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Renee Good’s mother calls for accountability at forum on fatal ICE shootings
Donna Ganger called for “accountability and change” at a Capitol Hill forum Tuesday, Sept. 22, after her daughter Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Jan. 7. Ganger said she voted for Trump, believing agents would protect citizens. -
Oregon woman seeks $75,000 from Apple over alleged AirTag alert failure
Jane Doe, an Oregon woman, is suing Apple for $75,000, alleging her former partner hid an AirTag under her car and her iPhone never alerted her that an unknown AirTag was traveling with her. No court has ruled on Apple's liability. -
With median asking rent near $3,285, Miami ranks last for affordability among 182 U.S. cities
Miami ranked last for rental affordability among 182 major U.S. cities, with median asking rent at about $3,285 a month, The Latin Times reported. A $1,500 monthly budget covers about 498 square feet; Hispanic renters face especially high cost burdens. -
Kaseya Center adds rooftop ‘Welcome to Vice City’ sign for GTA VI
A “Welcome to Vice City” sign now sits atop Miami’s Kaseya Center under a joint marketing agreement involving Miami-Dade County, the arena and Rockstar Games, ahead of GTA VI’s November release. The county’s chief of staff said it received a contribution of less than $1 million. -
Fully draining Milwaukee tool batteries may reduce capacity and lifespan
SlashGear recommends recharging Milwaukee M12 and M18 lithium-ion batteries before they run flat: full discharge may reduce capacity and lifespan, slow charging and affect battery-management systems. It also warns that low voltage could cause overheating and, in some cases, fire. -
Worker's fatal fall extends Rome's Colosseum closure through Thursday
The Colosseum will remain closed until Thursday after technician Andrea Moretti, 22, died overnight, falling several metres while installing new lighting. Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli also suspended all construction and maintenance work until further notice. -
California moves to link cap-and-invest market with Washington
California is moving to link its cap-and-invest market with Washington’s, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced. The governor’s office estimates the change could provide $10 billion in electricity-bill credits and generate $8 billion for the state climate fund through 2030. -
NJPAC cites asbestos as it plans to raze Newark’s Cathedral House
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center plans to raze Newark’s 85-year-old Cathedral House within two months, citing asbestos in mastic inside its brick facade. It sits in a historic district on state and national registers; a park and truck parking are planned there. -
Russian drone attacks disrupt internet for about 100,000 Kyiv-area households
Ukraine's digital ministry said Russian drone attacks on Wednesday disrupted internet service for about 100,000 households in Kyiv and the surrounding region. Experts are assessing damage and carrying out repairs; the attacks lasted from morning into early afternoon. -
Second man arrested in Tasia Fortune’s death; warrant issued for third suspect
Jackson police arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. on Tuesday as the second man arrested in Tasia Fortune’s death; a warrant has been issued for a third suspect. Fortune, 29, was found hanging behind an abandoned home on Aug. 3. -
Toyota targets about 400,000 robots from 2028 as workers reportedly train ELEY
Toyota plans to start deploying roughly 400,000 robots across its manufacturing network in 2028; the humanoid share remains unspecified. Workers are reportedly training its wheeled, two-handed ELEY by demonstrating assembly movements with finger-shaped jigs. -
Spreadsheet tied to ShinyHunters’ claimed FBI hack lists sensitive roles
A 5,000-line spreadsheet ShinyHunters says it stole from the FBI lists employees’ personal data and sensitive assignments, Reuters found. The FBI says it is investigating a claim that its FBIJobs.gov portal was compromised; the cause remains undetermined. -
CDC's 2026 count lists one US measles-related death, subject to updates
The CDC's 2026 count lists one measles-related death in the US, based on a death reported by a state, HHS said. The figure may change as more information arrives and reviews are completed; CDC data showed 3,471 measles cases as of Sept. 17. -
FOX 26 anchors add control-room duties, sparking a TV news debate
At FOX 26 Houston, Caroline Collins is testing a newsroom setup where she anchors and handles production, directing and audio. Some TV journalists warn it could harm quality and mental health; others say it reflects changing viewing habits and limited resources. -
Off-duty Danville officer arrested after shots damage sedan, police say
Jayquan Morton, an off-duty Danville police officer, was arrested without incident after Virginia State Police charged him in a shooting that damaged a sedan carrying two people on Sept. 20. Neither was hit; investigators say shots came from a silver SUV. -
Kansas City court orders Stonegate repairs and $2 million for tenants
A Jackson County court ordered repairs at Kansas City's Stonegate Meadows and $2 million for eligible tenants; class-action settlements now total nearly $4 million. Tenants had said ownership left rodent, roach and plumbing problems unresolved. -
New Zealand report singles out China as its most persistent, capable state-backed cyber threat
New Zealand's cyber agency says China is the country's most persistent and capable state-backed cyber threat. Its annual report found suspected state-sponsored links in 86 of 369 incidents deemed to be of potential national significance in the year to June 2026. -
P. Terry’s targets 2027 Webster opening as permit points to possible Katy site
P. Terry’s is building a drive-through and dine-in restaurant at 18705 Gulf Freeway in Webster; site utilities are complete and crews are ready to pour the foundation. The chain says it should open in the second quarter of 2027 as its sixth Houston-area location. -
Amber King discharged after multiple surgeries for San Francisco dog attack
Amber King has been discharged after multiple surgeries for life-threatening injuries from a Sept. 8 dog attack in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. She told KGO-TV a dog she was asked to watch broke free and bit her arms and hands, causing loss of mobility in both arms. -
Israeli military uproots Palestinian groves near Ramallah before harvest
Israeli military bulldozers uprooted Palestinian olive trees in Deir Nizam, near Ramallah, days before the annual harvest. A landowner said all trees on nearly nine acres shared with neighbors were uprooted; the military had not responded to Reuters by Wednesday evening. -
New Jersey fines DataOne $1.07 million over 62 generators it says lacked permits
New Jersey fined DataOne $1.07 million, saying it installed and operated 62 natural-gas generators at its Vineland data center without required permits, violating state air-pollution law. DataOne disputes the state's characterization and has 45 days to get permits or shut down. -
Police say scammer posing as Steelers' Eli Heidenreich took about $1,000 from two women
Pennsylvania State Police say a person posing as Steelers running back Eli Heidenreich defrauded two women from Avella of about $1,000 through multiple financial transactions in July. The women are 20 and 50; police said they had no suspects and asked for tips. -
Zoox halts Atlanta test-car operations amid possible gas exposure reports
Zoox has stopped operating its Atlanta test vehicles after workers reported symptoms and unusual odors in the cars in August; the gases involved remain unclear. OSHA opened an inquiry after a worker complaint and has since closed it. Zoox's all-electric robotaxis are unaffected. -
Filing says Kohberger’s former lawyers raised comprehension concerns before guilty plea
A filing says Bryan Kohberger’s former lawyers raised concerns about his ability to understand the proceedings and make rational decisions five weeks before his guilty plea to four murders. His lawyer cites the concerns in seeking Judge Steven Hippler’s removal from the case. -
LA and Orange County gas averages top $6.24 after 36-day rise
Los Angeles County’s regular-gas average reached $6.258 a gallon Wednesday, its highest since October 2023, while Orange County hit $6.246, its highest since September 2023. Both prices have risen for 36 straight days, gaining 61.6 cents in LA and 67.1 cents in Orange County. -
Philadelphia activist Hannah Gann admits fabricating claims of Black, Palestinian heritage
Philadelphia teacher and activist Hannah Gann said she had lied for years about her background, admitting she is a white Jewish woman with no Palestinian or Tunisian heritage. Two activist groups said she acknowledged the deception after they questioned her for an hour. -
Gabrielle Henry sues Miss Universe over 2025 fall, alleging unsafe stage
Former Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry sued the Miss Universe Organization and two companies in Delaware on Sept. 21, alleging unsafe stage conditions contributed to her November 2025 fall in Thailand and brain injuries. Her claims remain unproven. -
Farm Aid’s Sept. 26 concert spotlights pressures on family farms
Farm Aid’s Sept. 26 Virginia Beach concert comes as U.S. family farmers face rising bankruptcies, fuel and fertilizer costs, pressure on immigrant farm labor and data-center competition for land. Farmer Heath Cutrell says the strain recalls the 1980s crisis. -
Milei renews Argentina’s Falklands claim, says UN ignores oil tensions
Argentine President Javier Milei renewed Argentina’s claim to the Falklands, accused the UN of ignoring tensions over oil exploration and called for peaceful talks with Britain. Argentina began sanctions proceedings against more than 60 people and companies linked to the project.
