Federal authorities have charged Missouri Republican House candidate Thomas Christopher Ross with conspiring to plant drugs on his primary opponent, a move that prompted swift condemnation from party leaders and renewed calls for integrity in politics. Thomas Christopher Ross, who narrowly won the Republican primary for Missouri House District 161 in Joplin, now faces a […] The post Missouri GOP candidate charged with scheme to plant drugs on primary opponent appeared first on American Almanac .
Federal authorities have charged Missouri Republican House candidate Thomas Christopher Ross with conspiring to plant drugs on his primary opponent, a move that prompted swift condemnation from party leaders and renewed calls for integrity in politics. Thomas Christopher Ross, who narrowly won the Republican primary for Missouri House District 161 in Joplin, now faces a serious federal charge after investigators allege he tried to sabotage his opponent, Louise Secker, by orchestrating a plot to plant cocaine and Adderall in her car. The criminal complaint, released Thursday following Ross’s arrest the previous day, details a scheme that, if proven, would amount to a stunning breach of public trust in an already fraught election year. …Open
Donald Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC has unleashed $10 million for Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign, marking the largest Republican spending play of the midterms and drawing fire over the hardball tactics it funds. Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC delivered a striking $10 million donation to back Texas attorney general Ken Paxton’s Senate bid, Federal […] The post Trump’s $10 million boost to Ken Paxton signals a high-stakes fight for Texas Senate seat appeared first on American Almanac .
Donald Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC has unleashed $10 million for Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign, marking the largest Republican spending play of the midterms and drawing fire over the hardball tactics it funds. Trump’s MAGA Inc. super PAC delivered a striking $10 million donation to back Texas attorney general Ken Paxton’s Senate bid, Federal Election Commission records show. The funds, split evenly between positive advertising for Paxton and negative ads against Democrat James Talarico, were routed through Del Ray Media Inc. for a statewide television and digital blitz. This move marks the first major super PAC intervention of the 2026 midterm cycle by Trump’s political operation, and the largest such Republican outlay to…Open
A Texas deputy checking what he thought was a dead deer on the side of the road was caught on video recoiling in shock when the animal suddenly sprang to life, an incident that the local sheriff later confirmed ended with “the deer is fine.” In Trinity County, Texas, a routine check by a law […] The post Texas deputy startled by deer that appeared dead in viral roadside video appeared first on American Almanac .
A Texas deputy checking what he thought was a dead deer on the side of the road was caught on video recoiling in shock when the animal suddenly sprang to life, an incident that the local sheriff later confirmed ended with “the deer is fine.” In Trinity County, Texas, a routine check by a law enforcement officer turned memorable after a deer presumed lifeless gave the deputy, and millions of viewers, a jolt. The deputy, whose name was not provided, approached a deer lying beside a road, expecting to find an animal that had already died. Instead, the deer startled everyone by leaping up, sending the deputy running for his cruiser and letting out a scream before he regained his composure and laughed at the situation. The moment was…Open
Lea Salonga made history as the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a new milestone for representation in the entertainment industry. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce awarded Salonga the 2,855th star on the iconic Walk of Fame during a ceremony in Hollywood, California, on September 4, 2026. Salonga, […] The post Lea Salonga honored as first Filipina with Hollywood Walk of Fame star appeared first on American Almanac .
Lea Salonga made history as the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a new milestone for representation in the entertainment industry. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce awarded Salonga the 2,855th star on the iconic Walk of Fame during a ceremony in Hollywood, California, on September 4, 2026. Salonga, best known for her Tony Award-winning role in “Miss Saigon” and her work as the singing voice of Disney’s Princess Jasmine and Mulan, became the first Filipina, and the first Asian woman to win a Tony Award, as noted by the ceremony’s organizers, to receive this recognition in the Live Performance category. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez praised Salonga’s…Open
The Federal Bureau of Prisons abruptly suspended sales of a startup’s flavored nicotine pouches in federal prisons after questions surfaced about the product’s lack of FDA approval and the process behind its exclusive contract. Federal prison officials had quietly allowed SHFT Holdings Enterprise LLC, a Florida-based startup, to become the only supplier of nicotine pouches […] The post Bureau of Prisons halts exclusive nicotine pouch deal over FDA authorization concerns appeared first on American Almanac .
The Federal Bureau of Prisons abruptly suspended sales of a startup’s flavored nicotine pouches in federal prisons after questions surfaced about the product’s lack of FDA approval and the process behind its exclusive contract. Federal prison officials had quietly allowed SHFT Holdings Enterprise LLC, a Florida-based startup, to become the only supplier of nicotine pouches sold in commissaries across 118 institutions. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) authorized the sale of these pouches through a series of internal memos and policy updates between May and July. But the arrangement drew scrutiny when it became clear that the mindSHFT nicotine pouches had not been authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a legal requirement for…Open
Stella Parton has called on the public to show compassion and restraint as the family grieves the loss of her sister, country music icon Dolly Parton, amid a wave of online commentary and artificial intelligence-generated content. In a heartfelt letter shared on Instagram, Stella Parton asked for “compassion and wisdom” from fans and the broader […] The post Stella Parton urges public to show compassion as family mourns Dolly Parton appeared first on American Almanac .
Stella Parton has called on the public to show compassion and restraint as the family grieves the loss of her sister, country music icon Dolly Parton, amid a wave of online commentary and artificial intelligence-generated content. In a heartfelt letter shared on Instagram, Stella Parton asked for “compassion and wisdom” from fans and the broader public as the family continues to mourn. The letter, posted Friday, marked ten days since Dolly Parton’s death, and came as tributes and online posts about the beloved singer continued to circulate. Stella directly addressed the added pressures that come with public grief in the digital age, noting that “there is a tremendous amount of AI and endless garbage being posted everyday and it's…Open
A 67-year-old man was arrested after allegedly becoming violent and using racial slurs on a Dallas-to-Newark flight, prompting crew and passengers to restrain him with duct tape until police boarded the diverted plane in Baltimore. On Thursday night, American Airlines flight AA 618 was forced to divert to Baltimore Washington International Airport after a disruptive […] The post Passenger detained with duct tape and zip ties after outburst forces American Airlines flight diversion appeared first on American Almanac .
A 67-year-old man was arrested after allegedly becoming violent and using racial slurs on a Dallas-to-Newark flight, prompting crew and passengers to restrain him with duct tape until police boarded the diverted plane in Baltimore. On Thursday night, American Airlines flight AA 618 was forced to divert to Baltimore Washington International Airport after a disruptive passenger, later identified as Arthur Lundeen of Arizona, allegedly became belligerent and aggressive mid-flight. The airline said Lundeen was removed after landing and the flight continued to its original destination of Newark, New Jersey. The disturbance began about three quarters into the flight, according to fellow passenger and former law enforcement officer Juan Mejia.…Open
Robin Morgan, a pivotal figure in American feminism whose activism spanned decades and included co-founding organizations with allies like Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda, has died at age 85 in New York after a series of recent health problems, according to her family and longtime colleagues. Blake Morgan, her son, confirmed that Robin Morgan passed […] The post Robin Morgan, poet and feminist activist, dies in New York at 85 appeared first on American Almanac .
Robin Morgan, a pivotal figure in American feminism whose activism spanned decades and included co-founding organizations with allies like Gloria Steinem and Jane Fonda, has died at age 85 in New York after a series of recent health problems, according to her family and longtime colleagues. Blake Morgan, her son, confirmed that Robin Morgan passed away on Saturday following several weeks of declining health. He described his mother as “someone who was able to take very big ideas and distill them succinctly, like a poet, into a few words.” Morgan’s death marks the end of a chapter in the story of second-wave feminism, where her influence as a writer, organizer, and editor helped shape the movement’s language and direction. …Open
Surveillance video showing a wild animal lunging at a man in a New Hampshire parking lot has prompted police warnings after two more attacks were reported nearby. Police in Lebanon, New Hampshire, say a small, aggressive animal confronted a man near a U-Haul truck in a local parking lot on Sunday, August 30. The incident, […] The post Mystery animal attacks spark concern in New Hampshire town, police urge caution appeared first on American Almanac .
Surveillance video showing a wild animal lunging at a man in a New Hampshire parking lot has prompted police warnings after two more attacks were reported nearby. Police in Lebanon, New Hampshire, say a small, aggressive animal confronted a man near a U-Haul truck in a local parking lot on Sunday, August 30. The incident, captured on surveillance footage, shows the animal attempting to latch onto the man’s leg before running off. Authorities have since received reports of two additional attacks involving what witnesses described as the same animal. The Lebanon Police Department released a statement noting that the animal’s species has not been confirmed. Witnesses described it as “either a gray fox or a fisher” and reported that…Open
The conservative grassroots group plans to train hundreds of people in Nevada next week, following earlier sessions in states including Georgia, Ohio and Texas