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A UCLA library user, Jeffery Ying, has been charged with stealing rare Chinese manuscripts valued at $216,000 by checking them out and replacing them with fake copies, using various aliases. Following an investigation revealing his activities, including returning dummy manuscripts and traveling to China, law enforcement discovered evidence of his scheme, and if convicted, he faces up to 10 years in federal prison. Want More Context? 🔎

The Trump administration has increased the reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million, accusing him of narco-trafficking and involvement with cartels in flooding the U.S. with fentanyl-laced cocaine. Despite previous indictments and a significant bounty, Maduro remains in power, with Venezuelan officials dismissing the reward as political propaganda. Want More Context? 🔎

The internet is currently expressing disdain for the "stomp clap hey" indie folk genre, a nostalgic symbol of the Obama era, with a resurgence of critiques sparked by a viral clip of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros performing "Home." While some view this genre as a lighthearted escape, others associate it with cultural issues and gentrification, reflecting a broader commentary on millennial nostalgia. Want More Context? 🔎

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has declared a local emergency due to the rapidly spreading Canyon Fire, which has burned nearly 5,000 acres and prompted multiple evacuation orders. The proclamation aims to expedite firefighting resources and coordination to protect lives and infrastructure in affected communities. Want More Context? 🔎

When Pennsylvania state troopers Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins responded to a report of shots fired, they were ambushed by gunman Carmine Faino, who had already killed a neighbor. Both troopers sustained injuries but showed heroism in managing the situation, while Faino was later killed by law enforcement during negotiations. Want More Context? 🔎

Several top FBI officials, including former acting director Brian Driscoll and D.C. field office head Steven Jensen, were unexpectedly terminated this week without provided rationale, raising concerns of politically motivated firings among agents. Driscoll, who previously resisted compiling a list of agents involved in the Jan. 6 investigation, expressed confusion over his dismissal in a farewell email to staff. Want More Context? 🔎