Federal authorities arrested Anas Said, 28, in Houston, thwarting a potential terrorist attack. Said is charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, allegedly creating propaganda, researching Houston synagogues and the Israeli Consulate, and expressing intent to attack U.S. military personnel. Said reportedly claimed he would commit a “9/11-style” attack if capable. The FBI noted his longstanding pro-ISIS activities since 2017, including attempts to … Continue reading The FBI says it stopped a possible terrorist attack in Houston

Defense attorneys for Robert Crimo III, accused of killing seven and injuring dozens at a 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park, argue he was denied his right to legal representation during police interrogation. They seek to exclude his videotaped confession from the trial set for February. Prosecutors counter that Crimo was informed of his Miranda rights and willingly cooperated. The case has faced delays … Continue reading Attorneys say accused shooter in 2022 July 4th parade shooting denied lawyer during police interview

New York City will implement the U.S.’s first congestion charge on January 5, aiming to reduce traffic, cut pollution, and fund public transit. Governor Kathy Hochul announced reduced fees compared to earlier proposals: $9 for cars, $14.40 for small trucks, and $21.60 for larger vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street. The plan, paused earlier due to opposition, now faces criticism from incoming President Donald Trump … Continue reading New York to become first US city to have congestion charge

A federal investigation found that conditions at Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail violate constitutional and statutory rights, citing widespread violence, contraband, and neglect. The Department of Justice’s report highlights frequent killings, stabbings, and drug use, with jail staff sometimes complicit. The jail has seen over 1,000 assaults in 2023, including 314 stabbings, far exceeding rates in comparable facilities. Physical deterioration has enabled inmates to chisel through … Continue reading Killings, stabbings, drugs: DoJ report paints damning picture of Atlanta jail

Two people died in a large explosion at the Givaudan Sense Colour factory in Louisville on Tuesday afternoon. The blast caused part of the building to collapse, and emergency responders spent hours searching for victims in the rubble. Mayor Craig Greenberg confirmed the deaths, with the identities of the victims withheld at their families’ request. The explosion was felt miles away, damaging local homes and … Continue reading 2 killed in Louisville factory explosion; one found dead hours later in the rubble

The FBI raided the Manhattan home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of the predictive betting site Polymarket, on Wednesday, seizing his phone. While Coplan was not arrested, the company suggested the raid was politically motivated due to the site’s user predictions favoring Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Coplan criticized the raid on social media, calling it political retaliation and arguing that the site was non-partisan. … Continue reading FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan

Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles was arrested for allegedly starting a brush fire in Medford, New York, on Tuesday, which damaged a nearby vehicle. Authorities reported about six small fires in the area that day, which were contained within six hours without injuries. Quiles, 20, faces arson and reckless endangerment charges and has pleaded not guilty. The Medford Fire Department suspended him, stating he … Continue reading New York firefighter accused of intentionally setting brush fire on Long Island