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‘Central figure’ in $250M Minnesota fraud case arrested hiding out in Somalia
Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, was one of the original suspects indicted in connection to the nation’s largest COVID-19 fraud scheme – the infamous Feeding Our Future scam. He was taken into custody in Somalia’s capital city of Mogadishu on Thursday, according to prosecutors.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:12:00 -0400
Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, was one of the original suspects indicted in connection to the nation’s largest COVID-19 fraud scheme – the infamous Feeding Our Future scam. He was taken into custody in Somalia’s capital city of Mogadishu on Thursday, according to prosecutors.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:12:00 -0400

Trump launches crackdown on California coastal regulators
President Donald Trump’s administration blasted the “extremism” of environmentalists in California as his administration launches a new review of the powerful coastline watchdogs amid a battle over offshore drilling.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:06:02 -0400
President Donald Trump’s administration blasted the “extremism” of environmentalists in California as his administration launches a new review of the powerful coastline watchdogs amid a battle over offshore drilling.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:06:02 -0400

Gracie the giraffe found miles from enclosure — weeks after escape from Texas ranch
The viral giraffe who vanished from a Texas ranch two weeks ago was spotted just miles away from her home during her stint on the lam.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:49:14 -0400
The viral giraffe who vanished from a Texas ranch two weeks ago was spotted just miles away from her home during her stint on the lam.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:49:14 -0400

San Diego man pleads guilty to dosing his kids with ‘magic mushrooms’
He faces up to 40 years of imprisonment for exploiting minors in narcotics operations, another 40 years for distributing controlled substances to children and decades more for distribution and obstruction of justice.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:35:59 -0400
He faces up to 40 years of imprisonment for exploiting minors in narcotics operations, another 40 years for distributing controlled substances to children and decades more for distribution and obstruction of justice.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:35:59 -0400

Mystery surrounds death of MMA fighter, mother of two found inside car at San Jose State University
A mystery continues to swirl around the deaths of a mixed martial arts fighter and a mother of two who were found unresponsive inside a parked car at a San Jose State University parking garage, as authorities continue to keep their causes of death under wraps.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:18:27 -0400
A mystery continues to swirl around the deaths of a mixed martial arts fighter and a mother of two who were found unresponsive inside a parked car at a San Jose State University parking garage, as authorities continue to keep their causes of death under wraps.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:18:27 -0400

Famed master sushi chef behind iconic dish that transformed LA dining dies suddenly
Master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi, the culinary force behind LA’s sushi scene, died unexpectedly at 67.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:14:25 -0400
Master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi, the culinary force behind LA’s sushi scene, died unexpectedly at 67.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:14:25 -0400

Two lucky Pai Gow players rake in six-figure jackpots within moments of each other at California casino
Two lucky gamblers hit massive six-figure jackpots within minutes playing at a California casino.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:35:50 -0400
Two lucky gamblers hit massive six-figure jackpots within minutes playing at a California casino.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:35:50 -0400

Mystery remains month after beloved Kosher baker and grandfather found shot dead in NYC park
"All motives" are being investigated in the mysterious shooting death of Albert Itzkowitz, 75, police said.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:29:19 -0400
"All motives" are being investigated in the mysterious shooting death of Albert Itzkowitz, 75, police said.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:29:19 -0400

Ro Khanna blasts ‘hypocrisy’ of Gavin Newsom supporting a national billionaire tax
The two California Democrats are clashing over the billionaire tax in what could be a preview of the 2028 presidential race.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:27:27 -0400
The two California Democrats are clashing over the billionaire tax in what could be a preview of the 2028 presidential race.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:27:27 -0400

California appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction, but says he must be resentenced
A three-judge panel from the California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the decision.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:25:33 -0400
A three-judge panel from the California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the decision.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:25:33 -0400