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Mar 28 2026CRIME

Bomb Plot Near Paris Bank Foiled by Quick Police Action

Police in Paris stopped a bomb attempt early Saturday morning outside a Bank of America office, capturing the would‑be bomber just as he tried to light a homemade explosive. The device was made from about five litres of an unknown liquid, likely fuel, and a 650‑gram powder charge. It was discovered

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Mar 26 2026OPINION

New Library? Time to Decide

El Cerrito’s old library, built 76 years ago, can’t keep up with modern needs. The city has tried before: a $30‑million bond in 2016 fell short of the two‑thirds vote required. Now Measure C sits on the ballot and only needs a simple majority to pass because of a petition‑driven process. The new bu

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Mar 26 2026CRIME

Arson Against Ambulances Sparks New Arrests

Police in London have released two men on bail after they were arrested for setting fire to four ambulances that belong to a Jewish charity. The men, aged 45 and 47, are still being investigated for an antisemitic hate crime. They were taken into custody last Wednesday on suspicion of arson that cou

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Mar 25 2026CRIME

Fire on Four Ambulances Sparks Arrests and Heightened Security

Police in London have detained two men, aged 45 and 47, over a blaze that set four volunteer ambulances on fire in Golders Green. The attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, and investigators suspect the arson was intentional and dangerous. The suspects are being held at a city police

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Mar 23 2026CRIME

Fire Hits Jewish Ambulance Vehicles in London

Police are probing a hate crime after two cars owned by a Jewish ambulance group caught fire early Monday. The blaze erupted in Golders Green, an area known for its sizeable Jewish community. Responding officers found the vehicles charred and the scene surrounded by smoke, but thankfully no one was

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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Money Talk: A New AI Coach Is Paying a Lot to Learn Finance

Elon Musk’s new venture, xAI, is looking for people who know money to help train its chatbot, Grok. The company wants real bankers and traders to act as tutors so the AI can understand how financial decisions are made. In its job ads, xAI asks for experts in investment banking, portfolio manageme

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Mar 11 2026CRIME

A Bus Blaze in Kerzers Raises Questions About Intent

Police in Switzerland are looking into whether a bus fire that claimed six lives was set on purpose. The incident happened Tuesday evening in Kerzers, a town about 15 miles from Bern. Authorities say an “unidentified voluntary act” might have started the blaze, but they are still gathering evidence.

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Closed Meetings Block Budget Cuts in Elmhurst

Elmhurst’s finance committee, tasked with trimming the city budget, has spent most of its time in private sessions. Since late January, about two‑thirds of the committee’s hours have been closed to the public. In total, members met privately for roughly three and a half hours while only two hours we

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Student Arrest Sparks Debate Over Campus Safety

Elmina Aghayeva, a 29‑year‑old senior from Azerbaijan studying at Columbia University, has built an online presence that showcases a blend of academic focus and personal style. Her Instagram feed features study sessions, workout routines, and chic library looks, all framed by a self‑described “beaut

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Feb 26 2026CRIME

Snowball Fight Turns to Arrest in New York

Police in New York City have taken a 27‑year‑old man into custody after he allegedly hurled snow and ice at officers during a park fight. The incident happened in Washington Square Park earlier this week, sparking a debate about public safety and protest tactics. Authorities say the man, identified

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