NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States is moving to indict Raúl Castro, the former Cuban president, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Fox News Digital.The potential charges against Castro, 94, come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Thursday with counterparts from Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior during a high-level visit to the island nation.CBS News first reported on the potential charges.CUBA SAYS CIA CHIEF RATCLIFFE MET WITH OFFICIALS IN HAVANA AMID US TENSIONS Raúl Castro is the younger brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who died in 2016.Castro is reportedly being indicted in connection with the downing of planes 30 years ago, U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.This is a developing story, check back for updates. Read the full article here

If it seems like there’s a new astonishing fact about Shohei Ohtani every few days, that’s because there is.Ohtani is a one-of-one player, someone who’s already accomplished virtually everything a player can accomplish in Major League Baseball.He’s won back-to-back World Series championships after joining the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2024 season. He’s won three straight Most Valuable Player awards, becoming the first player ever to win multiple MVPs in different leagues. His most recent win, for the 2025 season, made him the second player ever to win four MVP awards, along with Barry Bonds.Ohtani won the Rookie of the Year award in 2018 with the Los Angeles Angels. Then followed it up by getting selected to five straight All-Star teams. He’s a four-time Silver Slugger winner. He’s been selected to six straight All-MLB first teams.DO THE DODGERS GET AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE WITH ‘BIZARRE’ RULE IMPACTING SHOHEI OHTANI? In 2024, Ohtani had one of the greatest offensive seasons in baseball history, becoming the first player ever to hit more than 50 home runs and steal more than 50 bases. And it wasn’t close; he finished with 54 home runs and 59 steals. Oh, and he hit .310, with a…

Members of Congress on Thursday encouraged U.S. Navy and Marine Corps leaders to prioritize America’s maritime industrial base amid recent discussions about potentially building ships abroad.Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle spoke about the fiscal 2027 Defense Department budget request at a House Armed Services Committee hearing attended by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith. The hearing comes several days after the Navy released a shipbuilding plan that codified the possibility of the service looking to foreign partners for help.“I will echo some of my Democrat colleagues: As many ships as we can build in the United States, we want to build them,” said retired U.S. Navy SEAL Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. “I understand that we have to go outside of our lines of communications right now because we just have lost the capacity, but I firmly believe that our American men and women, our tradesmen and women, are the best in the world.”Van Orden added that filling current Navy production gaps through overseas means was acceptable, so long as the onus was equally placed on reviving the maritime industrial base in the U.S.Cao told…

When you think about where to shop for survival supplies, the dollar store might not be the first place that comes to mind. But you’d be surprised at the treasure trove of useful items you can find there! From tools to help you in an emergency to everyday items that can be repurposed, the dollar store offers a ton of affordable options. In this post, we’ll explore 101 invaluable items you can pick up that could make a big difference in your survival strategy. These essentials aren’t only cost-effective but also incredibly versatile. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On Pinterest! Note: Although it’s not exactly the same, the list below was inspired by a video by Canadian Prepper. Backpacks – Essential for creating portable emergency kits, allowing you to carry supplies hands-free. Baking Soda – Useful for cleaning, deodorizing, and even fire extinguishing. Baking Tins – Can be used to cook or bake over open fires or makeshift stoves. Bandanas – Serve multiple purposes: from headgear to emergency bandages or water filters. Barbecue Lighters – Reliable tool for starting fires safely, even in windy conditions. Batteries – Power sources for flashlights, radios, and…

Sometimes I think we forget how wild it was that in the 1999 NHL Draft, the Vancouver Canucks were able to draft identical twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin with the second and third picks. They both went on to play 17 seasons, all of them in Vancouver.Now, they’re officially co-presidents of the Canucks……And I’m kind of starting to wonder if they’re capable of doing anything independently. The Swedish brothers hung up their skates in 2018, and the two Hall of Famers started working in the Canucks front office in the year that followed.Now, the team is getting a fresh front office after the firing of GM Patrik Allvin and former president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford stepping down after the upcoming draft.”For the past 26 years, Daniel and Henrik have dedicated their entire professional hockey careers to Vancouver,” team owner Francesco Aquilini said, per NHL.com. “Whether it’s as players or in various management positions, they’ve always committed themselves to excellence.”Meanwhile, the team has also promoted Assistant General Manager Ryan Johnson to general manager.TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS DEFY SLIM ODDS TO WIN THE NO. 1 OVERALL PICK IN THE 2026 NHL DRAFT LOTTERYThis new Canucks brain trust has its work cut out…

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping delivered a blunt threat to U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying that any misstep over Taiwan could push the two economic superpowers toward direct confrontation. “The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations,” Xi told Trump during a summit in Beijing, according to a Chinese government readout. “If it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability. Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy.” For decades, Washington’s ties with Taipei has remained one of the most combustible flashpoints in U.S.-China relations. The Chinese Communist Party regards the island as a wayward province destined for reunification. Xi has instructed the People’s Liberation Army to be prepared to invade by 2027. Since the 1970s, successive American administrations have adhered to a policy known as “strategic ambiguity,” deliberately maintaining uncertainty over whether the U.S. would come to Taiwan’s defense in the event of a Chinese attack.George Chen, partner for the Greater China practice at the Asia Group, said in an interview with Military Times that Xi’s message to Trump should not be seen as an escalation, but rather an effort to establish boundaries…

This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News.  A Betrayal of the Social Contract The news broke this week like a punch in the gut: nearly 50,000 residents in the Lake Tahoe area have been told their utility will stop providing power after next ski season. Fortune reports that these people are now scrambling to find a future energy source, while the data centers powering the AI boom get first dibs on the grid [1]. This is not a technical glitch. It is a deliberate choice to serve machines over human beings. Let that sink in. Almost fifty thousand souls — families, retirees, small business owners — are being cut off from the electrical grid so that server farms can hum along uninterrupted. The social contract that once guaranteed essential services to communities has been torn up and replaced with a priority list that puts silicon above flesh and blood. In my experience covering corruption in energy policy, this is the most naked betrayal I have ever witnessed. And it is only the beginning of what’s likely coming next. How Big Tech and Utilities Colluded to Displace Humans The mechanism is straightforward and ugly. NV Energy, the dominant…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former death row inmate Richard Glossip is set to be released on bond as he awaits retrial over a 1997 killing for which he was nearly executed three times — and had three last meal requests.Examining the “ample” record in Glossip’s case, Judge Natalie Mai found Thursday that she could not deny bail to the longtime prisoner, who was convicted of first-degree murder in 1998.She issued an order setting bond at $500,000 and mandated that Glossip remain in Oklahoma wearing an electronic monitoring device.SEND US A TIP HERE The ruling comes after the U.S. Supreme Court in February overturned Glossip’s conviction and death sentence, finding prosecutors failed to correct false testimony from key witness Justin Sneed, the admitted killer who avoided execution by testifying against Glossip.SUPREME COURT TOSSES CONVICTION AND DEATH SENTENCE OF OKLAHOMA INMATE, ORDERS NEW TRIALThe high court ordered a new trial, citing concerns that jurors never heard critical information about Sneed’s mental health history and credibility.LISTEN TO THE NEW ‘CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO’ PODCASTIn Thursday’s order, Mai noted the unusually extensive record developed over nearly three decades of litigation and said the state could not meet the…

Efforts are underway to expand housing for homeless veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs’ 388-acre west Los Angeles campus, but a lack of security and services threaten the plan to build a model housing community, lawmakers and advocates said Wednesday. The grounds currently contain housing for 955 veterans in apartments, tiny homes and rooms, as well as a peer support facility that serves 36 veterans daily. But it also is plagued by pests and crime, including illicit drug use and sales and prostitution, according to Rep. Mark Takano of California, the ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. During a committee hearing, Takano shared stories of veterans whose belongings were stolen after they died and veterans’ dogs needing to be revived with Narcan after they were exposed to drugs. “I fear that we will doom this property to becoming a vast west-side Skid Row,” Takano said. “This concentration of veterans without adequate supportive services has jeopardized tenant safety, sobriety and mental health. We have created a pressure-cooker.” Efforts have been underway to build a development for homeless veterans that will provide housing and support, including counseling, medical treatment, recreation and employment services for veterans in California, the…