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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Former Union County student charged for allegedly possessing a weapon on school campus
UNION COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A former Porter Ridge High School student was arrested for allegedly having a weapon on the school campus. On May 25, Union County deputies were notified of reports that 19-year-old Amen Sankar drove to the high school, parked under the covered walkway near the entrance and took photos of his car. Sankar allegedly removed an AR-15-style rifle from the car and took more photos displaying the weapon just feet from the school's main entrance. These images were later shared on his Snapchat account, deputies say. Fortunately, the school was not in session and the campus was occupied at the time. Parents were notified of the incident by Union County Public Schools on the same day. Earlier this week, Sankar was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon on a school campus. He was transported to the detention center and issued a $5,000 bond, which he has since posted. Sheriff Eddie Cathey addressed the incident, stating, 'The safety of our schools and the well-being of our students, staff, and community will always be a top priority for this office. Weapons are not permitted on school campuses, with the only exceptions being those specifically allowed and properly secured under North Carolina General Statutes. There is no excuse for violating these laws. This office will continue to respond swiftly, decisively, and without hesitation to any threat, act of violence, or unlawful possession of a weapon on school grounds.' This is an ongoing investigation, and detectives request that anyone with information related to this case call our main office at (704) 283-3789. Queen City News is tracking CRIME in your area 🚨 >> Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Former student arrested for bringing AR-15-style rifle to Union County school campus
A former student has been arrested for bringing a gun to a school campus, according to the Union County Sheriff's Office. On May 25, deputies said 19-year-old Amen Sankar drove to Porter Ridge High School, parked under the covered walkway near the entrance, and took photographs of his vehicle. ALSO REAd: CMS revamp communication protocol after mass shooting threats Sankar allegedly then removed an AR-15-style rifle from the vehicle and took additional photos displaying the firearm just feet from the school's main entrance. These images were later shared via his Snapchat account, according to deputies. However, school was not in session, and the campus was unoccupied. Parents were then notified about the incident by the district. Deputies said Sankar was quickly identified and arrested. He was then charged with possession of a weapon on a school campus. 'The safety of our schools and the well-being of our students, staff, and community will always be a top priority for this office. Weapons are not permitted on school campuses, with the only exceptions being those specifically allowed and properly secured under North Carolina General Statutes. There is no excuse for violating these laws. This office will continue to respond swiftly, decisively, and without hesitation to any threat, act of violence, or unlawful possession of a weapon on school grounds,' said Union County Sheriff Eddie Cathey. Sankar received a $5,000 secured bond and has since been released. However, the investigation into the case is ongoing. VIDEO: CMS revamp communication protocol after mass shooting threats
New Indian Express
15-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Petrol bomb hurled at DMK functionary's house in Nellai
TIRUNELVELI: An unidentified four-member gang hurled a petrol bomb at the house of a DMK functionary in Keezha Munnerpallam near Palayamkottai, triggering panic in the neighbourhood in the wee hours of Wednesday. According to the sources, Selva Sankar (45), the treasurer of Palayamkottai South DMK union, was asleep inside his house with his family when they were jolted awake by a loud noise around 3am. 'On stepping out, they found the front portion of the house ablaze. The family quickly doused the fire and informed the Munneerpallam police immediately. Based on the CCTV footage checked from the area, police confirmed that a four-member gang was seen throwing the bomb at the functionary's house and fled the scene. Sankar's wife, Saraswathi, is a union councillor,' added the sources. The same gang is suspected to have carried out two other crimes reported in the district in the early hours. They allegedly targeted a private two-wheeler showroom located on South Mount Road near Tirunelveli town arch by hurling a petrol bomb at the entrance and fled the scene. Similarly, in Thalapathisamudram, the gang is said to have allegedly robbed Rs 20,000 from a petrol bunk staff after filling petrol. The Tirunelveli city and rural police have launched a manhunt.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Palantir Lauds Elon Musk's DOGE Cuts, Calls It 'The Right Thing For The Country:' Government Resembles A 'Marbled Wagyu'
In its recent Q1 2025 earnings call, executives from Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) expressed their support for DOGE. What Happened: Shyam Sankar, CTO and Executive Vice President of Palantir, voiced his backing for DOGE cuts, criticizing government overspending on unproductive projects, during the earnings call. '..this is the right thing for the country. Like we have way too much spend on things that do not work. The government has started to resemble a fine-marbled wagyu,' stated Sankar. Don't Miss: Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary called Missing Ring his biggest mistake — Don't repeat history— invest in RYSE at just $1.90/share. The team behind $6B+ in licensing deals is now building the next billion-dollar IP empire — invest early at $2.25/share. Speaking specifically about the DOGE team overseen by Elon Musk, Sankar stated, '...to me, these guys are heroes. They are world-class technologists that could be choosing to do anything and instead, they are choosing to do this.' Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, echoed Sankar's sentiments, highlighting the need for system pressure to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse. Why It Matters: Palantir's Q1 2025 earnings showed a revenue beat and an EPS in line with estimates, as reported. This strong performance may be linked to the company's support for DOGE, a government efficiency initiative led by Elon Musk. In February 2025, Karp had expressed support for Musk's efforts to streamline government spending, even referring to him as the 'most important builder in the world.' He also anticipated a positive outcome from the DOGE initiative for Palantir in the same month. These developments indicate a strategic alignment between Palantir and DOGE, which could potentially influence the company's future performance and growth. Despite a strong earnings report, Palantir stock plunged nearly 9% in Tuesday's pre-market trading session. On a year-to-date basis, it surged 64.6%, as per data from Benzinga Pro. Read Next: Photo courtesy: slyellow / Send To MSN: Send to MSN Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market.
Business Insider
05-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Palantir CEO Alex Karp touts 'warrior culture' as company boosts annual revenue outlook
Palantir CEO Alex Karp is riding high on the pro-defense tech wave largely ushered in by the Trump administration. On Monday's earnings call, Karp attributed the company's first quarter performance to "an unvarnished cacophony of the combination of 20 years of investment and a massive cultural shift in the US," he said. "Culturally, we just don't see the resistance to the way we roll that we did in the past," Karp added. He also touted the company's "warrior culture" and that cultural shift, leading the defense tech giant to lift its full-year revenue guidance as AI software sales have gained momentum. The company now expects annual revenue to be between $3.89 billion and $3.90 billion, up from last quarter's midpoint estimate of $3.75 billion. That's contrary to what many companies have been doing after reporting earnings this quarter. Several have slashed or ditched guidance altogether. Palantir reported strong revenue figures across the board this quarter. US commercial revenue — meaning revenue from non-governmental customers — jumped 71% year-over-year to $255 million. US government revenue rose to $373 million, up 45% from a year ago. Total revenue grew 39% from a year ago, topping the high end of its prior guidance by almost 350 basis points. The company's stock has soared over 64% this year, from just over $75 per share at the beginning of January to over $123 at Monday's close. The stock hit a high of almost $125 per share in mid-February. Palantir is also continuing to double down on AI agents, with its enterprise-focused AI platform in the "next phase of product development and adoption," chief technology officer Shyam Sankar said on the company's earnings call. "AI agents aren't just transforming the US commercial sector — they are transforming how we fight," Sankar said. "AI agents are analyzing intelligence, finding targets, automating staff functions, and improving the understanding of the battle space." Despite the Trump administration's apparent interest in incorporating new defense technologies into the Pentagon, the government cut over $5 billion in Defense Department contracts in April. When asked about how recent reductions to federal spending and defense-related budget cuts might impact Palantir's current contracts and future contract acquisition, Sankar called DOGE employees "heroes." "This is the right thing for the country — like, we have way too much spend on things that do not work," Sankar said. "The government has started to resemble a fine-marbled wagyu — the fake projects that do not deliver and will never deliver crowd out and suffocate the things that could actually be excellent, so we welcome DOGE." Karp added that the company "does exceptionally well when things are pen-tested" and that they "like pressure on the system." During the first quarter of 2025, the company also delivered its first AI-powered TITAN ground vehicles to the US Army, which the company worked on with both traditional and non-traditional partners, such as contractors Northrop Grumman and L3 Harris as well as defense tech startup Anduril. In response to an investor's question, Sankar ascribed a recent push for American manufacturing to "all of those people who are essentially the progeny of Elon who have learned and understood how to actually make things," he said. "That's like the basis of reindustrialization in America."
