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New York Times
22-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
Video Taken by Migrant Shows Overcrowded ICE Holding Cell in Manhattan
For weeks, immigrants have complained about overcrowded and unsanitary conditions inside the holding cells of the federal immigration offices in New York City, drawing scrutiny from lawmakers and denials from the Trump administration. On Tuesday, new video footage offered the first glimpse inside one of the four cells on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan, where the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has held hundreds of migrants for days at a time since ICE stepped up arrests this summer. Two videos, which were recorded by a migrant who was held there last week and sneaked in his cellphone, show more than a dozen men sprawled on the floor atop thin thermal blankets or sitting on benches built into the room's white walls. In one video, the man, who recorded it near one of the room's two metal toilets, is heard saying in Spanish that the migrants were being held 'like dogs in here.' ICE had traditionally used the cells, which don't have beds, to hold a small number of migrants for a few hours while they are processed and dispatched to detention centers outside the city. But the cells have become crowded since the agency scaled up arrests at its offices and in nearby immigration courthouses in May, forcing migrants to sleep on the floor or to sit upright, sometimes for several days. The video appeared to confirm some of those conditions, which had previously been described by migrants in interviews with The New York Times, and had been highlighted by activists and Democratic lawmakers, who have been denied access to inspect the cells. The video was obtained by the New York Immigration Coalition through a Queens assemblywoman, Catalina Cruz, and first reported by The City, a local news outlet. Tricia McLaughlin, a spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, said that 26 Federal Plaza was not a detention center and that detainees were held there only 'briefly.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Fox News
22-07-2025
- Fox News
Sunset seekers on famed island clash as picturesque views draw huge tourist mobs
Tourists have blasted Santorini as overcrowded and stressful, saying the Greek island's famed sunsets are nearly impossible to enjoy due to massive crowds fighting for the best view.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Aussies face lengthy delays for ski lift after snowstorm
Skiers are eagerly awaiting the end of school holidays following two weeks of overcrowded slopes and hour-long queues. Dozens of Aussies visiting ski resorts in NSW and Victoria have taken to social media to vent following a busy fortnight at the popular winter holiday destinations. Several visitors complained of waiting for over an hour to use the ski lift after paying up to $264 for a ski lift pass at Perisher or $177 at Falls Creek. Many skiers also face hefty travel and accommodation costs to visit the Snowy Mountains, with hotels near the slopes going for hundreds of dollars per night. While it was good news for skiers, it spelt disaster for resort operators. Frustrations boiled over last week when the ski lifts at Falls Creek were delayed due to the system freezing shut. 'We're sorry for the delays getting lifts open this morning,' the resort said. 'Our full team has been working hard since the early hours to de-ice and get things moving. With a big snowstorm on the way, there may be more delays tomorrow. We'll keep doing everything we can to get lifts spinning as soon as conditions allow. 'Thanks for your patience.' While some visitors were understanding of the situation, others were unimpressed. 'I was here and it felt like it took hours,' one wrote under a TikTok video of Falls Creek. 'I took one look and went back to bed,' another said. 'Took me 40 minutes to get to the top,' a third commented. Several others expressed frustration at the high cost of skiing in Australia, compared to the price and quality of skiing overseas. 'Cheaper to fly to Japan and ski there! Best snow,' one person wrote.
Daily Mail
15-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Furious Aussies left waiting for HOURS after ski lift froze over at popular resort
Skiers are eagerly awaiting the end of school holidays following two weeks of overcrowded slopes and hour-long queues. Dozens of Aussies visiting ski resorts in NSW and Victoria have taken to social media to vent following a busy fortnight at the popular winter holiday destinations. Several visitors complained of waiting for over an hour to use the ski lift after paying up to $264 for a ski lift pass at Perisher or $177 at Falls Creek. Many skiers also face hefty travel and accommodation costs to visit the Snowy Mountains, with hotels near the slopes going for hundreds of dollars per night. However, it wasn't just large crowds causing repeated delays across the mountains. The first week of school holidays, which typically sees a jump in visitors, coincided with a cold front moving through the region - causing chaotic snowstorm conditions. While it was good news for skiers, it spelt disaster for resort operators. Frustrations boiled over last week when the ski lifts at Falls Creek were delayed due to the system freezing shut. 'We're sorry for the delays getting lifts open this morning,' the resort said. 'Our full team has been working hard since the early hours to de-ice and get things moving. With a big snowstorm on the way, there may be more delays tomorrow. We'll keep doing everything we can to get lifts spinning as soon as conditions allow. 'Thanks for your patience.' While some visitors were understanding of the situation, others were unimpressed. 'I was here and it felt like it took hours,' one wrote under a TikTok video of Falls Creek. 'I took one look and went back to bed,' another said. 'Took me 40 minutes to get to the top,' a third commented. Several others expressed frustration at the high cost of skiing in Australia, compared to the price and quality of skiing overseas. 'Cheaper to fly to Japan and ski there! Best snow,' one person wrote. 'It costs almost the same to fly to New Zealand and ski there,' another said. More frequent visitors shared their advice on how to avoid large crowds in the area. 'It's only like that until 10am,' one person said. 'Once people filter out on the mountain there's no line.'
Associated Press
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Top Turkish court rejects annulment of law critics fear spells death for thousands of stray dogs
The country's main opposition party had argued that the law, enacted last year, violated animal rights and had called for the cancellation of several of its articles. The Constitutional Court ruled however that the provisions are legally valid and for it to continue to be implemented. Protests took place in the country's capital, with animal-lovers strongly opposing the law, fearing it would lead to widespread culling or dogs ending up in disease-ridden and overcrowded shelters.
