Sunday, November 9

Author: Houston Stringer

Court upholds ruling against Delta workers who sued Lands’ End over alleged toxic uniforms
U.S.

Court upholds ruling against Delta workers who sued Lands’ End over alleged toxic uniforms

CHICAGO, IL – The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s decision rejecting claims from hundreds of Delta Air Lines employees who alleged that uniforms supplied by Lands’ End caused health problems and property damage. Two groups of plaintiffs brought suit after wearing the new uniforms, with one group seeking damages for medical issues such as rashes, breathing problems, and fatigue, and another seeking compensation for property damage and breach of warranty. The court held that the plaintiffs failed to prove the uniforms were defective or that the garments caused their alleged health problems. Expert witnesses offered by the plaintiffs were excluded due to unreliable data and flawed methodology, particularly their use of biased questionnaires and unsupported ...
Chicago ordinance limiting public urination arrests upheld by Seventh Circuit
Illinois

Chicago ordinance limiting public urination arrests upheld by Seventh Circuit

CHICAGO, IL – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has upheld a Chicago ordinance that allows officers to issue administrative citations instead of making arrests for low-level offenses, including public urination. The plaintiff, Joshua Pinchon, was arrested in 2021 after urinating behind a parked car. He argued that under the ordinance, which allows for administrative citations for certain municipal code violations, his arrest violated the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments. The court rejected Pinchon’s arguments, holding that the ordinance did not strip police of their authority to arrest individuals for violations that are still classified as criminal under Illinois law. The court emphasized that while the city may provide alternatives to arrest, it does not elimina...
6 injured in Highlands mobile home fire, including 3 children
Texas

6 injured in Highlands mobile home fire, including 3 children

HIGHLANDS, TX – Investigators are working to determine the cause of a mobile home fire that injured seven people early this morning in the 900 block of Pauline Street. Photo Courtesy of HCFMO The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire occurred around midnight. Six individuals were transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital Downtown for treatment of smoke inhalation and burn injuries. An elder adult male was life-flighted in critical condition, and another adult male was transported in critical condition. An adult female and three children were initially reported in stable condition; however, the Fire Marshal's Office later confirmed that at 3:08 a.m., the adult female’s condition had worsened and she is now listed as critical. Multiple agencies responded to the blaze, ...
DOJ to monitor polling sites in six U.S. jurisdictions for November 2025 general election
U.S.

DOJ to monitor polling sites in six U.S. jurisdictions for November 2025 general election

WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice announced plans to monitor polling locations across six jurisdictions for the upcoming November 4, 2025, general election to ensure transparency, ballot access, and compliance with federal voting laws. File Photo (2024) Under the direction of Attorney General Pamela Bondi, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division will deploy personnel to monitor elections in Passaic County, New Jersey; Kern, Riverside, Fresno, Orange, and Los Angeles counties in California. According to the DOJ, the monitoring initiative aims to safeguard federal protections under the Voting Rights Act, Civil Rights Acts, National Voter Registration Act, Help America Vote Act, and other statutes. “Transparency at the polls translates into faith in the electoral process, and this De...
Global network used cryptocurrency to funnel funds to ISIS, U.S. and Canadian defendants convicted
Canada, Europe, Middle East, U.S.

Global network used cryptocurrency to funnel funds to ISIS, U.S. and Canadian defendants convicted

BROOKLYN, NY – A multinational conspiracy involving U.S. and Canadian nationals has resulted in multiple convictions for funding the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) using cryptocurrency and online fundraising platforms. Photo Courtesy of DOJ On October 25, 2025, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Abdullah At Taqi, 26, of Queens, New York, of all charges including conspiracy and attempt to provide material support to ISIS, and conspiracy to launder money. Co-defendant Mohamad David Hashimi pleaded guilty to the same charges earlier this month. Two other individuals, Seema Rahman and Khalilullah Yousuf, also participated in the funding operation, with Yousuf prosecuted in Canada. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the defendants used Bitcoin, PayPal, and GoFundM...
Elderly man critically injured after e-bike collision in Simi Valley
California

Elderly man critically injured after e-bike collision in Simi Valley

SIMI VALLEY, CA – A man was critically injured after his electric bike collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Sequoia Avenue and Darby Street. The crash occurred around 12:08 p.m. on October 25, 2025. According to the Simi Valley Police Department, the rider, identified as 84-year-old Janes Nownes, was transported to Los Robles Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Preliminary findings indicate that Nownes swerved into the path of a northbound vehicle on Sequoia Avenue, striking the side of the car and being thrown from the e-bike. The vehicle sustained minor damage. Officer Daniel Muoio is leading the investigation. Anyone with information or video related to the crash is asked to contact Traffic Collision Investigator Muoio at 805-583-6950 or via email at dmuoio@s...
Viewer video shows aftermath of major accident on FM 1960 overnight
Texas

Viewer video shows aftermath of major accident on FM 1960 overnight

HOUSTON, TX – A viewer video captured the aftermath of a major crash on FM 1960 between Jones Road and Bobcat Road. One vehicle appeared to be on its side. It was also raining at the time, though it is not known if slick roads were a factor. It is also unknown if there were any injuries. https://youtube.com/shorts/SQ3Zyud6vXQ?feature=share
Four shot, one deceased, following early morning nightclub shooting in Houston
Houston

Four shot, one deceased, following early morning nightclub shooting in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – An investigation is underway after four people were shot, one fatally, early Sunday morning in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/RlTYf0gOPCU According to Houston Police, officers first received a hospital check call around 5:06 a.m. after two people arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds. The victims told officers they had been shot at a nightclub (El Caribe) on Rampart Street. When police went to the club, nothing appeared out of place. Just before 6 a.m., officers were called to a second location, a nightclub in the 6900 block of Ashcroft Drive, just south of Bellaire Boulevard, where they found two additional victims. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and another was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. In total, four people...
18-wheeler overturns on Beltway amid slick road conditions
Harris County, Houston

18-wheeler overturns on Beltway amid slick road conditions

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputy constables responded to a major accident overnight involving an overturned 18-wheeler in the 3500 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West near Antoine. https://youtu.be/geJYEVbgP-I The frontage was shut down while crews cleared the scene. According to Constable Mark Herman, the roadway was slick when the accident occurred. There is no word on injuries at this time.
Driver found with multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a parked vehicle in Alief
Houston

Driver found with multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a parked vehicle in Alief

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found shot to death inside a vehicle that crashed into a parked car outside a home in the 6400 block of Briar Terrace Saturday night. https://youtu.be/4wYX0GNfeyw Around 9 p.m., residents reported hearing a loud boom just outside their home. When they went outside to investigate, they discovered their parked vehicle had been struck. As they approached the vehicle that caused the crash, they saw the driver had been shot multiple times. The residents immediately called police. Houston Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the driver deceased at the scene. At this time, it is unknown what led up to the shooting. The homeowners did not recognize the driver or the vehicle involved. Officers canvassed the area and knocked on nearby doors to coll...