A Brooklyn man accused of cutting the brake line of a marked NYPD vehicle more than two weeks ago is now facing a federal charge for his alleged role in the incident. Prosecutors charged Jeremy Trapp, 24, with one count of destruction of a motor vehicle, according to a criminal complaint obtained by CNN. He…… MORE
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When a nearly 12-foot alligator came toward his 4-year-old, this dad sprung into action
Andrew Grande didn’t hesitate before jumping into action when he saw a massive alligator making its way to his 4-year-old daughter. “When I first saw him, the only thing I was thinking of was just getting my daughter, just getting her out of the way, ” he said. “What his intentions were, I’m not 100%…… MORE
MLB tightens health and safety protocols following Covid-19 outbreaks
Major League Baseball has made several strict changes to its health and safety protocols in the wake of recent Covid-19 outbreaks, according to a league memo. The memo, which was sent to clubs Wednesday, cites the Miami Marlins’ outbreak. “MLB investigators have now conducted a thorough investigation of the factors contributing to the spread of…… MORE
Woman allegedly attacks a Staples customer who asked her to wear a mask properly
A woman was arrested for allegedly attacking a woman who had recently undergone surgery and asked her to properly wear a face mask at a New Jersey Staples store, police said. Surveillance video captured the moment when the suspect, identified as Terri Thomas, 25, of Hackensack, approached a woman in the store who was wearing…… MORE
Jake Paul has propelled to fame as a brash social media villain. And he loves it
With his spiky blond hair and eye-popping antics, YouTube star Jake Paul has propelled to fame as a social media villain and provocateur. To his devout fans — who call themselves the Jake Paulers — no prank is too wild, no controversy is too big. Every time he’s mired in a scandal, the hashtag #jakepaulisoverparty…… MORE
Virginia mayor urged to resign after allegedly saying Joe Biden picked ‘Aunt Jemima’ as his VP
Backlash in a small Virginia town was swift after a racist and sexist post showed up on the mayor’s Facebook page. “Joe Biden has just announced Aunt Jemima as his VP pick,” read the statement posted to the Facebook page of Luray Mayor Barry Presgraves. The post was deleted once people on social media, including…… MORE
Over 100 students quarantined in Mississippi school district after several individuals tested positive for Covid-19
Several students in the Corinth School District in Mississippi have been infected with Covid-19 a little over a week after in-person classes resumed. Taylor Coombs, spokesperson for the Corinth School District, told CNN that six students and one staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. According to Coombs, 116 students that have been considered in…… MORE
High school student forced to take off Black Lives Matter mask at graduation ceremony, family says
A Black student was forced to take off his Black Lives Matter face mask in order to graduate, his family says. Dean Holmes, a student at York Catholic High School in York, Pennsylvania, put on a Black Lives Matter mask under his face shield at his July 28 graduation ceremony. As students lined up before…… MORE
Best friends, married for 35 years, die from coronavirus just 11 days apart
Keith and Gwendolyn Robinson, of California, were just like Noah and Allie from the famous Nicholas Sparks romance novel-turned-movie “The Notebook,” according to their son. The only difference is they didn’t pass away in the same while bed holding hands, Delon Adams told CNN, referring to the last few minutes of the 2004 romantic drama.…… MORE
FBI agents executed a federal search warrant at YouTube celebrity Jake Paul’s home
A law enforcement official confirms to CNN that FBI agents executed a federal search warrant at the Calabasas, California, home of YouTube celebrity Jake Paul Wednesday. FBI Public Affairs Specialist Laura Eimiller tells CNN the search is in connection with an ongoing investigation. The affidavit in support of the warrant has been sealed by a…… MORE
