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Las Vegas Teen Indicted on Terrorism Charges After Threatening ‘Lone Wolf’ Attack Online

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Las Vegas, NV — A local Las Vegas resident has been indicted on multiple terrorism-related charges, including threats to initiate “lone wolf” operations against what he described as “enemies of Allah.” The Clark County grand jury delivered the indictment on Friday, listing eight counts spanning four different categories associated with terrorism and the unlawful possession of explosive materials. Joshua Robles, who was a minor at the time of discovering his involvement, was taken into custody in November 2023 after details emerged of his deep engagement with the ideology of the Islamic State group and his … Read more

Conservation Groups Fight Against Wolf Trapping in Idaho, Seeking to Protect Endangered Grizzly Bears

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BOISE, Idaho – Conservation groups are taking legal action to protect endangered grizzly bears in Idaho from wolf trapping practices. Thirteen organizations have filed a lawsuit to halt the use of traps and snares for wolves, arguing that such methods could inadvertently harm grizzlies as well. The groups have appealed to a federal judge, requesting a ban on trapping activities during periods when bears are not hibernating. Idaho is home to approximately 80 protected grizzly bears, and conservationists fear that even a single casualty caused by a wolf trap could hinder the species’ recovery efforts. … Read more

Montana Wolf Trapping Season Opens Amidst Lawsuit Concerns for Grizzly Bear Safety

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HELENA, Montana – Wolf trapping season began on January 1 in several valleys across Montana, following a delay due to concerns for the safety of grizzly bears. Trappers in the Clearwater, Swan, and Blackfoot Valleys have already started setting snares and traps. The season was initially halted by a lawsuit filed by environmental groups, arguing that the traps inadvertently ensnare federally-protected grizzly bears. However, the lawsuit only resulted in a suspension of early-and-late season trapping, not a complete ban on trapping from January 1 to February 15. The controversy surrounding wolf trapping centers on the … Read more