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Rutgers University dean allegedly recorded “upskirt” videos, prosecutors say

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A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording “upskirt” videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors. Joshua Kohut, 51, is being charged with fourth-degree invasion of privacy after the videos were found on one of his devices, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced. Kohut is the dean of research at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.  Davenport said a search warrant was executed Monday after an investigation into Kohut.

His devices were taken, and a forensic preview revealed a video of another person’s “undergarment-clad intimate parts,” according to prosecutors. “The defendant is alleged to have used his mobile phone to record ‘upskirt’ videos without his victim’s knowledge,” said Davenport. “An invasion of privacy like this is not just disturbing, it is also a criminal act. We will prosecute accordingly.”   Prosecutors said the charge carries a sentence of up to 18 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. A Rutgers spokesperson said Kohut was placed on administrative leave.

He is also banned from campus pending the outcome of the investigation.  Anyone who may have been a victim of Kohut can contact the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety online or by phone at 609-780-5449.

Source: Rutgers University dean allegedly recorded “upskirt” videos, prosecutors say – CBS New York

Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.
Romans 14:1

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CT rescue fosters dogs from Middle East to help troops who saved them

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For South Windsor resident Jessica Waterhouse, caring for animals is her life passion. Five years ago, she opened an animal sanctuary and recently three “very special” puppies were delivered to her doorstep from thousands of miles away. Waterhouse, whose son serves in the U.S. Army and is currently deployed to the Middle East, said a phone call with him earlier this year led her to fostering three puppies found outside her son’s Army base. The puppies, named Valkyrie, Jordan and Whiskey, are all now in Connecticut after being rescued from the Middle East.

“My son, who is currently deployed, called me up and said his unit had found these puppies,” Waterhouse said. “He said they’re looking for fosters and that there’s an organization called Paws of War that would arrange everything. I had heard about these puppies for a while from my son. He said they were bringing the whole base so much joy and were a real morale boost for everyone and didn’t want the puppies to get stranded.” New York-based nonprofit Paws of War, who helps veterans work through post-traumatic stress and trauma using animal therapy, helped with the rescue effort, Waterhouse said. The nonprofit also has a rescue ranch in Connecticut that  assist veterans using equine therapy to help with stress, trauma and PTSD.

Many stray dogs in the Middle East have a life expectancy of only a few years, according to the nonprofit. They spend their lives searching for food, avoiding danger and rarely experience the safety of a home or the love of a family. “So when he asked if I would fill out the application to be a foster, of course I said yes,” Waterhouse said. “I knew I had to help rescue them.” Waterhouse founded Mazolu Animal Sanctuary in 2021, a nonprofit animal rescue in South Windsor, to heal and care for neglected, abused or abandoned animals. It sits on over four acres of land and runs on donations and volunteers. The idea, she said, is that while the soldiers continue their deployment, the puppies can be cared for until they can be reunited with the service members who saved their lives. The puppies were picked up by Paws of War in February before being dropped off at Waterhouse’s animal sanctuary on July 12, she said.

The puppies had to go through a quarantine period, receive medical care, evaluations and proper vaccinations, and await safe transport out of the Middle East. She said the war in Iran, which began in February, delayed the process of bringing them home. A fourth dog also came home to the family of one the soldiers who lives in Guilford, she said. “I have had them a month and they are the sweetest dogs,” Waterhouse said. “Once I sit down, they come right up to me. I cuddle with them all the time. They are just big fluffballs. “I kept the dogs separated from the other animals for a while to give them their space and not to overwhelm them,” she said. “Who knows what these dogs went through or seen? They are their own little pack right now, and I think it’s great they can adjust to the United States together.

When they landed in New York last month, that was the first time they had seen grass.” Waterhouse said slowly over the last month the puppies have been adjusting and getting more social. She said she has volunteers come to the animal rescue each week to purposefully socialize with them, helping them get introduced to new faces. She said that Valkyrie is the most fearless puppy with the most confidence, while Jordan and Whiskey are both a little shy. All three puppies are females, she said. “It’s the 3-3-3 rule for dogs, three days to decompress, three weeks to learn a new routine and three months to feel at home,” Waterhouse said. “They’re still in that feeling at home phase, but it’s been such a joy to see them relax and learn new routines and start to come out of their shells.” Waterhouse said her son, who is soon to return to the United States, will adopt Jordan. The other two dogs will be adopted by fellow service members who they bonded with when they were abroad.

“I can’t wait to see them reunited, it’s going to be a great reunion,” Waterhouse said. “I put one of his T-shirts with Jordan so he can remain familiar with him. I am so happy that I can help foster these dogs until they get adopted. Paws of War has been so great and helpful through this whole process. They made everything very smooth, and I cannot thank them enough for making this possible. “I think going forward, I would love to offer my animal sanctuary to military members who are deploying and have a dog that needs a temporary home,” Waterhouse said. “I would be able to take care of them until they return from deployment. I know my son is so excited to come home and see the puppy he saved. I can’t wait for them to be reunited.” Paws of War also operates other programs from its rescue ranch in Norwich. Veterans, first responders and their families participate in therapeutic programs there that strengthen emotional wellness, recovery and resilience. The main mission of the nonprofit remains to rescue and reunite animals for deployed troops and train service and support dogs for veterans and first responders, according to the organization’s website.

“These puppies had little chance of surviving when they were found,” said Robert Misseri, co-founder of Paws of War. “Our military members showed extraordinary compassion by refusing to leave them behind, even while serving in a dangerous environment. “At Paws of War, we believe these heroes deserve to know the animals they rescued will have the opportunity to live long, healthy, happy lives in America,” Misseri added. “Until they return home, their families are opening their hearts and homes to care for these puppies. When these deployments end, the reunions between these soldiers and the puppies they rescued will remind everyone of the incredible bond that develops between our service members and the animals whose lives they save.”

Source: CT rescue fosters dogs from Middle East to help troops who saved them

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
1 Peter 3:14

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Dangers of the Deep: Tracking Sharks Along the New York Coast

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New shark-spotting technology has been on full display this summer—and for good reason. With shark activity on the rise, the Nassau County Police Marine Bureau is on the front lines, using new technology to patrol local waters and help keep beachgoers safe. FOX Weather Correspondent Katie Byrne reports from Lido Beach, New York.

Source: Dangers of the Deep: Tracking Sharks Along the New York Coast – YouTube

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.
1 John 4:15

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Video shows 8-foot python pulled from N.J. backyard after eating a possum

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A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard.  The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.  The snake was spotted last week in the backyard of Leslie and Edward Daley. It was slithering slowly, with a full belly.  “I was watering my flowers last Friday around 4 and I saw something yellow moving very slowly across the front of my shed. And then his tail was 8 feet behind him,” Freehold resident Leslie Daley said.  Catching the Burmese python got tricky when it crawled under a shed. A local contractor had to remove the flooring and, on Sunday, Scott Crawford with the Monmouth County SPCA gently pulled the snake to safety.  Monmouth County SPCA “At that point, you now, I was safe to grab the head, pick him up, and get him into a transport carrier,” Crawford said. 

X-rays revealed the python had eaten a large possum, explaining its full belly.  Officials believe the snake was someone’s pet and was likely released on purpose.  “Obviously, this was an incredibly stressful event for this animal. This is not a native species to New Jersey. So it was likely someone’s pet,” Dr. Samantha Mammen of the Monmouth County SPCA said.  Animal experts say exotic pets do not belong in the wild, and releasing them puts not only the animal itself in danger, but also nearby domestic pets.  “If you are the owner of an animal like this and you’ve decided you cannot take care of it anymore, reach out to your local shelter,” Crawford said.  A snake expert with the proper reptile permits and housing is now caring for the python. 

Source: Video shows 8-foot python pulled from N.J. backyard after eating a possum – CBS New York

And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
Luke 6:33

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NYC man spent weeks suffering from cyclosporiasis: “My body would not allow me to eat food”

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There have been 517 reported cases of the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis across New York state since May, and nearly 400 of them are in New York City, health officials say. It comes as United States health officials investigate outbreaks across the country. “I was having a lot of pain” Chase Strangio, an attorney from Queens, says he spent weeks suffering from the illness. “Felt really lethargic, nauseous, had a low-grade fever, had diarrhea,” he said.

When he began experiencing these symptoms back in May, he thought he had a stomach virus, but as the days progressed, he didn’t see any improvements. “My body would not allow me to eat food, and it even reached the point where drinking water was challenging,” he said, “and I was having a lot of pain.” No one in Strangio’s family got sick, but many friends he had lunch with a week prior did.

“The common ingredient we were able to discern was either a lettuce or a cilantro,” he said. Research led Strangio to request a stool test, which came back positive for Cyclospora, the parasite which causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis. Strangio said he was put on an antibiotic, and he’s now feeling much better. Doctors stress handling produce properly Cyclosporiasis cases have been identified in 34 states since May 1.

In New York City alone, there are 374 cases. “This is three times the amount of our typical rate of Cyclospora infections,” City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not yet confirmed a specific source for this outbreak, but past outbreaks have been linked to various produce such as raspberries, leafy greens, onions, basil and cilantro.

“The actual parasite lives on the outside of those fruits and vegetables,” Martin said. “And so we’re working with our colleagues at the federal government and at the state to identify, is there one retailer or wholesaler upstream that is particularly causing this.” Mount Sinai South Nassau Chief of Infectious Diseases Dr. Aaron Glatt says it’s not about avoiding fruits and vegetables, but handling them properly.

“Cooking them or making sure that they’re washed well should be adequate,” he said. “If people are just going to eat junk food, that has its risks too … And I think having a well-balanced diet is something that’s very important.” Doctors also stress this is not spread from person to person. It can take up to two weeks for symptoms to appear, and the CDC says they can last longer without treatment. If you think you are infected, seek medical care.

Source: NYC man spent weeks suffering from cyclosporiasis: “My body would not allow me to eat food” – CBS New York

For in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’
Acts 17:28

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Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast

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Massive plumes of Canadian wildfire smoke are set to pour over the border into the United States, bringing dangerous air quality to more than 100 million people in the Midwest and Northeast. Smoke has already been an issue this summer in parts of the West, Plains and Midwest as stateside fires have burned more than 3.6 million acres, mostly in the western half of the country. But the thicker smoke, forecast to move over New York, Washington, DC and other cities in the East, is from wildfires to the north. Check out the smoke forecast in the CNN Weather app In Canada, more than 3,000 fires have burned nearly 4.5 million acres this summer, with a dozen blazes flaring up in Ontario in recent weeks, filling the skies with smoke that is starting to drift south, like it did in an extreme way in 2023. Canadian wildfire activity this year is nowhere near the hyperactivity of 2023 but the combination of wildfires in Ontario and a heat dome in the central US spells smoky trouble for millions.

Planet-heating fossil fuel pollution is increasing the chance of prolonged smoke seasons as it tips the odds that extreme wildfire seasons like 2023’s — Canada’s worst season on record — won’t remain an outlier for long. Unhealthy smoke heads for Great Lakes and Northeast A first round of smoke is already floating over a large area from Chicago to Boston. This smoke has largely stayed higher up in the atmosphere, which means it hasn’t precipitously lowered air quality or posed a significant health risk. But a weather pattern change in coming days will cause lingering smoke and additional plumes to sink to the surface Wednesday and Thursday bringing unhealthy air quality from the Upper Midwest to New England. Wildfire smoke contains dangerous, tiny pollutants called PM2.5 that can travel deep into the lungs or enter the bloodstream when inhaled. The minuscule particles can lead to breathing problems like bronchitis and cause inflammation that aggravates diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.

Much of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin are under air quality alerts due to smoke over the next few days, and the National Weather Service has warned that smoke could become an air quality concern in Chicago later this week. People with lung or heart disease, children and older adults are especially at risk for smoke-related illness. The NWS advises people avoid smoke by limiting outdoor activities and keeping windows closed overnight. The only silver lining the smoke brings is that it could dampen some of the heat. Smoke blocks sunlight, which would be welcome news for many parts of the Northeast expected to see high temperatures in the coming days. The smoke is now streaming into the US thanks to a record-breaking heat dome parked over the central part of the country. So far there have been several heat domes — large, slow-moving high pressure systems — this year from the West Coast to the Northeast.

Air flows clockwise around these domes, but until now, none of them have been in quite the right spot to drag Canadian smoke south. The northern edge of this week’s heat dome is perfectly placed over northern Minnesota and southern Ontario, where wildfires rage. This placement means smoke will flow east and south, right into parts of the Midwest and Northeast. With several months left in wildfire season, the door will remain open for more Canadian smoke plumes to migrate south. How does this smoke compare to 2023? This time three years ago, records were being broken as 4,300 fires had already burned 25 million acres across Canada. In June 2023, smoke consumed the New York City skyline as northerly winds pushed a wall of wildfire smoke from Quebec into the Big Apple. The culprits were a dominant high pressure system in the Hudson Bay and a storm system over Atlantic Canada. Together, they funneled smoke into the Midwest and Northeast. Both systems were stagnant, keeping the smoke in place for about four days. 2023’s smoke event was so far-reaching, a study from last year estimates more than 350 million people were exposed to daily wildfire smoke-induced air pollution. Fortunately, wildfire activity in Canada started later compared to that record-setting year, making it unlikely this year’s smoke will be as pervasive.

Smoke seasons are getting worse In the US, the window for outbreaks of unhealthy wildfire smoke is getting bigger, as fire seasons in the West have become longer and more extreme. Climate change was found to be responsible for the majority of the increase of surface wildfire smoke. This smoke has eroded decades of air quality improvements in parts of the US, particularly in the West. Planet-warming pollution caused approximately 15,000 more deaths in the US from wildfire particulate matter from 2006 to 2020 than would have otherwise occurred in a cooler world, a study published last year found.

Source: Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast | CNN

But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.
Luke 6:27-28

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Flash flooding, stormy weather returning to NYC, New Jersey

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Stormy weather and flash flooding are expected to return to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday. It’s a First Alert Weather Day for isolated downpours, scattered flash flooding and isolated severe thunderstorms across the region. The day starts off partly cloudy and muggy with temperatures around 70 degrees. Showers and storms will develop in the afternoon into the evening.  CBS News New York Communities in both states have been on edge about the severe weather threat, which comes days after storms inundated neighborhoods and even caused the roof of a BJ’s Wholesale Club to collapse in Ocean Township, New Jersey.  The weekend is looking great. 

CBS News New York There will be sun and clouds on Saturday, with a chance of a stray shower. Sunday is looking even better with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s for both days.  The region may experience its second heat wave of the summer in the middle of the week, with temperatures over 90 degrees possible. Rainfall totals on Thursday Some of Thursday’s highest rainfall totals were recorded in New Jersey, where there were also storm damage reports.  Here’s how much rain fell in different parts of the area:

  • Kendall Park, NJ — 4.91 inches
  • Keansburg, NJ — 4.35 inches
  • Dayton, NJ — 4.12 inches
  • Skillman, NJ — 3.44 inches
  • JFK Airport — 0.11 inches

Source: Flash flooding, stormy weather returning to NYC, New Jersey – CBS New York

And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8

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73-year-old man punched, stabbed on Upper West Side bus; 2 suspects sought

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Police are asking for the public’s help to identify and locate two suspects wanted for assaulting an elderly man while riding a bus on the Upper West Side earlier this month. What we know: On June 5, a 73-year-old man was onboard an M104 MTA bus near Broadway and West 92nd Street when a verbal dispute broke out with two suspects. Police say the suspects punched the victim in the head and body before stabbing him in the shoulder. The suspects then fled in an unknown direction, while the victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. What we don’t know: The identities of the suspects are still unknown. They are wanted for elderly assault. What you can do: Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline.

Source: 73-year-old man punched, stabbed on Upper West Side bus; 2 suspects sought | FOX 5 New York

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32

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NYC public school splits parents, staff into `separate’ racial groups

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A Manhattan public school is treating parents and teachers as “separate” but equal. The P.S. 003 Charrette School in the West Village is hosting a workshop for parents and staffers that separate them into “affinity” groups by race and ethnicity — a move slammed as discriminatory by legal experts. “What Does it Mean to be White in a Multi-Racial Community at PS3? — How does whiteness affect the collective child experience at PS3, as well as the entire community? White-identifying PS3 community members – SIGN UP HERE,” reads the invite posted on the school’s website.

The June 16 “Listening Circles” event is being organized in partnership with a consulting firm called Liberation Spaces that promotes “equity and liberation.” “Folks will gather on zoom with Liberation Spaces for initial guidelines, and then break out into smaller affinity groups with the facilitators based on racial identity,” reads the invitation for parents and educators.

“Bring your valuable perspective and ideas for the future of our school,” it states. “BIPOC Folks – Educators, staff, parents and caregivers who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian, and other people of color – SIGN UP HERE,” it adds — while white parents and teachers are told to participate in a separate group. The bottom of the invitation cites sources of support for the program, including an article titled “Why People of Color Need Spaces Without White People” and another headlined “Becoming an Anti-racist White Ally: How a White Affinity Group Can Help.” Some families and educators were shocked at being advised to separate into groups by race. “The PS 3 PTA Charrette Listening Circles facilitated by Liberation Spaces is planning on segregating parents into ‘BIPOC Folks’ and ‘White-identifying’ affinity groups,” noted Moshe Spern, president of United Jewish Teachers who said he was contacted by PS 3 parents who objected to the event.

“That doesn’t build community. Instead, it divides and isolates families,” Spern said. One civil rights lawyer said separating parents or educators by race was clearly illegal, citing the 1954 landmark US Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education that struck down racial segregation or “separate but equal” education as unconstitutional. “Segregating public school parents by race or ethnicity is not only offensive, it’s also unlawful,” said William Jacobson, a Cornell University law professor and founder of the Equal Protection Project, a nonprofit conservative advocacy organization. “The federal civil rights statutes cover all aspects of school programming, not just what happens in the classroom,” he said. “Segregating faculty and staff by race or ethnicity also may be an unlawful employment practice,” Jacobson added. “Outsourcing these programs to an outside consultant does not insulate the school from liability and responsibility.”

A majority of PS3’s roughly 600 students are white. Spern noted Jewish parents and teachers are not even mentioned on the program description, despite a surge in antisemitism. “This isn’t the time to hide from issues, especially those facing the Jewish community. We should have real conversations around race and bias but needs to be done in a way that makes everyone feel safe and inclusive.” PS 3 refers to itself as a “charrette” school that touts group brainstorming. The school principal, Hillary Casado, declined to comment.

A spokesperson for Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels and the Department of Education said the PS 3 parents association was running the “Listening Circles” program, not the school administration. “New York City Public Schools remains focused on fostering welcoming, inclusive environments where all students and families feel respected and supported. This event was organized by the school’s PTA,” said DOE spokesperson Chyann Tull. “PTAs may separately choose to host a variety of programs and discussions for their parent communities.”

But Jacobson, of the Equal Protection Project, said the school and the city are still “potentially liable” for a PTA-led school program that violates the law, if they “promote or facilitate” it in any way “including on the school website.”The race-based “Listening Circles” is prominently displayed on the PS 3 website and said it is sponsored by the “The PS3 Charrette Planning Committee.”

Source: Exclusive | NYC public school splits parents, staff into `separate’ racial groups

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14

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Bright meteor gets attention Monday night across Great Lakes region

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If you missed the meteor sighting over Southeast Michigan early on May 27, perhaps you saw the latest one on Monday night.  A fireball, which is a bright meteor, was seen about 10:42 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday in a wider geographic area around Lake Erie than the one that was seen last week. The American Meteor Society said it received 197 reports from Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Ontario of Monday’s meteor.  The Southeast Michigan reports came from places such as Brighton, Dexter, Detroit, Garden City, Ida, Madison Hights, Marysville, Milan, Smiths Creek and Tucker. 

The meteor view was described as bright blue/green; and the fragments broke up and burned up in the atmosphere.   “That was super cool. I’ve never seen anything like that,” one of the Michigan reports read.  “Several thousand meteors of fireball magnitude occur in the Earth’s atmosphere each day. The vast majority of these, however, occur over the oceans and uninhabited regions, and a good many are masked by daylight,” the American Meteor Society said.  

Source: Bright meteor gets attention Monday night across Great Lakes region – CBS Detroit

Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18

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Fireball sightings reported in at least 8 states including Illinois

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Sightings of a fireball were reported across Illinois and at least eight other states on Monday night.  The American Meteor Society received nearly 200 reports of a fireball seen over Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, and Wisconsin around 10 p.m. Some of the reports out of Illinois came from Chicago, Aurora, Carpentersville, Warrenville, Addison, Waukegan, Oak Lawn, Shorewood Westchester, and Glen Ellyn. There were also reports from Indiana, including Valparaiso and Fort Wayne.  Matt Snyder There was also a report out of Ontario, Canada.  Home camera footage, posted by the American Meteor Society, shows a flash across the sky in Michigan about an hour Northwest of Detroit. 

Source: Fireball sightings reported in at least 8 states including Illinois – CBS Chicago

Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.
Matthew 18:15

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Fire in train car near New York City’s Penn Station injures five and disrupts service

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A fire in a rail yard train car near New York’s Penn Station injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters early on Friday, authorities said. The fire resulted in train delays on the New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail services into New York and briefly suspended Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service, more than a week after a strike had shut down that system. New Jersey Transit posted on X that it was an Amtrak train car that was on fire “in one of the Hudson River tunnels”. It said the fire resulted in “overhead wire damage”. “Impacts are expected to last through the morning rush hour,” it said. Amtrak posted on X that it suspended its service until at least noon due to maintenance resulting “from a now extinguished fire in the New York area”.

It said lengthy delays were expected for trains traveling north of New York. It did not post any information about the fire itself. An email seeking comment was sent to Amtrak. Fire officials said 100 firefighters responded to the fire early on Friday and that five people were hurt. Two of them were taken to a hospital. Their conditions were not immediately known. Penn Station, underneath Madison Square Garden, can serve roughly 600,000 passengers daily via Amtrak, the New York subway system, New Jersey Transit and the LIRR.

Source: Fire in train car near New York City’s Penn Station injures five and disrupts service | New York | The Guardian

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39

Judge PROTECTS ILLEGAL Immigrant Voting

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Memorial Day parades taking place across NYC this weekend

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Memorial Day parades are taking place all across New York City’s five boroughs this weekend. Paradegoers may want to pack their umbrella before heading out, however. Inaugural NYC Memorial Day walk Five Borough Veterans will host its first Memorial Day Walk on Sunday, uniting veterans, military families and local community members.  The free walk begins at 12:30 p.m. at Cadman Plaza Park in Brooklyn. The group will walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and continue through Manhattan, making multiple stops at memorials along the way.  Stops include the Brooklyn War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza, Coast Guard Memorial, East Coast Memorial, Korean War Memorial, and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. 

Memorial Day Weekend in Queens The Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday. Metropolitan Avenue will be closed between 75th Avenue and Trotting Course Lane. Trotting Course Lane will be closed between Metropolitan Avenue and Pole Place. The College Point Memorial Day Parade is also set for Sunday.

The following street closures have been announced: 26th Avenue between 120th Street and College Point Boulevard College Point Boulevard between 26th Avenue and Graham Court 120th Street between 26th Avenue and Graham Court Graham Court between 120th Street and College Point Boulevard College Point Boulevard between Graham Court and 5th Avenue 5th Avenue between College Point Boulevard and College Place Poppenhusen Avenue between College Place and 119th Street

The Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. Northern Boulevard will be closed between Glenwood Street and 244th Street. Organizers say they will march rain or shine.

The Ridgewood Memorial Day Parade is also set for Monday at 11 a.m. Cypress Avenue will be closed between Myrtle and Putman avenues, and Myrtle Avenue will be closed between Cypress and Cooper avenues.

The Rockaway Beach Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday. Rockaway Beach Boulevard will be closed between Beach 94th Street and Beach 130th Street.

Other Memorial Day parades The 107th Staten Island Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday at noon. Hart Boulevard will be closed between Forest and Castleton avenues, along with Forest Avenue between Hart Boulevard and Ordell Avenue.

Brooklyn’s 159th Memorial Day Parade is set for Monday at 11 a.m. The NYPD announced the following street closures: 76th – 78th Street between Ridge Boulevard and 4th Avenue 3rd Avenue between 76th Street and 101st Street Marine Avenue between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue 4th Avenue between Marine Avenue and 101st Street 4th Avenue between 101st Street and 4th Avenue 101st Street between 4th Avenue and Fort Hamilton Parkway

Source: Memorial Day parades taking place across NYC this weekend – CBS New York

You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask.
James 4:2

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A Father Who Leaves a Godly Legacy

Every father leaves a legacy. The question is not whether we will leave one, but what kind of legacy it will be.  Bible Verse:”A good person leaves an inheritance for their…

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A Father Who Loves Like God

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Video shows debris falling in front of vehicle on GWB

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New video shows a driver’s close call with falling debris on the George Washington Bridge.

Source: Video shows debris falling in front of vehicle on GWB – CBS New York

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7

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14 firefighters injured, including 1 seriously, while battling East Elmhurst, Queens, house fire

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Sixteen people, including 14 firefighters, were injured in a multiple-alarm fire in Queens on Sunday. Three of the injured firefighters were hospitalized, including one in serious condition, fire officials said. Video shows heavy smoke coming from a home at 93rd Street, between Astoria Boulevard and 30th Avenue in East Elmhurst. The FDNY said the fire started just before 3 p.m. on the top floor and quickly grew to four alarms.

“Praying for everyone affected by this devastating fire in East Elmhurst, especially the firefighter seriously injured and all those recovering. Our firefighters run toward danger to protect the rest of us. They deserve every resource, every support, and our gratitude. Holding the families, neighbors, and first responders in my heart today,” state Sen. Jessica Ramos said. It’s unclear the extent of the damage to the home and there was no immediate word on the cause of the blaze.

Source: 14 firefighters injured, including 1 seriously, while battling East Elmhurst, Queens, house fire – CBS New York

But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.
Matthew 12:36

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New Yorkers tired of him do not Support Candidate Backed by Zohran Mamdani: What It Means

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A candidate backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has conceded a high-profile city council race for a seat representing parts of Manhattan’s West Side. Carl Wilson’s victory on Tuesday was seen by some as a test of the strength of an endorsement from Mamdani, who has governed with a star power unusual in modern politics since emerging from relative obscurity to win the mayoral election last year. Mamdani had endorsed Lindsay Boylan, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and the first woman to publicly accuse former Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, accusations he has denied.

Source: Candidate Backed by Zohran Mamdani Loses Election: What It Means – Newsweek

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
Psalm 133:1

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Here are the promises Zohran Mamdani broke in his first 100 days in office

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Mamdani’s early viral promise to open city-run grocery stores has all but disappeared from the conversation during his first 100 days in office. The pitch that candidate Mamdani made repeated was that five grocery stores — one in each borough — could sell food to hard-working New Yorkers at wholesale prices if the city covered rent and property taxes. But no such city-owned grocery stores have opened. Instead, Mamdani has just proposed $70 million in new funding for the city’s Economic Development Corporation to scout potential locations for and build the five stores.

Source: Here are the promises Zohran Mamdani broke in his first 100 days in office

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?
Psalm 118:6

1st Palm Sunday Mass under New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks draws thousands to St. Patrick’s Cathedral

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Thousands of Catholics went to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass and mark the start of 2026 Holy Week, the first under Archbishop Ronald Hicks.  Palms inside the Midtown Manhattan cathedral recall the story or Jesus entering Jerusalem, where crowds laid palm branches before him. For Hicks, who was installed in February following Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s retirement, celebrating his first Palm Sunday on Fifth Avenue served as a reminder of the transformation Holy Week stands for.  “What happened, these mysteries we celebrate, gives us the path to salvation, eternal life. It’s the greatest gift ever,” Hicks said. “We celebrated well today, with joy, with prayer, with a great sense of faith.”

Source: 1st Palm Sunday Mass under New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks draws thousands to St. Patrick’s Cathedral – CBS New York

If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
John 15:10

NYPD is searching for a suspect in a triple stabbing in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Here’s the latest.

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The New York City Police Department is investigating a triple stabbing at an apartment complex in Brooklyn. The violence erupted just after 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Van Dyke Houses on Dumont Avenue between Mother Gaston Boulevard and Powell Street in the Brownsville section of the borough. All 3 victims are expected to survive, police say Police tape was seen stretched in the entry way of a building on Dumont. Police say officers responded quickly to a 911 call and found three victims at the scene: two women and one man, all suffering from stab wounds. According to authorities, a 25-year-old woman was stabbed in the lower abdomen. a 26-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times in the buttocks and back, and a 23-year-old man was stabbed in the chest.

Source: NYPD is searching for a suspect in a triple stabbing in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Here’s the latest. – CBS New York

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Colossians 4:5-6

83-year-old veteran randomly shoved onto NYC subway tracks dies from injuries

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The 83-year-old US Air Force veteran who was randomly shoved onto the subway tracks by an illegal migrant on the Upper East Side has died from his injuries — and his alleged killer has been charged with murder.

Grandfather Richard Williams succumbed to his injuries after he was allegedly pushed onto the tracks with another man while waiting for a train at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Station just before noon March 8

Source: New York Times

Let my mouth be filled with Your praise And with Your glory all the day.
Psalm 71:8

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What is the Pentateuch?

At times, another person’s insight can help us see God’s Word in a fresh and meaningful way. In this article, we share content designed to encourage your faith, deepen your understanding of Scripture, and draw you closer to Jesus Christ. The Pentateuch, pronounced like ˈpen.t̬ə.tuːk, is the first five books of the Bible that conservative…

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When Silence Protects the Wrong

One of the deepest forms of church hurt happens when abuse, misconduct, or harmful behavior is ignored, minimized, or covered up—especially when trusted leaders or respected members are involved. The pain becomes even heavier when those seeking help are silenced, doubted, or made to feel responsible for protecting the reputation of the church. But Scripture…

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The Gospel Still Works in a Changing World

This is a great message we found from biblehub.com and wanted to share the message with you. Every age feels unstable in its own way. Ours moves fast, argues loudly, and often treats old truths as if they have expired. Many believers wonder how to speak clearly in a culture that is suspicious of certainty…

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Seize Today’s Opportunities for Christ

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Find Strength in God’s Grace Today

You may not have strength for tomorrow, but God promises enough grace for today. One step at a time, He will carry you forward. “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not…

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Strengthening Faith Through Life’s Trials

When life turns up the heat, your faith isn’t falling apart, it’s being revealed. What feels like pressure is actually God proving that what He placed in you can’t be destroyed.  Bible Verse:In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved in various trials, that the…

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Denver Public Schools will implement bell-to-bell cellphone ban

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God’s Mercy Transforms Unworthy Lives

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1 Peter 1:6–7

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Peter reminds believers that trials are not…

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1 Timothy 1:13-15

Though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.…

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Psalm 1:1–3

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;  but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not…

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James 1:14–15

But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. James revealed that temptation often begins within our own desires. When sinful desires are entertained rather than resisted, they grow and eventually lead…

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Galatians 6:7

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. This reminds us that our choices have consequences. God is not fooled by outward appearances, excuses, or hidden motives. Just as a farmer harvests what he plants, we will experience the results of the seeds we sow through our…

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Proverbs 13:20

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. This reminds us that the people we spend time with have a powerful influence on our thoughts, attitudes, and direction in life. Wise companions encourage godly decisions, strengthen our faith, and help us grow in character. On the other hand,…

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Plane and fire-rescue truck collide at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, 2 pilots killed, officials say

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Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.

Source: Plane and fire-rescue truck collide at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, 2 pilots killed, officials say – CBS News

Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.
Romans 13:7

Protective detail requested for housing official who asked for probes of NY atty general, Fed governor, Sen. Adam Schiff, sources say

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A security detail has been requested from the federal health department’s inspector general for top federal housing official Bill Pulte.

Source: Protective detail requested for housing official who asked for probes of NY atty general, Fed governor, Sen. Adam Schiff, sources say – CBS News

Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
Romans 12:15

Severe storms in Maryland cause damage, uproot trees in some communities

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U.S. says suspected drug trafficker rescued from plane crash off Florida linked to Bahamas politician

Opposition leaders in the Bahamas are demanding an investigation into a suspected drug trafficker who survived a recent plane crash near Florida and was allegedly found with roughly $30,000, according to a U.S. federal agent. The money was inside a bag labeled with the name of an unidentified high-ranking politician from the archipelago. The suspect,…

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Costco electric kettle recalled after fire hazard leaves person burned

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Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into North Texas lake to use vehicle’s “Wade Mode”, police say

First responders had to remove a Tesla Cybertruck from Grapevine Lake late Monday evening, after the Grapevine Police Department said the driver intentionally drove it into the water. Grapevine Police Officers responded to the Katie’s Woods Park boat ramp, located off Katie’s Woods Drive, around 8 p.m. They arrived and found the Cybertruck in the…

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2 men pushed onto subway tracks on Upper East Side are hospitalized

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New York City Police are looking for the man accused of pushing two men onto the subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.

Source: 2 men pushed onto subway tracks on Upper East Side are hospitalized, NYPD says – CBS New York

Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.
Matthew 24:42

Rep. Thomas Massie becomes latest GOP incumbent to fall in primary after Trump backs challenger

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Primary Elections; May 19, 2026

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Wildfires in northern Minnesota spreading to hundreds of acres

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Beloved Detroit Zoo chimpanzee Abby dies at age 42

Abby, a chimpanzee who has spent the last 38 years at the Detroit Zoo, has died, zoo officials announced on Thursday. She was 42. Zoo officials say Abby was “compassionately euthanized this week following a decline in her health related to kidney failure.” “Our veterinary and animal care teams worked closely to keep her comfortable…

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Pittsburgh Zoo acquires 33-year-old Little Joe in gorilla trade with Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo

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Suspects charged in alleged “ISIS-inspired” attack near NYC’s Gracie Mansion.

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Two IEDs were thrown during protests outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s residence, Gracie Mansion, on Saturday, the NYPD said.

Source: Suspects charged in alleged “ISIS-inspired” attack near NYC’s Gracie Mansion. Read the criminal complaint. – CBS New York

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
Galatians 6:7

Abortion Survivor; Amy’s Story

My story is unique in that it has two beginnings. I was born on June 6, 1980, in Ashland, Oregon. A young lady, probably a student at a nearby university, learned that she was pregnant. Medical records tell me that she discovered her pregnancy in May of that year, not even a month before I…

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Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria

President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader of the Islamic State group, in a “meticulously planned and very complex mission.” Mr. Trump described al-Minuki as the Islamic State’s second-in-command globally and “the most active terrorist in the world.”  “He will no longer terrorize the people…

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Bear sighting reported at UC Davis campus

A young bear appears to be roaming the UC Davis campus Friday morning, prompting an alert from school officials. In a WarnMe notification sent out just after midnight, UC Davis police said they were investigating reports of a bear sighting on campus. Videos posted to social media show a juvenile bear walking around the western…

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Republicans Investigate Foreign Influence Ties To American Universities

A group of congressional Republicans are investigating foreign entities aligned with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) allegedly attempting to influence and infiltrate American universities, the Daily Caller exclusively learned. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy and some GOP colleagues are looking into nine universities over alleged foreign ties to the…

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Brookhaven preschool director and teacher arrested on child cruelty charges involving toddlers, police say

The director of a Brookhaven preschool and its lead teacher have been arrested following multiple allegations of cruelty to children in their care.  Detectives with the Brookhaven Police Department began investigating reports of abuse of children at the Oglethorpe Presbyterian Pre-School and Kindergarten in early May. And on Thursday, 63-year-old Beverly J. Moon and 27-year-old…

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1 killed, 3 injured in boat crash on Lake Vermilion

One person was killed and three others were hurt in a boat crash on a northern Minnesota lake Tuesday evening, authorities said. The crash occurred near Manbeck Island on Lake Vermilion around 6:20 p.m., according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. Multiple people were “thrown from boats and into the water,” the sheriff’s office…

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Abortion Survivor; Michele’s Story

“My story began in the pre-Roe v. Wade era of 1962. As the youngest of seven children in a large, financially struggling family, my conception came at a particularly challenging time for my parents. With the assistance of her OBGYN, my mother attempted to end her pregnancy. Miraculously, I survived the abortion attempt, even after…

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Black bear sightings confirmed in Flat Rock-Rockwood, Carleton areas

The Michigan DNR says residents in two Southeast Michigan communities have reported black bear sightings in recent days.  According to the DNR, the first sighting happened around 1:13 a.m. on May 10 when a black bear was captured on a cellular trail camera near Carleton in Monroe County.  Source: Black bear sightings confirmed in Flat…

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FBI launches terrorism investigation after homemade explosive device ignited outside of NYC Mayor Mamdani’s residence

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Videos, verified by the CBS News Confirmed team, show a man apparently yelling “Allahu Akbar” just as a protester throws an “ignited device” during an anti-Islam demonstration

Source: FBI launches terrorism investigation after homemade explosive device ignited outside of NYC Mayor Mamdani’s residence – CBS New York

Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.
Psalm 25:5

Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at state park in Arkansas

A woman from Pennsylvania found a 3.09-carat white diamond at a state park in Arkansas. Keshia Smith found the diamond during a visit to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Pike County, Arkansas State Parks said in a post on Facebook on Monday.  Source: Pennsylvania woman finds 3.09-carat white diamond at state park in Arkansas…

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Visitors travel for miles to see Carley State Park’s wildflowers

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Chinese Communist Party Erasing Religion with Village Renaming Effort

The 630 changes exhibit a greater campaign within China toward eliminating all religious belief, according to Reggie Littlejohn, founder and president of Women’s Rights Without Frontiers. Catalina Scheider Galiñanes, June 25, 2024 – National Catholic Register The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has enacted a campaign of widespread renaming of villages across the Xinjiang province, in…

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Eileen Wang resigns, will plead guilty to acting as Chinese agent

A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, and has resigned from her city position, officials said Monday. Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, was charged in April with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of a foreign…

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First Human Cornea Transplant Using 3D Printed, Lab-Grown Tissue Restores Sight in a ‘Game Changer’ for Millions Who are Blind

The first successful human implant of a 3D-printed cornea made from human eye cells cultured in a laboratory has restored a patient’s sight. The North Carolina-based company that developed the cornea described the procedure as a ‘world first’—and a major milestone toward its goal of alleviating the lack of available donor tissue and long wait-times…

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Winter Storm Warning: 10 Inches of Snow, 50 mph Winds Coming This Week

Certain areas of the Midwest are experiencing higher snowfall and wind speeds this week. The National Weather Service has confirmed that snowy conditions will continue into next week across some areas of the Midwest. After a few weeks of heavy snowfall throughout the Rockies, conditions in Wyoming and Montana have calmed down over the past few days.…

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces blowback over Trump Iran strike post

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NYC socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces conservative backlash after condemning Trump’s Iran strike that killed Ayatollah Khamenei, calling it an illegal war.

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For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world’s rulers of the darkness of this age, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12

Colorado’s A-Basin Ski Area extends season after recent snowfall

Thanks to the significant snowfall in Colorado’s mountains this week, Arapahoe Basin has announced it will be extending the ski season. The snowstorm totals from Tuesday and Wednesday ranged from a few inches in some places to over two feet in others. A-Basin said it received 9 inches of snow during the storm. In a…

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Virginia Supreme Court tosses out congressional map that favored Democrats

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday tossed out a congressional redistricting referendum passed by Virginia voters last month, striking a blow to Democrats hoping to gain a more favorable map and increase their number of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.  The decision overturns voters’ approval of a new congressional map that would have given…

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Denver Public Schools considering banning cellphones during school hours

Denver Public Schools is now considering a bell-to-bell policy, which would mean students wouldn’t be able to use their cellphones, not even during passing periods and lunch. It would also include other personal devices such as laptops, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds to prevent students from working around the phone ban. All Colorado school districts must…

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Red flag warning issued in central, northwestern Minnesota Friday afternoon

A red flag warning will go into effect Friday afternoon in northwestern and central Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions, the state’s Department of Natural Resources says. The warning is issued for 24 counties and will last from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.  The impacted counties include: Becker, Benton, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing,…

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Two teens injured in Bloomington shooting

Two teenagers were injured in a shooting in Bloomington, Minnesota, Monday night, police said. It happened around 10:10 p.m. on the 7900 block of Bloomington Avenue South, according to the city’s police department. Responding officers found a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a hospital. The girl was…

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Stolen truck runs red light, crashes into playground outside Southwest Philadelphia school, police say

A driver in a stolen utility truck sped through a red light and crashed into a playground outside S. Weir Mitchell Elementary in Southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, police said.  Police on Wednesday announced 18-year-old Robert Littlepage Jr., of Douglasville, Georgia, was arrested and will be charged with attempted carjacking, aggravated assault and related offenses.…

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Mamdani refuses to pursue charges after NYPD officers injured during ‘snowball’ fight

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Mamdani claimed NYPD officers and city employees should be treated with respect, but declined to suggest those responsible should face legal repercussions.

Source: Mamdani refuses to pursue charges after NYPD officers injured during ‘snowball’ fight | Just The News

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