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Philly teen accused of terror plot at Pride parade, planned to go to Syria
A Philadelphia teen who was arrested as a minor for allegedly attempting to join a global terrorist group as a bombmaker will be prosecuted as an adult, according to First Assistant District Attorney Robert Listenbee on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Law enforcement also shared new details about the suspected bombmaker, Muhyyee-Ud Din Abdul-Rahman. The Philadelphia District… -
Hundreds of border agents under investigation for misconduct: Report
Hundreds of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers are currently under investigation. The investigation comes through the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility for a range of misconduct, including drug smuggling, sexual assault and domestic violence. Documents obtained by Newsweek reportedly show that more than 200 officers are implicated in various offenses, including 17 cases of… -
Protests, controversy after NYPD shoots ‘fare evader,’ bystanders, and cop
Tension is growing over a recent shooting involving the New York City Police Department and a man who officers say didn’t pay to ride the subway. Four people were shot on Sunday, Sept. 15, including the suspect, two bystanders and an NYPD officer. At least 18 protesters were arrested at Sutter Avenue L train station… -
Convicted Kansas cult members forced children to work 16 hour days, beat them
Six members of a Kansas-based cult were convicted on Monday, Sept. 16, of conspiracy. Federal prosecutors said that they forced children as young as eight to work 16-hour long days and live under “deplorable” conditions. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said the former members of the United Nation of Islam left dozens of child… -
US moves soldiers, rocket launchers to Alaska island following Russian activity
The United States deployed approximately 130 soldiers and mobile rocket launchers to a western Alaskan island as Russia and China conducted joint military drills close to American territory. The two nations’ “Ocean-24” joint military exercises in the Pacific and Arctic oceans prompted a robust U.S. response. Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels, including… -
DOJ sues over Baltimore bridge collapse, seeks $100 million
The Justice Department is suing the owners and operators of the Dali container ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26. The accident caused the bridge to collapse into the water and ended up killing six people. The government is accusing Singapore companies Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Group… -
Russia reeling from overnight drone attack on military depot
Russia is still assessing the damage from an overnight drone attack on Wednesday, Sept. 18, that targeted a large military depot. The site is northwest of Moscow and hundreds of miles away from the Ukrainian border. Ukraine’s military took credit for the attack. The country’s security service and special operations forces targeted a Russian Defense… -
More blasts rock Lebanon, a day after mass pager attack wounds thousands
More deadly blasts in Lebanon on Wednesday, Sept. 18, came just a day after exploding pagers targeted members of Hezbollah, injuring nearly 3,000 people and killing at least a dozen more. One explosion on Wednesday was reported at a funeral in eastern Lebanon for three Hezbollah members and a child killed in the pager attack.… -
Pentagon probe reveals US sent moldy, damaged military equipment to Taiwan
The U.S. Department of Defense is facing criticism after an inspector general’s report detailed significant mismanagement and oversight failures at Travis Air Force Base. This led to critical military equipment for Taiwan being left exposed to severe weather conditions, causing extensive damage. Photos included in the report showed 3,000 body armor plates and around 500… -
Error in Arizona’s voter registration system affects nearly 100,000 residents
A significant administrative error in Arizona’s voter registration system led to uncertainty over the voting rights of nearly 100,000 residents in upcoming state and local elections. This issue prompted legal action and raised concerns about voter access in a key battleground state. The error incorrectly registered almost 100,000 voters as having provided proof of U.S.… -
Denver suburbs consider suing over ‘sanctuary city’ migrant policies
Suburbs near Denver are considering filing a lawsuit against the city over its so-called sanctuary policies aimed at helping migrants. The Castle Rock Town Council voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to have the city’s attorney look into legal options. According to the City and County of Denver website, the city has served more than 40,000… -
Tupperware, 78-year-old iconic food storage brand, files for bankruptcy
Tupperware, the iconic food storage company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late Tuesday, Sept. 17. It’s a downturn for the company that was founded in 1946 by chemist Earl Tupper. Soon after its creation, women took on the role of Tupperware advocates, inviting others over to their homes to display the benefits of the patented… -
Sweden to offer immigrants $34,000 to voluntarily return to home countries
Sweden’s government announced a significant change in immigration policy, offering up to $34,000 to immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries starting in 2026. The new policy aims to address integration challenges and is part of a broader strategy to reform Sweden’s migration policies. “The government is intensifying its efforts to reduce, in full…