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Tessa Majors Case Shows “Raise the Age Law’s” Dangerous Consequences

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The tragic murder of Barnard College student Tessa Majors continues to spark debate over juvenile justice after one of her killers, 13-year-old Zyairr Davis, returned to a life of violent crime following his release from juvenile detention. Davis, who was given a light sentence due to New York’s Raise the Age law, later faced attempted murder charges and assaulted a youth counselor by biting them during a detention fight, The Post reports.

On Dec. 11, 2019, Majors, 18, was viciously attacked while walking through Morningside Park. According to reports, Davis and two older teens, Rashaun Weaver, 14, and Luciano Lewis, 14, “viciously descended on the college freshman.” Majors fought back, even biting Weaver, who then stabbed her multiple times. Lewis held her in a headlock while Weaver repeatedly stabbed her, piercing her heart. Davis admitted to picking up a knife dropped by Weaver and handing it back.

Because of the Raise the Age law, Davis was tried in family court and served just 18 months in juvenile detention, while Weaver and Lewis were tried as adults. By 2023, Davis was allegedly involved in a Harlem shooting, opening fire on a crowd in retaliation for a prior gang killing. He was arrested again after violently attacking a youth counselor at Horizon Juvenile Detention Center.

Retired NYPD Assistant Commissioner Kevin O’Connor criticized the law, saying, “They always go back to ‘He was a poor kid who had a bad childhood.’ That’s not the victim’s problem. That’s where government is supposed to step in and do it’s job. You commit a murder you go to jail.”

Tessa Majors’ parents described their daughter’s bravery during the attack: “They have no idea what it is to fight with three males — all of them larger than she — for over a minute, escaping two times only to be surrounded and targeted again.”

Russia Hails New ‘Unique Weapon’

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Russia has carried out tests of its Burevestnik nuclear-powered unlimited-range cruise missile, which Russian President Vladimir Putin called a “unique weapon that no other country possesses.”

Putin said the “decisive tests” for the missile have been completed, although he added that “substantial work has to be done in order to place this weapon on combat duty, and all regulations must be completed.”

Russia’s Chief of the General Staff, Gen. Valery Gerasimov, explained that the weapon’s “technical characteristics generally allow for its use with assured accuracy against highly protected targets at any range.” During testing, he described, the missile “completed all prescribed vertical and horizontal maneuvers, showcasing a high capability to evade missile-defense and air-defense systems.”

President Trump responded to the missile claims on Monday morning. Trump was asked, “Russia said this week that they’ve tested a new missile that can go more than 8,000 miles. Is that been saber rattling for you?”

The president explained that Russia knows the United States has a “nuclear submarine the greatest in the world right off their shore.”

“So I mean it doesn’t have to go 8,000 miles. They’re not playing games with us, and we’re not playing games with them either,” he said. “We test missiles all the time. But, you know, we do have a submarine, a nuclear submarine. We don’t need to go 8,000 miles. And I don’t think it’s an appropriate thing for Putin to be saying either, by the way. You ought to get the war ended. A war that should have taken one week is now in its soon fourth year. That’s what you ought to do instead of testing missiles.”

“I don’t think it’s an appropriate thing for Putin to be saying, by the way,” he added.

Tragic Case of Lola Daviet Sparks Outrage Over France’s Immigration Failures

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The horrifying murder of 12-year-old Lola Daviet has reignited calls for stricter immigration enforcement in France after the girl was kidnapped, raped, tortured, and beheaded by an Algerian migrant who had overstayed her visa. The killer, 27-year-old Dhabia Benkired, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday — a first for a woman in France.

Lola’s mother, Delphine Daviet, told the court that the tragedy destroyed the family. After years of sobriety, her husband “drank from morning to night” following the discovery of his daughter’s body and “died of grief” in February 2024 at age 49. The father had also written a letter to the killer expressing disbelief at the cruelty inflicted on his daughter: “My darling, I still don’t understand why there was so much cruelty and barbarity towards you, you who were so kind.”

The court heard that Benkired lured Lola into her sister’s apartment after school, forced her to undress and perform sexual acts, then tortured her with scissors before suffocating her with duct tape. Investigators found the young girl’s body stuffed into a suitcase, with the numbers ‘1’ and ‘0’ written on her feet.

Benkired asked the family for forgiveness in court, saying, “I would like to ask the whole family for forgiveness. What I did was horrible and I regret it.”

The case has sparked national outrage, with Republican Minister of Parliament Éric Pauget addressing the justice minister: “Lola lost her life because you didn’t expel this national.” The girl’s family pushed for the maximum sentence and welcomed the verdict.

“In determining the appropriate sentence, the court took into account the unspeakable psychological damage to the victim and her family in such violent and almost unspeakable circumstances,” the judge said.

NY College Advisor Charged After Strangling Girlfriend, Setting Fire With Newborn Inside

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A college financial aid advisor in upstate New York has been charged with murder after allegedly strangling his girlfriend and setting fire to their home while she and their newborn baby were inside. Authorities say 30-year-old Kidane Haile, an employee at the University at Buffalo, was indicted Thursday following the horrific October 18 incident on Norwood Avenue in Buffalo.

Firefighters responding to the early morning blaze discovered Kathleen “Katie” Carrig, 29, and her 4-day-old son, Noah, unresponsive inside the apartment. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. According to the Erie County District Attorney’s Office, Haile allegedly strangled Carrig before setting the fire. He was rescued from the burning home and hospitalized for smoke inhalation before being booked into custody.

The Medical Examiner ruled Carrig’s death a homicide caused by asphyxia due to strangulation. The cause of Noah’s death remains under investigation, and prosecutors said additional charges are expected. Erie County District Attorney Mike Keane said in a statement, “We are saddened by the tragic death of this young mother and her newborn baby… My office has secured an indictment against this defendant, who is accused of intentionally killing his girlfriend prior to the fire.”

Haile, who worked for the University at Buffalo’s financial aid office, was ordered held without bail. The university said it has “a robust disciplinary process in place to address instances where an employee may have engaged in criminal activity.”

Keane added that prosecutors “anticipate filing additional charges against the accused” and pledged a “thorough examination of the evidence.” Haile faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison if convicted.

An obituary described Carrig as a “loving mother” devoted to her newborn son and her dog, Stella.

Trump Destroys Trade Barriers in Asia Tour

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President Trump secured a trade agreement with Malaysia while also brokering a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia. Trump further issued trade statements with Thailand and Vietnam and strengthened defense cooperation with Cambodia in addressing transnational crime.

According to the trade agreement, the United States and Malaysia recognize the “bonds of friendship and cooperation between them” and seek to “strengthen their commercial relationship through increased alignment on national and regional economic security matters.”

Under the historic trade deal, Malaysia will “eliminate or reduce tariffs on nearly all U.S. exports, and allow non-discriminatory or preferential market access for U.S. agricultural and industrial goods,” a White House fact sheet explains. The agreement will see Malaysia addressing a “range of non-tariff barriers to ensure that U.S. exporters can access its market,” such as ending discriminatory practices for U.S. motor vehicles.

The country will further “recognize U.S. regulatory oversight,” allowing U.S. agricultural products to be exported to Malaysia without regulatory requirements.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a statement on the deals that “President Trump continues to secure historic trade deals to lower tariffs on U.S. exports and eliminate trade barriers, strengthening America’s economic and national security interests.”

“These landmark deals demonstrate that America can maintain tariffs to shrink the goods trade deficit while opening new markets for American farmers, ranchers, workers, and manufacturers,” he said. “I thank my counterparts from Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam for their collaboration and commitment in achieving a more balanced trade relationship with the United States.”

President Trump celebrated the agreements on Truth Social, writing on Sunday evening, “Just leaving Malaysia, a great and very vibrant Country. Signed major Trade and Rare Earth Deals, and yesterday, most importantly, signed the Peace Treaty between Thailand and Cambodia. NO WAR! Millions of lives saved. Such an honor to have gotten this done. Now, off to Japan!!!”

Chicago Mayor Explodes Over ‘Illegal Alien’ Question, Calls Term ‘Racist’

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Tensions flared in Chicago as Mayor Brandon Johnson lashed out at a reporter for using the term “illegal alien” during a press conference on city spending related to migrants. The Democratic mayor denounced the phrase as “racist” and “nasty,” sparking fresh debate over the language used to describe immigration violations.

When asked about a report on funding for “illegal aliens” in Chicago, Johnson interrupted sharply. “We don’t have illegal aliens,” he said. “I don’t know if that’s from some sort of sci-fi message that you wish you’ve had… Well listen, the legal term for my people were slaves. You want me to use that term too? So, look, let’s just get the language right. We’re talking about undocumented individuals that are human beings.”

The mayor continued, saying he would not “accept that type of racist, nasty language to describe human beings.” Johnson then shifted focus to his proposed $16.7 billion budget, emphasizing investments in education, housing, and transportation while calling for “the ultra-wealthy to pay their fair share.”

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), defended Johnson’s response, claiming immigration violations are civil, not criminal, matters. “Undocumented presence in the United States is not a criminal offense,” she said.

Johnson has previously criticized President Donald Trump’s border enforcement policies, claiming that “law enforcement is a sickness that has not led to safe communities.” His comments come amid a series of violent crimes in Illinois tied to illegal immigrants. Just last week, three illegal immigrants and six U.S. citizens were arrested in what the Department of Homeland Security called “one of the most violent days” of Operation Midway Blitz, a crackdown targeting “criminal illegal aliens terrorizing Americans in sanctuary Illinois.”

Amy Bradley Disappearance Mystery Deepens with Three Major New Leads

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Three new leads have reignited global attention on the Amy Bradley disappearance, a case that has haunted investigators for nearly three decades. Bradley, a 23-year-old college graduate from Virginia, vanished from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in 1998 while it was docking in Curaçao. Now, new witness testimony, digital evidence, and claims about a possible child are reshaping the investigation.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a female bar server aboard the ship reportedly told passengers and crew on the night Bradley disappeared, “Senorita kidnapped! Senorita kidnapped!” The source said she was quickly taken away by another staff member. Forensic expert Peter Valentin told Fox News Digital the timing of that statement could be key: “It’s really the timing of the statement, not the disclosure.”

Investigators are also examining new online activity tied to Bradley’s missing-persons website. Monitors detected “highly suspicious” visits from an IP address located on a boat near Barbados, particularly during family holidays. Valentin said repeated logins from the same region “do have some potential investigative value, because who’s in that area with knowledge of those family specific dates?”

The third and most startling lead involves reports suggesting Bradley may have had a child after being forced into sex work. Valentin said identifying that child could unlock the mystery. “If you believe there’s a child, well, who is that person? Let’s get their DNA, if that’s possible, and let’s make a comparison.”

Though no charges have ever been filed, the FBI and new investigators hope these developments will finally uncover what happened to Amy Bradley 27 years ago.

Illegal Alien Trucker Released by Biden Admin Kills High School Coach and Wife

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Two Californians, including a beloved high school basketball coach and his wife, were killed in a fiery crash linked to an illegal alien truck driver released by the Biden administration. Authorities identified the victims as 76-year-old Clarence Nelson, assistant basketball coach at Pomona High School, and his wife, 69-year-old Lisa Nelson, both pronounced dead at the scene in San Bernardino County.

State Senator Susan Rubio confirmed the loss, writing, “It’s heartbreaking to learn that two of the lives lost were from my district — Pomona High School basketball coach Clarence Nelson and his wife Lisa.” Rubio added, “My heart goes out to their families, the Pomona Unified School District, and everyone mourning this tremendous loss.”

Police arrested 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, an illegal immigrant from India, on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated after his semi-truck plowed into slow-moving traffic on Interstate 10. Federal sources said Singh crossed the southern border in March 2022, was released into the interior pending an immigration hearing, and was living unlawfully in the U.S. when the crash occurred. DHS officials confirmed an ICE detainer has been filed following his arrest.

Authorities report Singh’s toxicology results confirmed impairment, and dashcam footage showed he never braked before the collision that killed three people and injured several others. The case adds to growing concerns over illegal immigrant truck drivers operating on U.S. highways. In August, another illegal immigrant trucker caused a fatal crash in Florida after obtaining a commercial license despite failing English-language and road sign tests.

The fatal incident also follows President Donald Trump’s announcement that his administration would withhold over $40 million in federal highway safety funding from California for failing to enforce English-language proficiency standards for truck drivers.

U.S. Navy Aircraft Crash in South China Sea

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A U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter and F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet both went down in separate incidents Sunday while operating from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the South China Sea. The crashes occurred within 30 minutes of each other, and all five service members involved were rescued and are in stable condition.

According to the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the Seahawk crashed around 2:54 p.m. local time during routine operations. Approximately half an hour later, the Super Hornet also went down during flight operations in the same general area. Both incidents prompted immediate search-and-rescue efforts from Carrier Strike Group 11, resulting in the successful recovery of all crew members. The Navy stated there is no indication of hostile activity and investigations are ongoing.

The Nimitz is currently returning to its home port in Kitsap, Washington, after a Middle East deployment. These back-to-back incidents highlight the risks associated with carrier-based aviation, even in the absence of enemy action. They also raise questions about operational tempo, aircraft maintenance, and safety procedures aboard U.S. carriers operating in contested regions.

The South China Sea remains a strategic flashpoint, and any incident involving U.S. military assets draws international attention. Although no adversarial involvement is suspected, the timing and location of the mishaps underscore the complexities of maintaining readiness and safety in a critical region.

All Jewish Councils in Key New Jersey Area Endorse Jack Ciattarelli for Governor

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A coalition of Orthodox Jewish community councils in Ocean County, New Jersey, has publicly endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli ahead of the November 2025 election.

Leaders from councils in Lakewood, Jackson, Toms River, Howell and Manchester coordinated the endorsement through the Vaad of Lakewood, emphasizing unity and high voter turnout across these communities. The letter to residents urged every eligible voter in their towns to cast ballots and mentioned Ciattarelli’s track record on issues such as education funding, infrastructure and religious‑community priorities.

The move marks a significant moment in New Jersey politics: this is reported to be the first time Orthodox Jewish councils in multiple towns within this county have aligned behind one gubernatorial candidate in a unified endorsement.

From a broader perspective, the endorsement underscores the growing influence of organized religious‑community blocs in local and state elections. It also reflects the high level of engagement within certain communities that view turnout and voter mobilization as critical.

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