Author: Team Democratic Accent

Israel’s US ambassador says beeper operation will ‘seem simple’ compared to what is planned for Iran

12:51 pm June 17, 2025

Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter said there will be some surprises amid the Jewish State’s conflict with Iran that will make Israel’s explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies used by members of Hezbollah in Lebanon and Syria last year look “simple.” “We’ve pulled off a number of surprises,” Leiter said during a Tuesday appearance on the TV […]

Dog shot during Minnesota lawmaker’s murder put down days after attack

12:13 pm June 17, 2025

Only days after a gunman shot and killed Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, the family’s rescue dog Gilbert had to be euthanized. Vance Boelter allegedly shot Gilbert, the family’s golden retriever, during the attack at the Brooklyn Park home. Fellow Minnesota House Rep. Erin Koegel commented on social media platform X that […]

Diddy jury problem could have been ‘completely avoided’ with one measure, expert says

11:30 am June 17, 2025

After one juror in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial was dismissed Monday, questions arose surrounding potential problems with another member of the jury. The U.S. Attorney’s Office noted in a letter filed Monday that while it does not oppose additional fact-finding measures for a second juror due to possible communications with a former colleague regarding […]

Karen Read’s verdict could come fast—or not: Here’s what other cases show

9:30 am June 17, 2025

A former Massachusetts financial analyst accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend in a drunken hit-and-run is awaiting her fate after a second lengthy trial in a small courthouse in Dedham. Karen Read, 45, faces murder and other charges in the death of 46-year-old John O’Keefe, who had taken in his orphaned niece and nephew […]

Thunder beat Pacers in Game 5 of NBA Finals to come within one win of first Championship

9:02 am June 17, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are one game away from their first championship after beating the Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander put up 31 points, crossing the 30-point mark for the second consecutive game, and fourth time in this finals. But it was Jalen Williams […]