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Mar

By Dorothy Brand

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Complaints cause temporary ‘pause’ to Dominion Energy’s major forestry project on W&OD trail

Dominion Energy said it will “temporarily pause” a forestry project along the Washington & Old Dominion Trail after a town council in Fairfax County, Virginia, voted unanimously on a resolution to protect the natural environment surrounding the area. Last week, the Vienna Town Council unanimously voted on a resolution to request an end to Dominion Energy’s tree cutting along the trail. “The Council and I are asking Dominion to work with the Town on replanting and replacing what they’ve already cut down here in Vienna as soon as possible,” Vienna Mayor Lina Colbert said in a news release. “We look…

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Mar

By Dorothy Brand

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Top MS-13 leader described as ‘worst of the worst’ arrested in Virginia during major Trump-backed operation

Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel are touting the arrest of an MS-13 gang leader outside Washington, DC — and they say he is one of the top kingpins for the brutal gang in the US. Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, a 24-year-old illegal migrant, was booked on weapons charges on Thursday morning after a raid near Dale City, Virginia, in Prince William County. He is just one of 340 illegal migrant criminals busted by a new FBI taskforce this month alone. “This is what happens when you let good cops be cops,” Patel said at a press…

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28

Mar

By Dorothy Brand

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Powerful earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar, triggering the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise

BANGKOK (AP) — A high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, police said, and possible casualties are not yet known. A dramatic video circulated on social media showed the multi-story building with a crane on top collapsing into a cloud of dust, while onlookers screamed and ran. Police told The Associated Press they were responding to the scene near Bangkok’s popular Chatuchak Market, and had no immediate information on how many workers were on the site at the time of the collapse. The midday temblor was followed…

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Mar

By Dorothy Brand

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Shin-chan Makes His First Appearance In India With A New Movie; Fans Excited – Watch Trailer

The popular cartoon character, Shin-Chan, will be travelling to India for the first time in his new movie, Eiga Crayon Shin-chan Cho Karei! Shakunetsu no Kasukabe Dancers ("Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Magnificent! Scorching Kasukabe Dancers"). The newly released trailer of the film shows Shin-Chan and his friends excited and amazed as they arrive in India. The movie is expected to show famous landmarks from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release to see their favourite characters explore iconic locations in India. In the trailer, Shin-Chan and his friends are seen dancing enthusiastically in…

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Feb

By Dorothy Brand

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US man buys ‘pristine’ plate for ₹415, later finds out it’s worth ₹3.8 lakh: ‘When everybody walked away’

A remarkable thrift store find in the US turned into a lucrative discovery for an Illinois man, John Carcerano, a carpet cleaner, who bought a plate for just $4.99 (about ₹415), only to later learn it was a rare 18th-century Chinese artefact valued at over ₹3.66 lakh, reported the New York Post. Carcerano was browsing through items at a Goodwill store when he spotted the plate, which was initially hidden under a modern one. Using Google Lens, he quickly identified the item and realized its potential value. A similar plate had recently been sold for $4,400 (around ₹3.66 lakh), prompting…

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Jan

By Dorothy Brand

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New Orleans, LA – Multi-Agency Drug Bust Seizes 13,000 Tapentadol Pills, Four Arrested

New Orleans, LA – Authorities have seized more than 13,000 Tapentadol pills and arrested four individuals following a months-long multi-agency investigation into the illegal distribution of the powerful prescription drug in New Orleans. According to Louisiana State Police, the investigation began in October 2024 when detectives assigned to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) task force received reports of large shipments of the Schedule II controlled substance arriving from a foreign source to multiple addresses in New Orleans. Officials say suspects used aliases to receive the shipments and resell the pills. Investigators, including special agents from Homeland Security and…

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30

Jan

By Dorothy Brand

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Virginia Senate Advances Tysons Casino Bill Despite Community Backlash

A contentious bill that could open the door to a casino in Tysons has gained steam in the Virginia Senate even as local residents and community leaders oppose it. On Tuesday, the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 9-6 to push Senate Bill 982 forward. This bill would give Fairfax County the green light to hold a voter referendum on whether to allow casino gaming within its boundaries. Tysons Casino Plan Faces Opposition Despite Promised Economic Boost The bill put forward by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell aims to include Fairfax County in the group of Virginia areas that can…

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30

Jan

By Dorothy Brand

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Washington Airspace Shut Down Until 11 AM After American Airlines Jet and Black Hawk Crash into Potomac River Between Virginia and Maryland

Washington, DC – Reagan National Airport remains closed this morning after a midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter sent both aircraft into the Potomac River between Virginia and Maryland. The airport is expected to remain shut down until at least 11 a.m. ET as emergency crews focus on search and recovery efforts. The crash, which occurred Wednesday, involved American Airlines Flight 5342, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, and a military Black Hawk helicopter with three soldiers on board. Officials have confirmed fatalities, but no survivors have been recovered. With Reagan National…

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Jan

By Dorothy Brand

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AppWork & MMN Announce Winter 2025 Top Maintenance Rating Badge Winners

RAMSEY, NJ, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AppWork, the leader in multifamily maintenance management, in partnership with Multifamily Media Network (MMN), proudly announces the winners of the Winter 2025 Top Maintenance Rating Badge. This award recognizes properties that deliver outstanding maintenance services, with the highest percentage of 4- and 5-star work order ratings from verified residents. "We are excited to celebrate these exceptional properties and their team for their unwavering dedication to providing unparalleled maintenance services. Said Sean Landsberg, CEO of AppWork. These winners set the gold standard for resident satisfaction and operational excellence in the multifamily industry."…

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Jan

By Dorothy Brand

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Game Lounge Disrupts iGaming Affiliation with Launch of Kiickr

ST JULIAN'S, MALTA, January 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Game Lounge has launched its latest platform, Kiickr, which promises to redefine the iGaming affiliation landscape. Kiickr is Game Lounge’s expert response to the iGaming industry’s struggles with fragmented data systems, outdated and often inefficient practices in affiliation management and increasing demands for compliance. Underscoring Game Lounge’s commitment to transparency and innovation, Kiickr reaffirms the leading iGaming affiliate’s vision to transform affiliation from a static, outdated model into a dynamic, data-driven experience. The groundbreaking new platform leverages Game Lounge’s robust technical infrastructure and advanced in-house data solutions – built upon high-quality data…

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