Freelance announcer Hiroshi Ikushima has resigned from TBS Radio following a serious compliance violation related to harassment. His agency, Ikushima Planning, has indefinitely suspended his entertainment activities and is working on improving internal awareness to prevent future incidents.
Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road online marketplace, was granted clemency by President Donald Trump after serving nearly 12 years of a life sentence plus 40 years in prison. His case has sparked debates over criminal justice reform, with arguments on both sides regarding the severity of his punishment and the integrity of the case.
Columbia Police have arrested Nicholas Jackson, a 19-year-old from Hartsville, in connection with a fatal shooting on Doctor’s Circle. Jackson faces charges of murder and armed robbery with a deadly weapon, with robbery suspected as the motive. He is currently detained at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center as the investigation continues.
The United States and Colombia narrowly avoided a trade war after Colombia agreed to accept deportation flights from the U.S., following a tense standoff over immigration policies and national dignity.
President Donald Trump's abrupt dismissal of at least 12 federal inspectors general has ignited bipartisan criticism and raised concerns over potential violations of federal law, threatening the independence of government oversight.
Two North Carolina Highway Patrol troopers are on administrative leave following a deadly crash investigation, leading to the dismissal of 180 court cases due to credibility concerns over one trooper's actions.
Mexico has refused a U.S. military plane carrying deportees from landing, escalating tensions between the two nations following President Trump's re-election and his administration's increased deportation efforts.
In a sweeping late-night purge, President Donald Trump fired 17 inspectors general, raising concerns over the erosion of oversight mechanisms designed to prevent corruption and abuse of power within federal agencies.
A 21-year-old woman from Washington state, Teresa Youngblut, has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland during a traffic stop in Vermont. The incident also resulted in the death of Felix Baukholt, a German national traveling with Youngblut.
The Trump administration has ramped up immigration enforcement, with ICE conducting widespread arrests and deportations, sparking backlash in immigrant communities and sanctuary cities. This includes the use of expedited removal and military planes for deportations, raising concerns over due process and community trust.