Ties

Authorities Warn Emojis May Signal Gang Ties, Raising Concerns of Misguided Profiling and Deportations

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U.S. law enforcement agencies are sounding alarms about the potential use of specific emojis as indicators of gang affiliation, particularly with Tren de Aragua (TdA), a Venezuelan organization. Internal documents reviewed by various sources suggest that agencies, including the FBI and Customs and Border Protection, have warned that certain emojis shared on social media could symbolize a connection to the gang, which has become a focal point in U.S. immigration discussions. Briefings and materials circulated among agencies from 2024 to 2025 highlight emojis such as trains, swords, ninjas, aliens, and strawberries as commonly associated with … Read more

Judge Launches 361st Home Run, Ties DiMaggio for Fourth Place in Yankees’ Legacy

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NEW YORK — Aaron Judge made history on Saturday by hitting his 361st career home run, matching the legendary Joe DiMaggio for fourth place on the New York Yankees’ all-time list. The milestone was reached in a game that drew considerable attention from fans and analysts alike, as the Yankees faced off against the Boston Red Sox. Judge’s home run came in the fifth inning, putting the Yankees ahead and sparking a wave of excitement at Yankee Stadium. The moment further solidified Judge’s status as one of the franchise’s most impactful players. This season, he … Read more

Judge’s Historic Double Homer Night Vaults Yankees Past Tigers, Ties Legendary DiMaggio

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NEW YORK — Aaron Judge made headlines Tuesday night by homering twice, bringing his season total to 24 home runs as the New York Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 9-3 at Yankee Stadium. With his impressive performance, Judge tied baseball legend Joe DiMaggio for 10th place on the Yankees’ all-time home run list. Hitting in the second and seventh innings, Judge’s back-to-back power displays energized the home crowd. His first home run, a 415-foot drive into the left field stands, came in the second inning with one runner on base. The second, a towering shot … Read more

Family Ties and Troubling Testimonies: Key Witnesses Take the Stand in Georgia Man’s Murder Trial Over Missing Teen

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DECORAH, Iowa — The second day of testimony unfolded Tuesday in the Winneshiek County jury trial of James Bachmurski, a Georgia man charged with second-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of 15-year-old Jade Colvin. Bryan Bachmurski, the defendant’s son, was among the witnesses who recounted pivotal moments leading up to Colvin’s last known whereabouts. Bryan testified that March 30, 2017, was the final day he saw Colvin, recalling that his father had driven them to his late-night job around 10 p.m. Colvin was in the vehicle with them at the time. When questioned by … Read more