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Judge Dale Ho rightfully dropped corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams, allowing him to focus on city business and his reelection campaign without a cloud hanging over him. The case was seen as a political hit job and has damaged Adams' reputation, prompting him to consider running as an independent. Despite facing challenges, Adams has made progress in addressing crime and needs to continue hiring qualified professionals, pushing back against progressive policies, and focusing on...

A man in Asheville, North Carolina, identified as Jeffrey Dewayne Bradburn, was arrested for armed robbery after stealing a cinnamon bun from a grocery store and brandishing a machete before fleeing on foot. The Asheville Police Department charged Bradburn with armed robbery, shoplifting, and possession of drug paraphernalia after responding to the incident at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Bradburn was apprehended by police while eating the stolen cinnamon bun and is currently held on a...

Global markets reacted sharply and swiftly after President Donald Trump revealed his much-anticipated tariff plans, causing U.S. stock indexes to plummet and companies reliant on global supply chains to see significant stock declines. Trump's announcement of a 10% tariff on all trading partners, along with reciprocal tariffs exceeding 20%, caught many investors off guard and led to widespread sell-offs, with tech giants like Apple and Amazon dropping significantly. The market turmoil also impacted automakers like...

A Lawndale resident, Daniel Doyle Scallion, was arrested for threatening to shoot crew members on a Metro project in his neighborhood, affecting around 100 workers on the C-Line extension in the South Bay. After a weeks-long investigation, Scallion was taken into custody on suspicion of making criminal threats and held on $50,000 bail. Despite ongoing complaints about the project, Metro assured the public that safety measures were in place, while residents expressed concerns over the...

Education Secretary Linda McMahon unexpectedly attended a House Democrats' press conference regarding the Department of Education's dismantling, but avoided questions on the timing of the closure. McMahon emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation in education and funding continuity, while Democrats pressed her on the shutdown timeline. Trump's executive order aims to reduce the department's size, potentially privatizing functions, with Congress likely needing to approve any dismantling efforts. Full Article

Tayla Gardiner, 32, discovered a small cancerous lump in her breast due to her large E-cup breast implants pushing it forward. The lump was found to be triple-negative breast cancer, an aggressive form of the disease. Gardiner is awaiting surgery and treatment, urging others to seek medical care for any concerns promptly. Full Article