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North Island sailor arrested on child porn charges

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:39:41 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A U.S. Navy sailor assigned to a squadron at Naval Air Station North Island was arrested last week on suspicion of possessing child pornography, a Navy official confirms.Cameron Bradley Hoffman faces two charges: attempted receipt of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct and possession of images of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct, according to a complaint obtained by FOX 5.The complaint alleges that on Sept. 22, Hoffman's roommate reported Hoffman "spoke about a child in a way that prompted him to be suspicious of his activity on his cellphone." The complaint alleges that Hoffman told the roommate "that he didn't want kids, but that he liked the child, liked hanging out in the child's room and liked hanging out with the child at the park."On the night of Sept. 15, the roommate went to the barracks room while Hoffman was sleeping in the room, the complaint alleges. That's when the roommate opened Hoffman's cellphone and found several photos and videos o...

Thousands of Palestinian protesters rally in downtown Chicago

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:39:41 GMT

CHICAGO -- Thousands of protesters from the Palestinian American community called an emergency protest in Chicago after Tuesday's hospital explosion in Gaza.Just after 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, thousands of protesters took to the streets of downtown Chicago after meeting at Federal Plaza and began walking towards the Israeli Consulate.The organizers of the rally said they don't believe Israel when it says it didn’t strike the hospital, even though the current U.S. intelligence assessment is that Israel was not responsible. For more coverage of the Israel and Hamas Conflict, click here Israel claims the Islamic Jihad militant group misfired a rocket within Gaza and caused the blast that killed hundreds of innocent people. Roughly 2,800 Palestinians have been reported killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. An additional 1,200 people are believed to be buried under the rubble, alive or dead, health authorities said. Those numbers predate the explosion at the ...

LCSO: Deputy shoots, kills meat cleaver-wielding man in Round Lake

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:39:41 GMT

ROUND LAKE, Ill. — A man is dead after being shot while charging at a sheriff's deputy with a meat cleaver in Round Lake Tuesday afternoon, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office (LCSO).LCSO officials said deputies were called to a residence in the 34200 block of Barberry Court around 4:05 p.m. in unincorporated Round Lake on a report of a man bleeding and in need of help.When deputies arrived at the residence, they found a man unconscious and unresponsive on a blood-stained mattress in the living room of the home. According to the LCSO, a deputy discovered the man had a pulse and started to remove pieces of his clothing to find where he was wounded and provide aid. 1 of 2 former DCFS workers found guilty in connection to death of 5-year-old AJ Freund As the deputy was trying to save the man's life, he woke up and immediately grabbed a meat cleaver sitting next to him, and lunged at the deputy.LCSO officials said the deputy and another person in the home immediately retreat...

Deer struggling in cold Alaskan waters rescued by wildlife troopers

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:39:41 GMT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two deer struggling in the waters of southeast Alaska’s famed Inside Passage finally made it to land, thanks to two Alaska Wildlife Troopers who gave the deer a lift in their boat.Sgt. Mark Finses and Trooper Kyle Feuge were returning from a patrol in nearby Ernest Sound to Ketchikan on Oct. 10 when they spotted the deer, agency spokesperson Justin Freeman said in an email to The Associated Press. Female frogs fake death to avoid unwanted male attention, study shows  The two deer were about 4 miles from any island in the channel, which is favored by large cruise ships taking tourists in summer months to locations such as Ketchikan and Juneau.The deer were floating down Clarence Strait about 14 miles northwest of Ketchikan, but not toward any particular island, Freeman said. They were fighting the current during mid-tide.This image shows one of two deer that was struggling in the waters of southeast Alaska’s famed Inside Passage, on Oct. 10, 2023, near Ketc...

10 cities with the most 'affordable' mansions in the US

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:39:41 GMT

(NEXSTAR) -- The idea of living in a mansion may seem like a fantasy to some, especially as U.S. mortgage rates continue to climb and housing affordability takes a hit nationwide.Even still, there are places across the country where you can live large for less. A new report from Realtor.com ranked the top 10 U.S. cities where you can find the most affordable mansions -- homes with more than 5,000 square feet for under $1 million. Experts analyzed every single-family home listing on Realtor.com from the past year. They calculated what percentage of those big, budget-friendly properties made up each metropolitan area's single-family home listings.  Here are the 10 most expensive places to buy a home “Many of the metros on the list stand out for being generally affordable locales, with plenty of space to grow and sprawl,” Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst with Realtor.com, wrote in the report. “They tend to be less densely populated, especia...

Want to buy a house? Here's how much you need earn to afford one in Chicago

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:39:41 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA/NEXSTAR) — Buying a house in the U.S. isn't cheap, and according to a report from Redfin, it is now harder than ever to afford one.Sky-high mortgage rates and rising home prices have made it more difficult than ever, especially for first-time home buyers, Redfin said in the report, which was released Tuesday.The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 7.57% from 7.49% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said earlier this month. It's the highest level in more than two decades.To afford a median-priced U.S. home now, Redfin said buyers must earn $114,627, up 15% ($15,285) from a year ago and up more than 50% since the start of the pandemic. The real estate website said a typical household earns about $40,000 less than that. This is the wealthiest person in your state, new Forbes report shows "Hourly wages have risen in 2023, but not nearly as fast as the income necessary to afford a home is rising: The average U.S. hourly wage has increased by&nbs...

Amazon expands drone delivery service in College Station, reveals new plans

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:39:41 GMT

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KXAN) – Amazon announced Wednesday it would expand its drone program – called Prime Air – to start delivering pharmaceutical products to customers in College Station by drone. Customers in College Station can now choose more than 500 prescription medications to be delivered by drone in less than an hour, according to Amazon. Amazon so far has piloted Prime Air in College Station and Lockeford, California. Stakeholders told KXAN that the drones have successfully delivered thousands of packages to customers since it began in December 2022.  “It's not only just a cool factor because it's the future – It's a drone,” said Ryan Greenlese, an Amazon Prime Air flight operator. “But also, it's saving the environment…These are reusable batteries that we can recharge. We're not using fossil fuels, and [our] packaging is all recyclable material.” Amazon also announced it would expand the Prime Air program to another U.S. city, the U.K. and Italy ...

Farmington teen killed in motorcycle collision in southern Minnesota

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:39:41 GMT

EAGLE LAKE, Minn. — An 18-year-old motorcyclist from Farmington was killed in a crash on U.S. 14 east of Eagle Lake late Tuesday afternoon.Tyler James Schmitz, 18, died in the 5:37 p.m. crash at the intersection of eastbound Highway 14 and 610th Avenue, about two miles east of Eagle Lake in southern Minnesota, according to the State Patrol.Schmitz was heading east on Highway 14 on a 1999 Honda CBR 600 when the motorcycle and a 2010 Chevrolet Malibu collided.The Malibu — driven by Collin Troy O’Brien, 27, of Elysian — had been westbound on Highway 14 and was heading south on 610th Avenue at the time of the crash, the State Patrol report stated.O’Brien was transported to the Mankato hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Schmitz was wearing a helmet but suffered fatal injuries. The investigation is continuing.Related ArticlesLocal News | South St. Paul receives $800,000 for Wakota Crossing redevelopment project Local News | ...

Aging U.S. power grid to get $3.5B update; Minnesota to share largest grant

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:39:41 GMT

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme weather events such as the deadly Maui and California wildfires continue to strain the nation’s aging transmission systems.The largest grant, $464 million, will go to improve five transmission projects across Minnesota and six other Midwestern states, from Iowa to North Dakota. The money includes $95 million previously announced for Hawaii in the wake of devastating wildfires this summer, and $150 million to PacifiCorp to upgrade the grid and boost wildfire mitigation in California, Oregon, Utah and other states.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the $464 million grant to the state Department of Commerce and its partners for five high-voltage transmission lines in seven states will spur about $1 billion in private investments, reducing costs to ratepayers and providing communities with a range of benefits.“Minnesota is proud to lead the way on d...

BCSD files complaint with FAA

Published Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:39:41 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) — After a licensed drone operator was caught flying a drone over a couple of elementary schools in Bethlehem Central School District, the district has now filed a complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In New York, no laws prohibit the use of licensed drones around schools. But the district said in a statement that is unsettling for both families and the district itself. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The only issue is that a person flying a drone over a school is not recognized as unauthorized, according to the agency. Crystal Essiaw, from the FAA, in a statement:“The FAA looks into all reports of any unauthorized drone operations and investigates when appropriate. The agency does not have criminal prosecution authority.”There are a variety of drones sold at stores, but the agency says drone operators should still pay attention to both FAA and local laws. Including when a drone require...