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US politics
from6abc Philadelphia
16 hours ago

Texas National Guard preps for Chicago deployment as feds stage in north suburbs, Gov. Pritzker says

Federal agents, military vehicles, and National Guard units are being positioned near Chicago, prompting state officials to prepare community response and emergency training.
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Opinion: It's time to 'move our feet'

The tragedy this week at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis marked the first school shooting of the new school year.
US news
fromIndependent
1 week ago

One year on, mystery of what happened to Kyran Durnin is no closer to being solved

Residents hope conscience will lead witnesses to contact gardaí and help solve the disappearance of Dayla and her grandson Kyran.
#immigration-enforcement
fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Don't Let ICE's Legal Abuses Stop You From Asserting Your Rights, Advocates Say

fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Multiple immigration sweeps reported across L.A.: 'They're everywhere'

Immigration sweeps in Southern California are causing significant fear and anxiety among immigrant communities, highlighting concerns over enforcement tactics.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Don't Let ICE's Legal Abuses Stop You From Asserting Your Rights, Advocates Say

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Multiple immigration sweeps reported across L.A.: 'They're everywhere'

Immigration sweeps in Southern California are causing significant fear and anxiety among immigrant communities, highlighting concerns over enforcement tactics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Woman assisting police after infant found dead in Perth storm water drain

A woman is assisting police after a baby boy was found dead inside a storm water drain. Two workers carrying out routine maintenance made the confronting discovery in Alexander Heights in Perth's northern suburbs on Monday afternoon. Western Australia police confirmed a woman in her 30s is assisting with their investigation into the newborn's death. The woman is receiving appropriate care and support, police said in a statement on Wednesday evening.
Law
#gun-violence
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Mystery deepens into missing California baby after mother stops cooperating with investigators

Rebecca Haro claimed her 7-month-old son, Emmanuel, was kidnapped while she was changing his diaper outside a vehicle, but her story has inconsistencies.
US news
NYC politics
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

Police searching for multiple shooters who killed 3 and wounded 9 after dispute at a Brooklyn lounge overnight

Multiple shooters killed three and injured nine in a gang-related dispute at a Brooklyn lounge.
#ice-operations
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US politics

Calif. immigrant worker struck on freeway while fleeing Home Depot ICE raid

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US politics

Calif. immigrant worker struck on freeway while fleeing Home Depot ICE raid

Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Woman shot while walking her dog near Mass. pond

A woman was shot in the leg while walking her dog in Carver, Massachusetts. She sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
US politics
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

D.C. man accused of throwing sandwich at federal agent faces felony charges

Washington residents have mixed feelings about federal law enforcement presence in the city.
#immigration
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Contra Costa County Residents Give Sheriff an Earful Over Fears That He's Cooperating With ICE

fromKqed
1 month ago
Social justice

Authorities Say About 200 Immigrants Were Arrested in Raids on 2 Southern California Farms | KQED

US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Federal immigration agents carry out sweeps at Ventura County farms

Federal immigration agents conducted sweeps in Ventura County, leading to protests and reported detentions, including U.S. citizens.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Federal arrests in L.A. approach 2,800 since raids began, DHS says

Ongoing federal operations in Los Angeles have led to the arrest of 2,792 undocumented immigrants since June.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Contra Costa County Residents Give Sheriff an Earful Over Fears That He's Cooperating With ICE

fromKqed
1 month ago
Social justice

Authorities Say About 200 Immigrants Were Arrested in Raids on 2 Southern California Farms | KQED

fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

'Chain reaction' of events lead to deadly Burlingame crash that killed 4-year-old boy, police say

A four-year-old boy died and a six-year-old girl was injured after being struck by a car in Burlingame.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Gardai investigate alleged racist attack on Indian girl (6) generating world headlines

A six-year-old girl was attacked by a group of boys in Waterford city, suffering physical and emotional trauma.
US news
fromMontauk, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

'Numb With Shock': Mom Of NYC Designer Found Dead On Boat In Hamptons Mourns Daughter

A young designer's body was found on a boat in Montauk, leaving her family searching for answers amid an autopsy investigation.
#antisemitism
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Thousands without water in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch as DWP makes emergency repairs

Emergency repairs at an L.A. Department of Water and Power pump station left approximately 9,200 households in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch without water. A valve failure during repairs halted water flow from a 10-million-gallon tank to local pipes.
LA real estate
#murder
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Yogurt Shop Murders: how to turn a horrifying true story into a sensitive true crime docuseries

The Yogurt Shop Murders highlights the tragedy of four teenage girls murdered in 1991 and the community's emotional response and ongoing quest for justice.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Group confronted suspect who stabbed 11 at a Michigan Walmart, video shows

Passersby in Michigan helped apprehend a suspect who stabbed 11 people at a Walmart.
Miscellaneous
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Child dead after car hits 3 kids, mother in Oakland, N.J.

A 4-year-old child was struck and killed by an SUV while crossing an intersection in New Jersey, impacting the family and community deeply.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

DA: Natick man requested sexually explicit photos from individual he thought was 12-year-old girl

Newman, 51, of Natick is charged with enticement of a child under 16 and attempting to commit a crime, the Middlesex County District Attorney's office said in a statement.
US politics
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Miami Gardens child hospitalized after 'self-inflicted' gunshot to leg

A toddler in Miami Gardens suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg, leading to hospitalization.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Essex Police are 'an absolute disgrace' for escorting pro-migrant protesters in vans - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Essex Police escorted pro-migrant protesters to Epping, leading to public outrage and accusations of misconduct.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The boy who bled to death as an Israeli soldier celebrated his shot'

"The youth of Sebastia have learned to hide in their homes whenever Israeli soldiers approach the town. They try to get back before invading soldiers reach their street, knowing all too well the potentially grave consequences if they don't."
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Four remain in hospital after Somerset school bus crash

A school bus accident in Minehead resulted in one child's death and multiple injuries among passengers.
Renovation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Crouch End or Canary Wharf? Anger over plans for 'colossal' 18-storey tower

Fifth State plans to redevelop the historic Lotus site into a cafe and student flats, but community opposition focuses on proposed tower heights.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Street where Marvin Boomer was killed in crash to get speed bumps this week

The City of Oakland is installing speed bumps on East 21st Street following a fatal accident involving a school teacher.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Police accuse South Bay woman of hate-crime arson at church

A suspect was arrested for setting a fire outside a church, allegedly committing a hate crime due to religious delusions.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

New Yorkers Threaten Legal Action If Eric Adams Makes Bedford Ave. Less Safe for Cyclists - Streetsblog New York City

Cyclists and their loved ones are pledging to sue the city if they are killed or injured on the stretch of Bedford Avenue where Mayor Adams is preparing to rip up three blocks of protected bike lanes.
NYC politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'It sounds like a lawnmower... we could have six fly over our house in an hour' - Dublin 15 residents on life with food delivery drones

Local residents in Dublin 15 express a variety of reactions to the increasing use of drones, balancing the excitement of modern technology with concerns about noise and privacy.
Privacy technologies
#san-francisco
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Photos: Before-and-after satellite images show extent of Texas flooding destruction

Intensified search and rescue efforts are ongoing for over 160 missing people after devastating flash floods in central Texas.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Texas mourns flood victims at vigil as search continues for dozens missing

At least 120 people have been confirmed dead, with more than 160 still unaccounted for, making it the deadliest inland flooding in the US since 1976.
Public health
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto's growing wildlife problem could get a dedicated response team | CBC News

Toronto city councillors approved exploring a business model for a wildlife response team due to rising animal incidents, including dog and coyote attacks.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Parkside Drive speed camera cut down for 6th time in 8 months, despite new security camera | CBC News

Repeated vandalism of the Parkside Drive speed camera highlights ongoing safety concerns and ineffective traffic measures.
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Protected Bike Lane on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn Can be Removed, Judge Says

The city will remove portions of the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg following a court ruling.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Windrush portraits not racially targeted police

A man was arrested for vandalizing a Windrush exhibition, with police stating it may be linked to mental health issues.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Houston Reverend Condemns Girlfriend's Viral White-Only' Rant About Deadly Camp Mystic Flood

Rev. Colin Bossen disavows comments made by Sade Perkins about the deadly Texas flood.
#lgbtq
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
SF LGBT

San Antonio police were 'premature' in saying Jonathan Joss' murder wasn't a hate crime, police chief says

fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago
SF LGBT

San Antonio police were 'premature' in saying Jonathan Joss' murder wasn't a hate crime, police chief says

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Dublin stabbing victim named locally as gardai investigate feud link to attack

Gardaí believe Mr. McEvoy's murder is linked to a violent local feud which has seen over 50 incidents reported in the past year.
Miscellaneous
#texas-flooding
fromFortune
2 months ago
Canada news

At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp

fromFortune
2 months ago
Canada news

At least 13 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp

fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Freddy the beloved NYC bodega cat is killed by dogs as their female owner, pals 'cheered': activists

Someone deliberately set dogs on a defenseless cat while people watched and cheered, calling the incident pure evil, said Dan Rimada of Bodega Cats of New York.
New York City
#homelessness
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
Public health

Unhoused people being ordered out of Berkeley's Ohlone Park, not sure what will happen next

A judge ruled that unhoused individuals in Ohlone Park must vacate by July 3, creating uncertainty for residents.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
San Francisco

Halting Berkeley encampment sweep leaves residents and neighbors frustrated

City workers prematurely cleared a homeless encampment, prompting legal and community tensions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Elon Musk's xAI gets permit for methane gas generators

xAI has received permission for methane gas generators at its Memphis datacenter, causing local environmental concerns.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The desperate drive to secure passports for thousands of US-born Haitian kids before it's too late

Haitian nationals with temporary protected status face imminent termination, raising fears of deportation and family separation.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley residents are on edge over unverified reports of ICE in the city

Unverified reports of ICE activity have decreased visits to San Pablo Park by child caregivers.
Canada news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'There are no words. Just heartbreak' - Young girl killed in Donegal crash, another child among three people in serious condition

A fatal road traffic collision in Donegal resulted in the death of a young girl and left three others seriously injured.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Please get an abortion, East Bay school official allegedly told his teen rape victim. But the cops heard everything

Gerard Flaherty allegedly expressed his fear of facing jail time if the girl continued with her pregnancy, stating, 'I would go to jail if that happened.' He seemed panicked, worried about the implications for his life and family.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Family pays tribute to girl, 7, killed in tree collapse in Southend

Leonna Ruka's family expressed their heartbreak, describing her as "the light in their lives." She died after a tree partially collapsed in Chalkwell Park, Essex.
Canada news
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Antioch police fatally shoot man after he allegedly threatens to kill family, charges at officers

A man was shot and killed by police in Antioch after allegedly threatening officers with a knife.
Education
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

San Jose Unified approves controversial assistant principal

San Jose Unified School District appointed Joseph Heffernan as assistant principal despite strong community objections regarding prior allegations of racism.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

CERT trainees will participate in disaster simulation exercise tonight

Emergency Personnel will operate near Cadman Plaza Park for a CERT training exercise on June 26, focusing on disaster simulation from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Brooklyn
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Union denies 'targeting' school linked to bins boss

Birmingham Council leader condemns targeting of families in labor disputes.
The union denies intentionally targeting the children of a council member.
#ice-raids
NYC parents
fromThe Intercept
2 months ago

ICE Agent Fled From Angry Residents Outside New York School - and Got in a Car Crash

Rising fears among immigrants in Long Island as ICE raids intensify under the Trump administration.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Los Angeles ICE raids spark protests, fear, outrage. 'Our community is under attack'

ICE sweeps in downtown LA prompted protests from community leaders and advocates against perceived brutality and fear tactics.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

ICE raids grow tense as protesters confront immigration agents

ICE operations are provoking intense public backlash due to their aggressive tactics and display of force.
NYC parents
fromThe Intercept
2 months ago

ICE Agent Fled From Angry Residents Outside New York School - and Got in a Car Crash

Rising fears among immigrants in Long Island as ICE raids intensify under the Trump administration.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Los Angeles ICE raids spark protests, fear, outrage. 'Our community is under attack'

ICE sweeps in downtown LA prompted protests from community leaders and advocates against perceived brutality and fear tactics.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

ICE raids grow tense as protesters confront immigration agents

ICE operations are provoking intense public backlash due to their aggressive tactics and display of force.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Good Samaritans stabbed in Kensington

Two good Samaritans helped a woman being stalked, but were later attacked by the stalker, resulting in serious injuries to both men.
NYC LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

S.F.'s Pink Triangle, symbol of LGBTQ+ rights and Nazi persecution, is vandalized

Vandalism of the Pink Triangle in San Francisco underscores ongoing threats to LGBTQ+ symbols and the community's resilience against hate.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'A very, very sad and difficult time' - Teenager dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in River Barrow, Carlow

A 17-year-old boy's body was recovered from the River Barrow after a swimming incident in Co. Carlow.
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
2 months ago

Family, clergy demand NYPD accountability after 2-year-old Montrell Williams found dead in East River - Bronx Times

The death of 2-year-old Montrell Williams highlights urgent calls for police accountability in the Bronx.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Day 96 at the 16th St. Plaza: A possible overdose on 15th Street

Community action can save lives during overdoses.
Geno's quick response highlights the importance of awareness and access to Narcan.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Goons Vandalize Sunset Dunes Again - Streetsblog San Francisco

Vandalism at Sunset Dunes park damaged two artworks, sparking community concern and volunteer repair efforts.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

BREAKING: Mayor Adams to Remove Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane Citing, Bizarrely, Safety - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration's removal of a protected bike lane raises safety concerns and highlights community dissent.
Balancing cyclist safety with community concerns remains a complex issue for urban planning.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

How a peaceful protest in Ballymena erupted into nights of violence

Residents in Ballymena display nationalities on doors amid violence to deter attackers, as police condemn the rioting and treat incidents as hate crimes.
#northern-ireland
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK news

Northern Ireland's political unity cracks after leisure centre attack on third night of violence

The Northern Ireland minister defends his position amidst criticism over violence linked to immigration tensions after a leisure center was attacked.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
UK news

N Ireland hit by third night of racist' violence, main flashpoint calmer

Violence erupted in Northern Ireland over alleged sexual assault, with police branding it 'racist thuggery' amidst unrest involving attacks on officers.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Protesters gather at Santa Ana federal building: 'This is the healthiest thing to do'

"I feel enraged," said Councilmember Jessie Lopez, standing with the crowd. "If [U.S. Atty.] Bill Essayli cares about criminals, he should start at the White house."
Black Lives Matter
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Man Arrested After Making Multiple Threats to Petaluma School Official Over Pride Flags

A man threatened to execute a school official over Pride flags, leading to felony charges and heightened security measures in Petaluma schools.
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