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Dark Winds Season 4: Netflix Release Date and What to Expect

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Dark Winds Season 4: Netflix Release Date and What to Expect


The curtain has closed on the fourth season of AMC’s highly acclaimed psychological thriller, Dark Winds. With the season finale leaving fans buzzing with questions, we’re here to provide some clarity on what lies ahead.

For those eager to catch up, the first three seasons of Dark Winds are available to stream on Netflix. Meanwhile, episodes from Season 4 can be accessed via AMC+, Philo, and AMC, provided you have a valid cable subscription. But what’s next for this fan-favorite series? Exciting news: a fifth season is on the horizon, with production already in motion!

Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer of AMC Networks and President of AMC Studios, expressed his enthusiasm in a recent statement: “Dark Winds has seamlessly woven together captivating stories, Navajo culture, spirituality, and stunning cinematography over its four seasons. We’re thrilled to continue this journey with showrunner John Wirth and the outstanding Zahn McClarnon. Our talented production and creative teams, as well as the incredible cast and crew, have crafted a compelling crime drama that resonates with audiences and critics alike. We’re excited to bring more of this extraordinary narrative to viewers worldwide.”

As for when Season 4 of Dark Winds will make its debut on Netflix, fans are eagerly awaiting more details. Here’s what we know so far.

Is Dark Winds On Netflix?

Yes, you can currently stream the first three seasons of Dark Winds on Netflix.

Will Dark Winds Season 4 Be On Netflix?

Yes! But there’s no official information on when the fourth season will arrive on the streamer. What’s on Netflix reports that Season 4 could potentially be added to Netflix on July 4, 2026, but the outlet also notes that a delay is possible.

The third season of the series premiered March 9, 2025, on AMC and debuted October 27, 2025, on Netflix. If the show follows a similar pattern, the fourth season would drop on Netflix in September or October of 2026.

Is Dark Winds Airing a New Episode Tonight on AMC (April 19)?

Nope. Unfortunately, Dark Winds isn’t airing a new episode tonight. The fourth season has concluded.

Has Dark Winds Been Renewed For Season 5?

You bet! Not only did AMC announce a fifth-season renewal in February, but production on the new season in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has already started.

It was also revealed that Martin Sensmeier has joined the cast in a series regular role, playing, per Deadline, a former Vietnam vet turned racetrack worker with ties to Chee from middle school. Noel Fisher and Devin Sampson-Craig have also joined the cast for Season 5.

How To Watch Dark Winds Season 4 Online:

You can stream Dark Winds on AMC+, which is available for $7.99/month. You can also purchase an ad-free option for $10.99/month or $109.99/year. You can sample the service with a seven-day free trial.

Additionally, you can add AMC+ to your Prime Video account for an extra $7.99/month. Amazon is currently offering a free trial for new subscribers. You can also stream all four seasons on Philo.

Finally, if you have a cable login, all four seasons of the series are streaming on AMC.com.

The first three seasons of Dark Winds are currently streaming on Netflix.

Woodland Hills Woman Arrested at LAX for Alleged Iranian Arms Trafficking: A Shocking Development

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Woodland Hills Woman Arrested at LAX for Alleged Iranian Arms Trafficking: A Shocking Development

A Los Angeles woman was taken into custody on Saturday night at Los Angeles International Airport, accused of aiding Iran in trafficking weapons to Sudan amid its ongoing civil war. Federal prosecutors revealed this development concerning 44-year-old Shamim Mafi, who faces allegations related to facilitating the sale of military equipment, including drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and vast amounts of ammunition, to the Sudanese Armed Forces.

First U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli shared these charges via social media on Sunday, highlighting the serious implications of such activities in a conflict-ridden region. Efforts to reach Mafi for comment have been unsuccessful, as no contact number was available, and it remains unclear if she has secured legal representation.

Essayli also shared an image depicting an individual in an FBI jacket escorting a woman into a vehicle outside one of LAX’s terminals, presumably capturing the moment of Mafi’s arrest.

Mafi, originally from Iran, has been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident since 2016, according to Essayli. The case underscores the complexities of international arms trafficking and its impact on global conflicts.

Mafi is an Iranian national who became a lawful permanent resident of the United States in 2016, Essayli said.

She is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles on Monday. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison.

The Sudanese civil war has created a humanitarian crisis in the North African country where food supplies are dwindling and millions of people have fled their homes.

Revitalize Hip Strength Post-55: Top 5 Standing Exercises That Outperform Floor Stretches

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Revitalize Hip Strength Post-55: Top 5 Standing Exercises That Outperform Floor Stretches

Maintaining robust hip strength is crucial, especially as it can significantly reduce the risk of falls by ensuring the stability of your spine and pelvis.

As you age, particularly past the age of 55, prioritizing certain aspects of physical health becomes essential, with hip strength being a key focus. This is important to counteract the muscle degeneration, known as sarcopenia, that naturally occurs with aging. Strengthening your hips facilitates a more active and independent lifestyle, enabling you to remain mobile and handle daily activities more effortlessly.

To help you begin this journey, we consulted with Terry Tateossian, the Founder and a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach at THOR – The House of Rose. She specializes in women’s health and weight management for those over 40, drawing on her extensive training in this field. We’ve compiled a list of five effective standing exercises to boost your hip strength more efficiently than traditional floor stretches, especially for those over 55.

“The hips often require significant attention, particularly in women over 55,” Tateossian explains. “It’s common to encounter tightness, imbalances, and more pronounced sarcopenia in the glutes, which are crucial for hip stabilization.” She further notes that as estrogen and testosterone levels decrease during midlife for both genders, there is a heightened need to focus on maintaining muscle mass to prevent reduced stability and balance. This is especially critical as weakening of the glutes and hips can lead to an increased risk of falls and injuries.

“The hips are one of the areas in the body where I see the most attention required—especially in women over 55. It’s very common to have tight hips, a possible imbalance in the hips and hip stabilizers, and more profound sarcopenia in the glutes (which stabilize the hips),” Tateossian tells us. “As estrogen/testosterone declines in midlife for both men and women, and without proactive attention in retaining muscle as we age, we start to experience reduced stability and balance. We have higher risks of falls and injuries, especially when the glutes and hips are declining in strength.”

Walking mechanics and posture change as hip strength declines. It becomes common to place strain on your lower back and knees because they are compensating. That’s where standing exercises come in clutch and serve as an effective addition to your workout routine.

“Standing exercises are great for building strength in the hips/ glutes as they activate the stabilizing muscles and train the hips/glutes in a weight-bearing position, which is how we actually use them,” Tateossian says. “Stretching (floor hip exercises) helps you move better, but standing hip/glute exercises help you develop strength, be stable, and stay injury-free.”

Chair Squats

  1. Begin by standing tall in front of a sturdy chair with your feet hip-width apart on the ground.
  2. Activate your core and keep your chest lifted.
  3. Bend at the knees and hips and lower slowly into a squat—as if you’re about to sit down. Make sure your weight stays in your heels.
  4. Lightly touch the surface of the chair with your glutes.
  5. Press through your heels to rise back up.
  6. Perform 2 to 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps, resting for 60 seconds between sets.

Standing Hip Abductions

  1. Begin by standing tall with your feet hip-width apart and hands on your hips.
  2. Activate your core and shift your weight onto your left leg.
  3. Keep your right leg straight and toes pointed forward as you lift it out to the side as high as you’re comfortably able to.
  4. Hold at the top for a moment before lowering for 3 seconds.
  5. Perform 2 to 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps on each side, resting for 60 seconds between sets.

Low Step-Ups

  1. Begin by standing tall, facing a low step or sturdy chair.
  2. Place your left foot firmly onto the surface, keeping your core engaged and chest tall.
  3. Press through your left heel to lift your body until your left leg is straight and you’re standing on the surface.
  4. Use control to lower back to the start position.
  5. Repeat on the other side.
  6. Perform 2 to 3 sets of 8 to 12 steps on each side, resting for 60 seconds between sets.

Romanian Deaflits

  1. Stand tall, feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Bend your knees slightly and hold the weights in front of your thighs.
  3. Press your hips back as you lower the dumbbells down your leg to about 1 inch below the knees. Maintain a straight back as you do so.
  4. Squeeze your glutes to return to the start position.
  5. Perform 2 to 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps, resting for 30 seconds between sets.

Lateral Band Walks

  1. Begin by placing a resistance band around your ankles or thighs.
  2. Slightly bend your knees and step sideways, keeping your movement controlled.
  3. Perform 2 to 3 sets of 20 reps in total, resting for 60 seconds between sets.

Democrat Breaks Party Lines to Support Trump’s Nominee for DHS

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Democrat Breaks Party Lines to Support Trump’s Nominee for DHS
A Democrat who supported Donald Trump's nominee for DHS Secretary has explained why he split with the majority of his party to vote in Markwayne Mullin. John Fetterman, who often breaks with the party line, was one of only two Democrats who helped usher in the new Department of Homeland Security boss. The Pennsylvania lawmaker told Fox News' Saturday in America he voted for the MAGA Republican in an attempt to 'put country over party'. 'What's interesting is there were plenty of Democrats that criticized me for voting, for, to work with, Secretary Mullin,' he said.

In a surprising move that has sparked conversation and controversy, Democrat John Fetterman diverged from the majority of his party by supporting Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security. Markwayne Mullin, a MAGA Republican, received bipartisan backing thanks to Fetterman and one other Democrat. Fetterman, known for his independent streak, explained his decision during an appearance on Fox News’ “Saturday in America,” stating that he prioritized “country over party.” He remarked, “Many Democrats criticized me for my vote, but I haven’t seen similar outrage when there are calls for the deaths of American service members in downtown Philadelphia. I stand for reason and against government shutdowns. My allegiance is to the country, not party lines, and I will remain steadfast in that position.”

Country Over Party 

'But I haven't seen other kinds of criticism when you have people calling for the death of American service members in the middle of downtown Philadelphia. I mean, I'm on the right side of reasonable. I'm on the right side of never shut the government down. I'm the guy that's on the side of country over party, and I'm going to remain in that exact space.' Anti-American protesters gathered in Philadelphia and vowed to celebrate the deaths of US soldiers, shocking video revealed on Thursday.

The backdrop to Fetterman’s comments includes a shocking incident in Philadelphia, where anti-American protesters gathered, openly celebrating the notion of harm befalling US soldiers. A chilling video from the demonstration revealed a masked speaker declaring, “For every US military base that crumbles and for every US soldier who returns home in a casket, we cheer.” This display of extremism drew a sharp rebuke from Fetterman, who took to social media platform X to decry the rally as “truly appalling.”

An Unlikely Alliance 

'For every US military base that crumbles and for every US soldier who returns home in a casket, we cheer,' a masked speaker told the crowd at the time. The anti-America rally was condemned on Thursday by Fetterman, who called the remarks 'Truly appalling,' on X. Fetterman also wrote on X at the time, 'These [expletive] chanting [sic] for the death of our servicemembers.' 'Where's the Dem outrage and condemnation?' he asked. Across the aisle, Texas Senator Ted Cruz quickly responded to Fetterman. 'Very good Q,' Cruz posted, also calling the demonstration 'sick' in a separate post.

Fetterman expressed his disgust in a post, stating, “These [expletive] chanting for the death of our servicemembers.” He also questioned the lack of outrage from his fellow Democrats, asking, “Where’s the Dem outrage and condemnation?” His query was met with a swift response from across the political aisle, as Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz echoed the sentiment, labeling the protest as “sick” and acknowledging Fetterman’s question with a “Very good Q.”

Last week, Fetterman was one of two Democrats who voted to confirm Mullin's nomination for the role of DHS Secretary. Fetterman and Democrat Martin Heinrich of New Mexico crossed party lines to support the majority of Republicans and approve the nomination, which was confirmed 54-45 on Monday evening. Mullin's nomination was also advanced out of the Senate homeland security committee the week prior, only after Fetterman was the only member of his party to support the nominee.

Last week, Fetterman was one of two Democrats who voted to confirm Mullin’s nomination for the role of DHS Secretary. Fetterman and Democrat Martin Heinrich of New Mexico crossed party lines to support the majority of Republicans and approve the nomination, which was confirmed 54-45 on Monday evening. Mullin’s nomination was also advanced out of the Senate homeland security committee the week prior, only after Fetterman was the only member of his party to support the nominee.

Over the last few months, Fetterman has toed a fine line on the immigration issue. He has both defended the work of ICE agents 'deporting criminal migrants in our country', while also calling for now-former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to be ousted and for the agency to come under 'new leadership.'

Over the last few months, Fetterman has toed a fine line on the immigration issue. He has both defended the work of ICE agents ‘deporting criminal migrants in our country’, while also calling for now-former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to be ousted and for the agency to come under ‘new leadership.’

Trusting Maternal Instincts: Our Journey with a Rare Prenatal Condition and Its Impact on Our Baby Boy

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Trusting Maternal Instincts: Our Journey with a Rare Prenatal Condition and Its Impact on Our Baby Boy

Every parent believes their child is unique, but for Maddicyn Brokenshire, her son is genuinely exceptional.

Living in Timaru, New Zealand, Maddicyn Brokenshire, 38, and her husband Daniel, 30, were thrilled when they learned they were going to be parents for the first time.

However, their excitement quickly turned to concern when doctors alerted them to potential complications with the pregnancy.

During a hospital visit, Maddicyn was informed by doctors that she had a subchorionic hemorrhage. This condition, involving bleeding between the uterine wall and the gestational sac, affects about one percent of pregnancies and typically resolves without intervention.

The usual symptoms include vaginal bleeding and mild cramping, and scientific studies have yet to definitively determine whether it leads to further pregnancy complications.

‘When we first found out, it was incredibly overwhelming,’ she told the Daily Mail, adding that they worried it may affect the fetus. ‘There was a lot of uncertainty and the initial prognosis wasn’t very clear.’ 

The mom said she and her husband didn’t know what to expect, which made the situation even scarier. All they could do was try to focus on taking things ‘one step at a time.’

But the prognosis worsened at Brokenshire’s 20-week scan.

Maddicyn Brokenshire was overcome with worry after finding out her son, Ollyver, was battling Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS)

Maddicyn Brokenshire was overcome with worry after finding out her son, Ollyver, was battling Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS)

Doctors identified that little Ollyver was battling amniotic bands – fibrous strands of tissue detached from the inner amniotic sac. The bands can remain free-floating, but they can also wrap around developing limbs, digits or other body parts and restrict growth. The latter is known as Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS).

Brokenshire’s doctors initially believed the bands were ‘floating’ and may not cause any issues.

But the mother-to-be, who formerly worked as a nurse, said her instincts told her otherwise.

She began extensive research on ABS and had a haunting feeling that her baby would suffer complications. ABS is a rare condition that affects just one in 15,000 births and occurs when the inner layer of the placenta is damaged during pregnancy.

At 33 weeks pregnant, Brokenshire was rushed back to a hospital in Christchurch that she called larger and better-equipped than the first one she visited.

‘That’s where they discovered that he was suffering,’ she recalled. ‘The amniotic bands were attached. He had an indentation on his nose bridge and his right eye orbit was smaller than the other. They didn’t know how severe it was going to be.’

When Brokenshire’s water broke just one week later, she and her husband were told the bands were still attached to baby Ollyver.

He was born via cesarean section at Christchurch Hospital, but wasn’t breathing as doctors tried to resuscitate him. Thankfully, he recovered.

The newborn was plagued with health concerns as a result of the ABS, which has impacted his sight

The newborn was plagued with health concerns as a result of the ABS, which has impacted his sight

He was also born with an open wound on the back of his head as a result of Aplasia Cutis Congenita

He was also born with an open wound on the back of his head as a result of Aplasia Cutis Congenita 

But the newborn was plagued with health concerns as the ABS had been severe, causing ‘deformities and loss of function,’ Brokenshire told the Daily Mail.

He had a massive open wound on the back of his head as a result of Aplasia Cutis Congenita (ACC), where some areas of skin could not fully form before birth. 

‘It can happen anywhere on the body but in Ollyver’s case, it is on his scalp where his hair grows,’ she explained. 

Ollyver’s eyelids also did not develop. Brokenshire told the Daily Mail he is ‘fully blind’ in his right eye and will eventually need a prosthetic.

Now, at eight months old, the infant has undergone several surgeries to release the amniotic bands and surgically create eyelids.

‘Surgeons attempted to correct his ability to close his eyes by pinning and suturing the eyelid higher,’ Brokenshire said. ‘But it wasn’t successful, so they will continue to adjust this over time.’

Despite some setbacks, Ollyver is continuing to hit milestones

Despite some setbacks, Ollyver is continuing to hit milestones 

Despite some setbacks, Ollyver is continuing to develop on schedule. 

His doting mom happily reported her little boy is crawling and ‘on the move constantly.’

‘Neurologically, Ollyver has been incredibly lucky,’ Brokenshire said. 

‘His brain was not affected. He is meeting all of his milestones and is even ahead in some areas.’

Although Ollyver may have challenges with balance and depth perception, the family has already enlisted support services to help him.

His mother is proud of all he has accomplished so far, and called Ollyver ‘such a strong, resilient little boy.’

Downtown Iowa Shooting: Multiple University Students Injured After Campus-Area Altercation

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Downtown Iowa Shooting: Multiple University Students Injured After Campus-Area Altercation

Early Sunday morning, a shooting erupted at the lively Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, situated near the University of Iowa. The incident left several individuals, including students, injured, as law enforcement officers rushed to secure the scene while the suspect remains unidentified and at large.

The Iowa City Public Safety Department reported that officers responded to a disturbance call around 1:46 a.m. on the 100 block of East College Street, a popular nightlife destination close to the university. As the police arrived, they were met with the sound of gunfire.

Following the incident, numerous victims were transported to local hospitals to receive treatment for injuries sustained during the shooting, according to police reports.

Authorities have identified five individuals injured in the shooting. Among them, one is in critical condition, while the remaining four are reported to be in stable condition.

persons of interest walking

The Iowa City Police Department released images of five persons of interest seen walking in connection with the shooting, as part of their ongoing investigation.

Students at the University of Iowa were among the wounded, the school said in a statement.

“While the investigation is in its early stages, there are no indications any university students were the intended victims,” it added.

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Four persons of interest in the Iowa City, Iowa, shooting are seen walking. (Iowa City Police Department)

No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Police later released photos of five persons of interest in connection with the shooting.

University of Iowa campus

University of Iowa spring campus scene in Iowa City including the Iowa Hawkeye mascot.  (Don and Melinda Crawford/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Authorities asked anyone with information or video footage of the shooting to contact Detective Cade Burma at cburma@iowa-city.org or 319-356-5275.

People walking past a tree with changing leaves near the Old Capitol building at University of Iowa campus

People walk past the Old Capitol building on the University of Iowa campus on Oct. 17, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen)

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers online at iccrimestoppers.org, or by phone at 319-358-TIPS (8477).

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Justice Served: Man Sentenced for Killing Ex’s Fiancé During Child Visit

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Justice Served: Man Sentenced for Killing Ex’s Fiancé During Child Visit

Left: Nicholas Michael Mimms (Cherokee County Sheriff”s Office). Right: Eduardo “Eddie” Gilberto Figueroa (Scott Huskins Funeral Home).

A Georgia man, aged 37, faces decades behind bars following his conviction for the fatal shooting of his wife’s former fiancé during an intended supervised child visitation. This tragic event has culminated in a significant sentence, shedding light on a deeply unsettling scenario.

Nicholas Michael Mimms has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 31-year-old Eduardo “Eddie” Gilberto Figueroa. This decision follows Mimms’ conviction in February on counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, and firearms possession. However, the jury did acquit him of malice murder, as outlined by the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office.

The case reveals that Mimms’ wife shared a child with Figueroa, who had recently secured parental rights. On the day of the incident, Mimms was meant to oversee Figueroa’s inaugural court-sanctioned visitation with his child. The circumstances surrounding this encounter were starkly contrasting.

Figueroa arrived with the intent to connect, bringing a stuffed toy, diapers, and snacks for his child. In a chilling contrast, Mimms was prepared with body armor and a firearm. Assistant District Attorney Megan S. Hertel, who led the prosecution, highlighted this disparity in a poignant statement.

“These were two men with very different plans about how this day should go,” Hertel remarked. “Eduardo Figueroa arrived with love, excitement, and gifts for the son he was going to meet for the very first time. The defendant brought a bulletproof vest and a loaded gun. This was a tragedy, and it should never have happened.”

Figueroa’s family members spoke about the excitement he had for meeting his son for the first time.

“The heartbreak this family has endured is unimaginable. On a day that should have been filled with smiles and laughter, a young father was senselessly gunned down,” said District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway. “This sentence ensures the defendant is held accountable for taking a father from his child and forever altering the lives of those left behind.”

As Law&Crime previously reported, cops responded around noon on Aug. 7, 2021, to the home on Mohawk Trail in the Acworth area of Cherokee County. When they arrived, they found Figueroa dead outside the home on a deck with multiple gunshot wounds.

Mimms claimed self-defense, saying Figueroa was “dangerous” and had “threatened him,” prosecutors say. But Figueroa did not have a gun and posed no threat to Mimms, prosecutors said. The convicted murderer was “waiting outside of the home for Figueroa to arrive,” per prosecutors.

The child and mother were not present. Once Figueroa saw the child was not there, he began to walk away, but the defendant “called him back to talk.” That’s when Mimms shot Figueroa four times in the side, back and arm.

Jurors convicted Mimms after about eight hours of deliberation following the three-week trial.

According to his obituary, Figueroa was a U.S. Army veteran and was attending Kennesaw State University, where he was a student in the Computer Science and Engineering Department with hopes of becoming a video game developer.

“I felt fortunate to be the mother of such a kind, beautiful human being and amazing father,” his mother wrote. “His laughter was contagious, and he was funny, smart, and a great friend. I will miss everything about him — our calls, the I love you’s, and everything in between.”

Glasgow Student Detained in U.S. for Alleged ‘Doomsday Plane’ Photo Controversy

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Glasgow Student Detained in U.S. for Alleged ‘Doomsday Plane’ Photo Controversy

A Chinese student enrolled at a Scottish university finds himself in legal trouble after capturing images of aircraft at a US military installation.

Tianrui Liang, an aeronautical engineering student at the University of Glasgow, faces charges for taking unauthorized photographs at Offutt Air Force Base. This base is notably the hub for the US Strategic Command.

The 21-year-old was detained at New York’s JFK Airport on April 7, following reports of him photographing a plane renowned for its resilience to nuclear attacks.

Authorities were tipped off by an observer at the Nebraska base, who noticed Liang in a vehicle using a camera with a long-range lens as a military aircraft was positioned on the runway.

FBI documents allege that on March 31, Liang photographed several aircraft at Offutt, including the Boeing E-4B, commonly referred to as the ‘doomsday plane.’

The aircraft can act as a mobile command post for senior American military and government officials during national emergencies.

Liang appeared before a court in New York on April 8 and was initially released on bail, but was taken back into custody the following day when the government warned he was a ‘considerable flight risk’.

Noah Heflin, a special agent with the FBI, wrote that Liang told counterintelligence teams he knew his actions were illegal, but that the photos were ‘only for his own personal collection’.

The student is a keen plane spotter and has previously travelled around the UK to photograph military and commercial aircraft.

Mr Heflin’s affidavit alleges that Liang used a plane spotting website to learn where planes are parked, serviced, and loaded at numerous airfields and airports, including the Offutt base.

Tianrui Liang was arrested after taking photographs of planes at a US airbase

Tianrui Liang was arrested after taking photographs of planes at a US airbase

According to legal documents, Liang flew out to Canada on March 26 to meet a friend who is studying at Columbia University in New York.

The pair drove across the border into America two days later, travelling from Seattle, Washington, to Billings, Montana.

When the friend departed for New York on March 29, Liang drove to Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota in a bid to photograph the B1-B aircraft, a strategic bomber.

He discovered that the plane had been moved and therefore could not be photographed, then headed on to Offutt Air Force Base.

Liang was arrested several days later while travelling back to Scotland and charged with violating a US law that bans photographing, sketching or mapping ‘vital’ military bases and equipment without permission.

The student is expected to appear in court again later this month. However, the full details of his case remain undisclosed due to the FBI’s ‘concerns regarding the ongoing investigation into a named co-conspirator’.

Liang’s arrest comes amid longstanding warnings that British universities have become ‘magnets’ for espionage, according to the head of MI5 and University of Glasgow alumnus Ken McCallum.

Programs funded by the Chinese Communist party on British campuses have been accused of spying on, and censoring UK students in recent years.

Experts also warn that universities running cutting-edge research projects with international students risk exposing sensitive military and technological material to foreign agents.

In November, Nigel Inkster of the International Institute for Strategic Studies told the BBC there are ‘a lot of cases of joint research which have clear military-defence applications, where I would have thought it would occur to those engaged to ask questions about the desirability of continuing with such activities.’

Liang’s lawyer, Jeffrey Thomas, from the Federal Public Defender’s Omaha office, did not respond to enquiries.

The US Attorney’s Office in Nebraska said it was unable to comment at this time.

A University of Glasgow spokesperson said: ‘We do not comment on ongoing police matters or individual students.’

Alachua Resident Faces Arrest for Drugs and Firearms Violations

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Authorities in Alachua, Florida, have apprehended 22-year-old Davon Lee Curtis on charges related to the production and distribution of crack cocaine, alongside the possession of a firearm during a felony. The arrest took place in the early hours of the morning, casting a spotlight on the ongoing efforts to curb drug-related activities in the area.

The incident unfolded late on April 17, around 11:53 p.m., during a routine patrol by an officer from the Alachua Police Department. The officer was monitoring the vicinity of NW 133rd Terrace and NW 151st Lane, noting an uptick in criminal incidents reported in the neighborhood over the past month.

During the patrol, the officer observed an SUV traveling north on NW 133rd Terrace. A quick check revealed a seize tag order for the vehicle, along with records indicating the registered owner’s driver’s license was suspended. This prompted the officer to initiate a traffic stop.

Upon questioning, Curtis acknowledged that his license was indeed suspended and claimed he was in the process of addressing the issue. The officer also noticed a bag of marijuana clearly visible and detected the scent of burnt marijuana emanating from the vehicle. Additionally, the officer observed the outline of a firearm tucked in Curtis’s waistband, which Curtis confirmed was a gun.

The officer conducted a traffic stop, and Curtis reportedly said he was aware that his license was suspended, and he was trying to get that corrected. The officer reported seeing a bag of marijuana in plain view and noted that he could smell burnt marijuana coming from within the vehicle; he also reported seeing the outline of a firearm in Curtis’s waistband, and Curtis reportedly confirmed that he had a gun in his waistband.

The officer removed the gun after Curtis got out of the vehicle, and a probable cause search of the vehicle reportedly produced about 13 grams of marijuana, about a gram of crack cocaine, and three small baggies of cocaine, along with empty baggies, a scale, baking powder, metal cups wrapped in tin foil, and a metal fork wrapped in tin foil.

The officer noted that the baking powder, metal cups, and metal fork can be used to manufacture crack cocaine by heating cocaine and adding a cutting agent, such as baking powder.

Post Miranda, Curtis reportedly admitted to selling crack cocaine because he was being sued and his wages were being garnished.

Curtis has been charged with possession of cocaine with intent to manufacture and/or sell, maintaining a vehicle for the purpose of selling drugs, possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony, driving with a suspended license, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Curtis has no local adult criminal history, and Judge Denise Ferrero set bail at $31,000.

Articles about arrests are based on reports from law enforcement agencies. The charges listed are taken from the arrest report and/or court records and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

Severe Storm Inflicts Damage on Gibson City Organization

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Severe Storm Inflicts Damage on Gibson City Organization


GIBSON CITY, Ill. – A fierce storm barreled through Gibson City on Friday night, unleashing winds reaching up to 100 miles per hour and leaving a trail of destruction, notably at the local American Legion.

Steve Anderson, the Legion’s commander, recounted the chaotic scene. “We were playing music inside when one of the girls burst through the back door, warning us that the sirens were blaring. The next moment, water was pouring through the ceilings,” Anderson explained.
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