Pentagon Raises Alarm Over Russian Nuclear Weapons Expansion

John Woeltz, a 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor, was arrested on May 25, 2025, for allegedly kidnapping and torturing a man for weeks in a luxury Manhattan apartment. According to prosecutors, the victim, a 28-year-old male who had arrived from Italy in early May, escaped after signaling a traffic officer for help. Court records indicate that Woeltz was charged with kidnapping, assault, unlawful imprisonment, and possession of a firearm, and is being held without bail. Assistant District Attorney Michael Mattson revealed that the victim was bound and subjected to various forms of torture, including electric shocks, threats of death, and physical assaults within the eight-bedroom townhouse. During the investigation, authorities discovered evidence such as cocaine, a saw, and ammunition, indicating a serious criminal operation. Woeltz was ordered to surrender his passport, as prosecutors noted he had access to a private jet and helicopter, raising concerns about potential flight risk. He is scheduled to return to Manhattan criminal court next week.

A recent study by Virginia Tech geoscientists has raised alarms about the risk of a 1,000-foot mega tsunami that could devastate parts of the U.S. West Coast, including Alaska, Hawaii, and cities like Seattle and Portland. This warning comes in light of a projected 15 percent chance of a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurring along the Cascadia subduction zone within the next 50 years, as reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study, led by assistant professor Tina Dura, highlights that such an earthquake could significantly alter coastal landscapes, potentially submerging land by up to 6.5 feet. The anticipated tsunami could generate waves reaching catastrophic heights, posing an immediate threat to millions of residents and leaving little time for evacuation or preparation. Scientists emphasize that the potential devastation from this natural disaster could take years to recover from, as the increased floodplain poses challenges for future land use. Alaska and Hawaii, though geographically distant, are also considered vulnerable due to their seismic profiles. There has not been a significant quake along this fault line since the year 1700, raising concerns about the overdue risk.

Joseph Neumeyer, a 28-year-old dual citizen of the United States and Germany, was charged in a New York court after allegedly attempting to firebomb the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv. According to the U.S. Justice Department, Neumeyer was detained in Israel following the May 19 incident before being deported back to the U.S. where he was arrested. Court documents reveal that Neumeyer had posted messages on social media calling for an attack on the embassy, declaring, "Death to America, death to Americans, and f*** the west." He was accused of spitting on a security guard during his attempted breach of the embassy before fleeing, leaving behind incendiary devices in a backpack. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated the department would pursue the maximum penalties, which could lead to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted. FBI Director Kash Patel condemned Neumeyer's actions, asserting that such threats would not be tolerated domestically or internationally.