‘This has gone too far’: N.Y. Gov. calls for federal assistance after mysterious drones shut down airport runways
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‘This has gone too far’: N.Y. Gov. calls for federal assistance after mysterious drones shut down airport runways

A angry governor in New York called for federal assistance after mysterious drones temporarily closed runways at an airport in Orange County, saying that "this has gone too far." Runways at New York Stewart International Airport had to be closed for around an hour on Friday night "due to drone activity in the airspace," according to a statement from Governor Kathy Hochul. According to a representative for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration reported a drone sighting to the airport at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Friday. According to the spokeswoman, the runways were reopened at 10:45 p.m. Flights were unaffected by the stoppage. Hochul declared, "This has gone too far," Concern and bewilderment have been raised by the drone sightings over New Yo...
‘This has gone too far’: N.Y. Gov. calls for federal assistance after mysterious drones shut down airport runways
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‘This has gone too far’: N.Y. Gov. calls for federal assistance after mysterious drones shut down airport runways

A angry governor in New York called for federal assistance after mysterious drones temporarily closed runways at an airport in Orange County, saying that "this has gone too far." Runways at New York Stewart International Airport had to be closed for around an hour on Friday night "due to drone activity in the airspace," according to a statement from Governor Kathy Hochul. Adding, "This has gone too far," According to a representative for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Federal Aviation Administration reported a drone sighting to the airport at approximately 9:40 p.m. on Friday. According to the spokeswoman, the runways were reopened at 10:45 p.m. Flights were unaffected by the stoppage. Concern and bewilderment have been raised by the drone sightings over New York, New J...
Film fans flock to ‘Interstellar’ IMAX 70mm rerelease
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Film fans flock to ‘Interstellar’ IMAX 70mm rerelease

For Patrick Tomasso, seeing one of his favorite films, Interstellar, on the big screen again was worth the approximately 350-mile trek and 6 a.m. international flight. The film influencer and cinematographer from Toronto claimed to have seen Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic hundreds of times since its premiere ten years ago. But Tomasso knew he would stop at nothing to get a ticket when the movie's distributor, Paramount Pictures, announced it would be rereleased on a few screens. To watch it at the nearest theater having an IMAX screening, even if it meant making the extremely short journey across the border to New York. Tomasso remarked, "Look what everyone did for Taylor Swift," alluding to the throngs of admirers who flew all over the world to witness the pop star's most recent, record-...
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after sustaining injuries in Europe
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Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after sustaining injuries in Europe

According to a spokeswoman on Saturday, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a successful hip surgery in Germany following an injury she suffered while traveling to Luxembourg. The spokesperson, Ian Krager, said Pelosi was "well on the mend." "Speaker Pelosi expresses gratitude to the medical staff at Hospital Kirchberg and the U.S. military personnel at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for their exceptional treatment and generosity. Krager continued, "Speaker Pelosi is delighted by the tremendous influx of prayers and well wishes and is steadfast in her resolve to guarantee that every American has access to high-quality healthcare. A Defense official told NBC News that when Pelosi was hurt Friday during an official congressional trip to Luxembourg, MEDEVAC transported the former speaker to La...
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after sustaining injuries in Europe
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Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi undergoes hip replacement after sustaining injuries in Europe

After suffering injuries during a vacation to Luxembourg, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a successful hip surgery in Germany, a spokeswoman announced on Saturday. The spokesperson, Ian Krager, said Pelosi was "well on the mend." "Speaker Pelosi expresses gratitude to the medical staff at Hospital Kirchberg and the U.S. military personnel at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center for their exceptional treatment and generosity. Krager continued, "Speaker Pelosi is delighted by the tremendous influx of prayers and well wishes and is steadfast in her resolve to guarantee that every American has access to high-quality healthcare. A Defense official told NBC News that when Pelosi was hurt Friday during an official congressional trip to Luxembourg, MEDEVAC transported the former speaker to Landstuhl,...
Suspect charged with murder in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing hires prominent New York attorney
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Suspect charged with murder in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing hires prominent New York attorney

Prominent lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo was hired by Luigi Mangioner to defend him against New York accusations related to the death of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Friedman Agnifilo will represent him, the business Agnifilo Intrater LLC said, although they would not elaborate. According to a statement from the firm, "She will not be making any statements at this time," For seven years, Friedman Agnifilo served as Cyrus Vance Jr.'s chief assistant district attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. She was also the head of the office's trial division for four years. When Mangione, 26, was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday after being discovered sitting at a McDonald's restaurant and carrying a backpack that investigators claimed contained evidence ...
He faked his own death in 2020. A trail of rape and fraud allegations finally caught up to him.
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He faked his own death in 2020. A trail of rape and fraud allegations finally caught up to him.

In Rhode Island, Nicholas Alahverdian was well-known for being an ardent supporter of children in the foster care system. He was honored on the statehouse floor and in local press coverage following his apparent death from cancer four years ago. However, Alahverdian, 37, was still alive and residing in the UK under a different identity. Beneath his advocacy work, however, was a trail of claims of fraud, abuse, and rape that covered thousands of miles and involved numerous victims. Despite having previously entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor domestic abuse charge in Rhode Island and been found guilty of a misdemeanor sex crime in Ohio, Alahverdian denied sexually abusing or deceiving anyone in a 2022 interview with Dateline. He is currently facing trial in two different rape inciden...
One of world soccer’s biggest matches comes as both teams are struggling
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One of world soccer’s biggest matches comes as both teams are struggling

This Manchester derby will have two Davids and no Goliath for the first time in a long time. In what has grown to be one of the most renowned rivalries in international football, Manchester City will play Manchester United on Sunday. This match, however, has new meaning because, for the first time in sixteen years, neither team is meeting the expectations of the supporters. We're depressed. During a pregame press conference on Friday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed his sympathy for the players. Guardiola, who has won numerous titles and is considered the world's greatest manager, is going through his worst coaching run to date. Manchester City has only won one of their last ten games, despite winning six of the previous seven English Premier League titles. Guardiola, whose...
Father and son buried together in an Israeli strike that killed dozens in Gaza
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Father and son buried together in an Israeli strike that killed dozens in Gaza

As he picked up a limp, scorched piece of flesh from the debris of an Israeli airstrike on Nuseirat in central Gaza, Akram Bayoumi remarked, "This is a human liver, a liver." At least 36 people were killed in the nocturnal hit on a residential complex, which also destroyed parts of the dwellings and left the streets in ruins. In reference to the flare of Thursday's explosion, the sunrise occurred at night. When Bayoumi arrived to see how his cousin was doing, he discovered body parts and flesh behind the debris, along with his cousin's wife and son. We don't comprehend anything, I promise. After the strike, Mokhtar Abou Ayaman Elshaar, a local resident who hurried to the scene, said he and other rescuers used their cell phone flashlights to look for the dead and injured. He claimed that t...
Trump nominates conservative culture warrior to lead DOJ civil rights
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Trump nominates conservative culture warrior to lead DOJ civil rights

Washington Harmeet Dhillon, the Republican national committeewoman for California and a well-known conservative attorney, was appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Trump wrote on social media that Dhillon has continuously stood up to defend our valued civil liberties when he announced her selection as assistant attorney general. Trump praised Dhillon's history of opposing large tech firms, standing out for religious freedom, and bringing legal action against companies that discriminate against their employees through discriminatory policies. Dhillon rose to attention as a Republican supporter in liberal San Francisco during the first Trump presidency. She made the case for Trump supporters, who claimed that demonst...