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Hudson Yards Fire Sends Plumes of Smoke Over Manhattan
A fire broke out Thursday atop a luxury residential high-rise in Manhattan's Hudson Yards, sending plumes of thick black smoke across New York City's skyline and causing alarm among residents and office workers in the bustling area. Firefighters responded swiftly to the blaze, which originated from the roof of The Set, a 44-story building located at 10th Avenue and West 35th Street. 
A fire broke out Thursday atop a luxury residential high-rise in Manhattan's Hudson Yards, sending plumes of thick black smoke across New York City's skyline and causing alarm among residents and office workers in the bustling area. Firefighters responded swiftly to the blaze, which originated from the roof of The Set, a 44-story building located at 10th Avenue and West 35th Street. -
FBI Raids CEO of Election Betting Site Polymarket, Seizes Devices Amid Trump Prediction Controversy
In a dramatic escalation, the FBI conducted an early morning raid at the Manhattan apartment of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan on Wednesday. According to a source with direct knowledge, agents seized Coplan's cellphone and other electronic devices. This move comes shortly after Polymarket's prediction markets correctly and controversially called Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, raising questions about the platform's influence. 
In a dramatic escalation, the FBI conducted an early morning raid at the Manhattan apartment of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan on Wednesday. According to a source with direct knowledge, agents seized Coplan's cellphone and other electronic devices. This move comes shortly after Polymarket's prediction markets correctly and controversially called Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, raising questions about the platform's influence. -
Florida Sees Surge in School Book Bans Under New Law
Florida's Department of Education has reported the removal or restriction of hundreds of books from school libraries across the state in response to recent changes in state law that empower parents and residents to challenge content. 
Florida's Department of Education has reported the removal or restriction of hundreds of books from school libraries across the state in response to recent changes in state law that empower parents and residents to challenge content. -
Former Prosecutor Arrested in Beheading of Mexican Mayor in Guerrero
Authorities in Guerrero, Mexico, announced the arrest of Germán Reyes, a former prosecutor and local police official, in connection with the brutal killing and decapitation of Chilpancingo's newly elected mayor, Alejandro Arcos, on October 6. Reyes, who previously held the position of special prosecutor for Guerrero state and was a retired military captain, faces homicide charges. The arrest is a startling development in a region plagued by violence and criminal influence, where officials had initially attributed Arcos' murder to a local drug and extortion gang. 
Authorities in Guerrero, Mexico, announced the arrest of Germán Reyes, a former prosecutor and local police official, in connection with the brutal killing and decapitation of Chilpancingo's newly elected mayor, Alejandro Arcos, on October 6. Reyes, who previously held the position of special prosecutor for Guerrero state and was a retired military captain, faces homicide charges. The arrest is a startling development in a region plagued by violence and criminal influence, where officials had initially attributed Arcos' murder to a local drug and extortion gang. -
Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Sentenced to 15 Years for Classified Document Leak
Former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, 22, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday for leaking classified Pentagon documents on a social media platform. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued the sentence in Boston, concluding one of the most high-profile cases under the Espionage Act in recent history. The U.S. Attorney's Office for Massachusetts confirmed the sentencing in a statement. 
Former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira, 22, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday for leaking classified Pentagon documents on a social media platform. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued the sentence in Boston, concluding one of the most high-profile cases under the Espionage Act in recent history. The U.S. Attorney's Office for Massachusetts confirmed the sentencing in a statement. -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Harvey Weinstein 'Secretly Probed' by Feds Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct and Abuse Links
Sean "Diddy" Combs and disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, two high-profile figures facing serious legal challenges, are reportedly being investigated by federal authorities for potential links related to their alleged histories of sexual misconduct and abuse. According to sources, prosecutors are reexamining whether any connections between the two men and their respective companies could warrant federal charges. 
Sean "Diddy" Combs and disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, two high-profile figures facing serious legal challenges, are reportedly being investigated by federal authorities for potential links related to their alleged histories of sexual misconduct and abuse. According to sources, prosecutors are reexamining whether any connections between the two men and their respective companies could warrant federal charges. -
FBI Charges Afghan-Born Man in Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump, Two New Yorkers Allegedly Involved
Federal prosecutors on Friday unveiled charges against an Afghan-born man accused of orchestrating an Iranian-directed assassination plot targeting President-elect Donald Trump. The indictment, unsealed in Manhattan, accuses Farhad Shakeri, 51, of planning the plot under the direction of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as part of a broader effort to target American officials on U.S. soil. 
Federal prosecutors on Friday unveiled charges against an Afghan-born man accused of orchestrating an Iranian-directed assassination plot targeting President-elect Donald Trump. The indictment, unsealed in Manhattan, accuses Farhad Shakeri, 51, of planning the plot under the direction of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as part of a broader effort to target American officials on U.S. soil. -
82-Year-Old Kamala Voter Charged with Hate Crime for Alleged Assault on Trump Supporters in Washington
An 82-year-old woman in Edmonds, Washington, is facing a hate crime charge following an altercation with two Hispanic women supporting former President Donald Trump. The incident, which took place at a street corner gathering of Trump supporters a day before the general election, has become a flashpoint in the ongoing political and cultural tensions dividing the country. 
An 82-year-old woman in Edmonds, Washington, is facing a hate crime charge following an altercation with two Hispanic women supporting former President Donald Trump. The incident, which took place at a street corner gathering of Trump supporters a day before the general election, has become a flashpoint in the ongoing political and cultural tensions dividing the country. -
Southern California Wildfire Destroys Over 130 Structures as Fierce Santa Ana Winds Rage
A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, and continues to burn through Ventura County as thousands of residents remain under evacuation orders. The Mountain Fire, which erupted Wednesday morning, has already scorched approximately 32 square miles and was only 5% contained as of Thursday evening, according to fire officials. The blaze has left a trail of devastation, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds. 
A fast-moving wildfire in Southern California has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, and continues to burn through Ventura County as thousands of residents remain under evacuation orders. The Mountain Fire, which erupted Wednesday morning, has already scorched approximately 32 square miles and was only 5% contained as of Thursday evening, according to fire officials. The blaze has left a trail of devastation, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds. -
Raging Southern California Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate Amid Hurricane-Force Winds
Southern California faced another day of fire-fueled devastation as powerful Santa Ana winds whipped a rapidly spreading wildfire across Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles. The Mountain Fire, which erupted Wednesday, prompted urgent evacuation orders for more than 10,000 residents and posed an imminent threat to 3,500 structures, according to state officials. 
Southern California faced another day of fire-fueled devastation as powerful Santa Ana winds whipped a rapidly spreading wildfire across Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles. The Mountain Fire, which erupted Wednesday, prompted urgent evacuation orders for more than 10,000 residents and posed an imminent threat to 3,500 structures, according to state officials.
