Two suspected Scattered Spider members plead not guilty in Transport for London cyberattack case
Two suspected Scattered Spider members plead not guilty in Transport for London cyberattack case, as two U.K. teenagers denied hacking the transit agency in 2024—an intrusion attributed to the cybercrime group. Because nothing screams criminal mastermind like trying to kneecap a bus timetable.
8-year-old stabs ‘uninvited’ grandmother while defending mother from knife attack, deputies say
Deputies say an 8-year-old stabbed an “uninvited” grandmother while defending her mother from a knife attack in Orange Park, Florida, leading to the arrest of 62-year-old Serpil Nebiye Adams on attempted second-degree murder charges. Around 3:15 p.m. Monday, Adams allegedly entered her estranged adult daughter’s home on Reese Avenue through an unlocked door and attacked with a serrated utility knife while two young children were present. The child grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Adams in the upper arm, stopping the assault; deputies noted blood on the sidewalk and a trail toward a vehicle. Investigators identified Adams, traced the vehicle to a friend, and—with Jacksonville officers—found her at a Jacksonville residence, where she was arrested; she later invoked her right to counsel. The mother and children were not injured. Adams is being held in the Clay County Jail on just over $500,000 bond under a no-contact order and is due back in court Dec. 16.
Police chase ends in crash in New Garden Township, Chester County, leaving three dead
In New Garden Township, Chester County, a police chase ended in a crash that left three people dead. Authorities say Pennsylvania state police were pursuing the vehicle when it lost control and crashed.
Morning Roundup: School closure survey, Trump targets Pennsylvania lawmakers, and a gamers’ weekend
Morning Roundup: The School District of Philadelphia is asking residents to weigh in as it maps potential school closures, seeking community input before any consolidation moves. In a serious escalation of rhetoric, Donald Trump targeted Pennsylvania lawmakers and veterans Chris Deluzio and Chrissy Houlihan, accusing them of “seditious behavior” “punishable by death” over a video urging military and intelligence personnel not to obey unlawful orders. For lighter quests, PAX Unplugged returns to the Convention Center this weekend, bringing tabletop makers and meeples from around the globe. Elsewhere: Philly school principals are pushing for a new contract without threatening a strike, the Mummers set their 125th parade for New Year’s Day 2026 on Broad Street, a Friendsgiving delivered warmth to neighbors facing homelessness and addiction, Thanksgiving resources are available citywide, and HBO renewed “Task,” with Mark Ruffalo returning to Delco noir. Mayor Watch: Cherelle Parker touts 2025 Marathon Weekend updates at the Convention Center, then heads to break ground at Happy Hollow Playground.
Man wounded in shooting after altercation inside Philadelphia home
Man wounded in shooting after altercation inside Philadelphia home: Police say a 28-year-old man was found on the front steps of a Mayfair house on the 7200 block of Walker Street around 11:30 p.m., shot twice in the chest and now in critical condition. The alleged shooter, a 27-year-old who also lives there, remained at the scene and was taken in for questioning. Investigators say the men had argued earlier in the day over a woman, the dispute continued inside the home, and the 28-year-old told police he’d been locked out, forced the rear door, and was carrying a knife. A search recovered three spent casings, a semi-automatic handgun, and a knife; four to five witnesses were taken for interviews. No arrests have been announced.
Lawsuit seeks to investigate U.S. government’s role in ICE-tracking app takedowns
Lawsuit seeks to investigate U.S. government’s role in ICE-tracking app takedowns, as the Electronic Frontier Foundation drags two federal departments to court to find out how officials allegedly leaned on tech platforms to scrub apps and sites that monitored ICE activity. EFF wants to know if that “content moderation” was actually government pressure that trampled First Amendment rights—essentially, whether the delete key came with a federal seal.
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