A plane that crashed and killed the husband of then-U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, two years ago was overloaded with moose meat and antlers, federal investigators said this week. Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr., 57, was piloting a Piper PA 18-150 Super Cub when it went down in the mountains northeast of St. Mary’s on Sept. 12, 2023. The veteran pilot …
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Israel says it will let foreign countries drop aid into Gaza as hunger crisis spirals
Israel will allow foreign countries to airdrop aid into Gaza starting Friday, an Israeli security source said, as the country faces mounting backlash over a spiraling hunger crisis in the Palestinian enclave. The airdrops are expected to be carried out in the coming days by the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, according to the security source. Despite pressure for a …
Read More »‘Chuck E. Cheese’ handcuffed and arrested in Florida on charges of using a stolen credit card
Customers watched in disbelief as Florida police arrested a Chuck E. Cheese employee — in costume portraying the pizza-hawking rodent — and accused him of using a stolen credit card, officials said Thursday. Jermel Jones, 41, was working on Wednesday night when Tallahassee police confronted him at the Chuck E. Cheese on Sharer Road, according to law enforcement records. “I …
Read More »Can Volodymyr Zelenskyy recover from his self-made crisis?
KYIV, Ukraine — The reversal was almost as swift as the outpouring of public fury. But the question is how much this week’s sudden crisis in Ukraine has nonetheless tarnished the talismanic image of its leader, a man crucial in rallying support at home and abroad for the fight against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday appeared to reverse …
Read More »Disgraced former Rep. George Santos to begin seven-year prison sentence today
WASHINGTON — Disgraced former Rep. George Santos is set to report to prison on Friday, beginning a more than seven-year sentence after pleading guilty to a laundry list of federal charges that included wire fraud, identity theft and money laundering. The flamboyant New York Republican, who stormed onto the national stage when he unexpectedly won a congressional seat in 2022 …
Read More »21+ thoughtful housewarming gifts the new homeowner in your life will actually use
Buying a home is no small feat: On top of being a major financial investment, buying a home means making the space entirely one’s own — whether through decorating or renovating. . If you’re looking to congratulate someone on their new home with a gift, we rounded up some of the best housewarming gifts across tech, kitchen, bedding and more. …
Read More »University of New Mexico under shelter in place order after 1 person killed in shooting
A shooting Friday morning at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque prompted a shelter-in-place order after one person was killed and another was injured. The suspect remains at large and may still be on campus, the university said. The school said campus police received a report of shots fired at Casas del Rio, a student housing center, and found …
Read More »You should consider replacing your walking shoes every 6 months
I walk about four to five miles on an average workday. While I love a stylish pair of loafers, I want my feet to feel comfortable and supported, so I almost always put on a pair of walking shoes. I’m not alone in my thinking, when I take a look around New York City many people are sporting some type …
Read More »This popular mini fridge was just recalled — here’s what you need to know
A mini fridge is great if you’re tight on space — like in dorm room or a small office. It can keep drinks or snacks cold and some people even use them to keep their skin care products chilled. If you already have one, you should know that over 600,000 Frigidaire mini fridges have been recalled. The impacted units were …
Read More »Former GOP Rep. George Santos to report to prison today
It was late afternoon on the last Friday in June, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Gordon was in his office in Tampa, Florida, interviewing a victim for an upcoming trial via Zoom. Alongside a special agent, Gordon was preparing the victim to be a witness in a Justice Department case against a lawyer the Justice Department alleged had been scamming …
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