At least 5 people were killed after a Mexican Navy medical aircraft crashed into West Galveston Bay while approaching Scholes International Airport amid dense fog. Authorities say the plane was on a humanitarian medical mission transporting a pediatric burn patient, believed to be headed to Shriners Children’s in Galveston.
23 December,2025 09:25 PM ISTA political firestorm erupted after President Donald Trump launched a sharp personal attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar. Following Trump’s comments, Sen. Ted Cruz weighed in on allegations of Omar marrying her brother, outlining potential legal consequences if long-circulated allegations about Omar were ever proven true. Cruz cited possible violations ranging from federal marriage fraud statutes to tax issues, emphasizing that his comments were conditional and based on legal analysis.
13 December,2025 05:28 PM ISTA massive fire has ravaged St. Petersburg’s iconic Soviet-era market, leaving charred ruins and a city in shock. The Nevsky District landmark, once a bustling hub of trade and cultural heritage, was consumed overnight in a blaze fueled by strong winds, resulting in one confirmed death and at least two injuries, including carbon monoxide poisoning and a man who leapt to escape. Firefighters deployed 96 personnel and 26 units, battling multiple explosions and intense flames that tore through the two-storey market complex. Witnesses reported chaotic scenes as the inferno spread, while emergency crews worked through the night to contain the fire and prevent further devastation. WATCH
12 December,2025 11:43 PM ISTMiami just witnessed a political earthquake. Eileen Higgins has officially become Miami’s first-ever female mayor, delivering the city’s first Democratic mayoral victory since 1997 and doing it with a commanding 59% against Trump-backed Emilio Gonzalez. After more than three decades of Republican dominance, Miami’s nonpartisan ballot was upended by a wave of voter frustration, economic anxiety and a growing demand for a clean break from business-as-usual at City Hall. Gonzalez conceded after a high-profile Trump endorsement failed to move the electorate, revealing a major shift in Miami’s political undercurrents. WATCH
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