On Sunday night, a man wielding an eight-inch knife stabbed twelve people at the Union Gospel Mission homeless shelter in Salem, Oregon. The suspect, 42-year-old Tony Williams, was apprehended across the street. Eleven victims, including two staff members, were hospitalized with varying injuries, five of whom sustained serious wounds. Police are investigating the motive, but it does not appear to have targeted the homeless population specifically.
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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the FDA’s approval of Moderna’s new lower-dose COVID-19 vaccine, mNEXSPIKE, deeming it inconsistent with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. The vaccine, approved for high-risk individuals aged 12 and older, follows a Phase 3 clinical trial and aims to combat ongoing COVID-19 threats. This announcement comes amidst shifting CDC guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women and healthy children, a change welcomed by Kennedy Jr. Moderna’s CEO lauded the approval as adding a crucial tool in protecting vulnerable populations.
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Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, an 18-year-old Milford High School junior, was detained by ICE agents Saturday morning while en route to volleyball practice, sparking outrage and a large community protest. Governor Healey demanded answers regarding the arrest, citing a lack of communication from ICE and concerns about due process. Hundreds, including students, educators, and local officials, rallied in support of Da Silva, highlighting his positive contributions to the school and community. The incident has raised concerns about the impact of immigration enforcement on students and families in Milford, a town with a significant foreign-born population.
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Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn on *King of the Hill* and his roles in *Parks and Recreation* and other shows, died at age 59. Police confirmed he was fatally shot following a dispute with a neighbor in San Antonio, Texas. The shooter has been arrested and charged with murder. Joss’s death comes after a recent successful performance and following the loss of his home in a fire earlier this year.
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Mondelez International has filed a lawsuit against Aldi, accusing the supermarket chain of trademark infringement through the use of nearly identical packaging for its store-brand cookies and crackers. The lawsuit, filed in Illinois, claims Aldi’s packaging is confusingly similar to Mondelez’s Chips Ahoy, Wheat Thins, Oreos, and other products, potentially deceiving consumers. Mondelez seeks monetary damages and an injunction to halt the sale of the allegedly infringing products. This is not Aldi’s first encounter with such litigation; previous lawsuits in Australia and the U.K. involved similar packaging disputes.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is investigating Climax Mayor Joseph Kelly, 38, and his wife, Natalie Kelly, 44, following their arrests on child sex crime charges. Joseph Kelly faces two counts of child molestation, while Natalie Kelly faces two counts of cruelty to children in the second degree. The investigation, initiated by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office, stems from allegations of sexual contact with minors. Although Joseph Kelly is employed by the Decatur County School District, the GBI currently finds no link between his employment and the alleged crimes.
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A United Airlines flight nearly collided with a SkyWest flight on May 13th at San Francisco International Airport due to an unauthorized left turn by the United aircraft during takeoff from a parallel runway. The close call, resulting in a minimal lateral and vertical separation of 1950 and 275 feet respectively, prompted an evasive maneuver by the SkyWest crew. The FAA is investigating the incident, focusing on the United crew’s actions leading up to the unauthorized turn. Both airlines are cooperating with the investigation.
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Eddie Lyons Jr. and Ross Monaghan, both with ties to a Glasgow criminal gang, were fatally shot at Monaghan’s Bar in Fuengirola, Spain. The masked gunman fled the scene in a car after the Saturday evening attack. Monaghan, previously acquitted of the murder of Kevin ‘Gerbil’ Carroll, had relocated to Spain following a 2017 shooting. This incident follows a long-standing feud between the Lyons and Daniel crime families and recent shootings in the Costa del Sol area potentially linked to drug trafficking.
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has uploaded over 1.5 million DNA profiles, including those of children as young as four, to the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) since 2020. This represents a massive increase in genetic surveillance, with most profiles collected from migrants not accused of felonies. Experts raise concerns about the expansive nature of this practice and its potential impact on privacy and the targeting of immigrant communities. The CBP asserts that DNA collection aids in border security efforts, while critics argue that the loose definition of “detained” in the immigration context allows for widespread, unchecked collection. The collected DNA is stored indefinitely by the FBI.
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The Trump administration’s resumption of student loan collections has resulted in the garnishment of Social Security benefits for over 450,000 defaulted borrowers aged 62 and older, beginning as early as June. While up to 15% of benefits may be offset, leaving a minimum of $750, borrowers can challenge garnishments by proving financial hardship or pursuing loan discharge options, such as a Total and Permanent Disability discharge. Alternative solutions include getting current on loans through income-driven repayment plans or utilizing available resources to supplement income. The 15% cap applies to all Social Security benefits, including retirement and disability payments.
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