More than 180,000 customer accounts across San Juan and six surrounding municipalities lost running water under a mandatory rationing order that took effect Friday, a crisis driven by record drought and a water system that loses nearly two-thirds of everything it produces. Residents woke to dry taps and a grim schedule: two groups alternating at […] The post Puerto Rico's water crisis leaves hundreds of thousands dry as decades of neglect meet record drought appeared first on American Almanac .
More than 180,000 customer accounts across San Juan and six surrounding municipalities lost running water under a mandatory rationing order that took effect Friday, a crisis driven by record drought and a water system that loses nearly two-thirds of everything it produces. Residents woke to dry taps and a grim schedule: two groups alternating at least 48 hours without water at a time, with government officials warning outages could stretch to 72 hours if conditions worsen. No end date has been announced. Families filled jugs and buckets wherever they could. In Trujillo Alto, just outside the capital, residents hauled water from a natural spring. Government tanker trucks rolled into neighborhoods to distribute what the pipes could not…Open
President Trump signed two executive orders Thursday targeting birth tourism and expanding the categories of people ineligible for automatic birthright citizenship, a direct response to the Supreme Court's June ruling that blocked his earlier, broader attempt. The orders represent the administration's sharpest move yet on an issue that has defined Trump's immigration agenda since his […] The post Trump signs new executive orders to ban birth tourism and narrow birthright citizenship after Supreme Court setback appeared first on American Almanac .
President Trump signed two executive orders Thursday targeting birth tourism and expanding the categories of people ineligible for automatic birthright citizenship, a direct response to the Supreme Court's June ruling that blocked his earlier, broader attempt. The orders represent the administration's sharpest move yet on an issue that has defined Trump's immigration agenda since his first days in office. The first order identifies specific groups whose children born on U.S. soil would no longer qualify for automatic citizenship, including children of designated alien enemies, members of foreign terrorist organizations, and individuals who lobby or act on behalf of foreign governments. The second order formally bans birth tourism by…Open
The judge presiding over the trial of men accused of gang-raping LSU student Madison Brooks has a son who is a convicted sexual predator, and text messages from one defendant claim the judge will rule in his favor. Desmond Carter, 21, is set to stand trial on August 17 in Louisiana's 19th Judicial District Court. […] The post Judge overseeing LSU student's rape case has a son convicted of forcible rape — and a defendant says she's "on our side" appeared first on American Almanac .
The judge presiding over the trial of men accused of gang-raping LSU student Madison Brooks has a son who is a convicted sexual predator, and text messages from one defendant claim the judge will rule in his favor. Desmond Carter, 21, is set to stand trial on August 17 in Louisiana's 19th Judicial District Court. He is the first of three men accused of raping Brooks, who was 19 years old when she was allegedly attacked after a night out in 2023. Brooks was later struck and killed by a car. Judge Gail Ray will preside over Carter's trial, the same judge whose son, Nelson Taylor, was convicted of several counts of forcible rape in 1997. Court records reviewed by Fox News Digital show Taylor, now 46, admitted to raping several girls who…Open
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon filed three motions to dismiss federal criminal civil rights charges in Minnesota, arguing the Justice Department targeted him as retaliation for his reporting, after a magistrate judge had already rejected the case for lack of probable cause. Lemon's legal team laid out a combative defense on Friday, accusing prosecutors of […] The post Don Lemon moves to dismiss federal civil rights charges, alleging DOJ prosecuted him for journalism appeared first on American Almanac .
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon filed three motions to dismiss federal criminal civil rights charges in Minnesota, arguing the Justice Department targeted him as retaliation for his reporting, after a magistrate judge had already rejected the case for lack of probable cause. Lemon's legal team laid out a combative defense on Friday, accusing prosecutors of vindictive prosecution, violating his First Amendment rights, and misapplying the criminal statutes used to charge him. The motions, filed in federal court in Minnesota, amount to a sweeping challenge not just to the charges but to the DOJ's conduct throughout the case. The department did not immediately respond to a request for comment, CBS News reported . Federal prosecutors charged…Open
A source close to the Duchess of Sussex pushed back on Martha Stewart's claim that Meghan Markle was openly discussing her family's visit with King Charles at a California dinner party, but Stewart's broader critique of Markle's lifestyle credentials may sting longer than the gossip. Stewart told People magazine that she attended a dinner party […] The post Meghan Markle denies discussing King Charles reunion after Martha Stewart's dinner party account appeared first on American Almanac .
A source close to the Duchess of Sussex pushed back on Martha Stewart's claim that Meghan Markle was openly discussing her family's visit with King Charles at a California dinner party, but Stewart's broader critique of Markle's lifestyle credentials may sting longer than the gossip. Stewart told People magazine that she attended a dinner party in California where Markle was also a guest, and that the Duchess had "just gotten back from the palace." Stewart said Markle was "talking about" the trip, though the two barely spoke directly. A source close to Markle offered a different version to the Mirror. The source said Meghan had simply been asked by another guest about her "European vacation" and replied that "it was nice, and that was…Open
Katey Sagal has opened up about the day she lost co-star John Ritter to a sudden aortic dissection in 2003, a loss that still shapes how she remembers one of television's most beloved actors. Sagal, 72, told podcast host Ted Danson on *Where Everybody Knows Your Name* that she was on the set of ABC's […] The post Katey Sagal recalls the final hours before John Ritter's sudden death on the set of '8 Simple Rules' appeared first on American Almanac .
Katey Sagal has opened up about the day she lost co-star John Ritter to a sudden aortic dissection in 2003, a loss that still shapes how she remembers one of television's most beloved actors. Sagal, 72, told podcast host Ted Danson on *Where Everybody Knows Your Name* that she was on the set of ABC's *8 Simple Rules* the afternoon Ritter fell ill. By that evening, he was gone. He was 54 years old. The timeline she described was jarring in its speed. The cast finished shooting a promotional segment around 4:00 p.m. on September 11, 2003. Ritter wasn't feeling well and retreated to his room. Sagal and the rest of the cast went home. Roughly five hours later, she learned Ritter had been rushed to Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Burbank,…Open
The live-action Legend of Zelda movie will feature one of Sam Neill's final screen performances, a posthumous appearance that emerged alongside two other newly reported castings as the closely guarded project heads toward its 2027 release. Neill, the New Zealand screen legend best known for the Jurassic Park franchise, died July 13 at age 78. […] The post Late Sam Neill among new cast additions to live-action 'Legend of Zelda' film appeared first on American Almanac .
The live-action Legend of Zelda movie will feature one of Sam Neill's final screen performances, a posthumous appearance that emerged alongside two other newly reported castings as the closely guarded project heads toward its 2027 release. Neill, the New Zealand screen legend best known for the Jurassic Park franchise, died July 13 at age 78. Sources told Deadline that the actor will appear in the Nintendo and Sony co-financed feature, though his specific role has not been disclosed. The film wrapped production in April, meaning Neill completed his work before his death. The project may mark Neill's last recorded performance. He also has posthumous roles in The Last Resort, a romantic comedy starring Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich,…Open
Savannah Guthrie is weeks into a break from NBC's "Today" show to film a new Wordle game show, and her former co-anchor Hoda Kotb just showed up to remind viewers the bond between them hasn't faded. Kotb, 61, posted a photo to Instagram on Thursday showing the two women sitting side-by-side on an outdoor couch, […] The post Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb reunite as 'Today' host steps away to film Wordle game show appeared first on American Almanac .
Savannah Guthrie is weeks into a break from NBC's "Today" show to film a new Wordle game show, and her former co-anchor Hoda Kotb just showed up to remind viewers the bond between them hasn't faded. Kotb, 61, posted a photo to Instagram on Thursday showing the two women sitting side-by-side on an outdoor couch, arms around each other. Her caption was brief: "My favorite place... next to you @savannahguthrie." The image landed roughly three weeks into Guthrie's absence from the morning show, a stretch she announced on July 16 when she told viewers the filming would keep her away for "a few weeks." The Wordle game show, produced by "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon, 51, was announced in May with Guthrie as host. Fallon tapped her after she…Open
