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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., stated that she is safe after receiving an emailed bomb threat on Monday that was directed at her by her local police department. An email with a bomb threat was sent to me by the assistant chief of police for the Rome Police Department. Greene wrote in a poston X, "I'm so grateful to every member of the Rome Police Department for your swift and professional response in ensuring my safety." According to a statement issued by Greene's office, the Rome, Georgia, congresswoman's local police department sent a bomb squad to her residence to make sure she was safe. In her post on X, Greene posted a video of what looked to be a bomb squad member searching her mailbox for an explosive device. After ruling out an immediate danger, the Rome Police Department sent...

Fox News appearances have been a common criterion for several of President-elect Donald Trump's appointments to high-level positions, including his Cabinet. However, Trump took a different approach and appointed Caleb Vitello, who has decades of experience with the agency, to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the department slated to carry out what is hailed as one of his administration's signature initiatives, the wholesale deportation of millions of immigrants. Vitello will probably be able to swiftly execute Trump's deportation proposals because to that experience. Likewise, Trump's choice to appoint him as acting director will allow him to begin vigorous removal efforts without waiting for Senate confirmation. According to a contemporary ICE official, Vitello grew up in the Enf...

According to police, a "strong person of interest" who was found in possession of a gun and several forged identification documents was taken into custody in Pennsylvania on Monday in relation to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch informed reporters that 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona on weapons-related charges. According to authorities, he was discovered with a gun that resembled the one used to shoot Thompson last week and a phony identification card that bore the same name as the one the alleged shooter used at a hostel in New York City. For live coverage, follow along. According to Tisch, authorities also found a handwritten letter that reflects his motivation and attitude. According to investigators, the individual be...

After being charged by authorities with operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that targeted members of the local Filipino community, especially elderly churchgoers, a man from the San Fernando Valley consented to enter a guilty plea to wire fraud. The 48-year-old Sylvein William Maximilian D. Habsburg XVII is charged with embezzling over $5.9 million from victims over a number of years. Prosecutors stated in the guilty agreement that D Habsburg made a number of assertions, including that his technology could identify Covid-19 infection from video, and that it was all done under the pretense of investing in his two software companies. Prosecutors stated in the plea agreement with the defendant that D Habsburg persuaded a victim to transfer $224,378.43 to his bank account in the name ...

In an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin of CNBC earlier this year, Steve Cohen outlined his values as the owner of the New York Mets, claiming that the team was a philanthropic venture. Cohen declared, "I don't care about the cost side," adding, "How cool is it if I can make millions of people happy?" In fact, I carry out this civic duty. That mindset contributes to the fact that on Sunday, outfielder Juan Soto agreed to one of the highest-paying contracts ever signed by a professional athlete worldwide, making it the costliest contract in baseball history. According to MLB.com, the 26-year-old Dominican Republic native Soto's contract is worth $765 million over 15 years, including a $75 million signing bonus, and could potentially reach over $800 million. The most noteworthy aspect of the...

A new chapter in Syria's history was announced by the broad and bearded Abu Mohammad al-Jolanide in front of a joyful audience at the old Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. One of the oldest places of worship in Islam and a symbol of Syrian history, the ancient landmark was chosen by the leader of the uprising that overthrew Bashar al-Assad's cruel rule to declare the country free. He said, "Syria is cleansed," to the assembly. If a nation loses its rights, it must continue to demand them until it regains them. Jolani's remarks, as the leader of the most potent rebel organization that overthrew Assad, signal what many believe to be the start of a new era for the devastated nation. However, the cautious but affable fighter's radical background clouds his future as Syria struggles with a new gover...

According to police, a "strong person of interest" who was found in possession of a gun and several forged identification documents was taken into custody in Pennsylvania on Monday in relation to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. According to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the 26-year-old Altoona man was identified as Luigi Mangione and taken into custody on suspicion of possessing weapons. According to authorities, he was discovered with a gun that resembled the one used to shoot Thompson last week and a phony identification card that bore the same name as the one the alleged shooter used at a hostel in New York City. For live coverage, follow along. According to Tisch, authorities also found a handwritten letter that reflects his motivation and attitude. According to i...

Following a suspected serious allergic reaction at a Christmas marketing event in Los Angeles, Disney influencer Dominique Brown passed away last week. Her age was 34. According to a BoxLunch spokeswoman, the incident happened Thursday night during an event organized by the pop culture merchandise company. The event took place in Vibiana, a cathedral-turned-event space in downtown Los Angeles, and emergency personnel were called. According to a BoxLunch spokeswoman, the DJ at the event stopped the music to disclose a medical concern and request an EpiPen from the attendees. According to the representative, the company took steps to make sure the venue was aware of any known allergens. BoxLunch is now looking into the situation on its own. A request for comment was not immediately answered ...