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Paroled NYC suspect arrested in two-murder, 48-hour spree
us-news3 hours ago

Paroled NYC suspect arrested in two-murder, 48-hour spree

A violent parolee, Jesus Acosta, 31, was arrested after a 48-hour spate of stickups across New York City that left two victims dead—the wings-spot worker in the Bronx and a deli customer in Brooklyn. The FBI had offered a $25,000 reward. Acosta, who had been on parole since April following a 10-year state prison sentence for assault and weapons, was identified by police as the suspect and was taken into custody, with NYPD praising the work of officers and New Yorkers alike.

via New York Post|
#arrest#murders#nyc
Gaslamp Quarter to get more cops as San Diego cracks down on late-night chaos
us-news3 hours ago

Gaslamp Quarter to get more cops as San Diego cracks down on late-night chaos

San Diego Police Department is deploying 25 additional officers under 'Operation Last Call' to crack down on violence and disorder in the Gaslamp Quarter, centered around Fifth and F streets near the Tacos El Gordo restaurant, after a viral video showed multiple fights and arrests. City officials report a 172% rise in assaults on officers patrolling the area over the past two years. Authorities say the enhanced presence, including pepper spray and bike-based crowd control, aims to keep the district safe for residents and visitors, with local residents welcoming the crackdown.

via New York Post|
#gaslamp-quarter#late-night#nightlife
Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur as Highway 1 closes
us-news6 hours ago

Plaskett Fire swells near Big Sur as Highway 1 closes

A fast-moving Plaskett Fire near Big Sur grew to about 6,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders for several zones and the closure of roughly 40 miles of Highway 1 as Cal Fire steps up containment. About 500 personnel, 36 engines, 6 helicopters and air tankers are on scene, working to strengthen a seven-mile containment line along the South Coast Ridge Road and defend structures amid humid marine influence. The Timber Fire nearby has burned over 24,000 acres, with both blazes together exceeding 30,000 acres in the region.

via New York Post|
#big-sur#california#california-wildfires
Tariffs Threaten Blackfeet Livelihoods as Cross-Border Trade Dries Up
us-news6 hours ago

Tariffs Threaten Blackfeet Livelihoods as Cross-Border Trade Dries Up

The Blackfeet nation in Montana faces mounting economic pain as U.S.–Canada tariffs raise costs for parts and curb cross-border trade, hurting ranchers, taxi operators, and campground owners who depend on tourism. Residents collectively sued the Trump administration arguing tariffs violate constitutional protections and the Jay Treaty, but the case was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, leaving communities to contend with higher prices, broken equipment, and shrinking visitor numbers.

via The Washington Post|
#blackfeet#cross-border-trade#lawsuits
NYC First Lady Rama Duwaji Heads to Portugal Islamic Calligraphy Retreat Amid Scrutiny
us-news10 hours ago

NYC First Lady Rama Duwaji Heads to Portugal Islamic Calligraphy Retreat Amid Scrutiny

Rama Duwaji, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife and The Women Sanctuary’s artist-in-residence, is traveling to Porto, Portugal for two sessions of an Islamic Calligraphy retreat (Sept. 16–21 and 25–30) with rates from about $4,300 to $5,260; critics accuse her of jet-setting while others defend her right to participate in non-official city matters.

via New York Post|
#islamic-calligraphy#new-york-city#portugal
Parental fury over Six Flags X2 tragedy as daughter remains in coma
us-news14 hours ago

Parental fury over Six Flags X2 tragedy as daughter remains in coma

Naomi Greer-Wilkinson, 25, remains in a coma after losing consciousness on the X2 rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in July, requiring emergency brain surgery; her parents say the park should not have allowed the ride to operate and call for accountability, noting a history of X2-related injuries and deaths; the ride has been shut down since July 12 and Six Flags has not provided further comment.

via New York Post|
#california#coma#rollercoasteraccident
LaGuardia crash prompts scrutiny over overnight staffing as two controllers face disciplinary action
us-news22 hours ago

LaGuardia crash prompts scrutiny over overnight staffing as two controllers face disciplinary action

Two LaGuardia air-traffic controllers left work an hour early before a deadly crash, triggering disciplinary actions as investigators review staffing and other factors; the incident involved an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 colliding with a fire truck on the runway, killing two pilots and injuring others, with the NTSB continuing its investigation and no final cause yet determined.

via AP News|
#air-canada-express#aviation-safety#laguardia
Kentucky woman indicted for vandalizing WWII Memorial with bubble soap and red graffiti
us-news1 day ago

Kentucky woman indicted for vandalizing WWII Memorial with bubble soap and red graffiti

A Kentucky woman, Melissa Farris, 41, was indicted on two federal counts for vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.—pouring bubble soap into the fountain and painting red graffiti; each count carries up to 10 years in prison. A Sept. 3, 2026 hearing is scheduled; prosecutors say more than $1,000 in damages occurred, and she posted videos boasting of the act while referencing a whistleblower case, amid a summer of vandalism on the National Mall.

via New York Post|
#bubble-soap-protest#federal-prosecution#kentucky
Hawk Fire Near Reno 95% Contained as Nevada Seeks Federal Emergency Aid
us-news1 day ago

Hawk Fire Near Reno 95% Contained as Nevada Seeks Federal Emergency Aid

The Hawk Fire near Reno is 95% contained at about 15,085 acres with 550 personnel; crews continue mop-up and contingency-line repairs as heavy fuels and dry, windy conditions persist, though rain is forecast and could bring flooding risk. Most evacuation orders have been lifted and forest closures remain in place; residents should monitor updates. Nevada Governor Lombardo has asked the White House for a presidential emergency declaration under the Stafford Act to secure federal aid for response and recovery. NV Energy has largely restored power; housing assistance is expanding for evacuees. One Reno woman died from injuries related to the fire, and several others were injured. The National Guard has been mobilized to assist; drones are banned over the fire area. Ongoing damage assessments and repopulation planning are underway, with updates via Perimeter Map and official briefings.

via KTVN|
#containment#evacuations#hawk-fire
Ex-Chick-fil-A Employee Seeks Second Chance After $80K Mac & Cheese Scheme
us-news1 day ago

Ex-Chick-fil-A Employee Seeks Second Chance After $80K Mac & Cheese Scheme

A former Chick-fil-A employee in Grapevine, Texas, 23-year-old Keyshun Jones pleaded guilty to stealing about $80,000 by ringing up roughly 800 fake mac-and-cheese orders and refunding them to his personal credit cards. He said he chose mac & cheese because it’s one of the restaurant’s pricier catering items and acted after losing his job, claiming anger led to the scheme. He was sentenced to three years in prison (time served) and is seeking parole and a return to Chick-fil-A, though his former boss did not comment; his wife supports him, and he says he’s not what the internet portrays and hopes for a second chance.

via New York Post|
#catering#chick-fil-a#fraud