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Former Fox Producer Jennifer Eckhart Dies by Suicide in Florida
Jennifer Eckhart, a former Fox Business producer and podcaster, died by suicide at age 36 in her Florida home. Authorities confirmed the death after investigating the scene, which included a knife and injuries to her neck. Eckhart had previously sued Fox News and anchor Ed Henry for sexual misconduct, a case that ended in a settlement and dismissal of network liability.
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ICE Expands Colorado Detention Capacity With Hudson Facility Reopening
The GEO Group has signed a multiyear ICE contract to reopen the shuttered Hudson, Colorado prison as the Big Horn Contract Detention Center, adding up to 1,188 detainees and boosting Colorado’s federal detention capacity alongside the Aurora site; the five-year deal is worth up to $528.6 million, with GEO leasing from Highlands REIT and rent beginning later this year. Local officials say they lack detailed operational information and cannot block the plan, while advocates are planning protests.
Philadelphia battered by powerful storm as trees fall and damage spreads
Video footage from the Associated Press shows a powerful line of storms, including microbursts, sweeping across Philadelphia over the weekend. The severe weather toppled trees, damaged roofs and power lines, and caused structural damage across parts of the city, prompting emergency responses and safety advisories.
Severe Storm Slams Philadelphia, Downed Trees and Widespread Damage
Video shows a line of severe storms moving through Philadelphia, including microbursts that toppled trees, damaged roofs and power lines, and caused scattered damage across neighborhoods.
Delta Flight Hit by Firework Near Chicago; FAA Investigating
Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed safely at Chicago Midway on July 4 after a reported firework strike that caused minor paint damage; no injuries were reported and the FAA is investigating. Cockpit audio and air-traffic communications indicated the event occurred during descent at about 200 feet; the plane resumed service the following morning.
Delta Flight Hit by Firework During Landing at Chicago Midway, Sustains Minor Paint Damage
A Delta Air Lines flight (1076) was reportedly struck by a firework while landing at Chicago Midway on July 4, causing minor paint damage; the FAA is investigating and there were no injuries, with the plane resuming service the following day.
DC fireworks extravaganza kicks off America 250 amid storm delay
More than 800,000 fireworks illuminated the National Mall in Washington, DC, to mark America 250. The celebration, including the Salute to America with President Trump, was briefly interrupted by a thunderstorm that forced an evacuation, but attendees returned for the fireworks and continued the event.
Washington, D.C. Caps America 250 With Record-Breaking Fireworks Show
Washington, D.C. celebrated America 250 with a record-breaking display of more than 800,000 fireworks over the National Mall. A thunderstorm briefly forced an evacuation of Freedom 250’s Salute to America, but attendees returned for the fireworks and President Trump.
Daredevil duo Nikolau and Beerkus scale the Empire State Building for peace banner
Russian daredevils Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus climbed the Empire State Building, unfurled a banner calling for peace and love, and were arrested. The couple, who have a history of dangerous stunts and a Netflix documentary about their relationship, have previously summited other skyscrapers and view climbing as an art form rather than mere spectacle.
Quad Cities Anchor Walks Off On-Air, Declaring Truth Matters
Emmy-winning KWQC-TV6 anchor Dustin Nolan quit on-air in Davenport, Iowa, saying he’s stepping away from the news industry because facts matter and viewers deserve more than trends or sanitized news. In a tearful farewell joined by wife co-anchor Jenna Jackson, he stressed transparency and delivering real journalism, noting his years of service since 2022 and an Emmy win in 2025 for Remembering May 28th. Nolan’s KWQC profile was later scrubbed from the site.
Emmy-winning KWQC anchor signs off on-air, insisting 'facts matter'
Emmy-winning KWQC-TV6 anchor Dustin Nolan quit on-air during a Davenport morning newscast, saying he’s stepping away from the news industry because 'facts matter' and that viewers deserve more than trends or sanitized coverage. His tearful farewell also noted that he will no longer work with wife co-anchor Jenna Jackson; Nolan, who joined KWQC in 2022, and Jackson won an Emmy in October 2025 for 'Remembering May 28th,' a Davenport hotel collapse memorial.