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Your Car is on Fire! ATM Robbery Suspects Tell Woman Before Taking Her Money

Local News ReportMay 1, 20240

**Investigation Underway After Theft in Bank Parking Lot** Wilmington, DE – The Delaware State Police is investigating a theft from a vehicle that happened yesterday afternoon in a bank parking lot in Wilmington. On Monday at around 2:33 p.m., troopers were alerted to a report of the theft at the Bank of America located on 5215 Concord Pike. Two unknown male suspects distracted a victim by falsely claiming her car’s tire was on fire and stole money she had just withdrawn from the bank before fleeing on foot. The suspects, described as two Hispanic males, remain unidentified as surveillance videos

Man Arrested for Taking Photo Under Muslim Woman’s Clothing, Exposing Himself

Local News ReportApril 23, 20240

Man Arrested in Westchester for Illegally Photographing Under Muslim Woman’s Garment A 23-year-old man is facing serious charges in Westchester after allegedly taking a photo under a Muslim woman’s clothing and exposing himself. The incident occurred on a Friday, turning violent in New Rochelle, with the suspect, identified as Hussain Haider from New Rochelle, approaching the victim wearing a niqāb. According to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne’s announcement on Friday, April 19, Haider took a photo under the woman’s niqāb and then exposed himself to her and her young child who was present. Details on the exact location

California Is Taking On Huge Debts To Pay Jobless Workers As Its Deficit Gets Bigger

The Daily CallerApril 19, 20240

California is billions of dollars in debt to the federal government to pay for its unemployment insurance trust at a time when the state’s expenses far exceed its income. The state’s government owes almost $21 billion to the federal government at an interest rate of around 2.6%, according to the Treasury Department. California borrowed the funds after a surge in unemployment which began during the COVID-19 pandemic, which sent the state’s employment trust into insolvency, according to The Los Angeles Times. The state’s debts are adding more pressure to the California budget, which is already in disarray, paying more than

‘Listened To The Entire Tape’: Wolf Blitzer Scorched By Guest After Taking Trump Comment Out Of Context

The Daily CallerApril 4, 20240

CNN host Wolf Blitzer got corrected by a guest Wednesday after Blitzer took comments former President Donald Trump made about illegal immigration out of context. Trump called the alleged killer of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley an “animal” during a campaign appearance in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Tuesday. Blitzer, echoing a Biden campaign X post, claimed Trump referred to immigrants as “animals” during a segment of “CNN Newsroom with Wolf Blitzer,” before Republican strategist Scott Jennings corrected him on air. “I listened to the entire tape,” Jennings told Blitzer. “He was specifically talking about the person who murdered Laken Riley

Denver Cracks Down After Taking More Migrants Per Capita Than Anywhere Else

The Daily CallerJanuary 28, 20240

Denver Cracks Down After Taking More Migrants Per Capita Than Anywhere Else Arjun Singh on January 27, 2024 The City of Denver will begin ordering foreign national migrants in its shelter system to leave on Feb. 5 after they have spent a certain number of days in facilities, according to multiple reports. Denver is the top destination, per capita, across the United States for foreign migrants who have crossed the country’s international border with Mexico, and been ferried to their jurisdiction by buses paid for by the State of Texas, according to a report by NBC News. Due to overcrowding,

Factbox-Key executives at JPMorgan taking on new roles

ReutersJanuary 25, 20240

By Nupur Anand and Lananh Nguyen NEW YORK (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase shuffled executives on Thursday to give them more experience running different businesses as Wall Street focuses on succession plans for CEO Jamie Dimon. The changes were announced in a filing. Here are biographies of the bank’s key leaders, based on company documents, statements and Reuters reports. JAMIE DIMON, CEO Dimon has been at the helm for 18 years, steering the lender through the 2008 financial crisis before playing another major role last year as the industry was roiled by bank failures. Arguably Wall Street’s most prominent executive, the

Women Shine in Ocean County Politics Taking Key Positions in Local Governments

Conservative TimesJanuary 5, 20240

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a landmark event for Brick Township, Lisa Crate was sworn in as the first female mayor in the municipality’s nearly 174-year history. The annual Reorganization Meeting of the Brick Township Council marked this historic occasion. Alongside Mayor Crate, Councilman Derrick Ambrosino, Councilman Steve Feinman, Councilman Vince Minichino, and Councilwoman Melissa Travers were also sworn in to serve four-year terms on the governing body. Municipal Clerk Lynnette Iannarone administered the oath of office to Mayor Crate, who was elected in November to complete the term of former Mayor John Ducey. Crate’s political journey in Brick Township

Feds Reach Agreement With Towing Company Accused of Taking Advantage of Servicemembers

Kristen Harrison-OnealDecember 27, 20230

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC — The Justice Department reached a settlement with Goines Towing & Recovery, owned by Billy Joe Goines, for allegedly violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The company, near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, reportedly towed and sold vehicles owned by servicemembers without proper legal procedures. Filed on March 3, the complaint accused Goines of auctioning vehicles owned by eight servicemembers. The SCRA mandates that towing companies verify if a vehicle’s owner is in military service before obtaining court permission to sell stored vehicles. The lawsuit alleged Goines either failed to file or filed inaccurate military affidavits,

Georgia Prowler Taking Pictures of Homes in Hobe Sound Arrested

Leo CanegaDecember 14, 20230

HOBE SOUND, FL – A Georgia man with a significant criminal history was arrested in a Hobe Sound neighborhood after security footage captured him behaving suspiciously around a private residence. The incident occurred on Tuesday off Gomez Avenue, where 48-year-old John Childers, a homeless individual, was observed prowling and taking photos of a home. Childers attempted to look inside the home and was captured on camera taking photos through the glass. Upon arrival, deputies found his vehicle with Texas plates parked nearby. Childers was arrested and charged with prowling. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division requests anyone with

RBA’s Bullock says bank taking cautious approach with policy, watching data

ReutersDecember 11, 20230

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia’s top central banker on Tuesday said policymakers were taking a cautious approach with monetary policy and would continue to watch incoming data, adding that the country is not falling behind in the global inflation fight. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock made the comments at a payments conference in Sydney. The RBA last week left interest rates unchanged at a 12-year high of 4.35%, buying it more time to assess the state of the economy. (Reporting by Stella Qiu; Editing by Leslie Adler)

Eagle Point Woman Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Taking Sexually Explicit Photos of a Child and Distributing Them Online

Indira PatelDecember 5, 20230

MEDFORD, Ore.—An Eagle Point, Oregon woman was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison today for taking sexually explicit photos of an 8-year-old child and sending them to multiple individuals she met online. Kayla Dee Lester, 31, was sentenced to 156 months in federal prison and 20 years’ supervised release. According to court documents, in 2020, Lester took sexually explicit photos of an 8-year-old child and distributed them to multiple individuals online using Whisper, a social media application that allows users to post and share photo and video messages anonymously. When interviewed by police, Lester admitted to using Whisper and

Column-Fed policy pivots are taking longer: McGeever

ReutersDecember 1, 20230

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – Even as traders bring forward the expected timing of the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut, the gap since the U.S. central bank’s last hike will probably be one of the longest on record. Lengthy periods of economic and policy stability are surely preferable to the Fed regularly scrambling to cut rates only a few months after they have peaked, but they can foster complacency and leverage in financial markets. Monetary policy doesn’t operate in isolation, and regulatory and fiscal policy influence investor behavior. But keeping rates on hold for longer risks narrowing

‘Taking Away Local Control’: Whitmer Signs Massive Green Energy Mandate Into Law

The Daily CallerNovember 29, 20230

‘Taking Away Local Control’: Whitmer Signs Massive Green Energy Mandate Into Law Ryan Meilstrup on November 28, 2023 Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer enacted one of the country’s most aggressive state-level green energy mandates on Tuesday. Whitmer signed legislation to put Michigan on the path to 100% green energy generation by 2040. The Clean Energy and Jobs Act commits the state to achieving 100% green energy generation by 2040, and includes legislation that enables the state’s utility regulator to supersede local governments to site green energy infrastructure. “In order to meet this mandate of 100% green energy, the only way

Mexican National Arraigned for Kidnapping, Hostage Taking and Alien Smuggling in Fresno

Indira PatelNovember 17, 20230

FRESNO, Calif. — Cristian Ortiz Coronado, 31, a resident of Mexico, was arraigned today on a six-count indictment charging him with kidnapping, hostage taking, and transporting illegal aliens, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Coronado was indicted on November 9 by a federal grand jury. According to court documents, Ortiz Coronado was hired to deliver a family to Fresno on Aug. 25, 2023 after they illegally crossed the border from Mexico. When Ortiz Coronado picked the family up, including a mother, her four-year-old daughter, and her nine-year-old son, he locked the doors and would not let them leave the vehicle.

Most New Yorkers Say Quality of Life is Taking Downward Turn in Empire State

Jessica WoodsNovember 16, 20230

LOUDONVILLE, NY – A recent Siena College poll reveals significant concerns among New York State voters regarding the cost of living, crime, migration, and affordable housing. The survey, conducted among registered voters, paints a stark picture of the state’s challenges and the electorate’s views on national leadership. The poll found that 57% of voters believe the quality of life in New York is deteriorating, with only 14% seeing an improvement. The cost of living emerged as a major issue, with over 80% of voters across political affiliations identifying it as a significant problem. Additionally, 27% of respondents prioritized this as

Harvard President Unveils Effort To Combat Antisemitism After Taking Fire Over Response To Hamas Attacks

The Daily CallerNovember 10, 20230

Harvard President Unveils Effort To Combat Antisemitism After Taking Fire Over Response To Hamas Attacks Brandon Poulter on November 9, 2023 Harvard President Claudine Gay announced parts of Harvard’s antisemitism plan and denounced anti-Israel rhetoric in a statement Thursday. Over 30 Harvard student organizations released an open letter Oct. 8 in support of Palestine blaming the “Israeli colonial occupation” for causing the brutal Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel and shortly after pro-Palestinian protests and violence on campus followed. Gay announced Harvard will be creating a new plan to combat antisemitism on campus after taking fire for her initial response and also

JetBlue CEO at trial calls Spirit merger key to taking on larger airlines

ReutersNovember 6, 20230

By Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) – The CEO of JetBlue Airways testified in court on Monday that the company’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines is a critical part of his plan to turn the airline into a more significant competitor to the four largest U.S. air carriers. JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes defended the deal being challenged by the U.S. Department of Justice in federal court in Boston, saying a merger was the only way to grow JetBlue into a long-term national challenger to the dominant airlines. The Justice Department, along with Democratic state attorneys general from six states

New York City Public Defender Accused of Taking Down Flyers of Abducted Jewish Children

Adam DevineNovember 5, 20230

NEW YORK, NY – Hundreds of people remain in the captivity of the terrorist organization Hamas in Israel after an October 6th terrorist attack killed over 1,500 people, including women and children. Flyers posted around New York City showing the names and faces of those missing, including the women and children, have been posted across the city for awareness. This week, StopAntisemitism allegedly videotaped New York County Defender Services trial attorney Victoria Ruiz taking down those posters. After the video went viral, calls for her termination were made by the public, even some saying her past casework should be reviewed

Heroic D.C. Cop Honored for Taking Dangerous Violent Criminal Down

Local News ReportOctober 31, 20230

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Officer Omar Forrester of the Metro Police Department earned high praise and an Achievement Medal for his role in apprehending a dangerous assailant following a shooting incident in Northeast D.C. The arrest occurred on October 9th after Officer Forrester, while on patrol, heard gunshots emanating from the 1200 block of Mount Olivet Road. He witnessed the suspect attempting to flee the scene on foot and engaged in a chase. During the pursuit, Forrester observed the suspect discard a firearm, which was later recovered. The suspect was detained and faces charges of Assault with Intent to Kill. Acting

Convenience Store Cashier Arrested for Taking Illicit Photos of Women

Leo CanegaOctober 13, 20230

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Miguel A. Melchor-Gomez has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including five counts of second-degree attempted endangering the welfare of a child and four counts of third-degree invasion of privacy, following a series of incidents at the Circle Convenience Store, 53 Stirling Road, Watchung, New Jersey. The charges stem from numerous instances between December 2021 and August 19, where Melchor-Gomez used his cellular telephone to surreptitiously record videos underneath the clothing of unsuspecting female victims. The investigation revealed that Melchor-Gomez, who worked as a cashier at the store, used two primary methods to film underneath his

Utica Contractor Charged for Taking Money, Not Doing Job

Adam DevineOctober 4, 20230

UTICA, NY – The Utica Police Department has brought charges against a contractor after a complaint was lodged in mid-September. A local resident reported paying Allen Morey, 48, of Utica, an upfront fee of $2500 for home repairs. Despite the payment, no work was initiated, and Morey ceased all communication. After several failed attempts to reach out to Morey over the following months, the resident approached the Utica Police Department for assistance. The case was forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division. Consequently, on October 3rd, Allen Morey was formally charged in connection to the reported incident.

In taking Karabakh, Azerbaijan’s president avenged his father

ReutersSeptember 29, 20230

By Andrew Osborn (Reuters) – Early on September 19, Azerbaijan’s president set in motion a lightning-fast military plan months in the making that would redraw the geopolitical map and avenge an ignominious defeat suffered by his father some 30 years before. In power for two decades and with one successful war already under his belt, President Ilham Aliyev had often spoken of returning the mountainous Nagorno-Karabakh enclave to Azerbaijan’s full control after its ethnic Armenian inhabitants broke from Baku’s rule in the early 1990s. Now, a confluence of factors had convinced Aliyev, 61, that the time was right, Elin Suleymanov,

Top US general taking steps to protect family after Trump death comments

ReutersSeptember 27, 20230

(Reuters) – Outgoing U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said on Wednesday he would take measures to protect his family after former President Donald Trump suggested he had colluded with China in an act he said would have once warranted death. Trump last week criticized Milley’s handling of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan in 2020 and said, without providing evidence, that “this guy turned out to be a Woke train wreck who, if the Fake News reporting is correct, was actually dealing with China to give them a heads up on the thinking

Germany says it will keep taking in migrants from Italy after all

ReutersSeptember 16, 20230

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Germany has decided to keep taking in migrants and refugees arriving in Italy, the interior minister said late on Friday, two days after it announced the suspension of a voluntary agreement with Rome to receive new arrivals. Under an European Union solidarity scheme, Germany had pledged to help member states such as Italy that are particularly overwhelmed by migrants by taking in 3,500 people, but it announced the suspension of the accord on Wednesday. It said Rome was not honouring its obligations under the EU’s so-called Dublin rules to process asylum applications in the EU country of

Berkshire sells some HP shares after taking big stake last year

ReutersSeptember 13, 20230

By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway said on Wednesday it has sold about 5.5 million shares of HP, undoing part of what has been a large, unsuccessful investment in the maker of personal computers and printers. Berkshire sold the shares this week for about $158 million, reducing its HP stake to about $3.27 billion, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Buffett’s company now owns about 11.7% of HP’s shares, down from 12.2% before the sales, SEC filings show. Wednesday’s filing does not say why Berkshire sold shares. Berkshire did not immediately respond