Cold Case Cracked After 50 Years: Dallas Teen Identified It seemed like just another unsolved mystery. Back in 1973, Norman Prater vanished into thin air, leaving the Dallas Police Department chasing shadows. But today? The shadows have cleared, thanks to a relentless pursuit of truth. They've finally closed a chapter that’s been open for over five decades. Norman Prater was last seen on January 14, 1973. Fast forward a few months to July 9th, a tragic hit-and-run on Highway 35 in Rockport, Texas, left a man unknown and unnamed. The connection to Prater? Totally missed—until now. https://twitter.com/Nerdy_Addict/status/2008545180232667626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Detective Ryan Dalby, with fresh eyes and a fresh drive, took another look. Piecing together details that others might have brushed aside, Dalby pushed forward. His efforts unveiled a photograph, unearthed by Aransas County Medical Examiner’s Office. This photo, much like a missing puzzle-piece, found its way to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children before landing in Dalby’s hands. Skip forward a bit, add a forensic analyst from the Texas Rangers to the mix, and bingo—Prater was linked to that hit-and-run victim. But to seal the deal, Dalby reached out to Prater’s brother, Isaac. The confirmation wasn't through DNA; it was…

What the president signed President Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency aimed at what the administration calls an "unusual and extraordinary threat" from Cuba. The order accuses the Cuban government of aligning with Russia, China, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah, and of hosting foreign military and intelligence capabilities that the United States views as dangerous. It also cites human rights abuses, persecution of political opponents, and repression of free speech as justification for the step. Why the White House says it matters The administration says Cuba destabilizes the region through migration and violence and supports actors hostile to U.S. interests. Mr. Trump later called Cuba a "failing nation" and suggested it might not survive in its current form. That language is meant to signal pressure. It is also a reminder that modern foreign policy often mixes moral claims, national security talking points, and headline-ready rhetoric. The new tariff scheme The executive order authorizes a tariff system that can add an ad valorem duty on imports from any country that directly or indirectly sells or otherwise provides oil to Cuba. In plain terms, the U.S. could tax goods from nations that keep Cuba supplied with fuel. Tariffs are a…