Philadelphia swears in judges, Krasner touts prevention as crime totals fall
Philadelphia inaugurated nearly three dozen judges, plus District Attorney Larry Krasner and Controller Christy Brady at the Kimmel Center. Krasner pitched a mix of social-program prevention and modern enforcement tools like advanced forensics, while the city closed 2025 with 222 homicides, the lowest in six decades, and declines in shootings, assaults, retail theft, and other major crimes versus 2024.
Unverified “blind item” drags Lamar Jackson into drug-testing rumor
A blind-item post claims an unnamed NFL quarterback supposedly avoids drug testing because officials expect a positive result, then points the finger at Lamar Jackson. It provides no evidence, which is usually the part you include when you’re doing something other than performance art.
US scales back recommended childhood vaccines, doctors warn of blowback
The US reduced the number of vaccines it recommends for every child. Medical experts criticized the move, warning it could lower vaccination rates and increase disease risk, because microbes famously respect policy vibes and personal branding.
Israel agrees to buy F-15IA fighters tailored with Israeli systems
Israel has agreed to acquire new-build F-15IA fighters, a country-specific variant meant to complement its F-15I fleet. The jet is expected to be close to the F-15EX Eagle II in range and payload, including conformal fuel tanks that extend range while keeping external hardpoints free, plus Israeli mission systems and integration customized to operational needs.
Fire at Horsham gun range triggers hazmat response over ammo concerns
Firefighters are battling a blaze at Clayton’s Hunting, Fishing & Indoor Range at 660 Easton Road in Horsham, Pennsylvania, reported to have started around 2:45 p.m. Monday. The cause and any injuries are unconfirmed. A hazmat team was called and the bomb squad notified due to concerns about ammunition on site. Officials advise avoiding the area, with no evacuations ordered.
Footage from China fuels debate over possible J-20 appearance near Taiwan
Newly circulated video from China appears to show a J-20 stealth fighter near, or possibly over, Taiwan’s Pingtung area, sparking debate about whether it was a real overflight or deliberate signaling. The episode highlights a recurring peacetime stealth problem: low-observable aircraft are hard to confirm from limited imagery, which is great for deterrence and terrible for internet certainty.
Google AI Overviews criticized for risky health inaccuracies
Google’s AI Overviews feature, launched in May 2024, is being flagged for inaccurate and inconsistent health summaries that experts say could put users at risk. An investigation cited examples including incorrect dietary guidance for pancreatic cancer, misleading information about women’s cancer tests, and dangerous responses tied to eating disorders and psychosis that could discourage people from seeking help. Google says it invests heavily in quality and most results are accurate, but the concern is obvious when people treat auto-generated text like a clinician with a pulse.
Report claims Nicolás Maduro appeared in Manhattan federal court and pleaded not guilty
A report says Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro appeared in Manhattan federal court on Monday with his wife, entered not guilty pleas to federal charges, and insisted he is innocent and remains president. If accurate, it would be a remarkable logistical and political development, so expect intense scrutiny of sourcing and documentation.
Celebrity relationship claim circulates about Alissa Violet and past partners
An online claim says Alissa Violet dated both Jake and Logan Paul, then later musician Christopher Comstock, known as Marshmello. The report also alleges she ended her most recent relationship after claiming infidelity, while noting he was reportedly seeing other people when the relationship began, which is a very long way to say, “rich famous people behave exactly as advertised.”
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