A Washington state businessman is facing federal charges after allegedly throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, an incident that was captured on video by witnesses and subsequently circulated widely online. Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was arrested near Seattle last week following the May 5 incident in Hawaii. The Department of … [Read more...] about Beachgoers’ Video Leads to Arrest in Hawaiian Monk Seal Harassment Case

Federal health officials are monitoring eighteen American passengers following a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, even as the industry reports continued strong demand heading into the peak summer travel season. The recent incidents involving both hantavirus and norovirus on multiple vessels have garnered significant public attention, yet industry data suggests … [Read more...] about Cruise Industry Reports Strong Bookings Despite Recent Viral Outbreaks at Sea

In what may prove to be one of the more unusual political ultimatums in recent Los Angeles history, reality television personality Spencer Pratt has declared he will abandon the city entirely if his mayoral campaign proves unsuccessful. Speaking from the charred remains of his Pacific Palisades property, Pratt made clear to radio host Adam Carolla that his commitment to … [Read more...] about Spencer Pratt Threatens to Leave Los Angeles if Mayoral Bid Fails

Massachusetts authorities have formally requested assistance from the United States Navy in retrieving critical equipment from the wreckage of a commercial fishing vessel that claimed seven lives off the coast in January. Governor Maura Healey and State Senator Bruce Tarr have jointly petitioned the Secretary of the Navy to deploy specialized recovery assets to the site where … [Read more...] about Massachusetts Seeks Navy Assistance to Recover Evidence from Fatal Fishing Vessel Sinking

Four Navy aviators are in stable condition tonight after their EA-18 Growler jets collided during an aerial demonstration at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, bringing a sudden and dramatic end to what had been a routine air show Sunday afternoon. The collision occurred at approximately 12:10 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time as the two aircraft performed maneuvers for … [Read more...] about Four Navy Aviators Survive Midair Collision at Idaho Air Show