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More than 100 former FBI officials filed an amicus brief.
They argue the Comey indictment is personal revenge, not justice.
The brief urges Judge Nachmanoff to dismiss...
Arrest and Alleged Possession of Explosives
A suspect, identified as Cameron Lee Smith, was arrested last week in North Carolina after he reportedly brought explosives to a shopping plaza. Local authorities have charged Smith with various offenses, including possession of a weapon of mass destruction and methamphetamine. Smith, who hails...
In a tense four-hour hearing before the Civilian Oversight Commission on Friday, former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva strived to minimize the controversy surrounding alleged deputy gangs. He persistently denied their existence, wrongly suggesting that the tattooed subgroups were vanishing from the department. His defiance against subpoenas over...
Governor Hochul's Budget Framework Amid Deficits and Migrant Crisis
After weeks of consideration under the shadow of deficits, the costly city's asylum seeker dilemma, and the loss of pandemic-era federal funds, Governor Hochul is in the final stages of framing a budget proposal. She's set to reveal her plan on...
The Supreme Court Set to Hear Public Camping Ban Dispute
On Friday, the Supreme Court announced its intention to examine a crucial issue that could redefine homelessness policies in the U.S. The court plans to hear a case involving cities implementing public camping bans through local ordinances. This case evolves...
Pro-Palestinian Protest Turns Violent
In an unfortunate turn of events, an off-duty FDNY firefighter, Robert Savarese, has landed in handcuffs. He allegedly assaulted a journalist amid a tumultuous pro-Palestinian protest in New York City. The incident took place near the Brooklyn Bridge, sparking chaos in the heart of the city.
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Unraveling the Secret Tunnel Fiasco
A clandestine construction mission at Brooklyn’s Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters led to a clash with law enforcement. The New York Police Department (NYPD) found four rabbinical students entrenched inside a tunnel that they had secretly dug. Declining to leave the tunnel, the students supposedly aimed...
Google has begun the rollout of its first Pixel Watch update for 2024 for users of their first and second-generation watches. Despite lacking significant alterations or introductions, this update brings fresh security patches to the smartwatch users, fortifying user data and device security.
Key Takeaways:
- Google rolls out its first...
On a Tuesday afternoon in Manhattan, emergency services responded to a distress call following a boom truck malfunction at a construction site. The incident resulted in five people getting injured, authorities disclosed.
Key Takeaways:
- Five people were injured due to a malfunctioning boom truck at a construction site in Manhattan.
-...
A recall has been issued on certain dietary supplements after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that they contained the toxic plant, yellow oleander, instead of the tejocote root they purportedly included. The deceptive products were sold on third-party platforms such as Amazon and Etsy, as well...
Suchana Seth, AI entrepreneur and former resident of New York, is facing murder allegations of her young son in Goa, India, according to a report made by local police this Tuesday. Formerly leading The Mindful AI Lab, Seth found herself taken into custody in southwest India, following the nightmarish...
TV Station Seized in Live Broadcast
In a startling incident on Tuesday, the live broadcast of a leading Ecuadorian TV network, the TC, was abruptly disrupted by masked individuals armed with weapons. According to eyewitness accounts, these individuals, dressed predominantly in black, forced the TV studio's personnel to lie down,...
A Hero At Perry High School
In a brave yet tragic incident, Principal Dan Marburger of Perry High School stared down death to protect his students. He tried calming a teenage gunman in an attempt to buy extra time for his students and staff to escape.
Key Takeaways:
- Perry High School's...
Google is continuing to fortify its Password Manager, now by integrating a search shortcut in the Pixel Launcher. This step empowers users with smoother and quicker navigation which makes for an improved user experience.
Key Takeaways:
- Google is enhancing its Password Manager with a new search shortcut in the Pixel...
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, whose story garnered national attention due to the bizarre and tragic circumstances surrounding her mother's murder, has been released from prison. Blanchard was convicted for her role in conspiring to kill her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, in a case that exposed years of abuse and deception.
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As per a report from NY Daily News, New York is making a solid stride in environmental preservation through the enactment of the Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act. This new legislation focusses on cutting the state’s direct or indirect participation in rainforest destruction.
Key takeaways:
- New York's Tropical Deforestation-Free Procurement Act...
Innovative DNA Technology Cracks Cold Cases
In a significant breakthrough, unprecedented DNA technology has led to the arrest of a Florida man. This arrest relates to a series of rapes reported in Manhattan and Bronx over twenty years ago, marking the first time this advanced DNA technique has been employed...
According to a report by NY Daily News, since the Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST) Act's establishment in New York City three years ago, the NYPD has continually neglected the law's demands for transparency on its usage of surveillance tools.
Key Takeaways:
- The Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology (POST)...
Charges Against Jonathan Lehrer
The world of sweets turned bitter as Jonathan Lehrer, a notable American chocolate magnate, faces grave allegations. Authorities charged him with the brutal murder of a wealthy Canadian businessman and his partner.
Key Takeaways:
- American chocolate baron, Jonathan Lehrer, is under investigation for alleged murder charges.
- The...
Two brave souls lost their lives amidst the tragic mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). For the first time, their names have come into the limelight. Patricia Navarro-Velez and Cha Jan “Jerry” Chang stand identified as the initial victims of this heartbreaking event.
Key Takeaways:
- Patricia...
Late Tuesday evening, a horrific incident unfolded in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant community. At around 10:20 p.m., a man became the unfortunate target of a brutal gun attack.
Key Takeaways:
• The tragic shooting occurred late Tuesday evening in a Toyota 4Runner parked on Macon St., near Malcolm X Blvd.
• The victim sustained...
