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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Did the U.S. or the EU emerge as the winner in Trump trade deal?
A new trade agreement between the U.S. and the European Union will raise tariffs on EU imports to 15%, impacting economic growth in the EU, which is projected to see a 0.2% GDP decline. While the deal enhances U.S. access to the EU market and includes commitments for significant energy purchases, it has drawn criticism for being unbalanced, with fears of further trade tensions looming. Want More Context? 🔎
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