Author: Martin Smith
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Oregon Creep Dad who Drugged Daughter’s Friends were always interested in Coworkers’ Kids
Portland, OR: The Oregon man who is accused of giving his daughter’s friends drug-laced mango drinks was strangely interested in his coworkers’ kids. People at Avangrid, a business that makes renewable energy, knew Michael Meyden as a friendly and happy person. But now, one of his former coworkers is questioning his motives. Someone who worked…
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TSA Finds Snakes Concealed in Passenger’s Pants at Miami International Airport
Miami, FL: The Transportation Security Administration in South Florida got a surprise when they heard that snakes were found in a passenger’s pants at an airport stop. The TSA says that the animal was found at Miami International Airport on Friday. The agency didn’t say who the passenger was or if they had been caught.…
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Dayton Police Officer Pleads Guilty After Probe into Allegations for Misconduct and Sexual Assault
Dayton, OH: A Dayton police officer pleaded guilty to criminal charges after authorities conducted a probe into the allegations against the officer. A Dayton police sergeant has pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges after being accused of misconduct by several women in a secret Facebook group chat called “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Authorities…
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Opioid Crisis Strikes Austin: Surge in Overdoses Sparks Emergency Response
Austin, TX: Texas is looking into a “outbreak” of opioid overdoses in Austin, where emergency workers reacted to dozens of calls from Monday to Wednesday. Nine people are thought to have died. The Austin-EMS Division Chief Angela Carr said at a news conference Wednesday that from Monday evening to Wednesday evening, Travis County EMS reacted…
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Planned Attack Exposed at Wilson Middle School, NWISD Takes Swift Action in Texas
Fort Worth, TX: Someone found a paper online that talked about a planned attack at a Northwest ISD middle school. A parent at Wilson Middle School gave the school district the document during school on Wednesday. It was about a plan to attack students and workers at the campus. NWISD says that a group of…
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Outrage as City Hall Targets Migrant Parents: Subway Peddling Crackdown Sparks Debate
New York City, NY: New York City has started a campaign to stop migrant kids from selling candy in the subways and on the streets. However, migrant parents say they need the kids to help make ends meet. Staff from the city, the NYPD, and the MTA started handing out flyers this week in Spanish…
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Trump Trial Sees Judge’s Firm Hand, Hush Money Testimony Continues
Manhattan, NYC: At the start of Tuesday’s court session, Merchan issued a written order fining Trump $1,000 for nine posts on his Truth Social feed that he said broke his gag order that prevented attacks on possible witnesses in the hush money trial. He also told Trump to take down the offensive posts and threatened…
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Bill That Would Prohibit Transgender People From Using Public Restrooms and Dressing Areas is Currently on Its Way to the Governor’s Desk
JACKSON, MississippiThe “Safer Act,” a piece of legislation that would restrict persons from using restrooms that do not correspond with their biological sex, has been approved by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It is now on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed by him. The legislation, which is sometimes…
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Toll Violators Crackdown: 100+ vehicles Impounded with 56 arrests in New York City
New York City, NY: The MTA announced on Thursday its 10th enforcement operation, which will focus on toll violators and getting rid of “ghost vehicles” at seven bridges and tunnels. This operation will seize 193 cars, make 56 arrests, and issue 1,381 tickets. After people who didn’t pay their tolls and fees racked up over…
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins other Republican States in a Lawsuit against changes to Title IX to Protect Trans Kids
Nashville, TN: A lot of Republican states, including Tennessee, have sued the federal government over changes to Title IX that protect LGBTQ+ children. West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana’s attorneys general also filed one. There is wording in the new rules that says discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal. It also…