A homeless man, Markeese Brazelis, admitted to pushing a 23-year-old woman into a moving subway train at the 175th Street station in Washington Heights, causing bruising to her face, hands, knees, and shoulder. Brazelis, who claimed to hear voices, was charged with assault and reckless endangerment, and has a history of previous arrests, including sexual abuse and trespassing on subway tracks. The victim is receiving support, and the MTA Chief Security Officer expressed concerns about the handling of such individuals by the court system.
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Myanmar junta shoots at Chinese earthquake aid convoy
Myanmar's junta fired warning shots at a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy amid difficulty delivering relief during a civil war, with the death toll from a recent earthquake rising to 2,886. The military government has restricted access for aid agencies, prompting calls for unfettered humanitarian access and international support. Despite ongoing challenges, the United Nations has allocated $12 million in emergency funding for affected regions, while Australia announced additional humanitarian support for Myanmar, emphasizing the...
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