Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot in the shoulder by LAPD officers responding to a hit-and-run incident. She emerged from her residence with a handgun, refused to drop it when ordered, and was subsequently shot. Shriner, an author, was booked for attempted murder but was determined to be uninvolved in the initial hit-and-run case.
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A protest against Israel in Brooklyn's Borough Park turned violent as demonstrators clashed with pro-Israel locals. The demonstration, organized by Pal-Awda, opposed a real estate event. Tensions escalated leading to fights, with one protester arrested. Local leaders condemned the protest, as it targeted the predominantly Orthodox Jewish neighborhood.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately release frozen federal funding to Maine, challenging the USDA's freeze linked to the state's Title IX compliance. The ruling prevents the administration from interfering with Maine's future funding without proper procedure. This decision follows Maine's lawsuit against the USDA, arguing that the withheld funds are crucial for essential services.
An elderly woman died seven months after suffering severe injuries from a revolving door accident at Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. The family is suing the hotel for negligence, claiming non-compliance with safety regulations. The lawsuit seeks over $15,000 in damages for physical, emotional, and economic distress. The hotel settled another dispute in 2020 after a window washer working on the building fell to his death in 2018.
Canadian hockey fans at the Ottawa Senators game booed the U.S. national anthem as a reaction to President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. Despite the hostility, the singer continued performing, and fans expressed patriotism during the Canadian anthem. Tensions over trade policies influenced their unusual behavior.
A man in North Carolina has been charged with multiple crimes for breaking into a motel, pretending to be an ICE agent, and threatening a woman with deportation unless she engaged in sexual acts. He faces charges including kidnapping, rape, and possessing cocaine. This incident raises concerns about the exploitation and impersonation of immigration officers in the US.
Donald Trump is focusing on self-deportation for migrants. The US government will offer plane tickets and stipends for voluntary departure. Migrants can use the CBP Home app to report their intention to leave. Those who comply may have a path to return. Non-compliance could lead to permanent bans and fines.
Ken Martin has been elected as the new chair of the Democratic National Committee, succeeding Jaime Harrison. Martin aims to strengthen party infrastructure, regain working-class support, and enhance rapid response against Donald Trump, as the Democratic Party grapples with low approval ratings and internal divisions.
Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede emphatically rejected US President Donald Trump's comments about acquiring Greenland, stating, "Greenland is ours," and it cannot be taken or bought. Trump's speech aimed to sway Greenlanders by offering safety and prosperity under US control. Danish and Greenlandic leaders criticized Trump's remarks, reinforcing Greenland's right to self-determination and maintaining its semiautonomous status within Denmark.