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Louisiana man arrested for alleged role in Hamas-led October 7 terrorist attack

24Oct

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Middle East, U.S.

Louisiana man arrested for alleged role in Hamas-led October 7 terrorist attack

LAFAYETTE, LA – The Department of Justice announced the arrest of Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, 33, a native of Gaza currently residing in Lafayette, Louisiana, for his alleged involvement in the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. According to court documents, Al-Muhtadi is accused of being an operative for the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine’s (DFLP) military wing, known as the National Resistance Brigades. Prosecutors allege that Al-Muhtadi armed himself, recruited others, and entered Israel during the October 7 attack, where his phone was traced near Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the communities heavily targeted by Hamas and its affiliates. Al-Muhtadi allegedly falsified information on his U.S. visa application, concealing his connections ...

Sachse police investigating fatal hit-and-run on The Station Boulevard

24Oct

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Texas

Sachse police investigating fatal hit-and-run on The Station Boulevard

SACHSE, TX – The Sachse Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred around 7 a.m. on Oct. 23 on The Station Boulevard. Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time, witnessed the vehicle, or has dashcam footage to contact investigators. Anyone with information is urged to call the Sachse Police Department at 972-495-2271 (option 2).

Man found deceased with burns under overpass in Houston

24Oct

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Texas

Man found deceased with burns under overpass in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating after a man was found deceased beneath the North Loop East overpass late Thursday night. The discovery was made around 10:10 p.m. in the 7600 block of North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610). According to the Houston Police Department, the man, believed to be between 40 and 50 years old, was found hanging under the middle of the overpass with burns on his body. Houston Fire Department personnel were already on scene when HPD officers arrived. The cause of death will be determined by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences following an autopsy. Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Trump says federal “surge” of San Francisco crime effort will be paused after mayor’s request

24Oct

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U.S.

Trump says federal “surge” of San Francisco crime effort will be paused after mayor’s request

WASHINGTON D.C. – Former President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform that the federal government had prepared to “surge” into San Francisco to address crime, but agreed to delay the action at the request of Mayor Daniel Lurie. According to Trump, the mayor asked “very nicely” for a chance to turn things around, and Trump said he told the mayor he believed the federal effort could be “faster, stronger, and safer.” In his post, Trump said: “The people of San Francisco have come together on fighting crime … Great people like Jensen Huang, Marc Benioff, and others have called saying that the future of San Francisco is great. They want to give it a ‘shot.’ Therefore, we will not surge San Francisco on Saturday. Stay tuned!”

Nauticus Robotics expands testing of Aquanaut® robots and ToolKITT™ software for advanced subsea operations

24Oct

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U.S.

Nauticus Robotics expands testing of Aquanaut® robots and ToolKITT™ software for advanced subsea operations

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. announced plans to conduct fall and winter testing of its Aquanaut® subsea robots at the Advanced Ocean Systems (AOS) lake facility in Stuart, Florida, as part of its efforts to expand capabilities in leak detection, digital twin solutions, mapping, and autonomous fleet interoperability. Aquanaut lowering into the water to begin its final checks under the watchful eye of a Nauticus operator. Crane launch operations are still required until the launch-from-shore operations currently under development are implemented lakeside. (Photo Credit: Nauticus) The first Aquanaut robot arrived at the AOS site in October and is undergoing pre-deployment checks. A second robot, currently being evaluated at Nauticus’ Louisiana facility following offshore operations during t...

Greentown Labs partners with Amazon, University of Michigan on carbon utilization startup accelerator

24Oct

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U.S.

Greentown Labs partners with Amazon, University of Michigan on carbon utilization startup accelerator

HOUSTON, TX – Greentown Labs announced the launch of Go Build 2026, an open-innovation accelerator program focused on CO₂ utilization technologies, in partnership with Amazon and the Global CO₂ Initiative (GCI) at the University of Michigan. File Photo (July 2022) The program seeks startups with carbon mineralization solutions capable of decarbonizing the built environment. Selected companies will work alongside Amazon’s sustainability experts and GCI researchers to validate technical pathways, test performance under construction conditions, and develop commercial-scale models. Additional support includes Greentown’s venture-focused programming, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Go Build 2026 is open to startups with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 or higher. Parti...

Alaska Air Group postpones Q3 2025 earnings call after IT outage grounds flights

24Oct

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U.S.

Alaska Air Group postpones Q3 2025 earnings call after IT outage grounds flights

SEATTLE, WA – Alaska Air Group announced it has postponed its third-quarter 2025 conference call following an IT outage that disrupted operations on October 23. File Photo (December 29, 2024) The outage led to a temporary ground stop for both Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, which was lifted at 11:30 p.m. Pacific time. The company said the decision was made to allow teams to focus on assisting customers and restoring operations. The earnings call, originally scheduled for October 24 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, will not be held. Alaska Air Group stated it has not yet determined the financial impact of the disruption on its fourth-quarter results. The company filed its third-quarter results after market close on October 23. Alaska reported GAAP net income of $73 million ($0.62 per share) ...

Woman indicted for murder in fentanyl overdose death of pregnant Amarillo woman

24Oct

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Texas

Woman indicted for murder in fentanyl overdose death of pregnant Amarillo woman

AMARILLO, TX – A Randall County Grand Jury has indicted 38-year-old Joanna Bartlett for murder following the fentanyl overdose death of 22-year-old Sheridan Taylor, who was pregnant at the time of her death. On December 25, 2024, Amarillo police responded to the 5700 block of Midsummer Court where they found Taylor unresponsive. She was later pronounced deceased. An autopsy determined the cause of death was acute fentanyl toxicity. A nearly ten-month-long investigation by the Amarillo Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, Homicide Unit, Proactive Criminal Enforcement Unit, Digital Forensics Unit, and the Amarillo Regional Crime Center, in coordination with the Randall County District Attorney’s Office, FBI, and Homeland Security Investigations, led to the indictment. According t...

Woman killed after high-speed pursuit ends with TVI maneuver on I-40 near Atkins

24Oct

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Arkansas

Woman killed after high-speed pursuit ends with TVI maneuver on I-40 near Atkins

ATKINS, AR – Arkansas State Police are investigating a fatal incident following a high-speed vehicle pursuit on Interstate 40 that ended in Pope County. Around 4 p.m. on October 22, 2025, a Trooper observed 49-year-old Andrea Thompson driving a blue Nissan Versa westbound on I-40 at a high rate of speed. According to officials, Thompson was reportedly driving recklessly, using the shoulder to pass vehicles, and nearly collided with two motorists while attempting to evade law enforcement. The pursuit ended near the 92-mile marker when the Trooper executed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuver. Thompson’s vehicle left the roadway, and she was ejected. Emergency medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but Thompson was pronounced deceased at 5:17 p.m. by the Pop...

Two women found dead in Ash Flat home; man sought as person of interest

24Oct

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Arkansas

Two women found dead in Ash Flat home; man sought as person of interest

ASH FLAT, AR – The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has requested assistance from the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division in the deaths of two women discovered inside a residence on Sweet Clover Lane. Deputies responded to the home in the 300 block around 3 p.m. on October 21, 2025, after receiving a call about an unresponsive person. Upon arrival, they located two women deceased inside the home. The victims have been identified as 54-year-old Tonya Stallings and 33-year-old Ashley Stallings, both of Ash Flat. Their bodies have been sent to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for autopsies to determine the cause and manner of death. Investigators have named 32-year-old Jacob Lowell Smith, also of Ash Flat, as a person of interest. He is considered armed and dan...