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A light aircraft crash in Missouri killed everyone on board, including the pilot and skydivers. CNN and Fox News reported on the morning of the 14th that a Pacific Aerospace P750 crashed onto a nearby highway while returning from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri after takeoff.

The accident resulted in the deaths of one pilot and 11 skydivers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the Missouri Highway Police are searching the surrounding area for any skydivers who may have jumped from the plane before the crash.

While the cause of the accident has not been determined, it is reported that the aircraft ascended to 13,400 feet after takeoff and began a rapid descent just two minutes later. A skydiving-related crash also occurred at this airport in 2024.

At that time, no casualties occurred as emergency ejections were successfully carried out.

Anxiety among residents in Palisades Park, New Jersey, is mounting as surprise immigration raids continued for two consecutive days. According to videos posted online by Hispanic residents, federal agents conducted a surprise raid near the intersection of Broad Avenue and Columbia Avenue in Palisades Park around 9 a.m. on the 11th, arresting and detaining Hispanic residents. The exact number of people arrested during the raid on that day has not been confirmed.

This marks a repetition of immigration operations in Palisades Park, following a raid by federal agents in the Broad Avenue area on the previous day, the 10th, which resulted in the detention of approximately 20 people. The local community and business district in Palisades Park suffered a major blow and contracted due to continuous immigration crackdowns occurring daily between January and February.

Now, the Korean community and business district are in significant turmoil as street arrest operations have resumed for the first time in several months. Just as on the previous day, federal authorities conducted comprehensive street immigration crackdowns not only in Palisades Park but also in nearby Fairview.

This follows the exact same pattern as the immigration enforcement that lasted for nearly a month in the area earlier this year, raising deep concerns that street raids and arrests in Palisades Park and surrounding areas may continue for the foreseeable future.

As the deadline for processing the New Jersey state government’s new budget approaches at the end of this month, Governor Mikey Sherrill’s proposed reduction of “Stay New Jersey,” a property tax relief program for seniors, is emerging as the biggest point of contention. On the 3rd, State Assembly Speaker Greg Coughlin, a key figure holding the key to the budget’s passage, clearly stated his public opposition to Governor Sherrill’s plan to reduce Stay New Jersey.

Launched for the first time this year, Stay New Jersey is designed to provide property tax relief of up to $6,500 to homeowners aged 65 and older residing in New Jersey. However, facing the state budget deficit, Governor Cheryl proposed a scaled-down plan last March while drafting the new state budget.

This plan drastically lowered the income threshold for eligibility from the current “annual income of $500,000 or less” to “$250,000 or less,” and reduced the maximum refund to $4,000. Although the budget bill must pass the state legislature by the end of June, when the state fiscal year concludes, negotiations between the governor and the legislature are expected to face difficulties due to Chair Coughlin’s strong opposition.

Chair Coughlin, who spearheaded the introduction of the Stay New Jersey program in 2023, emphasized, “Given the severe property tax burden faced by homeowners aged 65 and older, lowering the maximum refund to $4,000 is insufficient,” adding that “this is a critical issue directly related to the lives of residents.” The Governor’s office has not issued an official comment regarding Chair Coughlin’s opposition.

However, the State Treasury Department maintains its stance in data previously submitted to the state legislature, stating that “to keep the maximum refund at the current $6,500 without burdening the state budget, the income ceiling for beneficiaries would actually have to be lowered further to $125,000,” arguing that maintaining the Stay New Jersey program as is would inevitably lead to significant cuts in other sectors of the state budget. Meanwhile, according to state government data, an average of $1,263 was paid to 467,676 residents through the Stay New Jersey program during the first half of this year.

The Stay New Jersey program distributes refunds to eligible beneficiaries on a quarterly basis.

Water rates in New Jersey are expected to rise again.

According to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) on the 4th, New Jersey American Water, the state’s largest water supplier, recently submitted a proposal for a 12% rate hike, which is currently under review. If the proposal passes the BPU’s approval, it is estimated that the average monthly water bill for households will rise to $94 starting this September, an increase of approximately $10 from the current rate.

New Jersey American Water supplies water to about 2.9 million people across approximately 190 towns in 18 counties within the state, including Passaic, Morris, Union, Somerset, Hudson, Warren, Monmouth, Ocean, Camden, Mercer, Middlesex, Atlantic, Bursington, Morris, and Cape May. American Water of New Jersey is pursuing a water rate hike for the first time in two years, following a previous increase of $5.33 in the average monthly rate for September 2024.

The company explained the rationale behind the proposed increase, stating that “an investment of approximately $1.4 billion is unavoidable to carry out improvement projects for aging water and sewage pipelines and facilities.” However, concerns and criticism from residents are mounting amidst news of successive public utility rate hikes.

Some point out that “an additional rise in water rates amidst inflation will place significant economic pressure on New Jersey households.” Indeed, American Water recorded over 18,000 instances of suspending water supply to residential customers due to non-payment last year alone, raising concerns that the rate hike will disproportionately impact low-income households.

The cancer cells have spread to the bones. Biden’s wife says he will have to live with cancer for the rest of his life.

Former First Lady Jill Biden has published a new memoir, in which she speaks publicly for the first time about her withdrawal from the presidential race and her health. (Reuters) Former US First Lady Jill Biden recently promoted her new memoir, “View from the East Wing,” revealing for the first time the struggles she faced when she withdrew from the race, as well as her advanced age and her current struggle with cancer.

In an interview with NBC, Jill Biden recalled that during the televised debate between Biden and Donald Trump on June 27, 2024 , she was as shocked and frightened as all the viewers. “I was watching the debate and I was terrified. I kept thinking, ‘What’s going on?” she said.

After the debate, Biden went down to the stage and confessed to her, “Jill, did I mess up?” She replied directly, “Yes, you definitely messed up.” However, at a supporters’ event after the debate that evening, Jill publicly praised her husband’s performance, saying, “Joe, you did a great job. You answered every question and had all the facts.” This statement drew criticism at the time.

In response, Jill explained that her thinking at the time was very simple. “I am his wife, and I have to encourage him.” She stated that she couldn’t stand on stage criticizing her husband in front of his supporters. She emphasized that regardless of how others interpret it, she must support her husband. “This is how we are; I have to stand by his side.”

When discussing her husband’s age, Jill admitted that Biden has indeed aged during his presidency. “He’s getting older, we can all see it. He forgets some words, but we’re all getting older.” However, she said that doctors have consistently assured the family that Biden is in good health, and she has personally witnessed her husband working late into the night every day. “Yes, I noticed he was a little slower; he would occasionally stutter when he was tired at night. But he was still fulfilling his duties and doing them very well.”

In addition, Jill also discussed the news that Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2025. Biden’s office revealed at the time that he had an aggressive prostate cancer that had spread to his bones and began radiation therapy last fall. Jill stated that her husband’s condition is currently manageable, but his illness is different from typical prostate cancer. “If it were just prostate cancer, there would be a chance of a cure; but since the cancer cells have metastasized to the bones, the situation is completely different.” She admitted that Biden will likely have to live with cancer for a long time, “I think Joe will live with cancer for the rest of his life.”

The remains of a female employee who went missing nearly a year ago at Los Alamos National Laboratory have been found in a wooded area, with a gun beside her. (Illustration/PIXABAY) In recent years, the United States has seen a series of mysterious deaths or disappearances of military, nuclear, and aerospace scientists.

Among them, a female employee of the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, which conducts nuclear weapons-related research, was found dead in a forest after disappearing for nearly a year. A handgun was also found next to her body. The cause of death is still under investigation, and the White House and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will join forces to investigate.

According to NBC, 53-year-old Melissa Casias and her husband worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The husband recalled that his wife disappeared after driving him to work on June 26, 2025, saying she had to go to another part of the laboratory. On the day of the incident, witnesses said that Cassias was walking east along the state road, and a cell phone that had been restored to factory settings was left at her home.

After her disappearance, the police did not rule out the possibility of murder, but she may have chosen to disappear for her own reasons. On May 28th of this year, human remains were discovered in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico and reported to the police. After comparison, they were confirmed on May 30th to be those of the missing Cassias. A handgun was found beside him. The location of the body was approximately 6 miles (9.65 kilometers) from his home.

The forensic pathologist and police will subsequently investigate the exact cause of death. It is reported that in recent years, 11 military, nuclear energy, and aerospace scientists in the United States have died or gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Cassias is one of them, and the White House and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will join forces to investigate.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was visiting India, said in New Delhi on the 23rd that Iran could have accepted a peace agreement as early as that day, bringing an end to the Middle East war that has been raging since the end of February.

Rubio traveled to India after the NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Sweden. He said on the 23rd, “It is possible that we can have important announcements, whether it is later today, tomorrow (the 24th), or in a few days.”

Regarding the negotiations between the US and Iran, Rubio said twice that “some progress has been made”; he also said, “As I speak to you (the media) right now, some progress is also being made.” Rubio indicated that he hoped for “good news,” which might or might not come on the 23rd. Rubio reiterated that the United States demands Iran fully open the Strait of Hormuz and hand over its highly enriched uranium. Rubio emphasized that US President Trump “has always preferred” to resolve issues through diplomatic means such as negotiation, and “that’s what we’re working on right now.”

In addition, Pakistan, the main mediator in the US-Iran negotiations, sent its Army Chief of Staff Munir, whom Trump greatly admires, to Tehran to meet with Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Arachne, and President Pezeszczuk. Munir left Tehran on the 23rd. Reuters reported on the 23rd, citing Pakistani military sources, that negotiations had reached a final understanding between the US and Iran in the past 24 hours, achieving “encouraging and inspiring” progress.

A storage tank containing hazardous chemicals used in the manufacture of plastic parts in Southern California leaked on the 22nd, prompting an evacuation order for approximately 40,000 people. Authorities are working urgently to prevent the tank from exploding.

The Associated Press reports that the storage tank is located at the GKN Aerospace plastics factory in Garden Grove, Orange County. The Orange County Fire Department stated that the tank contained approximately 22,700 to 26,500 liters of methyl methacrylate and began releasing vapors into the air on the 21st due to overheating.

Park City Fire Chief Craig Covey stated on the 22nd that the storage tank may have ruptured and malfunctioned, causing chemicals to leak onto the ground and potentially even explode. He said, “This thing will eventually fail, and we don’t know when it will happen.” He added, “We are doing our best to determine the timing or try to prevent it from happening.”

Garden City, located about 61 kilometers south of downtown Los Angeles, is known for its vibrant Vietnamese community and is one of the cities with the largest Vietnamese population in the United States. It is less than 1.6 kilometers from the two Disney theme parks. The Disney parks were not included in the evacuation plan on the 22nd. Authorities say there have been no reports of casualties so far, but residents of Garden City have been ordered to evacuate as the leak could not be stopped overnight.

The evacuation zone was expanded on the 22nd to parts of five other cities in Orange County, including Cypress, Stanton, Anaheim, Buena Park and Westminster. In an update on the evening of the 22nd, Covey stated that authorities are currently able to maintain the temperature of the storage tank, allowing more time to study how to handle the situation.

Rescue workers have also used sandbags to create a containment barrier to prevent the highly volatile, toxic, and flammable chemicals in the storage tank from leaking into drainage systems, streams, or nearby sea areas.

This is a murder case that has sent chills down the spines of the international student community and the entire neighborhood. “What would happen if you put a person in a black garbage bag and threw it in the trash?” A 26-year-old man in Florida asked ChatGPT this question four days before committing a murder. Four days later, his roommate’s body was discovered, wrapped in several layers of black industrial waste bags, and dumped on the cross-sea bridge.

Another missing female doctoral student remains at large. The incident occurred in Tampa, Florida. Both victims were Bangladeshi international students and doctoral students at the University of South Florida (USF). Zamil Limon, 27, majoring in Geography and Environmental Policy, and Nahida Bristy, 27, a PhD in Chemical Engineering, are a couple. The murder suspect is Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, who was Limon’s roommate. The court documents released by the police are full of details. On April 7th, Abu Gabi bought a roll of tape from Amazon.

On April 11th, he placed an order for a batch of garbage bags and lighter fluid. On April 13, he opened ChatGPT and asked the question he started with. The AI replied, “That sounds dangerous.” He followed up, “So how will they find out?”

On April 15, the day before the two disappeared, he asked a series of dangerous questions: “Can a car’s VIN code be changed?”, “Can I fire a gun at home without a license?” Early on April 17, another search result appeared: “Will cars parked in Hillsborough River State Park be checked?” That night, his phone’s location was pinpointed precisely to the bridge where the body was later dumped.

On Friday, April 24, a passerby discovered Lemon’s body near the Howard Frankland Bridge across Tampa Bay. The forensic doctor’s description was restrained, yet every word sent shivers down one’s spine: the body was stuffed into several layers of black industrial waste bags, already highly decomposed, covered in knife and laceration wounds. The cause of death was “multiple sharp force injuries,” classified as homicide.

Police recovered human remains from the St. Petersburg side of Tampa Bay. The remains have been handed over to the Pinellas County Medical Examiner’s Office for identification. Police have made it clear: she was most likely murdered, and the case was handled in the same manner as her boyfriend’s. Her brother wrote on social media that his sister “is no longer here,” and that she was always smiling and had a cheerful personality.

Police stormed into the shared apartment with a search warrant. Using fluorescent brighteners, bloodstains could be seen running from the entrance hall to the kitchen, then into the hallway, and finally to Abu Gabi’s bedroom.

Even more disturbingly, there were two clear bloodstains on the bedroom floor, roughly the size of a human body. Downstairs in the garbage compactor, police found Bristy’s pink phone case, Limon’s wallet, and glasses.

Under Abu Gabi’s bed were three rolls of heavy black garbage bags, the same as the ones used to wrap Limon’s body, and the duct tape was in his bathroom. He was at his parents’ house on the day of his arrest. Police confronted him for a while outside a residence in Lutz, and when he was finally put into a police car, he was only wrapped in a towel.

The charges are long: two counts of premeditated murder (with a deadly weapon), unlawful disposal of a body, failure to report a death, tampering with evidence, unlawful detention, and domestic violence assault. He is currently denied bail. Police have not yet released the motive. One detail is quite intriguing: Bristy’s USF student ID and credit card were found in Lemon’s bedroom. She had gone to her boyfriend’s place on the evening of April 16, and the two of them never came out again. Abu Gabi himself also had multiple wounds on his legs, and court documents say he repeatedly changed his testimony in the face of electronic evidence.

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister described the case in one word: “deeply disturbing.” The USF campus is in an uproar; this is the ending for a doctoral couple studying abroad. As for the man who chatted with the AI about “how to dispose of the body,” his next court appearance is scheduled.

According to reports from multiple media outlets, including KTLA in Los Angeles, a super mansion in Bel-Air, near Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, was recently listed for $400 million, becoming the most expensive home on the market in the United States and setting a new record for the highest-priced residential listing in the world, attracting widespread attention. Located at 11201 Chalon Road, in Bel Air, a prestigious upscale neighborhood in Los Angeles, this residence is known as the “crown jewel of Los Angeles.”

Based on current asking prices, its total value far exceeds other top-tier luxury homes in the United States, including a $300 million mountain mansion in Aspen, Colorado, and a $237 million waterfront home in Key Biscayne, Florida. The Wall Street Journal points out that this property significantly outprices its competitors.

According to Homes.com, Jack Harris and Michael Fahimian, the listing brokers at The Beverly Hills Estates, indicate that this mansion is now the most expensive residential listing on the open market globally. The report further points out that if the final sale price of the mansion is close to the current asking price, it could break the record for a residential property transaction in the United States. The current record for the highest sale price in the United States is approximately $240 million, which was achieved by a luxury apartment sold in New York City in 2019. According to the property listing, the complex spans approximately 70,000 square feet (about 6,500 square meters) on about 8 acres of hillside land.

Comprising multiple buildings, the overall layout includes 39 bedrooms and 59 bathrooms, a truly exceptional scale. The mansion features both a main residence and separate guest villas, with a design concept that combines high-end banquets with everyday living needs, suitable for both large social events and private residences. Completed in 2018, the mansion took nearly a decade to build. This super-mansion boasts a rare, flat, elevated location in the Los Angeles mountains, offering unobstructed views overlooking the Bel-Air Country Club and extending to the downtown Los Angeles skyline and the Pacific coastline, making it a truly iconic property.

In terms of architectural design and development, the project was designed by renowned architect Peter Marino and constructed and developed by developer Peter McCoy. The agent stated that the residence’s site is located on an extremely rare, large tract of flat land in the Los Angeles mountains, making it highly scarce and collectible in the high-end real estate market.

According to KTLA 5, this listing is seen as a sign of the continued heating up of the Los Angeles mega-luxury home market. Against the backdrop of undiminished demand for top-tier real estate from high-net-worth individuals worldwide, flagship residences combining location, scale, and design are becoming a focus of international market attention.

Industry experts generally believe that a successful sale of this property will further raise the price ceiling of the US ultra-luxury residential market.