Republicans target Spanberger as ‘Governor Bait and Switch’ in bid to defeat Dems redistricting push

Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is taking aim at Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger as he helps steer Republican efforts to defeat a Democrat-backed congressional redistricting referendum that would create up to four additional left-leaning U.S. House seats ahead of the midterm elections."She told voters in August of 2025 that she had no plans, no intention to do redistricting. And then the very first bill that she signed into law […]

April 9, 2026

Charlotte train stabbing suspect’s state case stalls amid mind control claims — but Uncle Sam says not so fast

The homeless man accused of stabbing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on a North Carolina light-rail train has been deemed incompetent to stand trial in his state case, but federal authorities vowed the decision will not impact their own case against him.Decarlos Brown Jr., 34, is charged with fatally stabbing Zarutska while the pair were aboard the light-rail Lynx Blue Line in Charlotte on Aug. 22, 2025. In court documents filed earlier this […]

April 9, 2026 1

Entertainment

Nick Lachey recalls 98 Degrees tour bus having a book listing age of consent in every US state

Nick Lachey is reminiscing on a "super shady" memory from his boy band days."This is going to sound super shady, but when we first went out — I remember in our first tour — someone at the label gave us a book," the 98 Degrees singer recalled in Investigation Discovery’s upcoming documentary, "Boy Band Confidential." "It was the age of consent in every state in the country.""We kept that book […]

April 9, 2026 3

Five arrested in alleged $267M hospice fraud scheme that exploited California’s Medi-Cal system

Five people have been arrested as part of an alleged multi-million dollar hospice fraud scheme in California, officials said Thursday.California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the ring defrauded the state of more than $267 million through fraudulent billing to Medi-Cal, the state-administered Medicaid program. In total, 21 people have been charged.The arrests were part of a state investigation dubbed "Operation Skip Trace," which targeted locations in Southern California."This criminal scheme, […]

April 9, 2026 1

Lynette Hooker missing in Bahamas: Timeline of Michigan woman’s disappearance, husband’s arrest

HOPE TOWN, Bahamas — Bahamian police are searching for missing American Lynette Hooker five days after her husband says she fell out of a dinghy and was swept away by a strong current near Elbow Cay in the Caribbean country.Her husband, Brian Hooker, has been arrested in her disappearance, according to the attorney representing him.The case is unfolding more than three years after the couple bought their boat in Texas, worked […]

April 9, 2026 1

Health

Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer’s disease risk when dose is increased

A new, stronger flu shot could slash Alzheimer’s risk in half, according to new data.The study, led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), found that adults 65 and older who received a high-dose influenza vaccine had a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who received the standard dose.The immune system naturally weakens with age, making older adults less responsive […]

April 9, 2026 3

Business

Famous holdout home next to Augusta National stays in family as 2026 Masters kicks off

Augusta National Golf Club, home of the prestigious Masters Tournament, has spent years and more than $200 million expanding its footprint in Augusta, Georgia. The club is buying up hundreds of acres of surrounding land for future development.But one property, long considered a holdout, remains firmly in the hands of the family of its original owners.The home at 1112 Stanley Rd. was built in 1959 by Herman and Elizabeth Thacker, […]

April 9, 2026 3

Music

Former Turnstile Guitarist Brady Ebert Claims Self-Defense in Attempted Murder Charge

Ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert is pleading “pure self-defense” in his altercation with former bandmate Brendan Yates’ father. On March 29, Ebert was arrested for allegedly trying to run over William Yates. The 79-year-old was rushed to the hospital with a broken leg and required surgery. Ebert was ultimately charged with attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault. The musician was denied bail and has remained in custody. According to The Baltimore Banner, Ebert […]

April 9, 2026 2

Business

FCC chairman climbs 2,000-foot cell tower to spotlight one of America’s toughest trades

Sky-high salaries are drawing new attention to one of the country’s most overlooked blue-collar jobs, and demand is surging for workers willing to scale America’s communications infrastructure.Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr and FOX Business' Darren Botelho joined Stuart Varney in a FOX Business exclusive on "Varney & Co." from atop a 2,000-foot broadcast tower in North Carolina, highlighting the workforce behind the nation’s expanding connectivity buildout and pointing to […]

April 9, 2026 2

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