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Search for New Jersey man at Grand Canyon continues 1 week later
A man from New Jersey who was visiting the Grand Canyon has been missing for more than a week. Thomas Daniel Gibbs, 35, of Freehold, New Jersey, was last heard from around noon on Tuesday, July 22. His family reported him missing on Monday, July 28, and the same day, his Tesla Cybertruck was found in the Grand Canyon's Grandview Point parking lot on the South Rim, according to a National Park Service news release. Gibbs is believed to have been in the Grandview Trail and Horseshoe Mesa area on July 22. The National Park Service describes Gibbs as 6 feet 1 inch tall, with no tattoos and brown hair and eyes. Park rangers are asking anyone who was on the Grandview Trail around July 22, or who may have seen Gibbs, to contact the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch Tip Line at 888-653-0009. Tips can also be submitted online at or via email at nps_isb@ As of Aug. 1, the National Park Service has not shared an update on Gibbs' whereabouts. Dragon Bravo Fire: Wildfire raging near Grand Canyon grows into a 'megafire' Dragon Bravo Fire rages on at Grand Canyon Gibbs went missing amid what officials have deemed a "megafire" in the Grand Canyon, the largest wildfire in 2025. Arizona's Dragon Bravo Fire began from a lightning strike on July 4 and has surpassed more than 105,000 acres along the canyon's North Rim. The National Interagency Fire Center classifies a wildfire as a "megafire" when it exceeds 100,000 acres. As of Aug. 1, the fire was 9% contained. The Dragon Bravo Fire is about 30 miles through the canyon from where Gibbs' vehicle was spotted at Grandview Point on the South Rim. As of Aug. 1, the South Rim of the park remained open to visitors. According to a National Park Service alert, the Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed about 70 structures along the North Rim, including the Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim Visitor Center and guest cabins. As a result, the North Rim of the park will remain closed to the public for the 2025 season. On July 10 and July 11, National Park Service staff evacuated more than 900 people, including visitors and staff, from the North Rim area. As of Aug. 1, no lives have been lost and no injuries have been reported due to the fire, according to the National Park Service alert. Contributing: Brandi D. Addison & Doyle Rice, USA TODAY Network Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Man from New Jersey remains missing at Grand Canyon, 1 week later
American Military News
7 minutes ago
- American Military News
Dark web child abuse websites dismantled by DOJ, FBI
President Donald Trump's Justice Department recently announced that a joint operation resulted in the dismantling of four dark web sites responsible for the distribution of child sexual abuse material to hundreds of thousands of users. The operation also resulted in 18 convictions. In a press release last Wednesday, the Justice Department confirmed that 18 people were convicted as part of Operation Grayskull, which was coordinated by the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The press release noted that the operation led to the 'dismantling' of four dark web sites that were 'dedicated to images and videos containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).' 'Today's announcement sends a clear warning to those who exploit and abuse children: you will not find safe haven, even on the dark web,' Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew R. Galeotti of the Justice Department's Criminal Division said. 'These offenders thought that they could act without consequences, but they were wrong. The Justice Department described the dismantled dark web sites as 'some of the most egregious' sites on the dark web, with some website sections even featuring 'infants and toddlers, as well as depictions of violence, sadism, and torture.' The department also noted that the websites gave users advice to avoid being detected by law enforcement officials. FBI Director Kash Patel said Operation Grayskull is one of the 'most significant strikes' against online child exploitation networks. 'We've not only dismantled dangerous platforms on the dark web, but we've also brought key perpetrators to justice and delivered a powerful message: you cannot hide behind anonymity to harm children,' Patel stated. The Justice Department confirmed that nine individuals were convicted and sentenced in Florida for running the main dark web site that was targeted by Operation Grayskull, while nine individuals were convicted for operating other dark web sites devoted to child sexual abuse material. Additionally, two other individuals died before they were charged for their role in the dark web sites. In addition to the convictions in the United States, the Justice Department noted that other individuals were arrested in Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. According to CBS News, Operation Grayskull started in 2020 after law enforcement officials observed an increase in traffic to a dark web site that was suspected of providing child sexual abuse material. An FBI official told CBS News that the dark web sites targeted in Operation Grayskull attracted over 120,000 people, had at least 100,000 website visits in one day, and had millions of files. 'Even for prosecutors, it is difficult to understand how pervasive this is,' Galeotti told CBS News. 'Because it happens on the dark web, people aren't aware of it. It's extremely troubling.'
Newsweek
8 minutes ago
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Parents' Approval of Trump Drops Sharply As Overall Numbers Hit New Low
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump has faced a steep drop in approval from a key voting bloc—parents—as his overall approval rating has continued to fall to the lowest point of his second term. According to a new Zogby Strategies poll, Trump's support among parents has swiftly declined in recent months. In May, 64 percent of parents said they approved of Trump's job performance. That number fell to 62 percent in June and dropped sharply to just 50 percent in July—marking a 14-point total decline in two months. Support among most other demographic groups has also declined, though by smaller margins. During the same time period, Trump's overall approval rating has slipped to an all-time low. The latest Zogby poll shows just 43 percent of voters approve of his performance, while 54 percent disapprove, marking a net approval rating of -11 points. That's down from -8 net approval in June and -1 in May. President Donald Trump listens during an event to sign an executive order restarting the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools on July 31, 2025, in Washington. President Donald Trump listens during an event to sign an executive order restarting the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools on July 31, 2025, in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Economic Strain, Child Care Cuts Fuel Discontent The downturn in support from parents comes as families are dealing with economic pressures—not just from inflation and slowing job growth, but also federal cuts to family services. In May, Trump proposed slashing $163 billion in federal spending. That includes cutting 60 percent of the Office of Head Start's staff since April, closing half its regional offices and delaying essential funding for payroll and rent. According to the ACLU, those cuts have caused temporary program closures and widespread uncertainty for working families who rely on Head Start for affordable child care and early education. Head Start is a federally funded program in the United States that provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and family support services to low-income children and their families. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy continues to see economic warning signs. Inflation rose to 2.7 percent in June, and job growth slowed sharply in July, with just 73,000 new jobs added—down from 147,000 the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate edged up to 4.2 percent, though it remains near historic lows. Amid the shift in economic indicators and Trump's tariff policies, the public's confidence in the president's handling of the economy and inflation is slipping. Polls have shown a steady decline in approval ratings on the issue, with more Americans saying their financial situation has worsened during his second term. In July, a YouGov/Economist poll showed that only 15 percent of respondents said they were better off than a year ago, compared to 36 percent who said they were worse off and 44 percent who said things were about the same. A month prior, those numbers were 16 percent, 34 percent, and 48 percent, respectively. Other Polls Echo Decline—but Some Show Modest Gains Like the Zogby poll, other polls have also shown Trump's approval rating sliding to lows. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that Trump's approval rating had dropped to 40 percent, with 56 percent disapproving, giving him a net approval rating of -16 points. The latest YouGov/Economist poll also showed Trump's approval rating at its lowest level yet, with 40 percent approving and 55 percent disapproving. William Hall, a political science professor, told Newsweek the decline reflects that "the honeymoon is either ending or over," and voters are taking "a more realistic view" of Trump's presidency. But other polls show slight improvements: Morning Consult has Trump at 47 percent approval, with net approval rising to -3 from -7. Newsweek's poll tracker shows a similar uptick, with his net approval at -7 (45 percent approve, 52 percent disapprove), up from -10 last week.
