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Francisco Severo Torres, 34, has agreed to a plea deal after assaulting a flight attendant with a broken spoon on a United Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Boston in March 2023. The agreement, filed in Boston federal court, includes his release for time served, 60 months of supervised release, and compliance with mental health treatment. Torres attempted to open the plane's door and threatened to kill passengers before being subdued; the charge carries a...

Summary Soegiono Liem Swie, an Indonesian computer expert, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for processing 222 fraudulent returns at a New Brunswick Staples, resulting in theft of $89,732 to $93,338. Despite his lawyer's arguments regarding potential deportation, Judge Scott Brittain emphasized the severity of Swie's actions, imposing a year of probation and ordering him to repay $64,732 to Staples. The judge noted that Swie's management position allowed him to exploit trust, leading to...

Summary This week's episode of Palestine This Week, hosted by Nasim Ahmed and featuring analyst Mouin Rabbani, discusses the growing global outrage over Israel's actions in Gaza and the potential decline of Israel's strategic importance to Western allies. The episode highlights EU's former top diplomat Josep Borrell's characterization of Israel's actions as genocide and a World Food Programme report warning of famine in Gaza. Additionally, it reflects on the 76th anniversary of the Nakba, emphasizing...

UNIFIL says incident first of its kind since Israel and Lebanese-armed group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire last November.UNIFIL reported that direct fire from the Israeli military struck its peacekeeping position in Kfarchouba, marking the first such incident since the November ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The organization expressed concern over aggressive behavior from the Israeli military towards its personnel, including targeting by lasers during UN patrols. Meanwhile, Israel claimed to have killed a Hezbollah...

A McDonald's in Franconia, Virginia, has implemented a ban on customers under 21 from dining inside due to a series of violent incidents involving local high school students, including a recent brawl. The restaurant has installed a doorbell for entry approval and will allow children with adult chaperones, while aiming to enhance security to ensure a safe environment for patrons and staff. This policy, effective on school days, was developed in collaboration with local school...

Thai authorities seized 238 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the U.S. at Bangkok's port, one of the largest hauls this year. The waste, falsely declared as mixed metal scrap, included hazardous materials like circuit boards, raising environmental concerns and prompting potential charges against the importers. The Basel Convention, aimed at managing hazardous waste in developing countries, highlights the growing global electronic waste crisis, with only 22% properly recycled in 2022, a number expected...