Archive for May 2024
Man Charged After Attempted Attack Outside Jewish School in New York
A man who police say drove onto a sidewalk and tried to strike pedestrians outside an Orthodox Jewish school in New York City was arrested on Wednesday on charges including attempted murder, reckless driving and hate crimes. The suspect, Asghar Ali, 58, of Brooklyn, N.Y., yelled antisemitic statements before swerving onto a sidewalk in Brooklyn…
Read MoreNew York officials address terrorism concerns ahead of cricket World Cup
New York state and county officials sought this week to reassure attendees and area residents that extensive security measures are being implemented in response to a threat against an upcoming cricket World Cup event reportedly posted on a pro-ISIS internet platform. “Public safety is my top priority,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in…
Read MoreShip Attacked By Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Was Full Of Grain Bound For Iran, The Group’s Main Benefactor
A Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier that came under attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels earlier this week had a cargo of grain bound for Iran, the group’s main benefactor, authorities said Thursday. The attack on the Laax comes as the Houthis continue their attacks on shipping throughout the Red Sea corridor, part of a campaign…
Read MoreMayoral candidate murdered, another wounded days before Mexico elections
A mayoral candidate in the central Mexican state of Morelos was murdered on Tuesday, while another one was wounded by gunfire in western Jalisco state, the governments of both states said in the latest incident of violence targeting Mexican politicians this year. The attacks took place less than a week before Mexicans head to the…
Read MoreDetroit man charged for allegedly trying to provide money to ISIS
A Detroit man was arrested on Tuesday and charged with allegedly trying to provide money to ISIS last year. According to an indictment, Jibreel Pratt, 25, is charged with two counts of attempting to provide currency and monetary instruments to ISIS. The charges date back to incidents in March and May 2023, according to the…
Read MoreUS sanctions Chinese individuals over COVID-related fraud, bomb threats
The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday sanctioned three Chinese individuals and three Thai companies for involvement in a cybercrime network that it said made bomb threats and fraudulent applications for COVID-related aid, costing the government billions of dollars. The individuals and the Thai-based companies were sanctioned for activities related to 911 S5 botnet, a service that…
Read MoreElection officials in key battleground states say they’re prepared for threats to poll workers ahead of 2024 elections
A bipartisan panel of four secretaries of state from key battleground states on Thursday told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that they’re prepared to execute a safe and secure presidential election, despite previous threats to election workers. “Should any of that ugliness that we all experienced in 2020 return,” Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Al…
Read MoreSuspect in Massachusetts stabbing spree linked to Connecticut death investigation
A 26-year-old man accused in a weekend stabbing spree in Massachusetts that injured six people, including four girls, was ordered to undergo a court-ordered evaluation Tuesday. Jared Ravizza, 26, is accused of attacking four girls at a movie theater in Braintree and stabbing two employees of a McDonald’s at a rest stop in Plymouth. He…
Read MoreMarried Maryland doctors accused of conspiracy with ties to Russia have charges dismissed
Married Maryland doctors accused of a conspiracy case tied to Russia are having their charges dropped, according to our media partner The Baltimore Banner. Prosecutors moved too slow in re-trying a former Johns Hopkins doctor and her spouse, an Army major, according to the Banner. Johns Hopkins anesthesiologist Dr. Anna Gabrielian and her spouse Dr.…
Read MoreMaryland Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Charges During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A Maryland man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges, including for allegedly assaulting law enforcement during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020…
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