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NYPD raids rogue migrant encampment on Randall’s Island for second day
It’s turning into a cat-and-mouse game between cops and rogue migrants on Randall’s Island. NYPD and parks police officers stormed the Manhattan park for the second straight day on Thursday — breaking down what remained of an illegal migrant encampment and open-air market peddling drugs. “We are stopping any illegal vending we see,” an NYPD
Wisc. Democrats move to block third-party candidate Jill Stein from ballot — which would likely boost Harris among anti-Israel voters
WATERTOWN, Wis. — There are swing states, and then there are swing states like Wisconsin, where about 20,000 votes — fewer than 1% — have decided four of the Dairy State’s last presidential elections. Even a few thousand votes siphoned off by a third-party presidential candidate could determine which direction Wisconsin’s coveted 10 electoral votes
‘Unrecognizable’ mountaineer survives 700-foot fall off Mount Hood — but says from hospital bed that he won’t stop climbing
An Arizona man is still recovering from a wild 700-foot fall he suffered while trying to summit the highest point in Oregon last month — but says that when he’s better, he’s going back to beat the mountain that almost killed him. Chris Zwierzynski, 55, of Scottsdale, is lucky to be alive after taking a
Putin promised poorly trained conscripts wouldn’t be sent to war. Now the front line has come to them
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin made a big promise when he launched his war on Ukraine: conscripts would not be involved in combat. But as Moscow struggles to contain Ukrainian advances deeper into its territory, families of young soldiers deployed in the area are raising the alarm about their loved ones. Messages shared in Russian Telegram channels and
Trump’s fury over Harris’ switch with Biden is increasingly driving his campaign
CNN — Deep into his ranting news conference on Thursday, former President Donald Trump told a truth that explained everything : “I’m very angry at her.” He was referring to Vice President Kamala Harris, whose late entry into the general election race has left him bitter, disoriented, and mourning the loss of the old campaign — the one
As his standing in the polls slides, Trump ramps up false attacks on election integrity
As he peers out at a new political reality, with Vice President Kamala Harris having reversed Democrats' slide in the race for the White House, former President Donald Trump is rolling out pre-emptive excuses for a possible second defeat. Most are demonstrably false. Trump has said in recent days that President Joe Biden's exit from
Trader Joe’s recalls 653,000 scented candles due to fire hazard
Trader Joe's is recalling 653,000 scented candles because they pose an elevated fire hazard. In a release on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website posted Thursday, Trader Joe’s said the flame on its Mango Tangerine candles can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger than expected flame. The products were sold in
TikTok and fast-food rivalry fuel Chili’s sales as parent Brinker says turnaround is taking hold
An ad campaign targeting fast-food chains and a TikTok-viral appetizer helped Chili’s same-store sales climb nearly 15% in its latest quarter. But Kevin Hochman, CEO of parent company Brinker International, told CNBC that the chain’s strong performance is just a sign that customers are finally catching onto the chain’s two-year turnaround. Shares of Brinker have climbed
Reward for escaped murderer in N.C. grows to $50K
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information on the whereabouts of an escaped North Carolina inmate convicted of killing a 1-year-old girl. Ramone Alston, 30, fled Tuesday morning as he arrived at a hospital for a medical appointment. The reward sum has grown since his escape and now stands at $50,000 — $30,000 authorized
Trump owns more than $1 million in crypto and made $300K on branded Bibles, financial disclosure shows
Former President Donald Trump owns more than $1 million in cryptocurrency and made $300,000 on branded Bibles, a personal financial disclosure form released Thursday shows. The branded Bible, listed in the disclosure as "The Greenwood Bible," sells for $59.99 and includes a handwritten chorus to the song “God Bless the U.S.A.” by country singer Lee