UMass Lowell Lockdown Lifted After Police Say Suspect Left Area UMass Lowell Lockdown Lifted After Police Say Suspect Left Area
UMass Lowell Lockdown Lifted After Police Say Suspect Left Area Police lifted the lockdown at the University of Massachusetts Lowell after officers said the man believed to have a gun near campus had left the area. Authorities lifted the shelter-in-place order around 5:30 p.m. — about three hours after police began searching for the man. “Based on a search and investigation, law enforcement partners believe the suspect is no longer in the vicinity,” police said in a text message to students. “A large police presence is being maintained on campus, and officers will be stationed at all residence halls overnight.” Massachusetts State Police said they were…
VIDEO: Cops Rescue Child, 4 Others From Burning House In Mount Vernon VIDEO: Cops Rescue Child, 4 Others From Burning House In Mount Vernon
Video: Cops Rescue Child, 4 Others From Burning House In Mount Vernon A group of police officers is being credited with saving several residents trapped inside a burning Westchester home. The fire broke out in Mount Vernon on North Macquesten Parkway around 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31, according to the Mount Vernon Police Department. When officers arrived, they saw a woman and child screaming for help from a second-floor window as heavy smoke and flames filled the house. Sgt. Rizzo and Officer Mason first attempted to enter the building but were forced back out by the conditions.  Determined to reach the victims, Sgt. Rizzo and Officer Hunter-Carney cl…
Bike-Riding Arsonist Torched Maryland Home, Busted Returning To Scene Of Blaze: Fire Marshal Bike-Riding Arsonist Torched Maryland Home, Busted Returning To Scene Of Blaze: Fire Marshal
Bike-Riding Arsonist Torched Maryland Home, Busted Returning To Scene Of Blaze: Fire Marshal A Maryland man accused of setting a house on fire was busted after returning to the crime scene, according to investigators. Deputy State Fire Marshals arrested Ryan Lawrence Spann, 40, of Oakland, after spotting him in the woods near the burned home in Garrett County on Tuesday, Sept. 2, officials said. At about 2:30 p.m., a homeowner in the 1000 block of Pergin Farm Road reported seeing Spann ignite a blaze on the front porch before fleeing on a bicycle.  The homeowner chased Spann and took photos as he pedaled away, while a friend tried to put out the flames and called 911, accordi…
Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement
Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement President Donald Trump made some big news about the US Space Command headquarters switching states during a press briefing in the Oval Office, but an exchange with a reporter about his health may be the most talked-about aspect of the event. After several days in which he's been largely out of the public eye, speculation about his condition swirled on social media, with conspiracy theories surfacing. He was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in July. The White House has not commented on the speculation or provided additional medical updates. They have cited frequent hand…
Trump To Deliver Surprise Oval Office Announcement After Week Out Of View Trump To Deliver Surprise Oval Office Announcement After Week Out Of View
Trump To Deliver Surprise Oval Office Announcement After Week Out Of View After several days in which he's been largely out of the public eye that stirred online speculation about his health, President Donald Trump will deliver a mystery announcement from the Oval Office. Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement It's scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. The White House did not disclose the topic of the remarks.  Trump has largely avoided public appearances over the past week and weekend, with photographers spotting him only twice entering and exiting the presidential motorca…
Where’s Trump? Golf Photo In Sterling Sparks Wild ‘Body Double’ Rumors Where’s Trump? Golf Photo In Sterling Sparks Wild ‘Body Double’ Rumors
Where’s Trump? Golf Photo In Sterling Sparks Wild ‘Body Double’ Rumors Tales of President Donald Trump's alleged failing health may have been wildly exaggerated. While he hasn't made a public appearance in days, Trump took to the links at his Northern Virginia golf course amid speculation the 79-year-old is facing health concerns. Or did he?  “Great playing Golf with Jon Gruden — A really nice guy, and true character!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, alongside a photo of him and the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach on the links.  However — that photo was reportedly taken at least a week ago, further fueling speculation about the president's health.  Per Wh…
Arlington Crews Pull Off Rescue After Toucan Falls In Toilet, Gets Stuck Behind Dishwasher Arlington Crews Pull Off Rescue After Toucan Falls In Toilet, Gets Stuck Behind Dishwasher
Arlington Crews Pull Off Rescue After Toucan Falls In Toilet, Gets Stuck Behind Dishwasher Firefighters in Virginia made an unusual save when an exotic bird found itself in a perilous position. Chester the Toucan — who has gained a following on social media — had to be rescued over the holiday weekend after he found his way behind a dishwasher and couldn't get out. The rescue marked a long day for Chester's owner, Maria Stagliano, who has developed a strong social media following showcasing her life with the curious bird. Stagliano said that for the first time ever, Chester fell into the toilet after she forgot to put the lid down as she was cleaning up, so she rushed him t…
Old Greenwich Murder-Suicide: ChatGPT Encouraged Man’s Deadly Delusions, Report Says Old Greenwich Murder-Suicide: ChatGPT Encouraged Man’s Deadly Delusions, Report Says
Old Greenwich Murder-Suicide: ChatGPT Encouraged Man’s Deadly Delusions, Report Says A grim murder-suicide in one of Connecticut’s wealthiest suburbs is fueling debate after a new report alleged that ChatGPT deepened the suspect’s delusions and may have driven him further into darkness in the days leading up to the killing. Stein-Erik Soelberg, 56, and his 83-year-old mother, Suzanne Adams, were found dead inside their Old Greenwich home on Aug. 5, police said. Investigators believe Soelberg killed Adams before killing himself.  Related: Strange Online Rants Preceded Greenwich Murder-Suicide In the months before the killing, Soelberg — who had a lifelong history of me…
‘SOS Mode’: Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands Without Service In Major US Cities ‘SOS Mode’: Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands Without Service In Major US Cities
‘SOS Mode’: Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands Without Service In Major US Cities "SOS"? Not so much. Thousands of Verizon customers fell victim to a nationwide service outage that disrupted cell and data service in many of the country's major cities. The outage was reported by Downdetector, which identified outages across major US cities that included New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, and other localities.  Downdetector, reports of Verizon outages peaked around mid-day on Saturday, with many users experiencing their phones stuck in "SOS mode," indicating emergency call-only status with no normal network connectivity. The Verizon outages repor…
‘FML’: Wood-Ridge Native Frankie Muniz’s Ladder Fall Sidelines Him From NASCAR Truck Series ‘FML’: Wood-Ridge Native Frankie Muniz’s Ladder Fall Sidelines Him From NASCAR Truck Series
‘FML’: Wood-Ridge Native Frankie Muniz’s Ladder Fall Sidelines Him From NASCAR Truck Series "FML" is taking on a new meaning for New Jersey native Frankie Muniz after a freak accident. The Bergen County child star turned NASCAR truck driver made light of the news he will be away from the tracks for a few weeks after falling from a ladder and fracturing his wrist.  "The phrase "FML" (Frankie Muniz's Life) takes on new meaning with moments like these," the Ford driver posted on Instagram. "I'm disappointed to share that I won’t be racing at Darlington this weekend or for the next few weeks due to a distal radius fracture."  View this post on Instagram …
Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ
Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ A Connecticut man coerced and pressured an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old girl to send him nude photos over social media, federal authorities said.  Christopher Rodriguez, 31, of Windsor, was arrested and charged this week with enticing minors to engage in sexual activity, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  According to court documents, Rodriguez used the apps LiveIn and Discord in October and November 2023 to contact an 11-year-old girl in Florida. Authorities say he coerced her into sending him a sexually explicit video of herself. In another case, prosecutors allege Ro…
Maryland Biker Killed Days After Warning Others To 'Look Twice' For Motorcycles Maryland Biker Killed Days After Warning Others To 'Look Twice' For Motorcycles
Maryland Biker Killed Days After Warning Others To 'Look Twice' For Motorcycles Days after posting a warning message about motorcycle safety on social media, Dennis Ellis found himself the victim of a fatal Maryland crash. The 65-year-old Berlin resident was identified as the motorcyclist killed in a two-vehicle crash in Worcester County on Wednesday morning.  According to Maryland State Police, shortly after 10:15 a.m. on Aug. 27, troopers were called to a stretch of US Route 50 at Inlet Isle Lane, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcyclist who was critically injured. Ellis was reportedly riding west on Route 50, attempting to go through the inter…