In a closely watched election, Nathan Hochman unseated Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, signaling a potential shift towards stricter law enforcement policies in California. Hochman, a former federal prosecutor, campaigned as a “hard middle” candidate, criticizing Gascón’s progressive reforms that he argued led to a rise in violent crime. Hochman’s victory was supported by police unions and victims’ advocacy groups, highlighting a growing backlash against reform-minded district attorneys like Gascón and San Francisco’s Chesa Boudin, who was recalled in 2022 after implementing progressive policies amidst rising crime concerns.
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Storms cause at least 600 cancellations, 1,900 delays at East Coast airports
Several major East Coast airports, including JFK, Newark, and LaGuardia, experienced significant flight delays on Monday due to storms, stranding passengers as the holiday weekend approached. Newark faced delays of up to four hours, LaGuardia up to three hours, and collectively, approximately 600 cancellations and 1,900 delays were reported across five airports. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Severe storms caused big delays at East Coast airports, leaving many travelers stuck just before the...
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