Brooklyn, NY

Columbus, OH

New Jersey State

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Lakewood Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Series of Assaults in Lakewood Result in Severe Legal Repercussions. Morristown, NJ — Dion Marsh, a 29-year-old from Manchester, New Jersey, has been sentenced to a lengthy 40 years in prison for a series of violent hate crimes targeting members of the Orthodox Jewish community in and around Lakewood, New Jersey. This sentencing was announced today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.

40-Year Sentence for Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes in NJ

New York City, NY

Ella Emhoff, the 25-year-old stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, was rushed out of a New York City restaurant after a man “caused damage” to Secret Service vehicles parked outside after confronting an agent. The incident occurred around 12.40 pm Tuesday along Hudson Street and North Moore Street...

Harris’ stepdaughter whisked away from NYC restaurant by Secret Service after irate man confronted an agent outside

Wisconsin State

Milwaukee, WI

Newly released security footage - shared by the attorney for D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family, shows D’Vontaye Mitchell being dragged across the floor, punched, and kicked moments before his death outside of a Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Court documents show security manager Todd Alan Erickson, front desk agent Devin W. Johnson-Carson, security guard Brandon LaDaniel Turner and bellman Herbert T. Williamson have been charged with felony murder. CNN has sought comment from the defendants and has reached out to prosecutors to see whether the four charged have attorneys.

Newly released surveillance video shows D’Vontaye Mitchell’s last moments

CNN’s Elliot Gotkine reports rioters in the United Kingdom set fire and broke into hotels used to shelter immigrants and asylum seekers in Rotherham, as the country grapples with the worst social unrest it has seen in years.

Rioters attack hotels housing immigrants and asylum seekers amid UK disorder

Manhattan, NY

The Independent

Illusiuonist David Copperfield has allowed his multimillion-dollar Manhattan apartment “devolve into a state of… dilapidation” so severe, architects warned it could actually threaten the structural integrity of the entire building.That’s according to an eye-popping lawsuit filed Tuesday by board of The Galleria, a condo on East 57th Street, which accuses the 67-year-old Copperfield — the world’s highest-paid magician — of causing some $3 million worth of damage not only to his own “formerly pristine multilevel penthouse,” but to other tenants’ homes.Copperfield “trashed” the place, which he no longer occupies but still owns, leaving it in “appalling” condition, the complaint states....

David Copperfield sued over ‘trashed’ $7 million Manhattan penthouse

Minnesota State

CNN’s Alayna Treene fact-checks JD Vance’s claims about Tim Walz’s military service.

Fact-checking Vance’s claims on Walz’s military service

A New York detective resigned after admitting to stealing Jay-Z’s champagne from concertgoers at the Electric Zoo Festival. One of the three New York Police Department (NYPD) detectives accused of stealing thousands of dollars of JAY-Z’s expensive champagne has admitted to the theft and quit the force. In...

Cop Accused Of Stealing JAY-Z’s Expensive Champagne Takes Plea Deal, Quits NYPD

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

New York Post

The suspected gang member who allegedly shot and wounded two NYPD sergeants after robbing a woman on the Lower East Side this week showed no remorse — giving the middle finger to cops while sitting in his holding cell.

Joshua Dorsett, 22, can be seen flipping off the camera with both hands, while handcuffed and shackled inside the dingy cell, the snap provided to The Post showed.

The barefoot suspect is dressed in dirty gray sweatpants and a matching hoodie. He appeared in court wearing a t-shirt and pajama pants emblazoned with the “I Love NY” logo.

“That’s probably a ‘f–k you’ to...

Suspected gang member charged with shooting NYPD sergeants flips off camera in holding cell

Sangamon County, IL

The deputy sheriff who fatally shot Sonya Massey in her Illinois home last month said he believed that when the Black woman who called 911 for help unexpectedly said, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus,” that she intended deadly harm, according to the deputy’s field report released Monday.

Deputy who shot Sonya Massey thought her rebuke ‘in the name of Jesus’ indicated intent to kill him

Irish Star

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Christina Yuna Lee, 35, was followed into her New York City apartment by Assamad Nash, who then forced his way inside, tried to sexually assault her, and then stabbed her to death, striking her at least 40 times as she bled out over the course of an hour

Homeless man followed woman into New York City apartment and stabbed her 40 times before she died slowly

Lake Mary, FL

Akeena

If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Mohamed Bassyouni has helped develop vaccines. He also has felt the pernicious effects of vaccine hesitancy, he writes.

Opinion: I’m a vaccine scientist. The devastating impacts of vaccine hesitancy have touched my life too

Ashland, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

ASHLAND – An Ashland man is facing charges after police say he broke into a...
The post Man breaks into Ashland cop’s home, is held at gunpoint first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Man breaks into Ashland cop’s home, is held at gunpoint

Colorado State

Penrose, CO

The owners of a funeral home accused of failing to cremate or bury human remains despite being paid to do so have been ordered to pay a judgment that could top $1 billion.

Colorado funeral home owners who allegedly mishandled 190 bodies ordered to pay nearly $1 billion to families of the deceased

Florida State

CNN meteorologist Elisa Raffa reports on the impact of Hurricane Debby as the Category 1 storm makes landfall in Florida.

See what Florida coast looks like as Hurricane Debby makes landfall

Washington, DC

This 18-year-old sought help for his addiction to fentanyl, one of the most lethal illicit drugs in the US. Few addiction programs in the United States are tailored to young people, but one at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC is filling an urgent need.

‘A $10 death trip’: Fentanyl is killing teens. Meet one fighting for his life

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

The Afghan sprinter may have finished last in her OIympic 100-meter heat, but her presence on the track in Paris sent a powerful message on women’s rights.

Afghan Olympic sprinter sends powerful message to Taliban on women’s rights

Ridgewood, NY

NewsBreak

Second person charged with hate crimes in acts of antisemitic vandalism at NYC homes of museum leaders, court records show

A second person was arrested Tuesday and charged in acts of antisemitic vandalism at the New York City homes of two Brooklyn Museum leaders earlier this summer,...

Second person charged with hate crimes in acts of antisemitic vandalism at NYC homes of museum leaders, court records show

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