The "Today" show anchor is on a family vacation days after a man with a lengthy criminal record slipped past security, confronted Melvin on set, and now faces multiple hate crime charges. Craig Melvin was missing from Monday's "Today" broadcast, with co-anchor Savannah Guthrie offering a brief, breezy explanation: "We've got Sheinelle in for Craig, […] The post Craig Melvin takes a week off after intruder breached NBC studio and hurled racial slur appeared first on American Almanac .
The "Today" show anchor is on a family vacation days after a man with a lengthy criminal record slipped past security, confronted Melvin on set, and now faces multiple hate crime charges. Craig Melvin was missing from Monday's "Today" broadcast, with co-anchor Savannah Guthrie offering a brief, breezy explanation: "We've got Sheinelle in for Craig, who's getting a little family vacation." Sheinelle Jones sat in the 47-year-old anchor's chair. NBC offered no further comment on the timing, just days after a security failure at the network's own New York City headquarters left Melvin face-to-face with an intruder who called him a racial slur and demanded to know where Al Roker was. The network is treating the week off as routine. The…Open
A rising professional boxer with an 8-0-1 record was struck and killed while cycling on a rural Texas road, and the driver, who authorities say deliberately reversed into her, now faces a manslaughter charge. Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old featherweight from Yorktown, Indiana, died Saturday morning after a car driven by Charles Medina, 31, allegedly passed […] The post Champion boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, killed after driver allegedly reversed into her on Texas highway appeared first on American Almanac .
A rising professional boxer with an 8-0-1 record was struck and killed while cycling on a rural Texas road, and the driver, who authorities say deliberately reversed into her, now faces a manslaughter charge. Hannah Rapp, a 26-year-old featherweight from Yorktown, Indiana, died Saturday morning after a car driven by Charles Medina, 31, allegedly passed her on a highway in Brazos County, Texas, came to a stop, then reversed and struck her. Rapp was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Medina was arrested and charged with manslaughter . The sequence authorities described, a driver passing a cyclist, stopping, and then backing into her, points to something far worse than a momentary lapse behind the wheel. No motive…Open
Lord Richard Hermer, the architect of the British government's Chagos Islands surrender deal, has been sacked as Attorney General by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Lord Richard Hermer is one of several high-ranking government officials ousted as part of newly installed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s Cabinet reshuffle. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Lord Richard Hermer, architect of the British government’s Chagos Islands surrender deal, has been sacked as Attorney General by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. KEY QUOTE: “It has been the privilege of my life to serve my country as attorney general over the last two years. I’ve been so lucky to be a part of [former Prime Minister Staremer’s] team, as he delivered for the public at home while rebuilding the UK’s reputation abroad, in particular on the rule of law.” – Lord Hermer on Bluesky, having left X (formerly Twitter) after…Open
Ismael Zambada García, better known as El Mayo, used an army of hit men and widespread political corruption to smuggle illegal drugs into the United States.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is set to host a press conference to provide updates on the deadly flooding that took place across parts of South Central Texas last week. Communities are now shifting from emergency response to the long process of cleanup and recovery after the state deployed more than 2,700 personnel during the disaster, along with numerous resources to support search, rescue and recovery efforts. More than 270 people were rescued during the flooding. #texas #gregabbott #flooding
Argentina players attacked Spanish opponents after losing the 2026 World Cup final 1-0 in extra time, turning what should have been a showcase moment into a disgraceful scene at MetLife Stadium. Seconds after the final whistle confirmed Spain's victory on July 19, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes went after Spain defender Eric García, striking him with […] The post Argentina's ugly brawl after World Cup final loss to Spain caps a tournament of poor sportsmanship appeared first on American Almanac .
Argentina players attacked Spanish opponents after losing the 2026 World Cup final 1-0 in extra time, turning what should have been a showcase moment into a disgraceful scene at MetLife Stadium. Seconds after the final whistle confirmed Spain's victory on July 19, Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes went after Spain defender Eric García, striking him with an open hand toward the throat and shoving him. When Spain substitute Gavi stepped in, Paredes pushed him to the ground. Referee Slavko Vincic showed Paredes a red card for the post-match assault, and coaches from both sides rushed onto the pitch to prevent the situation from escalating further. The Sun reported that Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was photographed in a separate…Open
