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New York Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Arizona political battle over border rages as local governments choose whether to cooperate with ICE
National news constantly highlights the turmoil at the U.S.-Mexico border, but in southern Arizona—where red desert dust swirls and cacti rise like sentinels—the people living closest to the issue face a daily reality shaped by more than headlines. Amid this rugged landscape, a political battle simmers as local leaders grapple with balancing community safety and the broader national immigration debate. Kathleen Winn, chair of the Pima County Republican Party, expressed her dissatisfaction with how federal budgets have been managed over the past four years. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Winn said infrastructure received 'millions and millions of dollars' under the Biden administration, alleging that some of those funds were used to 'encourage the facilitation of illegal immigration into this country.' Advertisement 'That money went unaccounted for, it was infused into the budgets. And so now they're finding that they have to cut programs because they don't have that money anymore,' she continued. 'We were the front door for the last four years of all kinds of atrocities happening in this country… we're paying a price for it now.' In a statement to Fox News Digital, Eric Robbins, chair of the Pima County Democratic Party, sharply criticized what he described as the Trump administration's legacy of cruelty and misinformation on immigration policy. 7 Kathleen Winn, chair of the Pima County Republican Party, in an interview. Fox News Digital 'Arizonans are exhausted by the Trump administration's gaslighting, cruelty, and lies,' Robbins said. He accused Republican leaders—both nationally and within Arizona—of profiting from fear, citing what he called a surge in unjustified arrests by 'masked, unidentifiable agents' targeting individuals without criminal records. Advertisement 'These agents have reportedly detained mothers en route to buy food, leaving their children alone by the roadside,' he said. Robbins further claimed that such tactics have undermined local law enforcement efforts and funneled detainees into what he described as 'for-profit detention centers.' Labeling these practices as part of a 'documented pattern of abuse,' Robbins cited allegations, including the harassment of nonprofit workers, increased privatization and militarization at the border, due process violations, and widespread family separations. 'This isn't security—it's systemic failure dressed as patriotism,' Robbins stated. 'Trump is not a patriot. He's a nationalist, and Americans need to recognize that distinction.' Advertisement On the other hand, Jesus Jerez, a member of the Santa Cruz County Republican Committee, echoed Winn's concerns and claimed enforcement had been limited during the last four years. 7 Military vehicles and a soldier overlooking a border fence. AP 'The last four years, there was no enforcement activity,' Jerez told Fox News Digital. '[Agents were] told that you can't arrest anybody, but you give them these papers, and you hold them until someone can take them to be processed and then released.' Winn underscored Tucson's importance in the national immigration flow. Advertisement 'Everything that happens at the border in order to get into the innermost regions of the country. [Tucson is] a stopping point once you go into the country,' she said. 'It erodes the quality of life here because people don't have [financial] means, so crime gets increased, people steal… We are at the effect of whatever is happening at the border.' When asked about border security changes under Trump, Winn aligned her view with that of Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). 'We're not seeing as many illegal immigrants,' she said, although she acknowledged that drug smuggling remains an issue in the region. 'Even though human being smuggling has stopped, the drug smuggling has not. And there's a huge network set up in Arizona. So drugs come over the border in whichever way,' Winn said. Winn also outlined the challenges facing Pima County due to what she described as a mismanaged policy. 7 When asked about border security changes under Trump, Winn aligned her view with that of Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). REUTERS 7 Winn also outlined the challenges facing Pima County due to what she described as a mismanaged policy. AFP via Getty Images 'Pima County is experiencing high homelessness, high drug use, and not a lot of solutions, and we're low on police because… they underfunded the police over the last three years. So we are at the effects of the bad policies from the last four years. 'Although it's getting better, it seems that it got worse, to [the] great detriment of the people of Pima County,' she added. Advertisement Dan Dellinges, a state committeeman for the Santa Cruz County Republican Party, noted an uptick in property theft along common travel routes. 'We've had an increase in general property theft along routes of travel [and] pass-throughs here. We also have a number of people who die crossing the desert here to the east, coming into the country illegally, and oftentimes those bodies are discovered by hunters or hikers or side-by-side drivers and then the county or the border patrol comes in and recovers those bodies,' he said. Dellinges criticized what he described as a breakdown in cooperation between local and federal authorities. 7 Jesus Jerez, member of the Santa Cruz County Republican Party. Fox News Digital Advertisement 7 U.S. Army soldiers stand next to Stryker combat vehicles on a hilltop overlooking the U.S.-Mexico border fence in Nogales, Ariz. AP 'Arizona state constitution recognizes supremacy with federal, United States Constitution. At this county it's not recognized, there's very little cooperation with the federal government,' he explained. When asked to expand on this claim, Dellinges pointed to a fundamental disagreement he has with the county sheriff. In the context of immigration enforcement, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office in Arizona, led by Sheriff David Hathaway, has shown reluctance to fully cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Advertisement According to a January report from KGUN9, Hathaway pulled his deputies out of a program where they worked alongside Border Patrol. 'The City of Nogales, Arizona is 95% Hispanic. The County of Santa Cruz is 80% Hispanic. I don't want there to be fear or tension between the community and my Sheriff's Office. We run the 911 dispatch center for the county, and most households are Hispanic here, so I don't want them to fear that they're inviting an immigration officer, a border patrol agent, into their house if they hear an intruder at the back door. I want them to not fear calling us,' he said at the time. 7 Vehicle driving near border wall with razor wire. AP Hathaway has pointed to courts ruling that state and local agencies cannot be forced to enforce immigration law, labeling it a federal issue. He also believes his team does not have the specific training or funding necessary for immigration enforcement–instead urging his office to focus on local violent crimes. Advertisement Jerez warned of the risks posed by letting in large numbers of unvetted migrants. 'We let in so many people: unknown people, unvetted people, and some very bad people. The people here know how many people came through… These people are desperate and they don't know our rules. We're catching up, slowly catching up,' he said. He also expressed concern about public complacency.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Men gave false name to lure pensioner to door before killing him, court told
Stephen Ridgeway, 72, died in hospital more than a month after the attack at his home in Keynsham, near Bristol, in the early hours of November 3 last year. He was assaulted by Wayne Milsom, 50, and Ryan Robbins, 34, who had forced their way in to steal drugs, jurors at Bristol Crown Court heard on Monday. At the door, one of the men said his name was 'Matty' – an acquaintance of Mr Ridgeway's, leading him to open the door. Prosecutor Anna Vigars KC said both men went on to ransack the house, demand drugs and assault Mr Ridgeway so severely that he never recovered. They are charged with murder, manslaughter and burglary. Both admit being present but claim they acted in self-defence. Mr Ridgeway was taken to hospital that morning with six fractured ribs and breathing difficulties, and died on December 7 despite being transferred to intensive care. 'He was, despite all the care, unable to recover from those injuries and in the end died of those injuries and their complications,' Ms Vigars said. The court heard he suffered from a pre-existing lung condition, which made him particularly vulnerable to chest trauma. A pathologist found bruising to his ear and other signs of injury that did not match a simple fall. Inside the house, police discovered jars of flour spilt across the kitchen, cupboards emptied and bottles of Hennessy among the items taken. Blood was found on a hammer, a champagne bottle and two knives, jurors were told. The trial is being heard at Bristol Crown Court (Ben Birchall/PA) Ms Vigars said: 'This was a visit paid by those who were clearly intent on achieving something – we say, intent on getting their hands on the drugs they believed were in the house.' The victim's lodger, Ben Haughton, denied selling drugs and told police he had gone to bed early and was only woken when he heard officers arrive at the house. When he went downstairs, he found Mr Ridgeway with clear injuries and sat with him while he gave an account to police. Mr Ridgeway is said to have suggested one of the men may have previously pushed him into a hedge – an incident linked to Robbins, jurors were told. Milsom gave a prepared statement to police in which he claimed he had gone to the house to buy drugs and was invited in. He said Mr Ridgeway became irritated and pulled a knife on him, leading to a struggle in which he disarmed the victim and pushed him away in self-defence. He told police: 'All of my actions were in lawful self-defence, as I genuinely feared for my safety.' Robbins gave no comment in interview but accepts he was present at the time. Ms Vigars said: 'The prosecution position is that it was Mr Milsom who went into the house, with the encouragement and assistance of Mr Robbins, in order to steal, probably to try to find drugs. 'Those two were the aggressors. 'Mr Milsom may have been the one who used more violence but Mr Robbins was there to provide him with encouragement – to spur him on, if you like. 'Mr Robbins's presence meant it was two against one from Mr Ridgeway's point of view.' The trial continues.
Western Telegraph
4 days ago
- Western Telegraph
Men gave false name to lure pensioner to door before killing him, court told
Stephen Ridgeway, 72, died in hospital more than a month after the attack at his home in Keynsham, near Bristol, in the early hours of November 3 last year. He was assaulted by Wayne Milsom, 50, and Ryan Robbins, 34, who had forced their way in to steal drugs, jurors at Bristol Crown Court heard on Monday. At the door, one of the men said his name was 'Matty' – an acquaintance of Mr Ridgeway's, leading him to open the door. Prosecutor Anna Vigars KC said both men went on to ransack the house, demand drugs and assault Mr Ridgeway so severely that he never recovered. They are charged with murder, manslaughter and burglary. Both admit being present but claim they acted in self-defence. Mr Ridgeway was taken to hospital that morning with six fractured ribs and breathing difficulties, and died on December 7 despite being transferred to intensive care. 'He was, despite all the care, unable to recover from those injuries and in the end died of those injuries and their complications,' Ms Vigars said. The court heard he suffered from a pre-existing lung condition, which made him particularly vulnerable to chest trauma. A pathologist found bruising to his ear and other signs of injury that did not match a simple fall. Inside the house, police discovered jars of flour spilt across the kitchen, cupboards emptied and bottles of Hennessy among the items taken. Blood was found on a hammer, a champagne bottle and two knives, jurors were told. The trial is being heard at Bristol Crown Court (Ben Birchall/PA) Ms Vigars said: 'This was a visit paid by those who were clearly intent on achieving something – we say, intent on getting their hands on the drugs they believed were in the house.' The victim's lodger, Ben Haughton, denied selling drugs and told police he had gone to bed early and was only woken when he heard officers arrive at the house. When he went downstairs, he found Mr Ridgeway with clear injuries and sat with him while he gave an account to police. Mr Ridgeway is said to have suggested one of the men may have previously pushed him into a hedge – an incident linked to Robbins, jurors were told. Milsom gave a prepared statement to police in which he claimed he had gone to the house to buy drugs and was invited in. He said Mr Ridgeway became irritated and pulled a knife on him, leading to a struggle in which he disarmed the victim and pushed him away in self-defence. He told police: 'All of my actions were in lawful self-defence, as I genuinely feared for my safety.' Robbins gave no comment in interview but accepts he was present at the time. Ms Vigars said: 'The prosecution position is that it was Mr Milsom who went into the house, with the encouragement and assistance of Mr Robbins, in order to steal, probably to try to find drugs. 'Those two were the aggressors. 'Mr Milsom may have been the one who used more violence but Mr Robbins was there to provide him with encouragement – to spur him on, if you like. 'Mr Robbins's presence meant it was two against one from Mr Ridgeway's point of view.' The trial continues.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Are we chasing perfect sleep all wrong? The hidden side of trackers and orthosomnia
When the Data Becomes the Problem From Helpful Tool to Harmful Obsession Anxiety about sleep quality Constantly checking tracker data Extending bedtime to inflate sleep scores Feeling unrested despite hours in bed You Might Also Like: Want to burn more calories? New study reveals surprising link between sleep time and daily activity Tech Isn't Always the Villain, But It's Not a Doctor How to Break the Cycle and Sleep Better Establish a calming bedtime routine Practice mindfulness or deep breathing Journal your thoughts Take a warm shower to relax In an era where technology claims to optimize everything—from steps to stress levels—sleep has become the next frontier of self-quantification . But ironically, the pursuit of 'perfect sleep' through wearable trackers may be fueling a disturbing new phenomenon: orthosomnia Coined from the Greek root 'ortho' (meaning correct) and 'somnia' (sleep), orthosomnia is the obsessive chase for flawless rest, often triggered by the feedback from sleep tracking devices. While these tools were designed to promote better sleep hygiene, for many users, they're becoming a source of anxiety, poor sleep, and in some cases, even insomnia-like Chen, a marketing manager and part-time boxing coach, told Good Morning America that her journey to track sleep left her more exhausted than rested. 'It was this cycle,' she recalled, 'I knew my sleep score was going to be bad, and then I'd get stressed about it. It was too much data.'That stress is at the heart of orthosomnia, says Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a sleep scientist and assistant professor at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Speaking to GMA, Robbins noted, 'The information they receive stresses them out, and then it causes them to struggle the next night.' For people with perfectionist tendencies or Type A personalities, the problem compounds as they obsessively chase the 'ideal' sleep to a research article published in PubMed Central titled 'The Tale of Orthosomnia,' sufferers commonly show symptoms like:The article also links orthosomnia with nomophobia—the fear of being without one's mobile phone. Because most sleep trackers require smartphones for data analysis, this dependency can amplify emotional distress, further disrupting sleep. Consumer Sleep Technology (CST), while revolutionary, isn't infallible. Experts caution that these devices aren't always accurate in detecting sleep stages or disturbances, and shouldn't replace clinical evaluation. 'These are data recorders, not diagnostic tools,' the PubMed study concern, as the researchers argue, is that individuals might delay or avoid professional sleep assessments altogether, relying instead on unvalidated tech feedback that could worsen their your sleep tracker is causing more stress than solutions, experts suggest taking a step back. Dr. Robbins recommends unplugging from the device and returning to time-tested sleep strategies:The goal isn't to banish wearables entirely but to use them as one tool among many, rather than the sole authority on your sleep sleep tech continues to evolve, long-term studies are needed to assess its psychological impact. Until then, balancing tech insights with intuitive self-care may be the best path to truly restful sleep.
23-07-2025
- Health
What is orthosomnia? How obsession with wearable tech could impact sleep
Millions of Americans are turning to devices to keep track of everything from heart rates to sleep. But the latter could pose a problem for some wearable tech users who end up more stressed than rested when it comes to monitoring things like their sleep score. Nancy Chen, a marketing manager and part-time boxing instructor, who was drawn to having access to sleep data, told "Good Morning America" that her device became a problem of its own. "Sleep has always mattered a lot to me, and I would always get a little stressed if I knew I wasn't gonna sleep enough," she said. "It was this cycle of, I knew that my sleep score was gonna be bad, and then I was kind of like stressed about it. It was too much data." The constant monitoring can lead to a phenomenon known as orthosomnia, defined by the Sleep Foundation as an obsessive pursuit of optimal sleep that is driven by sleep tracker data. "Orthosomnia refers to individuals for whom tracking may have become or is potentially stressful," sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins, Ph.D., an assistant professor of medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, told "GMA." "The information they receive stresses them out, and then they it causes them to struggle the next night." The harder people with orthosomnia try to control their sleep, the worse it gets. While health trackers can have many benefits, they may be triggering for perfectionists or those with Type A personalities, Robbins said. "The thing about sleep is it's not always going to be perfect every night, and sleep is a function of all of the things that we experience in a typical day -- and some of that might be stressful," she said. While there are many benefits to health trackers, including understanding one's sleep patterns, if you're experiencing stress from those trackers, Robbins recommends putting it in a drawer and returning to some healthy sleep strategies. "Unwinding before bedtime, calming your mind, using some breathing activities, journaling before bedtime, a warm shower," she suggested, adding that people should try to be "filling the moments before we want to be falling asleep with healthy, relaxing activities."
