Historic Archives

Rally Shooter Investigated After Searching for Details on Historic Assassin, According to FBI Director

Washington — The apprehended individual accused of the shooting at a political rally involving former President Donald Trump was found to have made several extensive internet searches about Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of President John F. Kennedy, according to statements made by the FBI director during a press briefing on Thursday. This sinister curiosity reveals a new layer about the suspect’s prior activities and thought processes leading up to the incident. The suspect, whose …

Explosion and Fire Devastate Historic Modesto Chapel, Community Mourns Architectural Loss

Modesto, Calif. — A tragic fire followed by a powerful explosion on Tuesday morning resulted in severe damage to the historic Franklin and Downs Colonial Chapel in Modesto, a city landmark since 1895. Despite the efforts of local firefighters, the building is now considered to be a possible total loss, with significant parts of its structure, including the roof, destroyed. Firefighting teams, which included veterans with over 30 years of experience as well as rookies, …

Explosive Blaze Ravages Modesto’s Historic Franklin and Downs Building, Future Uncertain

Modesto, Calif. — A beloved landmark in downtown Modesto, the historic building that once housed the Franklin and Downs Funeral Homes, was severely damaged by fire early Tuesday morning. The blaze, which also included a reported explosion that sent the building’s roof into the front lawn, has left the structure, known locally as Colonial Chapel, likely beyond repair. The fire, reported at approximately 6:45 a.m. at the corner of 12th and G streets, saw emergency …

End of an Era: Youngstown’s Historic Realty Tower to be Demolished Following Tragic Explosion

Youngstown, Ohio — An iconic structure in Youngstown, Ohio, known as the Realty Tower, will soon be demolished following a fatal explosion earlier this year, which claimed the life of a 27-year-old bank employee and injured seven others. The demolition is slated to begin on Tuesday at noon, marking the end of a building that has stood as a centerpiece in downtown Youngstown for decades. The decision was triggered by an explosion in late May, …

At 88, World’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Awaits Retrial Verdict in Historic Japanese Legal Battle

Shizuoka, Japan — Iwao Hakamada, an 88-year-old former boxer, has spent an unprecedented nearly six decades on death row, making him the longest-held death row inmate worldwide. Recently, a Japanese district court in Shizuoka began deliberating his fate once again in a retrial that could potentially overturn his 1968 conviction for the murder of a family of four and arson. In June 1966, Hakamada was accused of killing a miso company manager, the man’s wife, …

Congressman Rulli Challenges Demolition Plans, Advocates for Saving Youngstown’s Historic Realty Building Amidst Safety Concerns

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — The debate over the fate of the explosion-damaged Realty Building in downtown Youngstown intensified this week, as local leaders and citizens clashed with the building’s owners on the appropriate course of action. Representative Michael Rulli of Ohio’s 6th Congressional District argued for a measured response that prioritizes securing and possibly preserving the building. Rep. Rulli emphasized the need for urgency in stabilizing the structure to prevent further danger. “I would hope that …

Historic Sentence for Colorado Springs Club Q Shooter: Guilty of Hate Crimes, Receives Life Imprisonment

Colorado Springs, Colo. — Anderson Lee Aldrich, the individual responsible for the 2022 mass shooting at Club Q, an LGBTQ bar in Colorado Springs, was sentenced to 55 consecutive life terms plus 190 years after pleading guilty to numerous hate crime and firearm charges. This ruling comes on the heels of Aldrich’s admission to the horrific crimes that left five dead and many others wounded. The tragedy unfolded on Nov. 19, 2022, claiming the lives …

mexico’s historic election: female candidates Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez vie for presidency

Mexico City, Mexico – The race for Mexico’s first female president is heating up as Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez go head-to-head in a historic election. As Mexicans head to the polls on Sunday, both Sheinbaum and Gálvez are leading the way in the race, leaving behind the only male candidate, Jorge Álvarez Máynez. Alongside the presidential election, voters will also choose all members of Mexico’s Congress, governors in eight states, as well as the …

Rare Hatch from HMS Campbeltown’s Historic Mission Finds New Home in French Museum

St. Nazaire, France, now houses a museum that proudly displays a hatch from the HMS Campbeltown, a significant artifact found about 100 yards away from where the ship’s explosive payload detonated in 1942. The hatch originated from the starboard side of the Campbeltown’s deckhouse, which was mostly destroyed in the blast. This relic serves as a powerful reminder of the vessel’s pivotal role in history. The HMS Campbeltown embarked on a mission on March 26, …

Jerusalem rattled by Iran’s historic drone and missile attack intercepted by Israel and allies

The city of Jerusalem in Israel was disrupted by the unsettling noise of explosions and blaring sirens in the early hours of April 14. This disturbance was caused by a sudden attack launched by Iran, using a combination of drones and missiles. This aggressive act marked the first direct assault by Iran on Israeli territory, prompting swift reactions from Israel and its allies who managed to intercept the majority of the incoming threats. The tense …