Major SWAT situation underway in DeKalb neighborhood – WSB-TV Channel 2
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – A large number of police officers are on the scene of a DeKalb County neighborhood Thursday afternoon. NewsChopper 2 flew over the scene, where there was a heavy SWAT presence at River Ridge Court. There are currently dozens of police cars in the neighborhood. Channel 2 Action News has reached out to DeKalb County police to find out the reason for the large presence. Tune into Channel 2’s action news at noon live for the latest on this developing situation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily…
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Raiders News: Josh Jacobs is reportedly a no-show for training camp
Heading into Las Vegas Raiders training camp, one of the biggest stories to watch is Josh Jacobs’ contract situation. Jacobs was recently in Las Vegas hosting the annual Hard Count Athletics Football Camp for local youth and caught up with Fox 5’s Paloma Villicana. The running back talked about how he’s “feeling great” this offseason and feels explosive in a video Villicana posted on Twitter. Villicana also reported that “a source close to Jacobs” says that if he and the Raiders can’t come to an agreement on a long-term deal Monday, he won’t be attending training camp for a couple…
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Ripple wins case against SEC as judge rules XRP is not a security
Ripple Labs scored a victory in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on July 13, as Judge Analisa Torres ruled in favor of the company in a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission that date of 2020. According to documents filed on July 13, Judge Torres has granted a summary judgment in favor of Ripple Labs that allows the XRP token (XRP) not to be a security. The SEC’s lawsuit sought to force Ripple to stop offering its XRP token under the premise that XRP was a security and thus required additional regulation….
Read More »Sarah Sjostrom, one shy of Michael Phelps’ record, takes part in two events in the world of swimming
Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom plans to run the 50m freestyle and 50m butterly and not the 100m freestyle and 100m fly at the swimming world championships starting next week. Sjostrom’s management confirmed his race plan previously reported by Swedish media. Sjostrom, 29, holds the world record in all four events, but has scaled back her racing schedule at major international meetings in recent years. At last year’s worlds, she did not run the 100m fly for the first time since winning the first of her four world titles in the event in 2009 as a 15-year-old. Also at last year’s worlds,…
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Vice President Kamala Harris matches John C. Calhoun’s record for breaking most tied votes in the Senate
Kamala Harriswho made history as the first woman or person of color to serve as vice president, made history again Wednesday when she tied the record for most tie-breaking votes in the U.S. Senate. The vote, her 31st, advanced the nomination of Kalpana Kotagal to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The only other vice president to issue as many was John C. Calhoun, who served as vice president from 1825-1832. “It’s a moment and I think we still have a long way to go,” Harris told reporters afterward. “My mother gave me great advice, which is that I might be…
Read More »Dodgers acquire pitcher Tyson Miller from Brewers for cash
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed pitcher Tyson Miller from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash on Wednesday. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Dodgers placed right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson on the 60-day disabled list with a sprained MCL in his right knee. Miller was designated for assignment on July 8. He had a 5.79 ERA and seven strikeouts in seven games with the Brewers. The 27-year-old has been in the major leagues for parts of three seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers and Brewers. Miller is 1-2 with a 7.92 ERA to go with 15 strikeouts and…
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10:34 a.m. ET: Synagogue mass shooter eligible for death penalty – CNN Breaking News Alerts
10:34 AM ET: Synagogue Mass Shooter Eligible for Death Penalty – CNN Breaking News Alerts – Podcast on CNN Audio 9:00 a.m. ET: US heats up, actors set to strike, Sudan collective meeting and more 5 things listen toCNN 5 things Autumn, July 13 On PC On Mobile Smart Speakers Global US Political Business podcast Hear the news as it breaks, right in your podcast app. From the team behind CNN 5 Things. 10:34 a.m. ET: Mass synagogue shooter eligible for death penalty Breaking news alerts from CNN July 13, 2023 10:37 AM EDT Jury finds Robert Bowers, who killed…
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Smoking Red Line train prompts major emergency response, snarls morning commute – Boston 25 News
BOSTON – Buses were called in to replace subway service along a section of the Red Line during Thursday morning’s rush hour after a smoking train in Boston prompted a major emergency response. Train service was suspended between Harvard and Broadway as crews responded to the Charles/MGH station for a “mechanical issue” with a train “caused by a smoke condition,” according to the MBTA. “At approximately 5:50 a.m., the operator of a northbound train at the Charles/MGH station reported smoke under the first car,” an MBTA official said. “The passengers left the train at the station and there were no…
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