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fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Temescal residents describe waking up to the 'whooshing' sound of a gas leak

PG&E confirmed that a gas leak had occurred near that location. A spokesperson, Tamar Sarkissian, told us that a PG&E crew was on-site by 11:15 p.m. the night of April 9 and after working for about two hours, stopped the flow of gas as 'safely and as quickly as possible' - by 1:32 a.m. Friday morning.
East Bay (California)
#nypd
fromGothamist
4 days ago
New York City

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

fromNewsday
3 days ago
New York Islanders

NY Islanders solicit funds for NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran convicted of manslaughter

fromGothamist
6 days ago
New York City

Loved ones say accused Grand Central slasher, killed by NYPD, had no violent history

Family and friends of Anthony Griffin dispute police claims about his violent behavior, expressing confusion over the incident that led to his death.
fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
2 weeks ago
New York City

NYPD change in hate crime reporting angers critics worried about antisemitism - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

NYPD's new hate crime reporting method faces criticism for allegedly downplaying antisemitism statistics.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
3 days ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.
New York Islanders
fromNewsday
3 days ago

NY Islanders solicit funds for NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran convicted of manslaughter

The Islanders supported a legal defense fund for a convicted NYPD sergeant, prompting mixed reactions from the community.
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Loved ones say accused Grand Central slasher, killed by NYPD, had no violent history

Family and friends of Anthony Griffin dispute police claims about his violent behavior, expressing confusion over the incident that led to his death.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Upsetting': Tisch places two NYPD cops on modified duty after viral video of Brooklyn liquor store beating | amNewYork

Two Brooklyn cops were placed on modified duty after a viral video showed them beating a man inside a liquor store.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

School bus with 26 students crashes into tree in Mashpee after driver suffers medical emergency

A school bus carrying 26 students crashed after the driver suffered a medical emergency, but no serious injuries were reported among the students.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Two years on from the Bondi Junction stabbings, eight courageous people will receive special bravery awards

Bravery awards were given to eight individuals, including Faraz Tahir, who responded heroically during a tragic stabbing incident at Bondi Junction.
#gun-violence
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

'Unthinkable loss': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out after 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet

fromTheGrio
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

'Unthinkable loss': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out after 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet

A 7-month-old baby girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, prompting outrage and calls to combat gun violence.
fromHoodline
1 month ago
Boston

Bronx Teen Shot on Evergreen Ave in Soundview

A 16-year-old boy was shot in the Bronx on Friday night and is expected to recover, with no arrests made as of Saturday morning.
NYC parents
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Funeral set for Brooklyn baby killed by stray bullet; Rev. Sharpton to give eulogy

A funeral for 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore, killed by a stray bullet, will be held with Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the eulogy.
NYC parents
fromNBC New York
2 weeks ago

'She was good': Heartbroken grandma speaks on Brooklyn baby death; manhunt ongoing for suspect

A baby girl's shooting death in NYC has intensified calls for stricter gun violence measures, deeply affecting her family and community.
Brooklyn
fromYahoo News
2 weeks ago

'Unthinkable loss': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out after 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet

A 7-month-old baby girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, prompting a city-wide manhunt for the suspect.
Brooklyn
fromTheGrio
2 weeks ago

'Unthinkable loss': NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out after 7-month-old girl killed by stray bullet

A 7-month-old baby girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn, prompting outrage and calls to combat gun violence.
Boston
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Bronx Teen Shot on Evergreen Ave in Soundview

A 16-year-old boy was shot in the Bronx on Friday night and is expected to recover, with no arrests made as of Saturday morning.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Michelle Obama Says US In 'Janky' Era Under Trump

Michelle Obama stated, 'We're in just a janky version... the new version doesn't make the old one bad. It's necessary for growth.' This reflects her view that the current challenges are part of a transformative process.
US politics
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Shooting at Mission and 17th injures one following 'big fight'

A shooting occurred on Mission Street, leaving one person injured, with ongoing investigations into the suspects involved.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

LGBTQ+ leaders in Oakland and SF denounce Philz Coffee's removal of Pride flags

When Philz came to our neighborhoods, it did so knowing it would be serving our communities. These recent actions, however, suggest that you do not prioritize us or the diversity of the LGBTQ community.
SF LGBT
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 week ago

BU President Apologizes for Removal of Pride Flags

"Our university and our policies exist within a larger social context-one that is dynamic and complex. In the public conversation about Boston University's time, place, and manner policies, that spotlight has fallen disproportionately on our LGBTQIA+ community, and I have heard how difficult and painful that has been. I am deeply sorry."
Boston
#cesar-chavez
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland library commission takes first step in renaming Cesar E. Chavez Branch

Lawmakers are considering renaming locations named after César Chávez following serious sexual assault allegations against him.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
Social justice

Berkeley lionized Cesar Chavez. Now it's reevaluating

New York Times allegations reveal Cesar Chavez sexually abused and assaulted women and girls, prompting Bay Area officials to reconsider renaming landmarks and Chavez Day celebrations.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Oakland library commission takes first step in renaming Cesar E. Chavez Branch

Lawmakers are considering renaming locations named after César Chávez following serious sexual assault allegations against him.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley lionized Cesar Chavez. Now it's reevaluating

New York Times allegations reveal Cesar Chavez sexually abused and assaulted women and girls, prompting Bay Area officials to reconsider renaming landmarks and Chavez Day celebrations.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Only Cowards Complain About The Knife Being OP In Marathon

The knife is considered overpowered in combat, prompting developers to consider adjustments in upcoming patches.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Ontario announces inquest into death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet | CBC News

An inquest will investigate the circumstances of Regis Korchinski-Paquet's death after she fell from a balcony while police were present.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Four children killed in nursery school stabbing attack in Uganda

Police confirmed a tragic incident at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Program school, where a male suspect brutally stabbed and killed four juveniles, including one girl and three boys.
NYC parents
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Mayor resigns over social media posts about Golders Green arson

The mayor of Bath resigned after sharing controversial posts about an antisemitic arson attack, leading to his suspension and public apology.
NYC parents
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Humpday Headlines: Teen Fatally Stabbed In Fight Near Milpitas High

A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed during a chaotic fight involving ten teens near Milpitas High School.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Hometown Neighbors in South Dakota Refuse to Believe Pics of Kristi Noem's Husband Are Real: Must Be AI!'

Local residents in Castlewood, South Dakota, expressed disbelief over the allegations against Bryon Noem, stating, 'I grew up playing ball with Bryon. I've never known him to be part of stuff like that.' This sentiment reflects a strong community bond and skepticism towards the claims made in the report.
UK politics
New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Queens video shows driver doing donuts before police chase

A black sedan performed dangerous stunts in Kew Gardens Hills, triggering a police chase and evoking memories of a fatal drag-racing incident from 2020.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Fines weren't enough to keep Jersey City hospital open, so lawmakers aim to get tougher

Heights University Hospital's closure leaves Jersey City with one emergency room, prompting legal actions and potential new legislation to prevent future hospital closures.
#school-closures
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

San Jose's largest school district closes five schools - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Unified School District voted to close five schools, impacting low-income students and raising concerns among parents.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Day Around the Bay: United Flight Out of SFO Had Near Miss With Helicopter

Antoine Watson received a lenient sentence for the involuntary manslaughter of 84-year-old Grandpa Vicha Ratanapakdee, upsetting the victim's family.
Brooklyn
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

Vote on Berkeley's largest surveillance expansion' gets delayed

Berkeley City Council postponed a vote on a $2 million expansion of the police surveillance network after a heated public debate.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Families of 2024 West Portal Crash Victims Move Forward With Civil Suits Against Mary Lau

Mary Lau's no contest plea in the criminal case allows the court to treat her as guilty without admitting guilt, impacting the civil lawsuits.
Law
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'It took a long time to heal but this has brought everything back' - body found after fire at Offaly home where Tadgh Farrell (4) and Mary Holt died in arson attack

Gardaí are investigating a fatal fire in Edenderry, where a body was discovered in a burnt-out house.
#antisemitism
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 weeks ago

Palo Alto rail crossing closure debate weighs public safety, traffic congestion - San Jose Spotlight

City leaders are considering closing the Churchill Avenue rail crossing to enhance safety following recent deaths on the Caltrain tracks.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Worcester school officials address racist comments after girls basketball game

These actions overshadowed the girls' opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments and included hateful, racial comments directed toward South High's players by adults and individuals not affiliated with either district.
Boston
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Afroman Vindicated, Blow Pony's Final Party, and Why Is Jon Ossoff Sternly Jabbing at That Paper?

Portland experiences unseasonable warm weather with Bradford Pear trees blooming, while local officials respond to New York Times reporting on Cesar Chavez abuse allegations and the LGBTQ+ dance event Blow Pony closes after 19 years.
#sexual-violence-depiction
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Appalling failure of judgment' - 'Epstein Files' float in Ballinrobe St Patrick's Day parade condemned

A St Patrick's Day parade float in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo depicted sexual violence incidents, prompting widespread condemnation from advocacy groups and the organizing committee.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Appalling failure of judgement' - 'Epstein files' float in Ballinrobe St Patrick's Day parade condemned

A St Patrick's Day parade float in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo depicted sexual violence incidents, prompting widespread condemnation from community leaders and advocacy organizations.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Appalling failure of judgment' - 'Epstein Files' float in Ballinrobe St Patrick's Day parade condemned

A St Patrick's Day parade float in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo depicted sexual violence incidents, prompting widespread condemnation from advocacy groups and the organizing committee.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'Appalling failure of judgement' - 'Epstein files' float in Ballinrobe St Patrick's Day parade condemned

A St Patrick's Day parade float in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo depicted sexual violence incidents, prompting widespread condemnation from community leaders and advocacy organizations.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Tumblr updated reblogs to function more like tweets and users hate it

The reblog chain is one of the things that makes Tumblr unlike anywhere else. The new experience looks closer to how reblogs behave on X, Bluesky, and Threads. And the similarities haven't gone unnoticed by many Tumblr users who are now pushing back against the platform becoming another Twitter look-alike, and say the updated reblog chains are harder to follow.
Social media marketing
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Swastika scrawled on Brooklyn building as antisemitic attacks increase in NYC

A swastika was discovered on a Brooklyn storefront, prompting a hate crime investigation and highlighting the rising trend of antisemitic attacks in New York City.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Baby left in shopping cart in 1972 reunites with women who found her

That's when I saw the baby's face. I was shocked. She was swaddled really tight. She was perfect, lying there as calm as can be. She got examined there. She was beautiful and healthy. Doctors told them the baby was about two or three hours old when she was left in the shopping cart.
US news
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Francisco's Chinatown community on edge after man stabbed in the back

A man was stabbed in the back on a San Francisco Chinatown street corner; the suspect was arrested, and the victim was hospitalized.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

'Trying to be Mother Teresa:' Tenderloin leaders react to Mayor Lurie's security brawl

The immediate response tends to be an overreaction. There are much deeper structural inequities in the Tenderloin that continue to put neighborhood residents collectively at risk. Police officers appeared to crack down on the block the day after, with three people reporting police arrived around 7 a.m. to urge people gathered there to move along.
San Francisco
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Landlord does U-turn on decision to issue eviction notices to 36 households in Wexford

Patchflow Ltd withdrew mass eviction notices affecting up to 100 tenants at Hazelwood Estate and is now discussing home purchase options with interested residents.
SF parents
fromwww.sbsun.com
1 month ago

12-year-old California soccer player dies after collapse

A 12-year-old soccer player collapsed and died after practice in San Bernardino with no known medical history, cause of death pending investigation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police name victim of fatal stabbing near primary school in Birmingham

This is a tragic and violent attack which has cost the life of Mr Alshmari, and left a woman injured. We are doing everything we can to establish exactly what happened and why, and the public's response has been fantastic. We've had CCTV, dashcam and mobile footage shared with us, which has been very helpful for the investigation.
UK news
Education
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC nixes plan to close Upper West Side school amid outrage over parent's racist remarks

The education department reversed its plan to close Community Action School after a parent's racist comments at a public meeting sparked widespread condemnation and community backlash.
US politics
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Hateful symbols removed from N.J. home after months of complaints from neighbors

A New Jersey homeowner displays hateful symbols including swastikas and anti-police messages; police confirm the display is protected speech under the First Amendment despite neighbor complaints.
Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Gilroy PD: Environmental, visual obstructions contributed to crash, couple's death

A teen driver in a lifted truck failed to yield, fatally striking two parents at a school crossing; rising sun, windshield tint, and dashboard obstructions contributed to the crash.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Refugee says many staying at North York shelter are 'not ready' for the centre to shut down | CBC News

Isaac Tumuramye has called the Willowdale Welcome Centre home since he came to Toronto from Uganda two years ago. But the shelter, which serves refugees experiencing homelessness in Toronto, is closing at the end of May. Tumuramye says he's scared about what the future holds and others staying at the shelter feel the same. "We're not ready yet, we're still trying to make life happen," he said.
Canada news
#immigration-enforcement
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

How Black communities protected each other during the early days of the AIDS crisis

Early AIDS crisis lacked treatments and PrEP, and institutional racism denied Black patients care, forcing Black communities to build their own relief and support systems.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Surfers rescue 6 people after boat capsizes off Santa Cruz coast

Surfers at Steamer Lane rescued six injured passengers from a capsized motorboat, stabilizing them on boards until harbor patrol and ambulances arrived.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Culver City, a crime haven? Bondi's jab falls flat with locals

Attorney General Pam Bondi suggested Culver City harbors domestic terrorists, prompting local officials and residents to rebut with safety statistics and mockery.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Bronx shooting leaves beloved teenage athlete dead, two youths wounded and residents demanding justice | amNewYork

A 16-year-old, Christopher Redding, was fatally shot and two other teens were wounded in a Kingsbridge shooting following a large teenage brawl.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

DHS criticizes city councilor after chaotic ICE arrest in Roslindale

On Feb. 5, news reports circulated about ICE agents conducting an operation on Corinth Street. Witnesses told Boston 25 News that two unmarked Ford Explorers were seen circling Roslindale Square before the arrest. A local business owner told the station that he moved the car of the person who was detained after agents left the vehicle in the street with keys in the ignition.
Boston
#ice-enforcement
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
US politics

ICE Agents Show Up Near West Oakland Elementary School, Resulting in Car Chase and Irate Parents

fromsfist.com
4 months ago
US politics

ICE Agents Show Up Near West Oakland Elementary School, Resulting in Car Chase and Irate Parents

US news
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Couple's snowy dance in downtown Raleigh captures hearts and goes viral

A married couple danced romantically on a snowy downtown Raleigh street, the viral video prompted widespread community offers and affection.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Parents fatally struck outside Gilroy school ID'd; community holds vigil, demands safer intersection

I think that's why it's hitting so hard, is that people who are not directly affected by this, it really hurts,
California
fromwww.thelocal.es
2 months ago

Inside Spain: Train crash exposes hidden good and bad side of tragedy

The Oxford Dictionary defines it as "support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims".
Miscellaneous
New York City
fromQNS
3 months ago

'It's really heartbreaking': Ridgewood rallies to help victims of five-alarm Madison Street fire - QNS

A five-alarm fire on Jan. 6 destroyed three Ridgewood buildings, displacing 26 families, injuring five firefighters, and prompting over $70,000 in community donations.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

'Active shooter' or ICE agent's victim? What happened in L.A. New Year's Eve killing

An off-duty ICE agent shot and killed Keith "Pooter" Porter, prompting family and community members to dispute officials' portrayal of him as an "active shooter".
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It has hit us very hard': grief-stricken Crans-Montana residents on how their world has changed forever

We came to light a candle, said Sisi Boisard, a regular visitor to Crans-Montana from France for the last 20 years. We have five children and can't begin to imagine what these families are going through. This is a tragedy that has cut profoundly, but not just here it's being felt across the world. She and her husband, Arlindo, were celebrating the new year with their daughter, who lives in a nearby town, when they heard about the fire.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Alameda mayor: City fighting feds' cancellation of VA clinic, columbarium

2025 was a tumultuous year that tested our resolve from federal funding cuts to local road safety and climate resilience projects, a lengthy government shutdown that caused federal workers to miss paychecks and suspended nutrition assistance programs and the loss of subsidies for health insurance premiums for those who buy their insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft is the mayor of Alameda.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Grenfell Tower to be lit up at night as demolition begins

Beams of light will shine from Grenfell Tower nightly during its staged demolition as a visible memorial, prompting criticism from bereaved families and residents.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

'Four times around the track for four years of little Tadhg's life' - Hundreds walk together in Edenderry for candlelit vigil

A vigil in Edenderry mourned two fire victims, including a four-year-old, amid links to organised crime and growing local concerns about policing and drugs.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Federal agents prepare to launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans

Federal agents are launching Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans to arrest immigrants released after alleged serious crimes, prompting widespread community fear and business closures.
fromKqed
4 months ago

San Francisco's North and Westside Residents Sound Off on Housing Plan | KQED

I swear I can remember standing right there on 8th and Clement thinking, 'This is where I'm going to live when I grow up,'
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

ICE agents spotted near Oakland elementary school prompts lockdown

OAKLAND - An Oakland elementary school canceled classes and officials locked down the campus Wednesday after an unmarked van with a Department of Homeland Security license plate was sighted in the area.
US politics
fromGothamist
5 months ago

A 10-year-old boy, 21-year-old woman killed in mass shooting in Newark, police say

A mass shooting in Newark left two people killed, including an 10-year-old boy, and three others injured Saturday night, according to the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The office said Newark Police were called to the scene at the 300 block of Chancellor Ave. around 7:00 p.m. Saturday. A 21-year-old woman was also killed in the shooting. The woman and the boy were pronounced dead at University Hospital.
US news
fromKqed
5 months ago

Can the Esmeralda Land Company Win Over the City of Cloverdale? | KQED

On Wednesday, executives from a group called the Esmeralda Land Company will present their plans to officials in Cloverdale, a small city of roughly 9,000 residents in northern Sonoma County. The project, titled Esmeralda, is led by Devon Zuegel, a tech worker who hopes to build a hotel, new housing, and a park on a 266-acre piece of land in the southern end of the city.
California
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'We're lucky he wasn't killed' - Wicklow brother praises neighbours who rushed to save 11-year-old after fireworks explosion

An 11-year-old Wicklow boxer suffered life-changing hand injuries from a firework; community aid and a fundraiser raised €30,000 in five days.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
5 months ago

The Search Continues for a Maryland Deer Whose Head Is Stuck in a Trick-or-Treat Bucket - Washingtonian

We want them to feel safe, we want them to come back to their normal routine. So we're calling off the physical search. I'll go out with my drone once a day or so, and then see what we can find. But unfortunately, it's going to be a little bit of a ti
Environment
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'It will last with them for a long time' - Women and children left homeless by IPAS arson attack 'doing well'

A Louth nurese and county councillor has praised the courage of residents and the compassion shown by Drogheda locals in the aftermath of the deliberate arson attack that tore through an International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) centre in the town on Halloween night.
Miscellaneous
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 months ago

Gay shop owner won't let double arson attack intimidate him: "I'm not going to be in a closet" - LGBTQ Nation

While police have not confirmed a motive, Fletcher's Ice Cream and Cafe in Minneapolis has a massive Pride flag hanging above its door and is known in the community for its inclusive environment. It is also on the same block as the home of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party, though it's unclear whether the suspect knew that.
LGBT
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Dog walker killed in senseless' Uxbridge triple stabbing was trying to help'

A gentle and peaceful dog walker who was just trying to help has died and two people have been injured in a triple stabbing in west London. A 22-year-old Afghan national has been arrested on suspicion of murder as neighbours paid tribute to the victim, who they said was just doing the normal dog walk that he does every day.
London politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Dia de los Muertos celebrations scaled back in Sonoma amid deportation fears: 'We do not feel safe'

This gentleman's father was from Mexico, and they celebrated the crossing not too long ago,
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

Citywest violence: Gardai prepare for five more days of disorder as locals opposed to asylum centre tell protesters 'stay home'

Public order gardaí deployed for a third night after Saggart riots; over 30 arrested, several officers hospitalised, community urged to pause protests.
Environment
fromFast Company
6 months ago

As Los Angeles rebuilds, a fight is brewing over landscaping rules designed to prevent future fires

Surviving street trees in Pacific Palisades anchor community memory and fuel resistance to Zone Zero fireproofing rules that would remove vegetation around homes.
LGBT
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Community shows support for Roslindale business owner after Pride flag torn down

A Roslindale business owner found her Pride flag intentionally torn down, prompting community and city officials to publicly support her and the LGBTQ+ community.
fromThe Oaklandside
6 months ago

Who's to blame for Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell's resignation?

Mitchell did not attend the meeting. "I do not blame the chief for leaving, because he's been run out and obstructed by these activists who are off and on the dais," said District 4 resident Rajni Mandal during the public comment portion of the meeting. She blamed the commission, the Coalition for Police Accountability, and the Anti Police-Terror Project for "plunging the city into chaos."
US politics
Brooklyn
fromAol
6 months ago

Heartless thief robs 10-year-old of piggy bank money at knifepoint in sick Brooklyn hold-up

A man followed a 10-year-old in Crown Heights, threatened him with a knife, and stole $20 from his piggy bank.
UK news
fromIT Pro
6 months ago

Co-op chief executive 'very proud' of cyber attack response despite huge financial losses

The Co-op sustained major financial losses from an April cyber attack but maintained trading, prioritized staff and communities, and launched initiatives to rebuild stronger.
US news
fromBoston.com
7 months ago

North Shore bar offering reward after someone broke in, ransacked it

A Gloucester bar, the Rhumb Line, was broken into, trashed, and had bottles of scotch stolen; a $1,000 reward was offered for information.
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