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Cowboys Cheerleaders Head to Greece for Birthday Bikini Vacation During Offseason
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Cowboys Cheerleaders Head to Greece for Birthday Bikini Vacation During Offseason

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Several members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders spent part of the NFL offseason in Greece, where they gathered to celebrate a teammate’s birthday while enjoying a break ahead of the upcoming football season, as reported by Fox News.

The trip, which included stops in Mykonos and Santorini, featured a number of cheerleaders from the squad, including Abby Summers, Camille Sturdivant, and others.

According to social media posts shared during the vacation, the group traveled to Greece to celebrate the birthday of fellow cheerleader Brooklyn Davis.

 

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The getaway comes during a relatively quiet period on the NFL calendar, following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft and before teams begin the most demanding portions of preseason preparation.

For the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, the offseason provides an opportunity to travel and spend time together before returning to their responsibilities during the football season.

The trip drew attention online as squad members shared photos and videos from some of Greece’s most well-known tourist destinations.

 

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Mykonos and Santorini remain among the most popular vacation spots in Europe, attracting visitors from around the world each year.

The timing of the vacation also coincides with growing attention surrounding the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders brand.

The organization is preparing for the return of its Netflix reality series, America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, which has become one of the most visible projects associated with the squad in recent years.

Netflix announced that the Emmy Award-winning series will return for a third season on June 16.

The streaming series provides viewers with behind-the-scenes access to the cheerleading organization, documenting auditions, training, performances, and the personal experiences of squad members throughout the season.

Director and executive producer Greg Whiteley discussed the show’s return following Netflix’s announcement.

“The world of DCC is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to stories to be told,” Whiteley said.

“I’m grateful our crew has another season to keep telling them.”

The upcoming season of the series arrives as interest in the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders remains strong both among NFL fans and viewers who follow the reality program.

The squad has long been one of the most recognizable cheerleading organizations in professional sports, and the Netflix series has expanded its audience beyond traditional football fans.

Members of the organization are also preparing for the start of another NFL season, with expectations once again high for the Dallas Cowboys entering the fall.

The team completed its draft selections earlier this spring and is expected to begin preseason preparations in the coming months.

While the focus will soon shift back to football, the Greece vacation offered squad members an opportunity to celebrate a teammate’s milestone and enjoy time away before returning to the demands of the upcoming season.

With a new season of America’s Sweethearts set to premiere and another NFL campaign approaching, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are entering the summer with both professional and personal milestones ahead.

The combination of an international vacation, a birthday celebration, and the return of a popular streaming series has kept the spotlight on the organization as it prepares for another year on the sidelines and on screen.

Georgia Mom Charged After Teen Daughter Runs Her Over
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Georgia Mom Charged After Teen Daughter Runs Her Over

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A Georgia mother is facing criminal charges after authorities say she allowed her 13-year-old daughter to drive an SUV during a school drop-off, leading to a crash that left the mother seriously injured outside an elementary school, as reported by The New York Post.

According to the Cobb County Police Department, 35-year-old Shumeka Johnson has been charged with reckless conduct in connection with an incident that occurred on April 22 outside Brumby Elementary School in Cobb County, Georgia.

Investigators said Johnson’s 13-year-old daughter was behind the wheel of a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica that had stopped in the school’s drop-off lane during the early morning hours. Also inside the vehicle were a 4-year-old boy and a 6-month-old girl.

Police said the SUV unexpectedly accelerated while Johnson was standing in front of the vehicle.

According to authorities, the vehicle struck Johnson and then “came to a final rest on top of her.”

Investigators said the teenage driver then shifted the SUV into reverse, causing it to back into an unoccupied parked vehicle before coming to a stop.

Emergency responders transported Johnson to a nearby hospital after she suffered serious injuries in the crash.

Authorities allege that Johnson knowingly allowed her teenage daughter to operate the vehicle despite the lack of an adult driver inside.

An arrest affidavit obtained by local media states that Johnson “did endanger the bodily safety” of her daughter because “the vehicle did not have an adult inside.”

The affidavit further alleges that Johnson engaged in reckless conduct “by consciously disregarding a substantial and unjustifiable risk that her act or omission would endanger the safety of said person and such disregard constituted a gross deviation from the standard of care which a reasonable person would have exercised in the situation.”

The crash occurred during the busy morning drop-off period at Brumby Elementary School, located in Cobb County.

Following an investigation, authorities sought criminal charges against Johnson. A warrant for her arrest was issued on June 3 after Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge Charles Chesbro determined there was probable cause to support the charge.

Court records indicate Johnson’s bond was set at $300.

The incident has also drawn attention because of the severity of Johnson’s injuries and the family’s subsequent fundraising efforts.

A GoFundMe campaign created by family friend Angel Makey describes Johnson as “a devoted wife and mother of five” who works as a self-employed stylist.

According to the fundraising page, Johnson continues to face a lengthy recovery process following the crash.

The campaign states that the injuries she suffered require “several ongoing surgeries” and says she is now facing “the challenge of learning to walk again.”

The fundraiser also notes the additional challenges facing the family due to the presence of a young infant in the household.

“With a newborn daughter just six months old, Shumeka’s recovery is even more demanding, and she is unable to work during this difficult time,” the fundraiser states.

As of Thursday morning, the crowdfunding campaign had raised approximately $1,800 toward its stated goal of $5,000.

The case remains pending in Cobb County as Johnson faces the reckless conduct charge stemming from the school drop-off incident.

Authorities have not announced any charges against the teenage driver, and the investigation appears to focus on the decision to allow the minor to operate the vehicle.

The unusual crash has sparked attention across Georgia because it occurred in an elementary school drop-off lane and involved multiple young children inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.

VP Vance Clarifies America First Strategy In Middle East As Iran Talks Test Ties With Israel [WATCH]
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VP Vance Clarifies America First Strategy In Middle East As Iran Talks Test Ties With Israel [WATCH]

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Vice President JD Vance said the United States will continue to pursue its own national interests in negotiations with Iran, even as questions emerge about the relationship between the Trump administration and Israel amid ongoing efforts to secure a long-term nuclear agreement, as reported by Fox News.

Speaking on Fox News’ “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Vance addressed reports of friction between the United States and Israel over how to handle negotiations with Iran and broader security issues in the Middle East.

“The Israelis and the United States, we have a lot of shared interests, but we also have some situations where our interests diverge,” Vance said.

“I think where the president has been very clear here is that while Israel obviously has some objectives that it has, the United States’ main objective in Iran is to ensure that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon,” he added.

The vice president’s comments come as recent intelligence reports have raised concerns about alleged Israeli surveillance efforts targeting American officials involved in U.S.-Iran negotiations.

According to reports, those allegedly monitored included Elbridge A. Colby, the Pentagon’s top policy official, and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s lead negotiator.

The reports surfaced as questions continue about tensions between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump recently confirmed that he referred to Netanyahu as “f—ing crazy” during a heated phone conversation concerning Israel’s military operations in Lebanon.

The disagreement highlighted a rare public split between two leaders who have generally maintained a close working relationship.

Despite those tensions, Vance emphasized that American policy decisions regarding Iran will ultimately be guided by U.S. interests.

“Over the last year and a half, we’ve created the space necessary where the president believes – and I think that he’s right – that we can get the long-term settlement to Iran’s nuclear deal,” Vance said.

“Now, Israel may like that, they may not like that,” he continued. “But fundamentally, we think this is in the best interest of the United States of America.”

The remarks came after Israel and Iran halted military exchanges following a weekend of renewed hostilities that tested a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The fighting marked the first direct military exchanges between the two countries since a ceasefire took effect in early April.

Vance indicated that negotiations with Iran have shown signs of progress and suggested Tehran may have incentives to avoid a prolonged conflict.

“The Iranians don’t want this war to continue,” the vice president said. “It’s not in their best interest, and I think they’re coming to the table, putting some real things on the table.”

Fox News host Jesse Watters asked Vance whether he believed Iranian negotiators were attempting to manipulate the United States during the talks.

“Everybody’s always trying to play everybody,” Vance responded.

“I don’t assume that anybody’s acting in good faith.”

Even so, the vice president expressed confidence that a final agreement remains achievable if verification measures are strong enough to ensure compliance.

“We’ve been very involved in these negotiations,” he said.

“We’re going to take the attitude of: ‘Accomplish the president’s mission, but verify over the long term that the Iranians are keeping their end of the bargain.’ It’s a tall order, but it’s one that the president has put us in a good position to achieve.”

Vance also criticized the Obama-era nuclear agreement, arguing that it lacked sufficient safeguards.

“The number one thing that went wrong with the Obama deal, Jesse, is that there was not a proper inspections regime to ensure that the Iranians could never build a nuclear weapon,” Vance added.

The vice president concluded by arguing that a successful agreement would represent a major achievement for the United States.

“If we get to this deal, it’s gonna be a home run win for the American people,” he said.

The comments come as the Trump administration continues negotiations aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear capabilities while seeking a broader settlement that could reduce tensions across the Middle East.

FBI Makes First Arrest from DOJ’s New Most Wanted Fraudsters List [WATCH]
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FBI Makes First Arrest from DOJ’s New Most Wanted Fraudsters List [WATCH]

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A Minnesota man accused of taking part in a multimillion-dollar COVID-era fraud scheme has become the first fugitive arrested from the FBI’s newly launched “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list, according to federal authorities, as reported by Fox News.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced Wednesday that Said Abdullahi Ereg, a former grocery and deli owner in Minneapolis, surrendered to federal authorities after being publicly identified on the list less than a week earlier.

Ereg, 47, is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.

Federal authorities allege he participated in a scheme that fraudulently obtained more than $4.2 million from the Federal Child Nutrition Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to investigators, Ereg operated Evergreen Grocery and Deli in south Minneapolis under the sponsorship of the nonprofit Feeding Our Future.

Prosecutors allege the business falsely claimed to provide meals to thousands of children and then sought reimbursement from federal programs designed to help feed children during the pandemic.

Court documents allege that Evergreen Grocery and Deli claimed to have served more than 3,000 meals twice a day, seven days a week. Authorities contend those claims were fraudulent and enabled the business to collect millions of dollars in government funds.

Federal prosecutors further allege that Ereg laundered proceeds from the scheme through foreign accounts and used some of the money to support an extravagant lifestyle.

Patel described the arrest as a milestone in the FBI’s effort to pursue major fraud suspects nationwide.

“Today’s arrest is historic – the first ever arrest of a subject on our Most Wanted Fraudsters List released last week with the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud,” Patel said in a statement.

The FBI launched the “Most Wanted Fraudsters” list in partnership with the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. The initiative is designed to publicly identify fugitives accused of major fraud schemes and increase pressure on them to surrender or be captured.

Patel said the list was created specifically to target individuals accused of stealing taxpayer dollars through large-scale fraud operations.

“Led by Vice President Vance and the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, we set up the historic, first ever ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters’ list for this exact purpose — to bring to justice the alleged worst of the worst who took advantage of American taxpayers and stole public funds,” Patel said.

He added that the initiative sends a message that “the days of Washington, D.C., turning a blind eye to fraud are over.”

In a separate post on X, Patel indicated that additional arrests could follow.

“This historic result is only the beginning — and let it be a message to any fraudster who takes advantage of America, this team will find you,” Patel said.

Federal officials said Ereg had been wanted on federal charges since 2024. According to the Justice Department, he contacted authorities through his attorney and expressed a willingness to return to the United States one day after the FBI unveiled the new fugitive list.

The case also involves Ereg’s wife, Najmo Ahmed, who worked at the business and reportedly received payroll payments directly from Feeding Our Future.

Federal officials said Ahmed pleaded guilty last year to money laundering charges and is scheduled to be sentenced later this month.

The arrest comes as the Trump administration continues to expand its anti-fraud efforts.

Earlier this year, the Justice Department established a National Fraud Enforcement Division to support President Donald Trump’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, which is led by Vice President JD Vance.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has also highlighted the administration’s focus on fraud investigations as federal agencies pursue cases involving pandemic relief programs and other taxpayer-funded initiatives.

The FBI said the arrest marks the first successful apprehension tied directly to the new “Most Wanted Fraudsters” program, which officials say is intended to help locate and capture individuals accused of large-scale financial crimes across the country.

Mamdani Funnels $15 Million in Taxpayer Cash to Fund Trans Surgeries During Pride Spectacle [WATCH]
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Mamdani Funnels $15 Million in Taxpayer Cash to Fund Trans Surgeries During Pride Spectacle [WATCH]

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Zohran Mamdani announced that New York City will invest $15 million in taxpayer funds toward transgender medical procedures and related care over the next two years, while also pledging continued support for transgender and gender non-conforming residents during a Pride Month event held Tuesday evening in Manhattan, as reported by The Post Millennial.

The announcement came during a Pride gathering hosted by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Surrogates Court in Manhattan on June 10.

During remarks at the event, Mamdani highlighted what he described as his administration’s commitment to protecting transgender residents and expanding access to medical services.

“City Hall will also not back down in the face of federal attacks against trans New Yorkers. The threats will continue and so will our relentless protection of trans people across this city,” Mamdani said.

“As a first step, my administration has made a $15 million investment in gender affirming care over the next two years, and we will continue to use every tool at our disposal to ensure that trans and gender non-conforming New Yorkers can live with dignity, safety, and freedom they deserve.”

Mamdani had previously discussed the funding during a June 2 interview on WNYC’s Lehrer Show. During that appearance, he said the money would be used to help replace funding that had been lost.

The mayor said the city’s investment would “start to bridge the gap of the funding that has been stripped of this care.”

Questions remain about how the funding will be administered. Trans-identified male journalist Erin Reed noted that few public details have been released regarding the program.

According to Reed, “there are virtually no public details on what the $15 million funds, which agency controls it, which patients it serves, or when it will go into effect.”

The announcement comes as New York City prepares to open a city-run clinic that will serve trans-identified patients. Reports indicate the facility will provide services only to adults age 18 and older.

A spokesperson for the city’s health department told The Advocate that the clinic will offer several services, including “gender-affirming hormone therapy” at “no to low cost and regardless of immigration status.”

The issue was also discussed during a New York City Council budget hearing last week. City Health Commissioner Alister Martin addressed questions regarding future services and the city’s approach to federal policy concerns.

“We are committed to this issue and want to make sure we provide the services and resources for youth,” Martin said during Friday’s hearing.

He also explained why city officials have taken a cautious approach regarding certain programs.

“We don’t [want to] expose ourselves to clawbacks from the federal government, which disrupt the rest of the care that we can give,” Martin said.

The Pride event also featured remarks from Peppermint, a trans-identified male actor and former contestant on the television program RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Peppermint reflected on entering Pride Month amid ongoing national debates involving transgender issues.

“I was going into this Pride season not quite sure what Pride was going to be like with this country the way it is, treating our community the way it does. And I was like, I don’t know if I’m going to pull it together. But you know what? June 1st hit, and I’m like, ‘b*tch, we got to do this. We have to do this,” Peppermint said.

The performer also encouraged supporters to remain active despite political disagreements and public debate surrounding transgender policies.

“Regardless of the attacks, regardless of all the rhetoric and all of the lies and all of the misinformation, we are going to show them who we are as a community. We’re going to pull together, and we’re definitely going to show them how New York City does it.”

The $15 million commitment is expected to become part of the city’s broader healthcare and budget planning over the next two years as officials continue developing details on how the funding will be distributed and which programs will receive support.

Trump Warns Iran to Reach Peace Agreement or Face New U.S. Strikes: “We’ll Bomb the Sh*t Out of Them” [WATCH]
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Trump Warns Iran to Reach Peace Agreement or Face New U.S. Strikes: “We’ll Bomb the Sh*t Out of Them” [WATCH]

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President Donald Trump warned Iran to return to negotiations or face additional military action after U.S. forces launched a new round of strikes against targets inside the Islamic Republic on Wednesday evening, as reported by The New York Post.

According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest operation began at approximately 5:15 p.m. ET and was carried out under the direction of the president.

“U.S. Central Command [CENTCOM] forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m. ET against multiple targets in Iran at the Commander in Chief’s direction,” the Tampa-based command said in a statement posted on X.

“The strikes are in response to Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression.”

Initial reports did not provide details about specific targets, damage assessments, or casualties. However, President Trump later confirmed that American forces had conducted significant military operations across Iran.

“We’ve hit them hard tonight,” Trump told Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst during the operation.

When asked what would happen if Iran refused to reach an agreement with the United States, Trump responded:

“We’ll bomb the sh*t out of them tomorrow.”

The president also said he had spoken with senior Iranian officials from the Situation Room and claimed they urged him to halt the bombing campaign.

Trump stated that at least 49 Tomahawk missiles were launched during the strikes, while U.S. fighter aircraft delivered additional munitions against Iranian targets. He said the closest target was roughly 40 miles from Tehran.

Just after 9 p.m. ET, CENTCOM announced the mission had concluded.

The command said it had struck “Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites across Iran.”

“US Marine Corps, Air Force, and Navy assets fired precision munitions on Iranian targets that posed a threat to US forces and international commercial ships transiting regional waters,” CENTCOM said.

The latest military action followed Iranian attacks against Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, all of which host American military personnel.

The strikes also came one day after an earlier U.S. operation that followed the reported downing of a U.S. Army helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz by an Iranian drone.

Earlier Wednesday, the U.S. military also took action against a vessel accused of transporting fuel from Iran in violation of an American blockade.

Capt. Tim Hawkins, a CENTCOM spokesman, said a U.S. aircraft fired “precision munitions” into the engine room of the Palau-flagged tanker M/T Settebello.

The action reportedly disabled the vessel, making it the eighth merchant ship rendered inoperable by U.S. forces in waters near Iran.

India’s foreign ministry reported that three Indian sailors were missing following the incident, while 21 others were rescued. The ministry’s statement did not reference either the U.S. military or the blockade.

Hawkins said American forces issued warnings before firing on the vessel.

Before the evening strikes began, Trump signaled that additional military action was imminent.

“We’re going to hit them again hard today,” the president told reporters at the White House.

He also continued pressing Tehran to agree to a peace arrangement that would include abandoning efforts to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth echoed the administration’s position while speaking to reporters in Florida.

“CENTCOM will be busy tonight because President Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard — and we will be,” Hegseth said.

Hegseth added that Iran still had an opportunity to reach an agreement with Washington.

“Iran has a chance to make a good deal, a great deal, to codify what they said they’ve been willing to do, and they haven’t been willing to do it,” he said.

“As President Trump said, they’ve been tap, tap, tapping [the US along on making a deal] … instead, they are going to have tap, tap, tap, bombs dropping on key facilities in Iran from the United States of America.”

Iran responded defiantly. Tehran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, told the U.N. Security Council, “Iran has never negotiated under threats and pressure and will never submit to pressure or question.”

Iran also declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to maritime traffic, including oil tankers and commercial vessels, according to the semi-official Fars News Agency.

The report said Tehran warned that “any traffic will be targeted” because of what it described as “continued acts of aggression by the criminal United States.”

Diplomatic efforts remained underway despite the escalation. Following consultations with U.S. officials, a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for talks, according to an official familiar with the visit.

A major obstacle remains Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. The United States wants Tehran to surrender the material, while Iranian officials continue to insist their nuclear program is peaceful.

Iran has also demanded sanctions relief and access to frozen assets before a final agreement is completed.

In a Truth Social post on Wednesday, Trump expressed frustration with the pace of negotiations.

“Iran was taking ‘too long to negotiate a deal’ and ‘now they will have to pay the price!!!’” The president wrote.

Iran has also maintained that any agreement ending the conflict must include an end to fighting involving Hezbollah and Israel, while Israel has continued military operations against the Lebanon-based group.

Air Canada Pilot Flew 900 Flights Over 16 Years Without Proper License Before Arrest [WATCH]
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Air Canada Pilot Flew 900 Flights Over 16 Years Without Proper License Before Arrest [WATCH]

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A longtime Air Canada pilot has been arrested and charged with fraud after Canadian authorities alleged he spent years flying large commercial aircraft without obtaining the required certification for the position he held, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Geoffrey Wall, 59, of Barrie, Ontario, faces multiple criminal charges following an investigation by Peel Regional Police and Transport Canada into his licensing credentials.

According to police, Wall worked as an airline captain between 2009 and 2025 and allegedly flew more than 900 domestic and international flights without possessing the airline transport pilot license required to command large commercial passenger aircraft.

Authorities announced the charges after an investigation that began earlier this year uncovered what investigators described as irregularities in documentation submitted during regulatory reviews.

Peel Regional Police allege Wall misrepresented his qualifications to both Air Canada and aviation regulators over an extended period.

“This pilot had a 27-year career, and we are alleging that since 2009 has been flying for years, misrepresenting himself and his credentials to his employer and regulatory officials using fraudulent licensing documents,” Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich said.

“He rose to the position of pilot in command, where for almost 17 years he flew Boeing 767s, 777s, and 787s,” Milinovich added.

Police said Wall has been charged with fraud over $5,000, public mischief, two counts of uttering forged documents, and three counts of possession of counterfeit mark.

Investigators stated that the case came to light after Transport Canada reviewed the credentials and conduct of a commercial airline captain.

During a routine operational evaluation conducted at Toronto Pearson International Airport last year, officials reportedly detected anomalies in documentation submitted by Wall.

That discovery ultimately triggered a broader review of his qualifications and employment history.

According to police, the investigation formally began in January after regulators referred the matter for further examination.

Air Canada acknowledged that Wall possessed a valid commercial pilot license but stated that he allegedly did not hold the airline transport pilot license required for promotion to captain.

The airline said it removed Wall from active duty immediately after concerns regarding his credentials surfaced.

Air Canada also stated that it voluntarily reported the matter to Transport Canada once the licensing issue was discovered.

The company confirmed that Wall is no longer employed by the airline.

Officials have not alleged that Wall was incapable of operating aircraft or that any specific flight incidents resulted from the licensing issue.

Instead, investigators have focused on whether he knowingly used fraudulent documentation to obtain and maintain positions that required qualifications he allegedly did not possess.

Milinovich compared the situation to a medical professional practicing outside the scope of his certification.

“This is very similar to a doctor that is licensed to practice family medicine, but is doing brain surgery in their office,” he said.

The allegations have drawn significant attention because of the length of time involved and the number of flights authorities say Wall operated during his tenure as a captain.

According to investigators, the alleged conduct spanned nearly 17 years and involved aircraft commonly used on both domestic and international routes, including Boeing 767, 777, and 787 passenger jets.

The criminal case now moves into the Canadian court system, where prosecutors will attempt to prove the allegations outlined by police. Wall has been charged but has not been convicted, and the allegations remain subject to judicial review.

The case has also prompted renewed scrutiny of credential verification procedures within commercial aviation, as regulators and airlines examine how the alleged discrepancies went undetected for so many years.

Jasmine Crockett Melts Down in Racist Tirade, Slams White Men, and Mocks Dr. Alveda King [WATCH]
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Jasmine Crockett Melts Down in Racist Tirade, Slams White Men, and Mocks Dr. Alveda King [WATCH]

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A House Judiciary Committee hearing examining the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and its influence on federal policy turned contentious Tuesday when Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, sharply criticized Republicans on the panel and questioned the credibility of one of the hearing’s witnesses, Dr. Alveda King, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The hearing focused on allegations surrounding the SPLC and its designation of organizations it considers extremist or hate groups. Republicans on the committee used the session to examine the organization’s role in public policy debates and its interactions with government agencies.

During her allotted speaking time, Crockett argued that Republicans were not positioned to lecture minority communities about issues involving race and discrimination.

She pointed to the makeup of the committee and accused Republicans of failing to connect with voters of color.

“The vast majority of them are White men,” Crockett said while addressing the Republican side of the committee.

“White men are lecturing people of color because the vast majority, actually, any semblance of diversity comes from this side of the aisle,” she continued.

“You want to tell people of color who is fighting for who? People of color do not feel comfortable or welcomed within your party.”

Crockett then turned her attention to Dr. Alveda King, a niece of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., who appeared as a witness during the hearing.

“That’s why you have to parade someone who has the name Dr. King attached to them, so that people can be confused,” Crockett said.

“I have been reading the comments online, and people are like, ‘Who is this Dr. King?’ because you want them to believe that somehow she espouses who Dr. King was.”

Crockett also referenced Martin Luther King III and Dr. Bernice King, arguing that they had a closer connection to the late civil rights leader’s teachings.

During her remarks, Crockett quoted passages from Martin Luther King Jr.’s writings and speeches while discussing racism and discrimination.

She also cited a definition of a hate group and argued that some organizations discussed during the hearing fit that description.

The Texas congresswoman additionally referenced past comments made by Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk while discussing the SPLC’s treatment of conservative organizations.

The hearing became more emotional after Crockett concluded her remarks and left the room before Alveda King was given an opportunity to respond.

When recognized, King directly addressed Crockett’s comments and defended both her family background and her role as a representative of the King family legacy.

“Congresswoman, I am a bit emotional. I’m going to watch what I say, but it seems as though you have suggested that I am a bastard to the King family legacy,” King said.

“I am legitimately the daughter of Reverend Alfred Daniel Williams King and Dr. Naomi Ruth Barber King. We are a family who loves God, and I love you,” she added.

The exchange quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the hearing, drawing significant attention online from both supporters and critics of the congresswoman.

Crockett, who recently lost her Democratic primary campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas, is preparing to leave Congress at the end of her current term.

The broader hearing focused on the SPLC, its classifications of organizations, and ongoing disputes over whether certain conservative groups have been unfairly targeted.

Republicans and Democrats on the committee remained sharply divided throughout the proceedings, with both sides arguing over how hate groups should be defined and whether political ideology has influenced federal enforcement decisions.

The confrontation between Crockett and King underscored those divisions and ensured that the hearing’s most memorable moment came not from testimony about the SPLC itself, but from a direct clash between a member of Congress and a witness appearing before the committee.

Miracle on Everest as Missing Sherpa Found Crawling Toward Base Camp After Week Alone in Deadly Cold [WATCH]
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Miracle on Everest as Missing Sherpa Found Crawling Toward Base Camp After Week Alone in Deadly Cold [WATCH]

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A Sherpa guide who disappeared on Mount Everest and was presumed dead by many, including members of his own family, was found alive nearly a week later, crawling through one of the mountain’s most dangerous sections, as reported by Fox News.

Dawa Sherpa, 52, vanished around May 29 while descending from Everest after turning back short of the summit with a Polish climber he had been guiding.

The client safely reached base camp, but Dawa never arrived, prompting concerns that he had become another casualty on the world’s highest mountain.

As search efforts failed to locate him in the days that followed, family members began funeral rites, believing he had died on Everest.

Then came an unexpected development.

On the morning of June 4, a cleanup crew from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee discovered Dawa alive in the Khumbu Icefall, a hazardous stretch of Everest located above base camp.

The area is known for shifting ice formations, deep crevasses, and unstable conditions that make it one of the most dangerous parts of the mountain.

Pemba Sherpa of 8K Expeditions confirmed to The Associated Press that the missing guide was found crawling through the icefall.

Rescuers immediately moved him to safety, provided food and water, and arranged for a helicopter evacuation to Kathmandu. He was transported to a hospital where his wife and daughter were waiting.

By the time Dawa arrived at the medical facility, his family had already accepted the possibility that he would never return home.

His daughter, Mendo Lhamu Sherpa, told The Associated Press that relatives were conducting funeral rituals when word arrived that he had been found alive.

“When we first heard about it (the rescue), we could not be sure if that person was indeed our father,” she said. “So to be certain, we asked for photos to be sent, and then only we were sure and very happy.”

His wife, Damu Sherpa, said the family first learned of the rescue through local news reports and calls from acquaintances.

“We first heard that he was still alive on the local news and from a person we know who called with the news that … he is being brought down,” she said.

Medical personnel reported that Dawa was suffering from frostbite and other complications associated with prolonged exposure to extreme conditions. However, family members said he was conscious and able to communicate.

“He recognized me … is good and speaks,” his daughter told Reuters. “We are happy.”

The circumstances surrounding Dawa’s survival remain unclear. According to reports, he spent nearly a week alone on Everest without food, water, or supplemental oxygen.

In a statement posted on social media, Nepal Mount Everest hiking company described the survival story as extraordinary.

“Dawa survived alone for nearly a week without food, water, or supplemental oxygen navigating the treacherous Khumbu Icefall (even after the fixed ladders were removed for the season),” the company stated. “This is nothing short of a miracle.”

Questions remain about how Dawa became separated from the climber he was guiding during the descent and why search efforts did not immediately locate him. Helicopters were eventually deployed, but initial searches failed to find any trace of the missing guide.

His rescue came at the conclusion of one of the busiest climbing seasons in Everest history. Nepal issued a record 494 climbing permits this year, contributing to more than 1,000 climbers and guides reaching the summit.

Officials reported that five climbers and guides died on Everest during the season, according to Reuters.

Dawa’s rescue stands out as one of the most remarkable survival stories of the 2026 climbing season.

After nearly a week missing on the world’s tallest mountain and with his family already mourning his loss, the veteran guide was found alive just as hope appeared to be gone.

Cruise Ship Horror Deepens as Damaged Phone Links Stepbrother to Teen’s Murder [WATCH]
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Cruise Ship Horror Deepens as Damaged Phone Links Stepbrother to Teen’s Murder [WATCH]

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Federal prosecutors have identified a damaged cellphone belonging to Anna Kepner as a key piece of evidence in the case against her stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, who is accused in connection with the 18-year-old’s death aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship, as reported by Fox News.

Newly released court filings and hearing transcripts show investigators relied on surveillance footage, ship Wi-Fi records, and the eventual recovery of Kepner’s phone to build part of their probable-cause case against Hudson.

Kepner, an 18-year-old from Florida, was found dead on Nov. 7, 2025, inside cabin 8343 aboard the Carnival Horizon. She had been sharing the cabin with Hudson, who was 16 at the time, and another relative.

Federal prosecutors allege Hudson sexually assaulted and murdered Kepner. Hudson has been charged as an adult and faces federal prosecution.

According to court records, surveillance footage showed Kepner returning to the cabin on the evening before her death. Prosecutors stated investigators found no evidence indicating she left the cabin afterward.

When authorities searched the room, however, one item was missing.

Family members told investigators that Kepner was rarely separated from her cellphone. Despite extensive searches, the device could not initially be located inside the cabin.

According to federal filings, cruise ship personnel informed investigators they had neither removed the phone nor seen it during their response to the incident.

The device was later recovered from the ship’s lost-and-found department. Prosecutors said a crew member had discovered it inside a trash bin near the rear starboard side of the vessel. Investigators reported that the phone had sustained significant damage, including a shattered screen.

Federal authorities then sought to determine how the phone traveled from the cabin to the location where it was recovered.

According to prosecutors, the Carnival Horizon’s onboard wireless network automatically recorded connections between passengers’ devices and routers positioned throughout the ship. Those records allowed investigators to reconstruct the phone’s movement on the morning Kepner was found dead.

Court documents indicate Hudson left cabin 8343 at approximately 9:26 a.m. on Nov. 7. Prosecutors said Kepner’s phone began connecting to routers along a path that generally mirrored Hudson’s movements throughout the ship.

The records allegedly showed the phone connecting near the Lido Marketplace on Deck 10 at approximately 9:29 a.m. A few minutes later, the device connected near a smoking area on Deck 11, where surveillance footage reportedly showed Hudson smoking.

At approximately 9:39 a.m., the phone connected near Deck 12, where surveillance video captured Hudson walking on the jogging track.

Hudson returned to the cabin around 9:48 a.m., according to prosecutors. Roughly two minutes later, investigators said surveillance footage showed him leaving again while holding an unidentified object in his left hand and appearing to reach into the front pocket of his sweatshirt.

Video then showed Hudson walking toward the rear of the ship. At approximately 9:52 a.m., prosecutors said he was observed near the area where the trash bin was located.

While the bin itself was not visible on camera, investigators stated Hudson remained in that location for about 22 seconds before returning toward the cabin.

According to the government, router records later placed Kepner’s phone near the trash-bin location at approximately 9:55 a.m.

Prosecutors argue the timeline supports their conclusion that Hudson removed the phone from the cabin and discarded it.

Defense attorney Eric Cohen challenged that interpretation during court proceedings. Cohen argued that the data merely showed a similar route between Hudson and the phone and questioned whether the phone could have been disposed of elsewhere.

During testimony, FBI Special Agent Andrew Delvalle acknowledged that Hudson could have thrown the device into the water but stated that investigators found no evidence indicating that had occurred.

Court records indicate search warrants were executed for both Hudson’s and Kepner’s phones. Prosecutors said the devices did not reveal information directly explaining Kepner’s death or detailing the nature of their relationship.

The cellphone evidence forms only part of the government’s broader case, which also includes forensic findings, DNA evidence, and the timeline of activity surrounding the cabin.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Edwin G. Torres found probable cause to proceed, citing the combination of evidence presented by prosecutors. However, Torres also noted that the overall strength of the evidence was “a much closer call.”

Hudson is scheduled to stand trial in September. If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.


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