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Molotov Cocktail Plot: Massachusetts Trans Woman Sentenced In Plan To Firebomb Scott Bessent
A Massachusetts woman will spend more than six years in federal prison after admitting to bringing two homemade firebombs and a knife to Washington, D.C., in an attempt to kill then-Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent, federal authorities said.
Ryan Michael English, 26, of South Deerfield, previously pleaded guilty to two federal weapons charges. A judge sentenced English to 73 months in prison on Tuesday, Aug. 18, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced. English must also serve three years of supervised release.
The plot unfolded on Jan. 27, 2025, when Bessen…
Head-On Crash Causes Injuries At Hudson Valley Intersection
A serious head-on crash left people injured and drew a large emergency response to a Rockland County intersection, according to reports.
The collision happened late Tuesday night, Aug. 18, at Saddle River Road and Millrose Lane in South Monsey, The Monsey Scoop reported.
A video posted by the outlet showed two vehicles with extensive front-end damage and debris scattered across the roadway following the collision.
Multiple emergency agencies responded, including Hatzoloh EMS, Chaverim of Rockland, the Monsey Fire Department, Faist EMS, and Ramapo Police, according to the outlet…
NY Ranked Among 5 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast has some of the most fun states in the country, but several others landed near the bottom of a new ranking.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Most Fun States in America on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The study compared all 50 states across 26 metrics of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife, including restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters, national park access, music festivals, bars, casinos, and recreation spending.
The personal finance website split the study into two main categories: entertainment and recreation, which made up 80% of the score, and nightlife, which ac…
