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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
CHRIS BUCKTIN: ‘Trump deportation tsar orders 3,000 immigration arrests a day'
Donald Trump's deportation tsar, Stephen Miller – think America's least huggable gnome, crossed with Voldemort – reportedly told immigration agents to start arresting 3,000 people a day. Think daily gym goal, but for removals. Miller stormed into a recent meeting demanding agents crank up arrests across the country, not just at the border, because his promised deportations had fallen way below what he can actually deliver. This, despite the fact that US border crossings are down. It's like yelling at your plumber because your sink isn't leaking. I promise Miller makes Trump look human. Two hikers tripping on hallucinogenic mushrooms in New York's Adirondack Mountains had a full-blown panic in the clouds last weekend, calling 911 to report that a third friend had died. According to state officials, the duo was high on Cascade Mountain (in more ways than one) when they became convinced their friend had perished. A forest ranger responded to the emergency, only to find the two callers disoriented and telling a summit steward they were 'lost' - though not geographically. Meanwhile, the 'dead' pal casually called in, alive and well. A cranky Muscovy duck has taken over a Cape Coral street, and it's not here to make friends. Neighbours say the feathered menace has been chasing, biting, and even hospitalising unsuspecting locals. 'I had my eyes closed, and suddenly felt a jab, my hand was bleeding,' said James Sepulveda, one of the duck's unlucky victims. Despite its behaviour, wildlife officials say the duck is federally protected, meaning it can't be evicted, at least not rudely. Florida Man, meet Florida Duck. American firm Anthropic just unveiled its latest AI model, Claude Opus 4, calling it a new gold standard for coding and reasoning. But in a twist straight out of a sci-fi thriller, the company admitted the system sometimes imagines 'extremely harmful actions' - like blackmailing engineers who threaten to shut it down. Don't panic just yet: Anthropic says these responses are rare and hard to trigger. Still, it's a bit unsettling that 'mildly murderous' is now a software feature. The Marubo tribe of the Amazon is suing The New York Times for a story they say made them look like they went from no internet to non-stop porn addicts in record time. The defamation lawsuit says the article portrayed them as unable to handle basic web access and mocked their youth as digital degenerates. Websites TMZ and Yahoo, which ran follow-up stories, are also named for allegedly piling on. The tribe is seeking £133 million, arguing their traditions were misrepresented, and that broadband shouldn't mean being branded. The Times denies suggesting anyone was addicted to porn. Dinner and a show took a wild turn in Ocala, Florida, when a 32-year-old woman allegedly refused to pay her tab and then punched a cop square in the sirloins. Police say Rachel King was enjoying herself a little too much at Mark's Prime Steakhouse when the bill arrived, and she apparently decided to take action. Officers escorted her outside, where things escalated from filet mignon to full-on felon, ending with a direct hit to an officer's no-go zone. King was promptly arrested, though it's safe to assume nobody left with a happy meal. Use the discount code SELFCARE20 for a 20% discount.
New York Times
5 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Bitten by Alligator, Man Is Killed After Charging at Deputies, Sheriff Says
Early on Memorial Day, a Florida man was bitten by an alligator as he swam across a lake. Bleeding from a bite to his right arm but undeterred, he climbed out, grabbed a pair of garden shears and walked into a gated neighborhood, alarming residents, according to local authorities. Within minutes, the man, Timothy Schulz, 42, of Mulberry, Fla., was dead — shot by sheriff's deputies after, they say, he charged at them with the shears, failed to be subdued by a stun gun and tried to grab either a shotgun or rifle from their cruiser. 'The fact that he was bitten by an alligator significantly and continued on his rampage was shocking,' the Polk County sheriff, Grady Judd, said at a news conference on Monday. 'This is just crazy stuff. You know it's got to be true. You can't make it up.' In fact, Mr. Schulz had started acting strangely at least two hours before the fatal encounter in Lakeland, Fla., according to the sheriff's office, which pieced together the events leading up to his death using 911 calls and witness statements from residents of the neighborhood who tried to help Mr. Schulz in his final moments. Sheriff Judd also said that Mr. Schulz had a lengthy criminal history, which he described as 'meth arrest, meth arrest, meth arrest, meth arrest, meth arrest.' The events on Monday began before 6 a.m., when an employee at RaceTrac gas station off Highway 37 called the sheriff's office to report a man inside who was acting bizarre — shaking and asking to call his son, Sheriff Judd said. Deputies arrived within three minutes and searched the premises until about 6:39 a.m., but the man, later identified as Mr. Schulz, had vanished, the sheriff said. At 7:43 a.m., a resident in a Polk County neighborhood called the sheriff's office to say that a man was in a lake known to have alligators in it, and that the man was treading water near one of the broad-snouted reptiles. The man, later identified as Mr. Schulz, had entered the lake near the gas station and begun swimming toward Lakeland Court, a gated community, authorities say. 'It's a long swim,' Sheriff Judd said. 'And he was gator-bitten along the way.' Several people saw Mr. Schulz treading water, and one tried to throw Mr. Schulz a life vest but he refused to use it, the sheriff said. Another person who tried to help said that Mr. Schulz growled at him. Then Mr. Schulz, bloodied, emerged from the lake, crossing between houses, Sheriff Judd said. Witnesses told deputies he was trying to break into a vehicle and carrying a pair of garden shears. One person said that Mr. Schulz immediately charged at deputies with the shears when they arrived, Sheriff Judd said. Deputies commanded Mr. Schulz to drop the shears. They twice tried to subdue him by discharging a Taser but, according to Sheriff Judd, it had no effect. Then came the final escalation. Mr. Schulz climbed into the passenger seat of a sheriff's office cruiser and tried to remove either a rifle or a shotgun from its holder, the authorities said. At that moment, the two deputies, including a trainee, opened fire, killing Mr. Schulz. 'He was bizarre,' Sheriff Judd said. 'Our deputies, by the way, are going home safe tonight.' Mr. Schulz had previously been arrested on a charge of possession of methamphetamine on April 16, the authorities said. He was released on May 20. The investigation into what happened on Memorial Day is continuing, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which said that it was awaiting the results of an autopsy and toxicology reports.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Florida Neighborhood on Edge After Rage-Filled Feral Duck Repeatedly Attacks Elderly Residents
An aggressive Muscovy duck has attacked and injured multiple members of a Florida neighborhood, including one who reportedly had to go to the hospital for their injury Two elderly residents of the neighborhood shared the stories of their attacks with a local outlet The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission "does not remove nuisance Muscovy ducks," residents must do it themselves, and follow specific regulationsYou've heard of Florida Man. Now, meet Florida Duck. A Florida neighborhood shared it's on guard because of a belligerent duck who has been wandering the streets and displaying aggressive behavior — including an attack that reportedly sent a resident to the hospital. According to a new report from Fox 4 News, a feral Muscovy duck has been terrorizing the neighborhood in Cape Coral, Fla., with sneak attacks and attempted break-ins. James Sepulveda, who has been a resident of the neighborhood for nearly three decades, was one of the duck's victims. He recounted the story of the attack to the Florida outlet. "I sit on my porch, 7 to 7:30 at this time of the year to catch a sunset, you know, some sun, and I had my eyes closed. All of a sudden, I felt a jab on my hand, and it was bleeding," Sepulveda told Fox 4 News. He later showed off his bandaged hand to the outlet. He also allowed Fox 4 News to film inside his home, where the outlet captured footage of the Muscovy duck threateningly lurking outside his door. "He's waiting for me," Sepulveda said, cracking the door slightly to reveal the black bird. Another neighborhood resident, Richard Guy, told Fox 4 News that the feral, feathered critter also attacked him. Guy recalled that he had attempted to scare the animal away before the duck injured him. "I stood up and I made some noises, thinking it would go away," he told the outlet, adding that "next thing I know, its wings come out, you know, like it's going to attack me." Reporter Bella Line, a community correspondent for the area, was also chased by the duck after arriving in the neighborhood to interview its residents. "A Muscovy duck has been chasing people who live on this street, and when they couldn't get the help they needed, they called me, and I saw the duck's rage firsthand," she said. Sepulveda told Fox 4 News he wants to "get rid" of the duck, noting, "They're actually committing injury to individuals." According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Muscovy ducks like the one terrorizing the residents of the Florida neighborhood are not native to the state, but instead come from "Mexico, Central America, South America, and some parts of Texas." Due to the problems the ducks can create — including "competition with native species, damage to property, and transmission of disease" — the agency has specific regulations in place for the creatures. However, it cannot eliminate them on the residents' behalf. "The FWC does not remove nuisance Muscovy ducks," according to the agency's website. "Removal of ducks can be done by the landowner or by a hired nuisance wildlife trapper with landowner permission." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Muscovy ducks, the FWC told Fox 4 News, "are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but the US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Control Order (USFWS 50 CFR 21.54) allowing control of Muscovy ducks and their nests and eggs in areas outside their natural range." According to the FWC's website, which includes more information about the specific removal requirements, the ducks can be removed using "humane methods of live capture" like nets or cage traps, or "taken by use of a firearm on private property during daylight hours with landowner permission. " Read the original article on People
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Florida Neighborhood on Edge After Rage-Filled Feral Duck Repeatedly Attacks Elderly Residents
An aggressive Muscovy duck has attacked and injured multiple members of a Florida neighborhood, including one who reportedly had to go to the hospital for their injury Two elderly residents of the neighborhood shared the stories of their attacks with a local outlet The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission "does not remove nuisance Muscovy ducks," residents must do it themselves, and follow specific regulationsYou've heard of Florida Man. Now, meet Florida Duck. A Florida neighborhood shared it's on guard because of a belligerent duck who has been wandering the streets and displaying aggressive behavior — including an attack that reportedly sent a resident to the hospital. According to a new report from Fox 4 News, a feral Muscovy duck has been terrorizing the neighborhood in Cape Coral, Fla., with sneak attacks and attempted break-ins. James Sepulveda, who has been a resident of the neighborhood for nearly three decades, was one of the duck's victims. He recounted the story of the attack to the Florida outlet. "I sit on my porch, 7 to 7:30 at this time of the year to catch a sunset, you know, some sun, and I had my eyes closed. All of a sudden, I felt a jab on my hand, and it was bleeding," Sepulveda told Fox 4 News. He later showed off his bandaged hand to the outlet. He also allowed Fox 4 News to film inside his home, where the outlet captured footage of the Muscovy duck threateningly lurking outside his door. "He's waiting for me," Sepulveda said, cracking the door slightly to reveal the black bird. Another neighborhood resident, Richard Guy, told Fox 4 News that the feral, feathered critter also attacked him. Guy recalled that he had attempted to scare the animal away before the duck injured him. "I stood up and I made some noises, thinking it would go away," he told the outlet, adding that "next thing I know, its wings come out, you know, like it's going to attack me." Reporter Bella Line, a community correspondent for the area, was also chased by the duck after arriving in the neighborhood to interview its residents. "A Muscovy duck has been chasing people who live on this street, and when they couldn't get the help they needed, they called me, and I saw the duck's rage firsthand," she said. Sepulveda told Fox 4 News he wants to "get rid" of the duck, noting, "They're actually committing injury to individuals." According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Muscovy ducks like the one terrorizing the residents of the Florida neighborhood are not native to the state, but instead come from "Mexico, Central America, South America, and some parts of Texas." Due to the problems the ducks can create — including "competition with native species, damage to property, and transmission of disease" — the agency has specific regulations in place for the creatures. However, it cannot eliminate them on the residents' behalf. "The FWC does not remove nuisance Muscovy ducks," according to the agency's website. "Removal of ducks can be done by the landowner or by a hired nuisance wildlife trapper with landowner permission." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Muscovy ducks, the FWC told Fox 4 News, "are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, but the US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Control Order (USFWS 50 CFR 21.54) allowing control of Muscovy ducks and their nests and eggs in areas outside their natural range." According to the FWC's website, which includes more information about the specific removal requirements, the ducks can be removed using "humane methods of live capture" like nets or cage traps, or "taken by use of a firearm on private property during daylight hours with landowner permission. " Read the original article on People
The Guardian
5 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
Florida man was bitten by alligator in lake then shot by deputies, sheriff says
A Florida man was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies after he was bitten by an alligator during an early morning dip in a lake, then threatened the officers with garden shears as he attempted to enter their patrol vehicle, the sheriff said. Photos posted to social media by deputies in Polk county showed the aftermath of Monday's fatal, exceptionally chaotic events in Lakeland that ended with Timothy Schulz, 42, dead in what Grady Judd, the sheriff, called a 'rampage'. The images showed the officers' vehicle with a shattered windshield from multiple gunshots – and the shears on the passenger seat surrounded by shards of broken glass. Schulz received a bite on his right arm during his swim at a gated community lake with several alligators, Judd told a press conference, reported by CBS News. He was believed to be high on methamphetamine, the sheriff added. Deputies were earlier called to a nearby convenience store by a worker who reported a man acting strangely, shaking, and asking to call his son – but the person had disappeared by the time the members of the sheriff's office arrived. Judd said that about two hours later, at 7:43am, residents of the gated community called to report he was in the lake. He then emerged with a bloodied arm, picked up the shears that a neighbor had left in their yard, and attempted to smash a car window with a brick. When deputies arrived for the second time, Judd said, Schulz charged their vehicle while waving the shears, and tried to snatch their weapons, forcing them to fire. 'This is just crazy stuff, OK? You know that it's got to be true – you can't make it up,' said Judd, who added that his officers had twice tried to subdue the suspect with a stun gun. 'The fact that he was bitten by an alligator, significantly, and still continued his rampage is shocking,' Judd remarked. 'But if you're on enough meth, then the person you see is not the person that's attacking.' Neither of the responding officers was injured. Schulz has a history of drug-related arrests and was released on 20 May from a prison sentence for the possession of meth, the sheriff's office said in a social media post.
