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Influencer Faces 20-Year Sentence for Boasting About Funding Newly Designated Terror Group

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A left-wing influencer with a significant following is now in hot water, facing the potential of a daunting 20-year prison sentence. This development comes in the wake of the U.S. State Department’s stern warning after the influencer allegedly boasted about financially supporting a group recently designated as a terrorist organization by Washington.

Those familiar with the antics of the Krassenstein brothers on the platform X are no strangers to their controversial takes. Brian Krassenstein, one half of the duo, may have pushed the envelope too far with his latest online provocation.

This past Wednesday marked a turning point after the United States officially recognized the Italy-based tech collective Autistici/Inventati (A/I) as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) entity. In the immediate aftermath, Krassenstein brazenly encouraged his followers to support the group financially. His supposed act of generosity took a questionable turn when he shared—and swiftly removed—a brief follow-up post.

“Donated thanks,” read the now-deleted message.

Reacting promptly to the incident, Assistant Secretary of State Dylan Johnson distributed a screenshot of the deleted message as a cautionary tale. Johnson emphasized the grave nature of the offense, reminding all that contributing funds to a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group constitutes a federal crime, carrying severe consequences of up to 20 years in prison and substantial fines.

Officials said the A/I collective built encrypted hosting, email, chat, and anonymity tools used by violent Antifa cells and other far-left militants in the U.S. and Europe.

The government also accused A/I’s infrastructure of being used by networks tied to Hamas, Iran’s IRGC, Hezbollah, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

As such, Americans sending them money or other support is a very bad idea just on its surface. Now, according to Johnson, you toss in some legal ramifications and, well, Krassenstein is potentially in some hot water.

“Donating money to a specially designated global terrorist is a federal crime. You can be prosecuted and sentenced to 20 years in federal prison and fined up to $1 million,” Johnson wrote on X. “So, maybe talk to a lawyer before listening to this moron.”

I mean, honestly, consult just about anybody before listening to a Krassenstein. Following the influencer directly into possible legal peril is not advised. At all.

After the State Department official’s warning, Krassenstein walked back his claims and said he hadn’t donated after all. He pasted A/I’s self-description (which is some next-level propaganda for a terrorist organization) and asked whether they sounded like terrorists, or whether “the people banning them and intimidating those who support them are the terrorists.”

“(And) no, I didn’t donate to them,” he added. “I’m not falling into your trap now that it’s official, but as soon as the designation is removed (which it will be), I will raise as much money as I (possibly) can for them. That’s a promise.”

Do you think his followers would pick up on the fact that, assuming what he is saying is true now, he lied to them, possibly convinced them to commit a federal crime, and then tucked his tail while leaving them to face the ramifications?

Yeah, me neither.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in naming A/I as a far-left terror organization whose services are used by the most active and violent Antifa cells in the U.S. and abroad, said far-left terrorism “poses a profound threat to the United States and the broader West.”

“There will be no refuge for violent extremists who wage war on our civilization and plot to undermine law and order, destroy critical infrastructure, assault political opponents, or conspire to conceal their crimes from authorities,” said Rubio. “We will use all the tools and authorities at our disposal to fight terrorism and protect our way of life from terrorist coercion.”

Krassenstein is still unlikely to be the test case here. He probably never sent the money, didn’t understand the statute, and Washington got more value from using him as a warning. That doesn’t make him clever. It makes him lucky.

Gainesville Man Arrested After Threatening Drive-Thru Staff with Gun in Frightening Incident

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In a startling turn of events, Jesse Matthew Lyles, aged 41, was taken into custody yesterday following accusations of threatening a Taco Bell drive-thru worker with a firearm. The alleged incident occurred after the employee was unable to clarify the term “ramekin.”

The unusual and tense episode unfolded on August 25 at the Taco Bell located at 7410 W. Newberry Road. According to the victim’s statement, a white male in a red Toyota placed his order and requested a ramekin of cheese. When the employee admitted her unfamiliarity with the term, the customer apparently became irate. The victim recounted that the man, later identified as Lyles, circled back to the drive-thru window, produced a pistol, cocked it, and threatened her. She reportedly inquired whether he intended to shoot her, prompting him to drive away swiftly. The employee expressed that she was genuinely terrified, believing her life was in jeopardy.

The account of the incident was corroborated by another Taco Bell staff member who witnessed the alarming interaction.

Authorities located Lyles shortly thereafter at a nearby Panda Express on 710 NW 60th Avenue. When approached by the deputy, Lyles, after being read his Miranda rights, expressed an unwillingness to discuss the matter, though he implied awareness of the situation. A search revealed a loaded black pistol secured in a fanny pack he was wearing.

Lyles, who reportedly works as an Uber driver, faces serious charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Although he has no previous criminal record, Judge Meshon Rawls has ordered that he be held without bail pending a hearing. The State Attorney’s Office has filed a motion for his continued detention without bail until the trial, but should this request be denied, bail will be determined at the hearing.

Drunk Boater’s Carelessness Leads to Fatal Boston Harbor Crash, Killing Promising 24-Year-Old Soccer Star

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Prosecutors have revealed shocking new details in the case of the boater who crashed into a Boston pier, resulting in the tragic death of a 24-year-old former student athlete. The accused was reportedly intoxicated and recklessly taking his hands off the wheel to dance, steering a stolen boat into disaster.

Boston resident Lawrence Shieh, 40, faces a raft of charges after a Suffolk County grand jury indictment linked him to the fatal May 13 incident. The crash claimed the life of Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dankert, aged 24, and left two of her friends injured. Shieh is charged with involuntary manslaughter, operating under the influence (OUI) causing death, multiple counts of OUI causing serious injury, unauthorized use of a boat, and a violation of the Logan International Airport security zone.

Following a night of visiting several bars, Shieh’s blood-alcohol content tested at more than twice the legal threshold, adding to the evidence against him.

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden addressed the media, noting, “On the night of the crash, Lawrence Shieh partook in an array of alcoholic drinks at the ReelHouse and other bars in the Seaport area. His blood-alcohol level was recorded at a staggering .20, far above the Massachusetts legal limit of .08.”

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The unfortunate victim, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dankert, who previously played college soccer, succumbed to severe blunt force injuries. (Lizzie Dankert/Facebook)

The boat, which was not equipped with exterior lighting, had been docked at Freedom Boat Club in Boston’s Seaport District before it was taken without permission. Although Shieh held membership in the club, he had no authorization to remove the vessel. Hayden said cellphone footage — including video recorded on Dankert’s phone — captured the moments leading up to the deadly crash.

“Cellphone videos recorded Shieh’s conduct, including inattentiveness at the helm, dancing and engaging with the three young women. Approximately six seconds before the crash, Shieh is captured on video with both hands off the wheel of the boat,” Hayden said.

Boston EMS response to crash

The boat crashed into a pier near a Logan International Airport runway on May 13, 2026, killing Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dankert. (Facebook/Boston EMS)

The boat then crashed nearly head-on into Pier 4R at Logan.

“Recovered data from the boat navigation system indicates that the boat was traveling at a dangerously excessive speed for the area of 36 mph at the time of the crash,” Hayden said.

Dankert struck her head and died as a result of blunt force injuries. The other two women and Shieh suffered non life-threatening injuries.

Dankert, of Andover, was a 2024 graduate of Union College, where she played soccer.

“Lizzie was an exceptional student-athlete who had a tremendous impact during her four years at Union College,” Union College spokesperson Phillip Wajda told Boston 25 in a statement. News Media has reached out to Union College for comment.

District Attorney Kevin Hayden speaks at a press conference

Lawrence Shieh, 40, of Boston, was indicted Tuesday morning by a Suffolk County grand jury on one count of involuntary manslaughter, one count of operating a boat while intoxicated causing death, two counts of operating a boat while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury, one count of using a boat without authority, and one count of a Logan Airport security violation, District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced during an afternoon news conference. (Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

In his first hearing, a cash bail was set at $25,000 with conditions for Shieh to stay away and have no contact with the female witnesses, Fan Pier and Freedom Boat Club employees, stay away from the ReelHouse in Seaport and no boating or consume alcohol during the investigations.

Shieh’s attorney, Nick Pisegna, said in the hearing that his client did not have a criminal record and has been “diligently attending” his appointments following the incident.

Shieh was released after posting bail. He is due back in court on Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. for a pre-trial conference. News Media has reached out to Shieh’s attorney for comment.

Tragic Alaska Plane Crash: 4 Killed as Aircraft Plummets into Shallow Waters Near Remote Town

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Tragedy struck a remote coastal community in Alaska on Wednesday when a small airplane plunged into shallow waters, resulting in the deaths of all four occupants aboard, as confirmed by officials.

The ill-fated aircraft, identified as a Piper PA-24-260, was en route to the quaint town of Seldovia from Merrill Field Airport in Anchorage. The crash occurred at approximately 1:18 p.m., according to a statement released by the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

Seldovia’s modest airport lies roughly 136 miles southwest of Anchorage, providing a vital link for the community.

“Alaska State Troopers received reports of a small plane’s crash within the Seldovia Slough area,” the statement detailed.

Responding to the emergency, a helicopter crew from Anchorage was dispatched to the wreckage site, while additional troopers traveled by boat from Anchor Point to lend assistance.

Following the crash, the plane was completely submerged in about 15 feet of water in the Seldovia Slough near the shore, according to Clint Johnson, the National Transportation Safety Board’s Alaska region chief.

Troopers were forced to wait until the tide went out in order to reach the aircraft.

Once the tide level dropped at about 6:30 p.m., troopers were able to retrieve the bodies of the four adult victims from the plane.

The bodies will be sent to the state medical examiner’s office for autopsy. The victims’ names will be released once next of kin are notified, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

A Piper PA-24 Comanche takes off from Mojave on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007.

A Piper PA-24 Comanche takes off from Mojave on Nov. 26, 2007. Akradecki / Wikimedia commons

It remains unclear what may have caused the crash.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

This comes after another plane crashed last week at a remote military site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board.

The aircraft, a Piper PA-24-260, was heading for an airport in the small town of Seldovia after taking off from Merrill Field Airport in Anchorage when it crashed at around 1:18 p.m.

The aircraft was heading for an airport in the small town of Seldovia after taking off from Merrill Field Airport in Anchorage when it crashed at around 1:18 p.m. Google Earth

That aircraft had been making its second runway approach in heavy fog, and its pilots were struggling to see the gravel airstrip, according to officials.

In that incident, the Cessna’s two pilots were flying solely by instruments when the plane crashed.

Regulations required that the pilots abort their first landing attempt because of the lack of visibility, and the plane crashed on its second attempt, about one-third of a mile from the runway.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Heartbreaking Family Betrayal: Mother Aids Son After Gruesome Murder of Girlfriend, 18

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In a chilling case that has gripped Pennsylvania, authorities allege that a teenager and his mother used blue latex gloves to transport the body of his girlfriend, a budding soccer star, along several secluded roads. The mother-son duo reportedly drove in a two-vehicle convoy during the grim journey last week.

Eighteen-year-old Royce Moser now stands accused of the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Karoline Heintz, after a fatal confrontation in her vehicle. Prosecutors claim that following the incident, Moser called upon his mother, 56-year-old Rachel Moser, for assistance in disposing of Heintz’s body.

According to police reports obtained by the Daily Mail, these documents outline not only the tragic final moments of Heintz’s life but also detail how Royce and Rachel allegedly attempted to erase traces of their involvement. They purportedly donned disposable gloves in their effort to conceal fingerprints and cover up the violent crime.

Karoline Heintz was just 18 and on the brink of embarking on a promising academic and athletic journey as a freshman at Pennsylvania Western University, where she was set to compete in Division II soccer.

Tragically, her bright future was stolen from her on the night of August 19, shortly after 10 p.m., when law enforcement claims her boyfriend fatally stabbed her with a “large kitchen knife” in Washington County—a typically quiet suburban area nestled near Pittsburgh.

The nightmare began as Royce and Heintz were sat in her Jeep Cherokee outside Moser’s father’s home in North Strabane Township, according to Pennsylvania State Trooper Rocco Gagliardi. 

Gagliardi told the Daily Mail that the couple began arguing about ‘how their relationship was going to go or last’ as she prepared to leave for college. 

Moser then pretended he ‘had something for Heintz’ in the house such as a gift or personal belonging and asked her to wait in the car, according to the state trooper. 

Royce Moser, 18, is accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Karoline Heintz, also 18

Royce Moser, 18, is accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Karoline Heintz, also 18

Rachel Moser, 56, who is accused of helping her son dispose of his murdered girlfriend's body, has said she was 'sorry' that he 'took a life' in an astonishing perp walk admission. She is shown above being marched to a patrol car on Thursday evening

Rachel Moser, 56, who is accused of helping her son dispose of his murdered girlfriend’s body, has said she was ‘sorry’ that he ‘took a life’ in an astonishing perp walk admission. She is shown above being marched to a patrol car on Thursday evening 

‘He goes into his father’s house, grabs a large kitchen knife, and stabs her in the chest with it,’ Gagliardi said, adding that it is unclear whether his father was home at the time. 

The police trooper said that Heintz tumbled out of the vehicle onto the ground before Moser placed her in the back hatch before driving to his mother’s house about 30 minutes away in Beallsville. 

Moser later told police that ‘demons’ had told him to hurt Heintz, according to his criminal complaint. 

Heintz was an incoming PennWest freshman

Heintz was an incoming PennWest freshman

The complaint adds that he called his mother during the early hours of Thursday morning, and told her ‘he needed to have her follow him to PennWest- California University to drop off a vehicle.’

The teenager then admitted to his mother that he had stabbed Heintz and he needed her to give him a ride back after he dropped off the Jeep, the complaint states. He allegedly added that he didn’t know whether his girlfriend was ‘dead or alive.’

Instead of alerting the authorities, Rachel Moser helped him clean the Jeep with disinfectant spray and the two drove from her home to California Public Library on Wood Street, about 15 minutes away, the complaint states.

Surveillance footage which police are not releasing to the public shows the duo traveling in tandem past Daisytown and Richeyville, both clutching the steering wheel in blue latex gloves, according to the document. 

Rachel later claimed that she was wearing the gloves because she had ‘picked up dog poop before she left and still had the gloves on,’ according to her criminal complaint.  

Royce Moser is accused of stabbing Heintz and then leaving her body in her Jeep Cherokee

Heintz was a popular star soccer player, and she was also on her high school hockey team

Heintz was a popular star soccer player, and she was also on her high school hockey team  

Heintz was remembered as a 'kind, smart, beautiful girl' who was loved by all

Heintz was remembered as a ‘kind, smart, beautiful girl’ who was loved by all

They left Heintz’s vehicle in the parking lot with her body still inside, before returning to Rachel’s home where she told her son to ‘take a bath and then shower,’ the filing states.

‘She took the knife that was used to stab the victim and put it in a garbage bag to be put in the trash outside of her residence’ and ‘put his clothes into the washing machine’, according to the complaint. 

Heintz’s family quickly alerted police to her disappearance after tracking her car and realizing that she had not returned to the university campus. 

Despite the alleged cleanup by the Mosers, detectives said they found ‘blood spatter’ across the driver side of the car and on the outside of the vehicle. 

Pennsylvania State Police arrested Moser and Rachel later on Thursday and they were filmed being escorted to a squad car with their ankles and wrists shackled. 

Though she hid her face from the cameras for the duration of the perp-walk, Rachel made a stunning admission to the reporters surrounding her. 

After declining to answer several questions, she said: ‘I’m sorry, my son took a life.’ 

Rachel also denied the charges leveled against her. 

When asked: ‘Why did you help your son cover up a murder?’ the 56-year-old replied: ‘I did not,’ as she continued to hide her face.

Heintz was also a talented hockey player. Her friends organized a vigil in her memory where teammates left their sticks outside their homes overnight in a tribute called 'sticks out for Karoline'

Heintz was also a talented hockey player. Her friends organized a vigil in her memory where teammates left their sticks outside their homes overnight in a tribute called ‘sticks out for Karoline’

Moser has been charged with homicide, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy to commit tampering of evidence, conspiracy to commit abuse of a corpse and obstruction of justice. He is pictured above with Heintz

Moser has been charged with homicide, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy to commit tampering of evidence, conspiracy to commit abuse of a corpse and obstruction of justice. He is pictured above with Heintz 

Moser did not respond to questions. He has been charged with homicide, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy to commit tampering of evidence, conspiracy to commit abuse of a corpse and obstruction of justice.

His mother, meanwhile, faces charges of hindering the apprehension of a fugitive, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy to commit tampering of evidence, conspiracy to commit abuse of a corpse and obstruction.

Heintz’s heartbroken family released a statement through Pennsylvania State Police. 

‘This is a parent’s worst nightmare. It has been devastating for family, friends, and the whole community,’ the family said. ‘Karoline was loved by all. She was a kind, smart, beautiful girl. We want justice for our “sweet” Karoline.’

‘Please respect our privacy as we grieve. Any questions refer to the PA State Police.’

Heintz was slated to play Division II soccer at PennWest University, and she also played hockey for her high school team. 

In a statement, the school said it ‘is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Karoline Heintz, who was a first-year student at the California campus.’

‘Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, and all those affected by this tragedy.’

Her friends held a vigil in her memory, and her hockey teammates left their sticks outside their homes overnight in a tribute called ‘sticks out for Karoline.’

Coast Guard Intercepts $54M Cocaine Haul Near Puerto Rico, Arrests Five Suspects

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The U.S. Coast Guard recently thwarted a significant drug trafficking operation, intercepting a boat near Puerto Rico with an estimated cargo value exceeding $50 million in cocaine.

Officials reported to News Media that more than 7,000 pounds of the illegal substance were seized from the vessel situated approximately 50 miles from the U.S. territory’s shoreline.

On Saturday, August 22, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Richard Dixon, aided by Customs and Border Protection air and marine crews, successfully stopped the suspected boat involved in smuggling activities.

image shows alleged smuggling boat with drugs.

The recent seizure amounted to more than 7,000 pounds of cocaine, confiscated off Puerto Rico’s coast, according to the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard)

FEDS APPREHEND $6.4M IN COCAINE ON AN OIL TANKER AT LOS ANGELES PORT, DETAIN ALLEGED CARTEL SMUGGLER

An estimated 7,250 pounds of cocaine was seized, worth about $54.5 million.

Five people on the alleged smuggling boat were detained and taken into custody in the investigation.

image shows five people with blurred faces in boat

Five people were detained as a result of the bust as the investigation remains active. (U.S. Coast Guard)

The Coast Guard destroyed the boat as it “posed a hazard to navigation,” the agency said.

image shows boat on fire in water

The Coast Guard destroyed the suspected smuggling boat as it posed a navigational hazard, the agency said. (U.S. Coast Guard)

In a statement, Lieutenant Commander Michael D. Torgesen said: “An outstanding team effort thanks to seamless coordination with Coast Guard and CBP [Customs and Border Protection] air assets, cutter Richard Dixon was in the right place at the right time to stop a major shipment. I’m constantly humbled by my crew’s dedication and am proud to serve alongside them as we strike a direct blow against transnational smuggling operations and protect the nation’s maritime borders in the Caribbean.”

image shows boat with blue containers.

The Coast Guard broke up the suspected smuggling operation. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Coast Guard Southeast District Commander Admiral Adam Chamie said, “This interdiction shows what ready crews and strong interagency partnerships can achieve in the maritime domain.”

The Coast Guard has yet to announce charges in the operation.

CBP OFFICERS SEIZE $67 MILLION IN ILLEGAL DRUGS AT SAN DIEGO BORDER PORTS, DHS SAYS

The cocaine bust announcement follows another development this week as the agency reached a milestone in which more than 75,000 pounds of illicit narcotics, valued at $473 million, were offloaded in Port Everglades in Miami, Florida, on Monday.

Essential Guide to Florida’s Upcoming Bear-Hunting Season: Key Details You Need to Know

ORLANDO, Fla. – The countdown is on for Florida’s bear-hunting enthusiasts as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officially unveils details for this year’s hunting season. Prospective bear hunters, take note – specific guidelines must be followed to ensure compliance.

WHEN CAN YOU APPLY?

Mark your calendars: Applications for bear harvest permits are set to begin at 10 a.m. on September 11. Aspiring hunters have until 11:59 p.m. on September 21 to submit their entries for this season’s opportunity.

To participate in bear hunting within the four designated “Bear Harvest Zones,” an approved permit is essential. The hunting season spans from December 5 to 27, and a hunting license will also be required, except for those exempt from this rule.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must be at least 18 years old by Oct. 1 to apply, and they may apply as many times as they want for $5 per application (along with handling fees).

In addition, permits will be distributed by random drawing, and only one nontransferable permit may be issued per person, FWC officials said.

These permits will cost $100 for Florida residents, and $300 for nonresidents (along with handling fees).

No more than 10% of all permits issued will be to nonresidents.

HOW CAN I SUBMIT AN APPLICATION?

Once the application period begins, hunters may submit an application online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com by logging into their account and choosing “Apply for Limited Entry/Quota Permits.”

Alternatively, hunters can fill out an application worksheet and present it to a license agent or Florida tax collector’s office.

For more information on how to apply, visit the FWC’s website here and click on “Limited Entry and Quota Permits.”

You can also click here for more details on bear hunting in Florida.

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Glacier Collapse Sparks Devastating Nepal Flash Floods: A ‘Tsunami from the Sky’ Strikes

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In a dramatic turn of events this week, a glacier collapse set off catastrophic flash floods on the border between Nepal and China, tragically claiming at least 273 lives and leaving more than 1,300 people unaccounted for. Described by officials as a “tsunami from the sky,” this natural disaster highlights the devastating power of the environment.

The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday when a significant chunk of ice broke away from a glacier perched high in the Himalayas. This colossal piece plunged from a staggering height of about 17,000 feet, crashing into the valley below in what experts refer to as an ice avalanche, as reported by Al Jazeera.

During its descent, the ice gathered momentum and debris, ultimately colliding with the Lhende River, situated approximately 12 miles from the Nepal-China border.

The debris-laden ice initially dammed the river, which then burst through, releasing a furious surge of water downstream.

Bishal Nath Upreti, the president of the Nepal Centre for Disaster Management, described the situation on the BBC’s “Today” show, emphasizing the enormity of the calamity: “Imagine having 20 million cubic meters of excess water rushing through the river, resembling a tsunami from the sky.”

“It’s such a huge debris, and everything on the way was completely washed out. Villages and villages along the almost 40 to 50 kilometres were completely wiped out.”

Upreti declared that Wednesday’s floods were “one of the largest disasters” in Nepalese history.

Initially, the US Geological Survey reported that a 4.4-magnitude earthquake had struck 41 miles north of the Nepal capital, Kathmandu, before revising its assessment. 

“Additional analysis of nearby seismic stations, long period seismic waves, and satellite imagery led to the determination that the seismic event was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow, and that no earthquake had occurred,” the USGS said, according to AFP.

The glacier collapse caused “catastrophic impacts downstream.”

A mudslide slammed into the Gyirong port in China-controlled Tibet, while villages on the paths of the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers in Nepal were devastated by the 33-foot-high wall of water, debris, and mud, which surged downstream.

“I started running,” Bibek Kumal, a 24-year-old Nepali laborer, said, revealing he was working on a toilet pit when the mudslides hit.

“Then a wall of water came thundering down as if it was an earthquake.”

Kumal, who was hospitalized but survived, counted his blessings as he ended up in a mango tree as he was being swept downstream.

“Had there been no mango tree, I would’ve been washed away to death.”

Some 168 people have been killed, with authorities fearing the number will rise.

Hundreds of foreigners who had embarked on pilgrimages to the sacred Mount Kailash, located in southwestern China, were caught up in the floods.

It’s a revered peak in Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Bon – and it has never been successfully climbed.

US citizens Ramesh Sharma, 65, and his wife Neelam Sharma, 64, are among the American citizens missing. They were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, their daughter Radhika Sharma revealed.

Some 63 American citizens are missing, according to Nepalese authorities.

At least 77 pilgrims traveling with the Isha Foundation – founded by the Indian guru Sadhguru –  lost contact when traveling back to Kathmandu after completing their journey to Kailash, according to the ANI news agency.

Nine Brits – who were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash with the Trekkers Society – are missing. The ages of the pilgrims range from 14 to 54, according to the Press Association.

The response has seen more than 5,000 army and police rescue personnel deployed. 

But rescue operations are being hampered by the infrastructure that has been damaged or destroyed in the floods and landslides.

Around 25 miles of roads were damaged and 19 bridges were destroyed.

Nepalese army personnel have been forced to carry out rescue operations by helicopter.

More than 100 people were rescued on Thursday, according to army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Raja Ram Basnet.

Meanwhile, areas near the Gyirong port in China-controlled Tibet, which is near the border crossing, were covered in mud that was five feet deep.

China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, said the flooding “has caused significant casualties and missing persons in both China and Nepal.”

With Post wires.

Drunk Boater Crashes, Launches 3 Women onto Rocky Shoreline

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Insets, from left: Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dankert (Conte Funeral Home) and Lawrence Shieh (WCVB). Background: The boat Shieh was allegedly operating when the tragic collision occurred, resulting in Dankert’s death (Boston EMS/Facebook).

In a disturbing incident that unfolded under the cloak of night in Boston Harbor, a man from Massachusetts faces serious allegations after his boat violently collided with a pier. This fatal crash claimed the life of 24-year-old Elizabeth Dankert. Earlier in the evening, the accused had picked up Dankert and her friends from a local bar.

The suspect, 40-year-old Lawrence Shieh, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, boating while intoxicated resulting in death, and two additional counts of intoxicated boating causing severe injuries, as confirmed by the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office.

This tragic event, which took place on May 13 near the vicinity of Logan International Airport, cost Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dankert her life.

Addressing the media at a press briefing, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden reported that Shieh had been socializing at a bar with his friends earlier that evening. After they departed, he engaged in conversation with Dankert and her two companions. In an apparent bid to impress, Shieh invited the women to join him at his boat club.

The club allows members to take boats out into the harbor, but they can’t do so at night. Shieh allegedly took the boat, which he did not own, out onto the water with the three women inside. The boat did not have any exterior lighting to illuminate the water. Shieh was allegedly driving near Logan International Airport, where boats are prohibited.

“In the time leading up to the crash, cellphone videos recorded Shieh’s conduct, including inattentiveness at the helm, dancing, and engaging with the three young women,” Hayden said. “Approximately six seconds before the crash, Shieh is captured on video with both hands off the wheel of the boat.”

Surveillance video showed that the boat crashed head-on into a Logan Airport runway approach pier at roughly 36 mph, which is considered an excessive speed, prosecutors said. All the occupants of the boat fell backward upon impact. Dankert suffered a fatal injury to the back of her head. Shieh and the two other women suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The defendant’s blood alcohol level was 0.20, more than twice the legal limit.

“In the end, we are here today, and Lizzie Dankert is not here today because of Lawrence Shieh’s dangerous and ultimately deadly behavior,” Hayden said. “He unlawfully took a boat out into Boston Harbor in the dead of night, he drove that boat at a reckless speed in a restricted area of the Boston Harbor. He did this with three young women aboard, placing their lives in imminent danger.”

Shieh pleaded not guilty and is being held on a $25,000 bond. His next court date is set for Oct. 8.

Dankert was an English major at Union College, where she played on the soccer team.

“Her greatest joy was found in tight and meaningful relationships, time in nature, the beach, a beautiful view and new adventures,” her obituary said. “She worked hard for the things she valued. She was a tremendous soccer player and played at the college level.”

The family’s lawyer released a statement, saying they had hoped someone would be held accountable.

“There is some measure of relief in finally learning what happened that fateful night and seeing that the wheels of justice are in motion,” the statement said. Family members “intend to focus their attention primarily on the seemingly insurmountable tasks of learning to go on without their beloved daughter and sister, Lizzie, and trying to honor the way she lived (with positivity and joy) rather than the way she died.”

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49ers CEO Jed York’s Arrest Caught on Bodycam Unveils Humiliating Scene

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An embarrassing bodycam video has surfaced capturing the moment Jed York, the 49ers owner and CEO, was arrested. Authorities apprehended York at an Ohio trailer park where he allegedly intended to pay a prostitute $140 for sexual services.

Despite his substantial net worth of $500 million and ownership stakes in Premier League football club Leeds United and the esteemed Scottish team Rangers, York was detained in East Palestine, Ohio, at 9:35 a.m. on August 23 on charges of soliciting prostitution. He secured his release shortly after posting a $5,000 bail.

According to court records accessed by the Daily Mail, York, age 46, allegedly arranged a sexual encounter with a woman, agreeing to a payment of $140, after responding to an undercover advertisement on a notorious prostitution website.

York’s arrival at the Wheat Hill Mobile Home Community, the prearranged meeting spot in East Palestine, led to his encounter with a law enforcement sting operation.

The Daily Mail has obtained footage of the arrest, which shows York, with his wedding ring still adorning his finger, being extracted from his vehicle and handcuffed by police officers.

In the excruciating footage, the NFL owner is asked what he is doing at the trailer park, to which he replies: ‘Just driving.’ When quizzed over whether he is meeting anyone, he simply replies: ‘No.’

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York is confronted by police officers in a prostitution sting

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York is confronted by police officers in a prostitution sting

The NFL owner, who is said to be worth $500m, quickly put his hands above his head

The NFL owner, who is said to be worth $500m, quickly put his hands above his head

York, 46, was arrested Sunday in East Palestine, Ohio, and booked into Columbiana County Jail

York, 46, was arrested Sunday in East Palestine, Ohio, and booked into Columbiana County Jail

York is wearing a New York Yankees shirt, basketball shorts and tennis shoes in the footage, which was released by the East Palestine Police Department. 

As the footage continues, he is placed in handcuffs by officers and asked if he is from the local area, to which he responds: ‘Yeah.’

The officer asks him: ‘So, you’re just driving around East Palestine?’ 

York again gives a simple one-word affirmative. 

He is then taken to the back seat of the police vehicle, where he is placed inside and the door is shut. The officers then have a conversation next to a separate vehicle – though this audio has been redacted from the released footage. 

As the video footage continues, one of the officers searches York’s rental vehicle and finds $160 in cash, which was seized and later given to the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force as part of York’s plea agreement.

The arresting officers do not appear to be aware of the high-profile role York holds, with one heard telling his colleague: ‘He’s a real estate guy, he’s got all the money.’ 

After York is taken away by one cop in a black patrol car, the initial arresting officer phones a colleague and goes back to York’s car, where he finds two mobile phones – one of which features an image of his two sons as the background.

The absent officer sends a text message to what appears to be York’s ‘burner phone’, and the pair then discuss some of the content of York’s messages, allegedly sent to the prostitute he believed he was meeting. 

‘Yeah, he said he was from Chicago, real estate,’ the officer says.

York told the police officers he was 'just driving' when he was arrested near a trailer park

York told the police officers he was ‘just driving’ when he was arrested near a trailer park

York was taken into custody when an agent with the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force discovered he had ‘in his possession his cellular device which was used to arrange a criminal act’, court documents show.

York, who was born 20 miles away in Youngstown, Ohio, was initially charged with engaging in prostitution, but prosecutors amended the charge to disorderly conduct. He was also charged with possessing criminal tools.

York was sentenced to one day in jail for both offenses to be served concurrently and was credited with one day served when he pleaded no contest on Monday morning. He was also fined $1,150.

Records also show that York had a phone returned to him and also completed an online course.

It comes after York filed for divorce from his wife, Danielle, in May, citing irreconcilable differences. 

The San Francisco Chronicle has reported that the couple are still waiting for a court date for their dissolution of marriage case to be heard.

The pair married in 2011 and have two sons, Jaxon and Brixton. They have agreed to legal and physical joint custody.

The NFL said in a statement: ‘We are aware of the matter, which will be reviewed under the personal conduct policy.’

York - above with wife Danielle - allegedly attempted to pay a woman $140 for sex

York – above with wife Danielle – allegedly attempted to pay a woman $140 for sex

Cops lured York to the Wheat Hill Mobile Home Community before arresting him on Sunday

Cops lured York to the Wheat Hill Mobile Home Community before arresting him on Sunday

The 49ers said in a statement: ‘As this is a legal matter, which has been resolved, we will not be providing any further comment at this time.’

The Daily Mail has reached out to East Palestine Police and the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force, as well as York’s attorney for comment.

York is the son of Denise DeBartolo York and John York. They took control of the San Francisco 49ers when Denise’s brother Eddie was convicted in a gambling fraud scandal.

Eddie, who owned the 49ers during their dynasty in the Eighties and Nineties, pleaded guilty in 1998 to failing to report a felony when he paid $400,000 to former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards in exchange for a riverboat gambling license.

Eddie, whose 49ers won five Super Bowls under his leadership, stepped down as owner in 1997 after two Louisiana newspapers reported he would be indicted for gambling fraud. 

York has been married to Belluomini since 2011 and they have two sons together

York has been married to Belluomini since 2011 and they have two sons together

The 49ers play their play their first game against the LA Rams in Melbourne on September 19

The 49ers play their play their first game against the LA Rams in Melbourne on September 19

He avoided prison but was fined $1million and suspended for a year by the NFL, and the episode effectively ended his NFL career. President Donald Trump pardoned him in February 2020.

Jed began working for his father in the early 2000s and was eventually named the franchise’s chief executive in 2008. He then became the principal owner in 2024 after acquiring enough of his mother’s stake.

During his tenure, the Niners have experienced great success, having won five NFC West titles, advanced to seven NFC Championship Games and three Super Bowls, although the team has not won the NFL’s biggest prize since 1994.

York also oversaw the building of Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The team moved from San Francisco to the new stadium in 2014. The stadium has hosted two Super Bowls, a World Cup and a College Football Playoff title game.