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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Vacation hideaway for rich and famous hit by ICE raids as 40 arrested in Nantucket ahead of summer season
Federal immigration raids have spread to New England's summer island getaway destinations, with 40 people detained on Tuesday by agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency and the FBI. ICE states in a press release that the raids occurred on the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. The Nantucket Current reports that the action by federal authorities appears to be the largest immigration enforcement operation on the island in years. Federal agents pulled over multiple vehicles across the mid-island area beginning around 7 a.m., with at least a dozen people taken into custody. It is also not known whether this was a random sweep or if the arrests targeted known criminal suspects. Detainees were then removed from the island aboard the Coast Guard patrol boat Hammerhead around 1:30 p.m. 'ICE officers and FBI, DEA and ATF agents worked together to arrest a significant number of illegal alien offenders which included at least one child predator,' said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. 'Our partners in the U.S. Coast Guard facilitated a safe and efficient transport of the alien offenders off Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, ensuring the safety of the residents of those communities. ICE and our federal partners made a strong stand for prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing illegal aliens from our New England neighborhoods.' Nantucket Police Lieutenant Angus MacVicar stated that they were notified on Monday by ICE regarding the timing of the operation. 'We were not asked to support their operation in any way [nor] have we assisted today,' he said. The Current reports that a woman was left behind in the passenger seat of a Toyota 4Runner after federal agents pulled it over and took two men into custody on Old South Road, which runs near the island's airport. In addition, on Fairgrounds Road, island resident Mason Kennelly was pulled over by ICE agents who questioned him before saying they 'had the wrong guy.' White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly demanded that immigration agents significantly increase daily arrests to 3,000 in a 'tense' meeting last week. Miller, President Donald Trump's top adviser and architect of the administration's aggressive immigration policies, and Noem told agents they needed to up daily arrests and deportations during the meeting at Immigration and Customs Enforcement's headquarters in Washington, D.C. on May 21, according to Axios. The figure is approximately triple the number of daily arrests that ICE agents were making at the beginning of the Trump administration, the outlet noted. The administration deported 17,000 people in April, according to ICE, which is a 29 percent increase over April 2024, according to NBC News. The ICE sweep comes at the start of the peak tourism season. As a popular — and expensive — destination, Nantucket's population swells to 80,000 during summer months. Following his election defeat in November 2024, President Joe Biden and his family spent Thanksgiving on the island. Martha's Vineyard similarly sees its population swell from 20,000 to over 200,000 in the summer. Famous regular visitors include the Clintons, the Obamas, Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and numerous Hollywood and media figures.
Newsweek
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
ICE Conducts Migrant Raids 20 Minutes From Obama's House
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Federal immigration authorities raided locations on Tuesday on Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts, one roughly 20 minutes away from the home of former President Barack Obama. Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston, DEA New England and ATF Boston arrested around 40 alien offenders on the two islands, including a documented member of the notorious MS-13 street gang and at least one child sex offender. Why It Matters President Donald Trump pledged to voters his administration would conduct mass deportations of individuals living in the U.S. without legal status. His term began with large-scale immigration raids, a halt to asylum processing for undocumented migrants, and executive orders aimed at expanding the authority of ICE to arrest and detain those in the country illegally. The administration has been focused on ramping up deportation operations as they look to remove millions of undocumented immigrants. The White House has previously said that they view all migrants without legal status as "criminals." Several individuals on Nantucket were reportedly taken off the island in handcuffs aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on May 27, 2025. Several individuals on Nantucket were reportedly taken off the island in handcuffs aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on May 27, 2025. ICE What To Know Around 8:30 a.m, near the roundabout by Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, federal agents detained two individuals from a white work van, while a third worker remained at the scene. Shortly after, around 9 a.m., federal agents from multiple agencies including the FBI and DEA, conducted another stop near Hillside Village in Vineyard Haven. There, they detained a man in a landscaping sweatshirt and transported him in an unmarked vehicle. Several individuals on Nantucket were reportedly taken off the island in handcuffs aboard a U.S. Coast Guard cutter. Federal authorities have not yet released the identities of those arrested. The 12 individuals were transported off the island around 1:30 p.m. aboard the Coast Guard patrol boat Hammerhead. Barack and Michelle Obama's Martha's Vineyard estate is located on Turkeyland Cove Road in Edgartown. Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, located in Oak Bluffs, is about 8 miles from the Obamas' residence. The drive typically takes 20 to 25 minutes, as the two sites are located on different parts of the island—the high school is more centrally situated, while the Obamas' home is in a secluded area. Hillside Village in Vineyard Haven is approximately 10 miles away from the Obamas' residence. The drive typically takes around 20 to 25 minutes, depending on traffic. During Obama's administration, ICE deported approximately 2.8 million individuals. Deportations increased steadily during the president's first term, starting with 389,843 removals in 2009 and peaking at 435,498 in 2013. Deportations declined after 2013, falling to 240,255 by 2016—the lowest annual total of his presidency. A federal agent stands watch outside an apartment complex during a raid in east Denver on February 5, 2025. A federal agent stands watch outside an apartment complex during a raid in east Denver on February 5, 2025. David Zalubowski/AP What People Are Saying Kimberly Milka, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Boston Division said in a statement shared with Newsweek: "This operation highlights FBI Boston's ongoing commitment to supporting our partners at the Department of Homeland Security with identifying and apprehending those who are breaking the law by violating our immigration laws and, in some cases, committing crimes that endanger public safety." ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde said: "Our partners in the U.S. Coast Guard facilitated a safe and efficient transport of the alien offenders off Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, ensuring the safety of the residents of those communities. "Operations like this highlight the strong alliances that ICE shares with our fellow law enforcement partners. ICE officers and FBI, DEA and ATF agents worked together to arrest a significant number of illegal alien offenders which included at least one child predator. Our partners in the U.S. Coast Guard facilitated a safe and efficient transport of the alien offenders off Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, ensuring the safety of the residents of those communities. ICE and our federal partners made a strong stand for prioritizing public safety by arresting and removing illegal aliens from our New England neighborhoods." Congressman Bill Keating's office told The Martha's Vineyard Times: "Congressman Keating was made aware of the presence of federal agents on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket today by concerned constituents. "While the specifics of these detentions remain unknown at this time, Congressman Keating encourages any family members of those detained to contact his office so a Congressional inquiry can be submitted to ICE to ensure due process is followed and not, once again, thrown to the wayside." Dukes County Sheriff Bob Ogden said: "We were not informed they would be here." What Happens Next The Trump administration is expected to increase nationwide immigration enforcement operations.
NDTV
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
2026 Toyota RAV4 To Global Debut Tomorrow, Design Revealed In Teaser
Toyota, the Japanese car maker, has now announced the launch date for its upcoming 2026 RAV4 SUV. Also, the car maker has released several teaser images of the SUV. Toyota has confirmed 21st May for the debut of the RAV4, globally. Toyota has now updated the sixth generation of the RAV4 in terms of mechanics, distinct trims and the overall design. The teaser images of the 2026 Toyota RAV4 suggest that the SUV is based on the brand's "Hammerhead" and gets C-shaped LED headlights, a more muscular hood, a full-width black lightbar that houses tail lights with vertically placed LED, the RAV4 lettering, and more. Toyota RAV4 Interior The Japanese car maker has also confirmed that the SUV will also get an off-road centric iteration that consists of six-spoke black alloy wheels, matt black accents, and a muscular front bumper further adds to the rugged appeal. Also, Toyota will be revealing a sportier variant of the RAV4, that is the GR Sport variant that gets rally-inspired rear wings, sharper bumper elements, and more. The exact interior specs of the Toyota RAV4 have not been specified yet. However, the teaser indicates that the SUV borrows most of the interior elements from its recently launched SUVs, like the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. It is also expected to get features like a larger set of screens, wireless charging, redesigned HVAC controls, and more. Toyota RAV4 Exterior Talking about the powertrain, the Toyota RAV4 is based on the TNGA-K architecture, as previously seen in the Camry. Hence, it will now get space to install a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid unit. It is likely to get three engine options- a 2.5-litre petrol hybrid engine, a 2.5-litre NA petrol engine and a plug-in hybrid engine.
The Age
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
These Offspring are all grown up - but the post-punk bangers keep on coming
MUSIC THE OFFSPRING Qudos Bank Arena, May 11 Reviewed by Michael Ruffles ★★★½ What do you do when one of your giant lightning skeleton zombie props fails to inflate properly? When you're The Offspring, you just keep playing because the guitars are electrifying enough. The California rockers tore through a blistering set of pop-punk bangers, barely pausing for breath as they proved why they have survived long enough to morph from the genre's enfants terribles into elder statesmen. They play hard and fast. The crushing and crunchy riffs of Come out and Play, interspersed with the bright licks of 60s surf rock, was the perfect tone-setter. It's an incisive look at youth violence with equal parts anger and wry humour. In short, anarchy. Original Prankster is made for mass appeal and goes down easy, Staring at the Sun is built for speed and is a high-wire act (and the only time the band wobbles a bit) and Hammerhead is relentless (skeleton snafu notwithstanding). Relief comes when frontman Dexter Holland and lead guitarist Noodles become a comedy act; the skits include riffing on Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, AC/DC and (most brilliantly) Edvard Grieg. Have you even heard Hall of the Mountain King unless you've heard it shredded by an ageing skunk-haired punk while the mosh pit heaves? Holland provided the most affecting moments of the night, sitting at a white grand piano as smoke drifted across the stage for a stripped-back rendition of Gone Away. The once-howling lament was made more poignant for its simplicity, before the band ramped up a cathartic finale. Before any tears had chance to dry, the band unleashed the biggest vibe shift of the night and launched beach balls at us while jumping into the one-two punch of Ob la di -inspired Why Don't You Get A Job? and the batty mega-hit Pretty Fly (For a White Guy). Whether it's nonsense or genius, you've had nearly 30 years to make up your mind. What is in no doubt is The Kids Aren't Alright is terrific, a searing indictment on middle America and undeniably rousing.
Sydney Morning Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
These Offspring are all grown up - but the post-punk bangers keep on coming
MUSIC THE OFFSPRING Qudos Bank Arena, May 11 Reviewed by Michael Ruffles ★★★½ What do you do when one of your giant lightning skeleton zombie props fails to inflate properly? When you're The Offspring, you just keep playing because the guitars are electrifying enough. The California rockers tore through a blistering set of pop-punk bangers, barely pausing for breath as they proved why they have survived long enough to morph from the genre's enfants terribles into elder statesmen. They play hard and fast. The crushing and crunchy riffs of Come out and Play, interspersed with the bright licks of 60s surf rock, was the perfect tone-setter. It's an incisive look at youth violence with equal parts anger and wry humour. In short, anarchy. Original Prankster is made for mass appeal and goes down easy, Staring at the Sun is built for speed and is a high-wire act (and the only time the band wobbles a bit) and Hammerhead is relentless (skeleton snafu notwithstanding). Relief comes when frontman Dexter Holland and lead guitarist Noodles become a comedy act; the skits include riffing on Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, AC/DC and (most brilliantly) Edvard Grieg. Have you even heard Hall of the Mountain King unless you've heard it shredded by an ageing skunk-haired punk while the mosh pit heaves? Holland provided the most affecting moments of the night, sitting at a white grand piano as smoke drifted across the stage for a stripped-back rendition of Gone Away. The once-howling lament was made more poignant for its simplicity, before the band ramped up a cathartic finale. Before any tears had chance to dry, the band unleashed the biggest vibe shift of the night and launched beach balls at us while jumping into the one-two punch of Ob la di -inspired Why Don't You Get A Job? and the batty mega-hit Pretty Fly (For a White Guy). Whether it's nonsense or genius, you've had nearly 30 years to make up your mind. What is in no doubt is The Kids Aren't Alright is terrific, a searing indictment on middle America and undeniably rousing.
