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Deadly Devices: Machine guns increasing on streets due to a new device

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:57 GMT

It’s a late summer night in Lynn, Massachusetts. A group of people are heading out onto the quiet and deserted neighborhood street. Suddenly that silence is broken as machine gun fire erupts in the night.The group instantly scatters; several struck by the automatic gunfire. Some bullets pierce through nearby homes and into second-story bedrooms.The images and footage captured that night are later presented in federal court as officials connect the shooting to a leader of a Boston drug operation and discover the weapon is part of a growing trend that is threatening public safety.That threat stems from a small device that attaches to a firearm to convert it into an automatic weapon.“By automatic weapon, just to be clear, you pull the trigger and depending on how big your magazine is, 10, 30, 50 rounds come out automatically,” explained Joshua Levy; acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.Instead of a single round coming out, the conversion device also referred to ...

3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including Jaylon Johnson and Justin Jones aiding the defense’s resurgence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:57 GMT

The Chicago Bears had a “Victory Monday” on Christmas, free to enjoy the holiday after rolling over the Arizona Cardinals 27-16 on Sunday. The Bears have won four of their last six games and continue to build confidence and momentum down the stretch of the regular season.Players had both Monday and Tuesday off as the team turns its attention to a Week 17 home game against the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Matt Eberflus addressed reporters Tuesday in Lake Forest. Here are three things we learned from that session and from Sunday’s victory.1. As the Bears defense continues its resurgence, the list of significant contributors is growing.Cornerback Kyler Gordon had another active outing Sunday and continues to ascend in his second season. Pass rusher Montez Sweat has been an obvious catalyst of the team’s improvement over the past two months.Nose tackle Andrew Billings has been a sturdy leader up front, particularly as a tone-setting run stopper. And linebackers Tremain...

One person dead, another hurt after SUV goes off 300-foot cliff in rural East County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:57 GMT

JACUMBA, Calif. -- One person died and another person was hurt in a crash Tuesday after a vehicle lost control and plunged over a 300-foot cliff in the Jacumba area, authorities said.The collision occurred around 4:43 p.m. near McCain Valley Rd. and I-8 Highway West, Cal Fire San Diego confirmed to FOX 5. According to the California Highway Patrol log, the vehicle cut across multiple lanes before going over the cliff. Drivers’ warning: CHP to implement Maximum Enforcement Period for new year One person died at the scene while the other person was able to climb out of the vehicle with moderate injuries, per Cal Fire San Diego.First responders are working on lifting the vehicle and the deceased person up the side of the cliff and back onto the roadway.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Drivers' warning: CHP to implement Maximum Enforcement Period for new year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:57 GMT

SAN DIEGO - A statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) will be in effect on Friday, Dec. 29 from 6:01 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, authorities said.The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported 20 people killed in crashes within its jurisdiction from Dec. 22- Dec. 25, while officers arrested 900 people for driving under the influence (DUI), the law enforcement agency said in a news release Tuesday.“Our personnel work through the holidays to help ensure people arrive safely at their destinations,” CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said.  “The goal is to maintain a safe environment on California’s roads, which is achievable when all motorists make responsible decisions behind the wheel.” These California cities are among richest in US: report With 570 DUI arrests made last New Year's Day MEP, CHP officers will also be keeping an eye out for traffic violations like not wearing a seatbelt, speeding and distracted driving.CHP warns drivers to avoid becoming a statistic b...

'A double whammy': Las Vegas weddings could hit record on New Year's Eve thanks to date's pattern

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:57 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — For better or for worse, a wave of couples saying “I do” in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve could set a record for the city's busiest wedding day ever.That's because 12/31/23 is known in the massive Las Vegas wedding industry as a “specialty date,” thanks to the repeating 1-2-3 1-2-3 pattern, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.The icing on the cake? This specialty date falls on a holiday famous for blowout celebrations.“It’s a double whammy,” said Melody Willis-Williams, president of Vegas Weddings, which operates multiple venues. “Anytime you get these specialty dates, they’re always hugely popular. But tie that in with New Year’s Eve and it’s a showstopper.” Powerball jackpot grows to $685M without Christmas winner: Here's how much you’d take home The number to beat on New Year’s Eve is 4,492 — the single-day record for marriages in Las Vegas set on July 7, 2007. The second-most popular specialty wedding date on record with the county’s marriage bu...

Group pushing for more billboards in Round Rock submits over 4,000 signatures to city

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:57 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) — Keep Round Rock Safe, a group pushing for more billboards in the City of Round Rock, said it turned in 4,203 signatures to the city Tuesday, surpassing the required amount of signatures needed. The petition is to get their item on the ballot in May. Currently, the law in Round Rock says billboards are prohibited within city limits, and there is only one billboard in southern Round Rock because it was grandfathered in before the city council prohibited its existence in the city.If voters approve the charter amendment, it will allow up to 12 new privately owned and operated double-faced digital billboards along Interstate 35 and State Highway 45. PAST STORY: Round Rock leaders warn voters of ‘misleading’ petition circulating at polls The city confirmed to KXAN that it received the group's petition and will start the process to verify the signatures.Today, the City of Round Rock received a charter amendment petition from the "Keep Round&...

Gophers football: TV cutaways to QB’s fiancé resemble Taylor Swift treatment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:57 GMT

DETROIT — The ESPN broadcast of the Gophers’ appearance in the Quick Lane Bowl on Tuesday had a feel Kansas City Chiefs games, in one respect.Cameras often cut to Katie Miller — the fiancé of U quarterback Cole Kramer — in the stands at Ford Field in a similar fashion to the way NFL telecasts will give a lot of air time to Taylor Swift, the pop-star girlfriend of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.The storyline Tuesday was that Kramer had planned to hang up his No. 12 jersey after the regular season to prepare for his wedding with Miller in Rochester, Minn., in early February.But head coach P.J. Fleck requested for the backup QB to return for the bowl game because U starter Athan Kaliakmanis and third-stringer Drew Viotto both entered the transfer portal after the loss to Wisconsin in late November. Without Kramer, the U would have had to turn to true freshman walk-on Max Shikenjanski from Stillwater for Tuesday’s game.“Told him thanks for coming back,” Fleck said postgame Tuesday....

Schenectady makes final adjustments to the budget, which include exemptions and drones

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:57 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — After weeks of negotiations, the city of Schenectady has a budget. On Tuesday night, the council needed only 11 minutes to make some final adjustments before the end of the year. The first was approving the new annual income amount for tax exemptions, which sets a discount on property taxes depending on one’s income. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “It’s really important,” Marion Porterfield, Schenectady City Council President, said. “We haven’t done this since 2009. And this is specifically for people with lower income or seniors. So when people’s income increased through social security, it knocked some people out of getting that exemption.”Last year, state officials increased one of the tax income brackets to $50,000. So, it was a matter of adjusting to match the state changes.“We went to our city assessor, and she came to us with some numbers and gave us a recommendation on what we should do ito increase...

Shot fired during struggle over Jefferson County deputy’s gun

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:57 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – A Jefferson County deputy was injured Tuesday evening after an altercation with a man.The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. in the 1400 block of Harness Road, approximately eight miles south of Festus.The deputy, who has not been identified, was sent to Harness Road to investigate a possible stolen vehicle out of Crystal City. While checking out the vehicle, the deputy encountered a person.The sheriff’s department claims an altercation happened over the deputy’s weapon. A single shot was fired during the altercation, but it’s unclear who fired the shot.The bullet missed both the deputy and the suspect. They’re both being treated for minor injuries.

Pistons lose NBA single-season record 27 straight games, falling to Nets 118-112

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:04:57 GMT

DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have made NBA history.Detroit became the league’s first team to lose 27 straight games in a season, falling 118-112 to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.The Nets beat the Pistons on Saturday in Brooklyn, handing them their 26th consecutive defeat to match the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers for the most losses in a row within one season.Detroit no longer shares the unwanted mark.Next up is the overall record of 28 straight losses, set by the Philadelphia 76ers from late in the 2014-15 season through early 2015-16.At least matching the record seems likely with a game Thursday night against the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on the road.The game against Brooklyn, like the season, started with some hope.Detroit led 9-1 and had a 14-point lead in the first quarter before poor shooting, defense coupled with turnovers paved the way for Brooklyn to extend the Motor City’s misery.The Nets outscored the Pistons by 13 in the second q...