Fiona McLoughlin

Fiona McLoughlin is a New York based journalist with two years experience as a freelance writer for a national news publication. With over 500 bylines, she has covered every topic under the sun, including breaking news, national and international news, crime, politics, entertainment, sports and more. She holds a bachelor's of science in journalism from St. John's University and has experience in broadcast journalism, podcasts, documentaries, photography and photojournalism.

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The Daily Caller •

Musk’s Companies Sue Apple, OpenAI Over Anticompetition Allegations

Elon Musk’s companies X and xAI are accusing Apple and OpenAI of operating an “anticompetitive scheme” in a lawsuit filed Monday. “This is a tale of two monopolists joining forces to ensure their continued dominance in a world rapidly driven by the most powerful technology humanity has ever created: artificial intelligence (“AI”),” the lawsuit alleged. “Working in tandem, Defendants Apple and OpenAI have locked up markets to maintain their monopolies and prevent innovators like X and xAI from co...
Tampa Free Press •

"Rich Rollin" Crime Crew Busted: LAPD Cracks Down On Nearly 100 Burglaries

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) arrested 10 individuals known as the “Rich Rollin Burglary Crew” who are allegedly linked to at least 92 burglaries in the city. 
The LAPD worked in connection with several divisions and law enforcement agencies to serve search warrants simultaneously at eight residences in Los Angeles, Inglewood, Carson and Hawthorne on Wednesday, officials said in a press release. The  “Rich Rollin Burglary Crew” is allegedly tied to nearly 100 burglaries in Los Ange...
Tampa Free Press •

“Star Wars” Actor Mark Hamill Reveals He Nearly Left The U.S. After Trump’s Reelection

“Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill recently revealed he considered leaving the United States after Donald Trump was re-elected. In an interview with The Times of London, Hamill, known for his role as Luke Skywalker, said he gave his wife the choice to move to either London or Ireland following the election. 

“She’s very clever,” he said of his wife. “She didn’t respond right away, but a week later she said, ‘I’m surprised you would allow him to force you out of your own country.’ That son of a...

Breaking News

The Daily Caller •

Over 30 Injured After Car Plows Into Crowd Outside Hollywood Nightclub, Officials Say

At least 30 people were injured early Saturday morning after a car plowed into a crowd outside of a Los Angeles nightclub, officials said. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to the scene around 2:00 a.m., local time, to reports of a vehicle driving into a crowd “for reasons still under investigation,” the LAPD said in a post on X. The police department said 23 individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment.The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said s...
The Daily Caller •

Dem Rep Jerry Nadler’s Aide Detained By DHS Agents During Office Raid

A video circulating on social media shows agents with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detaining an aide to New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler. Federal Protective Service (FPS) responded to Nadler’s office after learning that “protesters were present” inside the representative’s office, the DHS said in a statement to the Daily Caller.  “Based on earlier incidents in a nearby facility, FPS officers were concerned about the safety of the federal employees in the office and went to the...
The Daily Caller •

Over 15,000 USDA Employees Take Trump’s Resignation Offer

More than 15,000 employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have accepted the Trump administration’s offer to resign amid the department’s job cuts, a USDA spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Caller on Saturday. As of Thursday, 15,182 individuals have “voluntarily elected deferred resignation,” a USDA spokesperson said in a statement to the Daily Caller. During the first deferred resignation program offered at the USDA back in January, exactly 3,877 employees agreed to the deal, acco...
The Daily Caller •

Reps Say Plane Struck Their Aircraft’s Wing At Reagan National Airport

Two U.S. representatives said a plane clipped their aircraft’s wing Thursday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Washington, D.C. The congressmen shared their thoughts on X after the incident. Republican New York Rep. Nick LaLota posted a photo from his window seat and said he and Democratic New York Rep. Grace Meng were onboard.“Serving in Congress has come with some once in a lifetime experiences… like just now while stationary on the runway at DCA, another plane just bumped...
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FBI Does Another 180, Claims New Orleans Attacker Worked Alone Day After Conducting Manhunt For Accomplices

The FBI said Thursday the suspect in New Orleans’ terrorist attack on New Year’s Day acted alone despite previous reports of potential accomplices. Officials identified Shamsud-Din Jabbar as the driver of a Ford pickup truck that plowed through a Bourbon Street crowd early Wednesday morning. Police killed Jabbar, who reportedly possessed an ISIS flag in the vehicle, in a shootout shortly thereafter.“We do not asses, at this point, that anyone else is involved in this attack except for Shamsud-Di...

Crime

Tampa Free Press •

Bryan Kohberger Whines As Fellow Inmates ‘Taunt’ Him: ‘Making Life Absolutely Miserable’

Inmates in Idaho’s maximum security prison are reportedly “torturing” new inmate Bryan Kohberger after he was sentenced for the murders of four college students in 2022. 


Kohberger was sentenced on July 23 for the killing of four University of Idaho students, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin, the Tampa Free Press previously reported. The 30-year-old took a plea deal in which he will serve four life sentences without parole, alongside an additional...
Tampa Free Press •

Chilling Footage Appears To Show California Man Carrying Deceased 5-Year-Old Boy

Newly released footage appears to show a man carrying a blanket with “a head and small feet dangling” on the street where the body of a 5-year-old boy was found near a dumpster in Los Angeles. 


Brycson Gaddis, 20, is facing charges in connection to the murder and disposal of 5-year-old Elyjiah Hearn, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). On July 12, officers were alerted to the discovery of a deceased child in a dumpster in Panorama City. 


READ: Florida Lt. Gov Heads To Ca...
The Daily Caller •

3 Corrections Officers Stabbed In ‘Premeditated’ Attack By MS-13 Gang Members

Three corrections officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison were stabbed Friday morning in a supposed “premeditated” attack, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) said. The alleged attack took place shortly before 10 a.m. on Friday, according to a VADOC press release circulating on X. Five of the six inmates allegedly involved are confirmed members from the MS-13 gang, and the other inmate is a confirmed member of the Sureño 13 gang, officials said.The MS-13 gang members allegedly involved...
The Daily Caller •

At Least 13 Facing Charges As Gen Z Drinking Trend Takes Over St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Boston

At least thirteen people have been arrested after Gen Z’s “borg” drinking trend took over the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston. The Boston Police Department (BPD) shared images Sunday of the BORGs, or blackout rage gallons, confiscated at the 122nd annual celebration. The trend involves filling a plastic jug with water, alcohol, and electrolyte mixes like Gatorade, Liquid I.V. or Pedialyte. The trend has appeared across college campuses in the U.S., with people nicknaming the container with a...

Entertainment

The Daily Caller •

Video Shows Startling Stage Prop Malfunction As Katy Perry Flies Over Crowd

A video circulating on social media shows the startling moment singer Katy Perry nearly fell off a stage prop while flying over a crowd mid-concert. The 40-year-old singer was performing in San Francisco on Friday night on top of a butterfly machine while singing her hit song “Roar” when the prop appeared to malfunction.“Sing it, sing it now,” Perry told the crowd moments before the mid-air prop appeared to drop. Fans could be heard shouting as the former “American Idol” judge took a few seconds...
The Daily Caller •

Astronomer CEO Caught On Kiss Cam At Coldplay Concert Resigns

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned from his position days after he was allegedly caught cuddling up with the head of HR in a viral scene at a Coldplay concert. “As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met,” the company said in a statement posted on X. “Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and the Board of...
The Daily Caller •

‘Parks And Rec’ Star Aubrey Plaza Suffers Loss Of Husband Jeff Baena

Jeff Baena, filmmaker and husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, died at the age of 47, TMZ reported. Law enforcement responded to a call for a death investigation in Los Angeles around 10:30 a.m. Friday after an assistant found the “Life After Beth” director dead, TMZ reported. Baena was pronounced dead at the scene; officials told TMZ he died by suicide.Baena received his film degree from New York University before moving to Los Angeles to launch his career. There, he worked alongside directors such...
The Daily Caller •

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s, Family Says

“Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, his son revealed on the “Unashamed with the Robertson Family” podcast Friday. The 78-year-old’s diagnosis comes amid his battle with a blood disorder, Robertson’s son, Jase, revealed on the podcast’s Friday episode, titled “Phil’s Diagnosis.”“Phil’s not doing well,” Jase, 55, began. “According to the doctors, they’re sure that he has some sort of blood disease that’s causing all kinds of problems.” Robertson’s other son, Alan, re...

Politics

Tampa Free Press •

"F**k That": Hunter Biden Responds To Melania Trump's $1 Billion Lawsuit

Hunter Biden spoke out about the $1 billion lawsuit filed against him by Melania Trump for reportedly suggesting she met her husband through convicted pedophile Jeffery Epstein.


In a “Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan” video released Thursday, Callaghan said he was giving Biden “the platform to apologize to the first lady” for his statements. 


“Fuck that,” Biden said. “That’s not gonna happen.” “But first of all is that, what I said was what I have heard and seen reported and written. Primar...
Tampa Free Press •

JD Vance Urges Musk To Reconcile With Trump, 'Come Back Into The Fold'

Vice President JD Vance spoke out about Elon Musk’s “complicated relationship” with the White House in an interview with The Gateway Pundit released Saturday. 


“I really think it’s a mistake for him to try to break from the president,” Vance said. 


“My argument to Elon is, like, you’re not going to be on the left even if you wanted to be. And he doesn’t. They’re not going to have you back. That ship has sailed.”“My hope is that by the time of the midterms, he’s kind of come back into the f...
Tampa Free Press •

AOC Fires Back At "Lies" Over Israel-Palestine Stance: "Google Is Free! Receipts Attached"

New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called out her critics Monday who accused her of “lying” about her stance on the conflict between Israel and Palestine after voting against an amendment aimed at blocking spending on Israel’s Iron Dome. 


“Google is free. If you’re saying I voted for military funding, you are lying. Receipts attached,” the representative wrote on X. “Drag me for my positions all you want, but lying about them doesn’t make you part of the ‘left.’”


Her post in...
The Daily Caller •

'Broken Its Promise': Transportation Secretary Issues Warning To Mexico For Breaking Air Transport Agreement

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Sec. Sean Duffy issued a warning to Mexico Saturday for allegedly breaking the 2015 U.S.-Mexico Air Transport Agreement. The agreement was set to “significantly increase future trade and travel” between Mexico and the U.S., the DOT said in 2016. The agreement aimed to allow carriers from both countries to “better meet increasing demand in our countries, helping to drive economic growth in sectors beyond aviation, including tourism and manufacturing.”“Joe B...
The Daily Caller •

Eric Adams Reportedly Hired Man Accused Of Strangling Woman As Campaign Consultant

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for reelection, reportedly hired a campaign consultant who was previously accused of strangling a woman in 2024. Trent Pool, the campaign consultant, was charged with strangling and assaulting a woman in a Manhattan hotel on April 27, 2024, according to the outlet. Pool was reportedly facing charges when the mayor first started paying his firm.A New York Police Department spokesperson told the Daily Caller that a man identified as Pool became involv...

Consumer/Business

The Torch •

Black Friday Deals: Give the Expensive Impression on a Budget

Buying Christmas gifts for your friends, family, significant other or even their family can be stressful if you fear high expectations and the idea of overspending. With early Black Friday deals kicking off the Christmas season, it’s possible to give the impression of expensive gifts while shopping on a budget. 
Lululemon
Lululemon is infamous for its high price tags, charging around $100 for leggings and sweatshirts. But current sales on their popular items can help give the impression of spend...
The Daily Caller •

Fast-Food Chain Celebrating Legendary Show's Anniversary With Special Menu

Wendy’s has gotten their hands on the Krabby Patty secret formula, announcing a special menu Wednesday in honor of the 25th anniversary of “SpongeBob Squarepants.” The specialty items from the “Krabby Patty Kollab” will hit stores nationwide Oct. 8, according to a Wendy’s press release published Wednesday. The menu includes a “Krabby Patty Kollab Burger” and “Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty.”“SpongeBob SquarePants began his journey as a fry cook, flipping Krabby Patties in the pilot episode of th...
The Daily Caller •

Major Deli Meats Brand Recalls 7 Million Pounds Of Meat Due To Listeria Outbreak

Boar’s Head, a popular deli meats brand, is recalling an additional seven million pounds of products due to a listeria outbreak, the U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA) said Tuesday. The recall expanded Tuesday after an initial recall, issued July 26, of a little over 200,000 pounds of meat, according to the USDA. Officials discovered the outbreak after a package of liverwurst was found to be contaminated with Listeria. The updated recall includes “all items produced at the Jarratt facility,” Boa...
The Daily Caller •

Major Airline Ends Decades-Long Tradition With Huge Policy Shakeup

Southwest Airlines announced a major policy change Thursday, abandoning their nearly 60-year-long tradition of letting passengers choose their own seats onboard the aircraft. Southwest will now follow suit with other major airlines and will begin assigning seats to passengers, according to a press release. The new policies are “designed to elevate the Customer experience, improve financial performance and drive Shareholder value,” the release states.In addition to assigned seating, the airline i...
The Daily Caller •

Airline Still Not Recovering From Global Outage, Cancels Over 800 Flights In One Day, Leaving Thousands Stranded

Delta Airlines continued to suffer Monday from the global cyber outage, canceling over 800 flights and leaving thousands of people stranded in airports. The major airline canceled 874 flights and delayed 1,598 others as of 5:55 p.m. on Monday, according to FlightAware data.  The total amount of canceled flights into, out of, or within the United States on Monday was 1,208, the website shows. Over 7,000 flights with the same parameters were delayed.The Atlanta-based airline was among those greatl...

Long Form Content

Tampa Free Press •

Deportation Debate: Numbers Vs. Criticism In Trump And Obama Eras

Numbers don’t tell the whole story when comparing deportations under the Trump and Obama administrations because Obama’s three million deportations occurred over a seven-year period, whereas Trump’s 1.5 million took place over three years. What tells the story are the differences in criticism.


Data from the Office of Homeland Security Statistics show that from the fiscal years of 2009 to 2016, 3,062,466 removals occurred, with over 1.5 million of them occurring during Obama’s first term....
Tampa Free Press •

EXCLUSIVE: How A University Of Tampa Student Convinced A Squatter To Help Move Her In

TAMPA, Fla. – Upon opening the garage door to her townhouse, Christina “C.J.” Krauss noticed a blown-up air mattress against the wall and the dryer running. “Odd,” she thought, considering she was the first to move in.


Krauss, a junior at the University of Tampa in Florida, packed up some furniture in August 2024 to keep at the Hillsborough County townhouse she’d be living in for the semester. The then 19-year-old traveled alone as her mother wasn’t feeling up for the drive.“I thought maybe o...

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