anyone that’s going to play it straight as you and Fox has.”

Jul 27, 2026
Shocking Allegations Shake ICE: What Really Happened in the Maine Shooting?

Shocking Allegations Shake ICE: What Really Happened in the Maine Shooting?

White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent linked to the fatal shooting of a Colombian national in Maine may never have cleared the agency's screening process if allegations of domestic violence and misconduct are substantiated.Speaking on CNN's State of the Union, Homan addressed questions surrounding the officer, identified in media reports as David Brouillette, stating that the allegations raised serious concerns about whether ICE's vetting procedures functioned properly."If those are facts, I don't think he should ever have cleared vetting," Homan said. "How did the vetting process fail? Was that information not available? Did they not know? So, there's a separate administrative investigation on what happened here."Newsweek reached out to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Maine Attorney General's Office on Sunday.What Happened in the Maine ICE Shooting?Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old Colombian national who was legally authorized to work in the United States, was shot and killed during an ICE operation in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13.The DHS initially stated that agents were conducting surveillance on the last known address of an individual with a final removal order when they attempted a vehicle stop. DHS reported that the driver attempted to flee and an officer discharged a weapon out of concern for public safety.The incident drew national scrutiny after DHS officials confirmed that Durán Guerrero was not the target of the operation. Security-camera footage reviewed by Newsweek showed the aftermath of the shooting, including a white Kia sedan moving erratically through an intersection after gunfire erupted. Witnesses reported hearing five shots. Additional footage showed federal agents pulling Durán Guerrero from the vehicle and attempting medical aid after he was handcuffed.The shooting sparked protests across Maine and renewed questions about ICE's use of force during vehicle stops. It also intensified criticism after it was revealed that agents involved in the operation were not wearing body cameras despite a yearslong federal push to expand their use.Allegations Against ICE Agent Raise New QuestionsMedia reports identified Brouillette, an Army veteran and former Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) police officer, as the agent who fired the fatal shots. Court records and interviews detailed allegations of domestic violence, mental health challenges, and protective orders involving two former spouses, which Brouillette denied in court filings.One ex-wife told reporters she had experienced severe domestic violence during their marriage. Another alleged Brouillette stalked and harassed her and physically abused a daughter. Family court records cited by the Associated Press included requests for temporary protection orders, including one that resulted in a judge temporarily ordering Brouillette to relinquish his firearms.Some Democrats have seized on those reports to question how the officer passed ICE screening during the agency's rapid expansion under President Donald Trump's mass-deportation agenda.On Sunday, Homan appeared to acknowledge those concerns."If this person had that type of history, it would have been a vetting issue, and it should have been brought to the attention of those who make those decisions," he said on State of the Union.Homan said the review extends beyond the officer's background. "There's several things under review. The training is under review. I know this specific case, as far as the vetting, is under review by the internal affairs section," he said.He added that ICE's internal affairs division is investigating whether information about the officer's background was available during hiring and whether any warning signs were missed....ICE Reviewing Training and Hiring ProceduresWhile questioning the handling of this specific case, Homan defended the broader agency screening program, noting that ICE employs approximately 30,000 personnel who undergo pre-employment vetting."ICE has about 30,000 employees. They all go through vetting. This is kind of a rare instance," he said.The border czar also noted that ICE is evaluating training and field protocols in the wake of the Maine and Texas shootings. Acting ICE Director David Venturella has introduced interim operational adjustments, including mandating the use of at least one body camera during vehicle stops and deploying experienced agents to support operations.The Maine shooting remains under investigation by the FBI, the Maine Attorney General's Office and the DHS's Office of Inspector General.Mexican National Fatally Shot by ICE Agents in HoustonDurán Guerrero's death came less than a week after another fatal ICE shooting in Houston involving Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who had lived in the U.S. for 35 years. Three men who were also in the van and were detained by ICE have disputed that account.Lorenzo Salgado Jr., one of Salgado Araujo’s sons, testified at a Friday congressional hearing, criticizing ICE and the DHS.“Over the past two weeks we’ve had to grieve our father too soon,” he said. “DHS first said ICE targeted our father, then admitted he was never their intended target at all. DHS also said he weaponized his vehicle, a claim the three men who were in the van with him have directly disputed and one that surveillance footage, so far, does not appear to show.”Like the fatal shooting in Maine, ICE agents did not have body cameras, the DHS said.The Harris County District Attorney's Office is investigating the incident.Contact Newsweek editor for this story: Anthony Murray.

Jul 27, 2026
Netflix Exec's Shocking Confession Sparks Controversy and Firing

Netflix Exec's Shocking Confession Sparks Controversy and Firing

A Netflix executive was fired from his $1.1 million a year job after revealing during a “trust exercise” at a work retreat that he had taken medically prescribed ketamine, a lawsuit has claimed.Kevin Baillie, who was vice president and head of creative at Eyeline Studios, is suing the company after they launched an investigation into his comments that ultimately ended in his firing, the papers say. Kevin Baillie, ex-Vice President and Head of Creative at Eyeline Studios, a division of Netflix. Instagram/fxnerdBaillie at an awards show hosted at The Beverly Hills Hotel.Baillie, who’s been on the visual effects team for “Pirates of the Caribbean” and the “Harry Potter” franchises, says he took the drug under medical supervision in October and November of 2022 at a Santa Barbara clinic.He sought the treatment for clinical depression after the death of his mother, according to the suit.During what’s called a “Vulnerability-Trust exercise” at a January 2026 retreat at the exclusive Sendero Ranch, a Northern California property owned by Netflix, Baillie shared with his colleagues that he had undergone the treatment, the suit says.Baillie claims he explained the reason why he had taken the drug but was investigated by Netflix. On March 18, 2026 a company investigator brought the incident up, “in a manner suggesting suspicion of recreational drug use,” the suit reads.The exclusive Sendero Ranch, a Northern California property owned by Netflix. Instagram/cecimeseedsThe executive was fired in April with the company’s attorney confirming “that the ketamine therapy issue has factored into the termination.” Instagram/fxnerdThe executive was fired in April with the company’s attorney confirming “the ketamine therapy issue has factored into the termination,” the papers say, and go on to suggest Baille was denied up to a year of severance pay.Baillie says in the lawsuit the “scope” of the investigation related to alleged profanity and drinking. He had been warned during his performance review that he should “drop one or two less f-bombs but don’t stop entirely.”It goes on to say that at the same retreat Baillie drank a Guinness standing on his head, after sharing that he had learned the trick from his former father in law during a conversation inspired by the trust session.“His colleague immediately asked for a demonstration, rather than withhold the openness that the session had encouraged, he performed the trick,” the papers say.Baille also paints a picture of an alcohol fueled company environment encouraged by the Eyeline Studios CEO Jeff Shapiro (pictured). NetflixBaille also paints a picture of an allegedly alcohol-fueled company environment encouraged by the Eyeline Studios CEO Jeff Shapiro.During two company outings “Shapiro purchased beer at a corner store and brought it into the vehicle for the group to share,” the suit says.In addition to hosting multiple parties, Shapiro also had a personal bar in his office “from which he served alcohol (to Baille) including after a successful meeting with Netflix’s CEO Ted Sanandos,” according to the papers.Baillie is asking for a jury trail, compensatory damages, lost wages, damages for emotional distress, and punitive damages.Netflix and Eyeline were contacted for comment.

Jul 27, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell Reveals the Drug That Transformed Her Life After Childhood Trauma

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals the Drug That Transformed Her Life After Childhood Trauma

Rosie O'Donnell has credited one drug for "saving" her life after opening up about childhood trauma. In a recent interview with PEOPLE , the 64-year-old described Mounjaro as a "miracle drug" after losing around 60 pounds since starting the medication three years ago following a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. "I've had trouble with my weight my whole life," O'Donnell said. While the weight loss has been significant, she said the biggest change has been how the drug "quieted the food noise," describing it as life-changing. Rosie O'Donnell has credited one drug for "saving" her life after opening up about childhood trauma. Credit: Amanda Edwards / Getty The former talk show host said she wanted to be open about taking the medication despite some people feeling uncomfortable discussing weight-loss drugs. "I know some people are ashamed to talk about it, but I wanted to share how it helped me, and I don't like secrets as a whole," she said. O'Donnell said she has steadily lost "a pound or two a month for three years". "So Mounjaro saved my life," she said. "I’ve lost a pound or two a month for three years. I really wish I could do commercials for Mounjaro and they would drop the price instead of paying me." "Because when I see people struggling with obesity, I want to say I know the shame that we carry and the humiliation that is dealt to people who are overweight." She says childhood grief changed everything The comedian traced her struggles with weight back to 1973, when her mother, Roseann O'Donnell, died. "When my mom died, all of us children gained weight," she recalled. She explained that her father would give the children money to shop for the family's groceries while they were still very young. "My father would give us a one hundred dollar bill, and we would go to Foodtown to do the food shopping. Now if you're 11-years-old and you're shopping for a family of five, there's nothing nutritious about it," she said. "It was Entenmann's and Cap'n Crunch and we would always say, 'Subtotal please,' and when it got near one hundred, we'd put back the chicken and the hamburger meat." She added: "Everyone got heavy. Everyone was in such grief and trauma." O'Donnell also reflected on the pressure she felt throughout her years in television, revealing she often worried more about how she looked than her performances. "When I would do late night, my biggest concern wasn't my set, it was, did I look fat?" she said. Recalling one of her earliest television appearances, she continued: "The first time I did a talk show, it was Pat Sajak and people were saying 'You were so good,' and I'd go, 'How did I look in that blazer?' I wasn't even heavy then." Today, she says the weight she has lost has transformed how she feels physically. "I feel much healthier and more powerful in my physicality," she added. Rosie O'Donnell also spoke about her facelift. Credit: Bruce Glikas / Getty Why she changed her mind about cosmetic surgery O'Donnell was candid about recently undergoing a facelift after previously believing she would never have cosmetic surgery. She confessed she once had a "moral" objection to facelifts and considered herself "head of all women who would never" have one. However, after losing weight with Mounjaro , she said the changes to her face became hard to ignore. She described the excess skin caused by weight loss as looking like she was "melting with intention". Initially, she tried embracing the changes, telling herself her appearance was "natural" and "earned." But then she reached "a point where acceptance starts to feel like lying". Mayim Bialik spoke about her experience with GLP-1 drugs. Credit: Jerod Harris / Getty Other celebrities have shared mixed experiences O'Donnell isn't the only celebrity to speak publicly about GLP-1 medications. In June, actress Mayim Bialik revealed she experienced severe side effects while taking a GLP-1 drug, including "explosive, uncontrollable diarrhea," "sneezing attacks," cramping, bloating and "full-body aching". Meanwhile, actress Jenny Mollen said she experienced heavy bleeding while "microdosing" a GLP-1 medication alongside other peptides. She recalled "hemorrhaging" before fainting several times and being taken to hospital, although she later said she wasn't certain the medication itself was entirely responsible. "I don't know if it was the GLP-1 necessarily," Mollen explained . "I think it was because I think it was messing with my hormones a little bit. I think had I stayed on it I would have been fine. But getting off it and then back on it is what screwed me." Featured image credit: Bruce Glikas / Getty

Jul 27, 2026
Why Nolan Wells' Best Friend Skipped the Funeral Amidst Death Threats

Why Nolan Wells' Best Friend Skipped the Funeral Amidst Death Threats

Nolan Wells’ self-described best friend blamed death threats for why he was absent from the 18-year-old college football star’s funeral on Monday, according to a new interview.Warren Hudson revealed on The Officer Tatum podcast released Saturday that he did not attend Wells’ funeral for a number of reasons — including his own safety concerns.When asked why he was noticeably absent from Monday’s service, Hudson told host Brandon Tatum he didn’t want to take away from the true purpose of the funeral given the intense social media attention on the Mississippi teen’s death. Warren Hudson, Nolan Wells’ self-described best friend, revealed why he skipped his friend’s funeral on Monday. The Officer Tatum/youtube“With everything going on on social media right now with people saying the crazy things that they’re saying, I would never want to take the attention off of Nolan and his family,” Hudson said.“They don’t deserve that.”Hudson, who was celebrating the Fourth of July at Horn Island with Wells when he mysteriously disappeared, added that his own personal safety was a key factor in his decision not to attend the funeral.Nolan Wells vanished after celebrating the Fourth of July at Horn Island. via REUTERS“And you know, for my own personal reasons, I mean, I’ve gotten thousands of death threats,” Hudson said. “My family’s got thousands of death threats,” he said. “And, you know, for my own safety, I’m not going to put my own health and safety at risk.”“You know, it breaks my heart that I can’t go. And it hurt me more than anything because, you know, obviously I want to say my last goodbyes to one of my best friends,” the grieving pal said. “But I mean, if I’m getting thousands of death threats of people saying they’re going to kill me and do crazy things to my family…I couldn’t bring myself to go because, you know, I got to put my own safety first.’“You know, it breaks my heart that I can’t go,” Hudson said of missing the funeral. The Officer Tatum/youtube“And even if that means, you know, missing my friend’s funeral. I mean, it’s horrible and I wish I could have been there.”Wells’ body was found on July 6 near where he vanished without a trace from two days earlier. While the college football star’s death remains under investigation, preliminary findings from an independent autopsy were released Wednesday, with the teen’s cause and manner of death listed as undetermined pending investigation. His date of death also listed as unknown.The 18-year-old was laid to rest in a closed casket Monday at a packed hometown funeral that included famed director Spike Lee and former NFL star Terrell Owens.The 18-year-old was laid to rest on Monday, less than two weeks after his body was found. Christopher Oquendo for NY PostWells’ mother openly wept as she made her way into Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, Miss. — less than two weeks after her son mysteriously died after going missing during a July 4 boating trip with pals.“As long as we continue to remember him, his light will continue to shine through us all,” Wells’ grieving mom Christine Wonsley said through tears.“Nolan we love you, we’ll continue to fight for you, and until we meet again,” she said.

Jul 27, 2026
Why Did This Man Sell His Entire Life for an Island Adventure?

Why Did This Man Sell His Entire Life for an Island Adventure?

A Brit who sold his whole life on eBay nearly 20 years ago previously revealed what had happened since he made the decision. Ian Usher, 62, left Darlington after selling his "entire life," and that isn't an exaggeration. Following a painful divorce, he decided to sell his three-bedroom home and everything inside it, including his car, motorbike, and jet ski, in Perth, Australia . After the split, Ian realized he was sick and tired of his job and life after moving to the land down under. He would accept a bid of AUD $399,300 (£379,800 at the time) for everything he owned, and while he aimed to generate more funds, he said there were "no regrets." His plan after this? To travel. He said that he wanted to visit the top of the Eiffel Tower, which was part of a "huge list of things" he wanted to complete. Ian Usher sold his life for a new one in the wild. Credit: Channel 5 Ian Usher traveled the world Ian wanted a "fresh start," and travelled the world with 100 goals to complete in 100 weeks, with the bucket list culminating with a visit to the crown of the Statue of Liberty in New York , back on July 4, 2010. But soon after, the Brit adopted an entirely new lifestyle. In 2014, documentarian Ben Fogle caught up with Ian, as he moved to a deserted island in the Caribbean to start a new life. He would feature in an episode of Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild, where Ian starred alongside partner Vanessa Anderson on their tropical island, Bocas del Toro, just off the coast of Panama. "I’ve always been a bit of an adventurer and so have always spent a lot of time pursuing outdoor activities such as climbing, canoeing, and diving," Ian explained. The Brit didn't have running water or electricity on his island, but it gave him an opportunity to pursue his outdoor activities. He told Fogle: "We're not completely self-sufficient here on the island. "We do grow coconuts, pineapples, yuka, sugar cane, and almonds but we haven’t yet perfected the art of growing other vegetables on our land. "We have 10 chickens who roam free on the island so our eggs are totally organic. Sometimes the local Indians will bring freshly caught fish to the dock for us to buy. "Everything else comes from the supermarket in town or Ernie’s Jungle 7/11 – a small store on the edge of the jungle." Life on the island Ian bought the island back in 2011 for just $27,500, when it was neglected, and he spent four years improving it. While he lived there, he would spend time working on the land or relaxing on the beach. His new life allowed him to choose between activities including snorkeling on the reefs, reading, swimming, and more, from day to day. But every 10 days, Ian and Vanessa would have to make the trip into town for food and fuel. He said that his partner had a huge role in him pursuing his new life, as she moved over to live with him after they had met in London. Vanessa (middle) and Ian (right) have sold the island and moved to France. Credit: Channel 5 Selling the island Ian told the documentarian that he misses family, jet-skiing, Wi-Fi, and pubs from life in the UK, but he wasn't too fussed apart from that. "Vanessa still misses a London style cappuccino but I think she’ll get over that soon," he said at the time. "I wouldn’t change anything - I really enjoyed building an off-grid home and living on the island. I've always thought life is supposed to be an adventure." Back in 2015, the couple sold the renovated island, according to his official website , where he has kept a blog to update followers with his journey since selling his life. He celebrated the fact that he was debt-free after the sale, and shared that he had settled down in Burgundy, France, after traveling the world with Vanessa. But that was in 2021 - Ian posted updates last year, revealing that he had suffered a small plane crash, which left him with a broken leg. Learning to fly a plane was something that was on his list, and while he completed it in 2010, he wanted to become more experienced. Just 15 minutes from his new home, there was a hangar with Ultra Légers Motorisés (ULMs), and he started to spend more time on his hobby. Sadly, on August 17, he would crash the plane and vividly describe what happened following the crash, including his trip to the hospital and his experience at home. Still living the high life, then. Featured image credit: Channel 5

Jul 27, 2026
Gas Prices Soar Over $4: What This Means for the Upcoming Midterms

Gas Prices Soar Over $4: What This Means for the Upcoming Midterms

The price of gasoline has soared past $4 per gallon in 28 states, amid renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran, posing a problem for President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections taking place 100 days from Sunday.Studies by AAA found that 60 percent of American drivers will have trouble paying for gas if it hits $4 a gallon at the pump. The $4 figure is viewed as a psychologically important threshold that impacts consumer sentiment, posing a problem for the Trump administration as Americans go to the polls on November 3. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment. ...Battleground State Gas Prices As a map by Newsweek shows, prices in 28 states are over the $4 benchmark, including in the key midterm battleground states of Michigan ($4.23), Maine ($4.10), and New Hampshire ($4.06), according to AAA which listed a national average of $4.11 on Sunday. Michigan is an open seat after the retirement of Senator Gary Peters, a Democrat, and the race is widely seen as one of the most competitive. In Maine, former state Senate President Troy Jackson became the Democrats’ Senate nominee starting a sprint in the must-win race for his party. Meanwhile, the retirement of Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen leaves open a Senate race in New Hampshire which Trump lost by fewer than 3 percentage points in the 2024 election. In the battleground states of Georgia ($3.92) and Ohio ($3.89) the price of gas has not yet breached the $4 barrier. In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff is seeking reelection in a state Trump carried in 2024, making it a key race to determine Senate control. Democrats are targeting Ohio as a GOP-held seat that could become competitive. California had the highest average gas price in the nation at $5.64 as of Sunday while Indiana had the lowest at $3.51 per gallon.Why Gas Is Expensive The U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran on February 28 to degrade its military capabilities and ability to develop a nuclear weapon. Tehran in turn blockaded the Strait of Hormuz through which in pre-war times, one fifth of the world's oil and gas transited. This upended energy markets with the price of a barrel of Brent crude, the global benchmark, going over $100. Prices at the pump have increased from an average of $2.98 a gallon before the war. Gas at the pump first crossed the $4 mark on March 31, just over a month into the Iran war. The price then hit a four-year high of $4.56 in early May before falling on hopes that a deal between Iran and the United States would reopen the critical waterway and release oil tankers trapped in the Persian Gulf. Prices dipped after the countries signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17 but have started to climb again after Tehran resumed attacks on ships in the Strait, prompting a U.S. retaliation. But now there is also the rising threat of Houthi attacks in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea waterway which is the other major route for sea-borne oil. Taylor Rogers, a White House spokesperson, said this week as the U.S. military degrades Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels and disrupt the free flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz, "oil and gas prices will plummet back to pre-conflict levels." Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Daniel Orton and Tony Phillips

Jul 26, 2026
Brazil Blocks US Officials: The Election Drama Unfolds

Brazil Blocks US Officials: The Election Drama Unfolds

Brazil’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it denied visas to two US State Department officials that sought to travel to the South American nation next week, in the latest political barb between the two countries.The move became public after The Washington Post reported the Brazilian government saying the officials, Riley M. Barnes, an assistant secretary, and Samuel Samson, a deputy assistant, wanted to cast doubt on the upcoming October elections in Brazil.A spokesperson for Brazil’s foreign office said Barnes and Samson requested visas on July 20 and they were denied Friday.Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speaks at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia on July 22, 2026. AFP via Getty ImagesHe did not disclose the reasons behind the decision.Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will bid for reelection against Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, whose family has many ties with the Trump administration.Sen. Bolsonaro and his brother, Eduardo, visited US officials in Washington, including US President Trump, in late May.Shortly afterward, the Trump administration classified Brazil’s biggest drug-trafficking groups — First Command Capital and Red Command — as foreign terrorist organizations, a move Lula opposes.The Trump administration also imposed an up to 37.5% tariff hike on thousands of Brazilian exports, which came into force Friday.Brazilian Sen. Flavio Bolsonaro becomes the Liberal Party’s presidential candidate, Sao Paulo, July 25, 2026. AP Photo/Ettore ChiereguiniPresident Trump with former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, March 7, 2020. ZUMAPRESS.comThe US government claims the South American nation has unfair competition practices and fails to stop forced labor practices — both accusations rejected by the Lula administration as an attempt to sway the election to Sen. Bolsonaro.The US State Department said Barnes and Samson planned to go to Brasilia July 27-30 to meet government officials, religious leaders and others about “election integrity,” religious freedom and freedom of expression.The department, in response to a query from The Associated Press, called it a routine visit and said that “any insinuation of a ‘ploy’ to undermine a democratic nation’s election is a baseless lie.”Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has for years fed concerns about the country’s electronic voting system, without providing any evidence for his claims.He is now serving a 27-year prison sentence at home for an attempted coup. He has long insisted that the machines, used for a quarter-century, are prone to fraud.His son, Sen. Bolsonaro, has recently repeated some of these claims, although he steered clear of those on Saturday when his Liberal Party confirmed him as a presidential candidate in Sao Paulo.

Jul 26, 2026
Vietnam Vet's Emotional Anthem Clash at Cubs Game: What Sparked the Viral Slap?

Vietnam Vet's Emotional Anthem Clash at Cubs Game: What Sparked the Viral Slap?

The baseball fan caught on camera slapping another spectator for sitting during the national anthem has spoken out. Robert "Bob" Chavez went viral after footage showed him confronting a younger fan before a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field. In the clip, Chavez repeatedly asked a younger fan to stand while the Star-Spangled Banner was playing. After the man remained seated, Chavez was seen hitting him on the back of the head before the younger fan eventually stood. The incident took place at a Chicago Cubs game. Credit: Justin Berl / Getty The footage quickly went viral, with reactions split over both Chavez's actions and whether fans should be expected to stand during the anthem. One person described Chavez as an "absolute patriot," while another wrote: "As much as I agree with the older gentleman…we don't hit other people." A third commenter said: "Respect for the anthem should never come [through] violence." Vietnam veteran explains why he confronted fan Speaking to Inside Edition, Chavez said his experiences serving in Vietnam influenced his emotional reaction. "I was telling him, 'Please stand up,' you know, 'have some respect,'" he said. However, he admitted he regretted striking the fan. "Because even though I fought in Vietnam and I had buddies killed, we fight for the rights of the people, and that's one of his rights." Chavez added that if he had the chance, he would take back the slap. The viral video ended before showing what happened next, but Chavez said the encounter ultimately ended on friendly terms. "Later on, during the game, next thing you know, he's buying me a beer," Chavez recalled. "We talked, we shook hands...I overreacted. I could have handled it better, I wish I would have...But my feelings are the same, people should stand." According to TMZ , security staff responded to the incident, but the younger fan reportedly asked that Chavez not be removed from the stadium. Cubs release statement The Chicago Cubs later confirmed that security officers spoke with the fan who had been hit. In a statement , the team said: "The National Anthem is an important tradition at Chicago Cubs games." It continued: "While we respect the rights of individuals to decide for themselves, we encourage every fan to stand, if they are able, and to remove their caps while the anthem is being played." The Cubs added that fan safety remained their priority: "At the same time, the safety and security of our fans is our top priority. We expect all guests to treat one another with respect and to follow our Fan Code of Conduct, which prohibits physical confrontations and threatening behavior." The statement concluded: "Our security team spoke with the fan who had been struck. He indicated that the matter had been resolved, he did not want to have anyone ejected from the ballpark or any further action taken, and we respected his wishes." NBC also reported that Chicago police said officers were never called to Wrigley Field and that no police report was filed over the incident. Featured image credit: Justin Berl / Getty

Jul 26, 2026
DSA Leader's Shocking Admission: Plans to Erase Borders and More!

DSA Leader's Shocking Admission: Plans to Erase Borders and More!

The truth bombed.A top Democratic Socialists of America leader admitted the left-leaning group wants to abolish prisons, borders, the Senate and lots more during a bizarre but candid television interview.DSA national co-chair Megan Romer laid out the radical wish-list Sunday during a round of “true or false” questions on Fox News.“Just give me a true-or-false on these. Abolish the Senate,” Fox host Shannon Bream asked, to which the party leader answered: “True.”Democratic Socialists of America National Co-Chair Megan Romer laid bare the group’s radical stance on Fox News. FOX NewsNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pushed DSA plans such as city-owned grocery stores, more stabilized housing and higher taxes on wealthy New Yorkers. Stephen Yang for NY PostRomer then gave affirmative answers for “abolish ICE,” “defund the Pentagon” and “government ownership of large corporations.”She said the party would “abolish borders,” give amnesty to illegal immigrants and abolish prisons “as part of a long-term program.”The DSA’s most high-profile comrade, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has pushed plans for the Big Apple that include city-owned grocery stores, more stabilized housing and higher taxes for wealthy New Yorkers. Still, he has sought to distance himself from some of the group’s more radical goals, stating last year that, “My platform is not the same as national DSA.”But he also said he was still a card-carrying socialist after he broke from the far-left group over his endorsements in several Democratic Party primaries for congressional seats.“It continues to be my political home; I continue to be a proud member,” Mamdani insisted.Homeland Security agents arrest a suspected illegal immigrant. Mamdani has condemned ICE crackdowns, but his party wants to abolish the agency altogether. Christopher OquendoMegan Romer speaks to Fox News’s Shannon Bream. FOX NewsMamdani has distanced himself from the DCA’s extreme rhetoric but remains a member. Robert Miller for NY PostThe TV interview from the DSA leader comes shortly after the group put out a new “Workers Deserve More” manifesto that called to scrap the executive branch, the Senate and Electoral College to end the two-party system.The move to tear up the US Constitution to emulate a European-style parliamentary system where the US House of Representatives would appoint a prime minister-like leader and also choose members of the Supreme Court.The declaration, which also called for ranked-choice voting in all elections, concluded that Congress is more democratic than the Senate because the upper chamber has two senators for each state regardless of population.

Jul 26, 2026