Airbnb Sues New York City to Block Short-Term Rental Law
Airbnb Inc. sued New York seeking to block a municipal law set to go into effect next month
2023-06-02 00:24
Auto safety regulators propose requiring automatic braking in cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed new rules this week that would require that new cars be equipped with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
2023-06-01 23:59
Medicare will require data on patient use for approved Alzheimer's drugs
The Medicare health plan will cover new Alzheimer's drugs after full U.S. approval for patients who participate in
2023-06-01 23:27
Supreme Court sides with cement mixing company over striking workers in latest blow to unions
The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a cement mixing company that seeks to bypass federal labor law and sue a union in state court for the destruction of property caused by striking workers.
2023-06-01 22:22
Is Till Lindemann single? A look at reclusive Rammstein frontman's dating history
Till Lindemann was linked to American novelist and media figure Alycen Rowse in 2015, but the relationship was never confirmed
2023-06-01 21:55
Texas ‘serial killer’ admits to two murders after calling police to turn himself in: ‘You’re looking for me’
A suspected “serial killer” and convicted child rapist was arrested in Austin, Texas, days after he identified himself in a chilling phone call to police. Austin Police Department and Texas’ Lone Star Fugitive Task Force apprehended Raul Meza Jr, 62, at bus stop near Parmer Lane on 29 May, days after he confessed to killing his 80-year-old roommate Jesse Fraga in Pflugerville last month. During a 14-minute phone call, on 24 May, Meza also implicated himself in the 2019 murder of Gloria Lofton at her home in Austin. “My name is Raul Meza and you’re looking for me,” Meza said on the call, Detective Patrick Reed told a press conference on Tuesday 30 May. Meza then detailed his relationship with Fraga and the manner in which he murdered him, including details that had not been made public, Mr Reed said. Fraga’s body was discovered at his home with a belt around his neck on 20 May after the former probation officer’s family requested a welfare check over concerns they hadn’t spoken to him in over a week. Meza reportedly fled the scene with Fraga’s car. Austin Police Sergeant Nathan Sexton added that the Travis County medical examiner noted a puncture mark on Fraga’s neck and a severed cervical spine. Meza also told Mr Reed he had been in and out of prison, adding: “I got out in 2016, I end up murdering a lady soon afterwards. It was on Sara Drive.” Based on details provided by Meza as well as medical information, Mr Reed and his partner Detective Katy Conner identified Meza’s second victim as Lofton, who was strangled on 9 May 2019. “I will let you know that Mr Meza said he was ready and prepared to kill again and he was looking forward to it,” Mr Reed informed the press. After his arrest, Meza was charged with two counts of capital murder, but authorities said they are investigating his ties to “multiple cold cases that have a similar M.O. [modus operandi]”. In 1982, Meza pled guilty to the rape and murder of eight-year-old Kendra Page while she was riding her bike near Langford Elementary School. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison but was released on parole in 1993, after serving 11 years. During the press conference on Tuesday, Deputy US Marshall Brandon Filla described Meza as “the worst of the worst” while interim assistant city manager Bruce Mills said it was a “travesty of justice” Meza had been allowed back on the streets. In an interview with KVUE, Kendra’s sister Shawn Page reacted to the news of Meza’s arrest. Explaining how her family tried to keep Meza in prison, Shawn said: “To find out this has happened to so many other people, it’s a tragedy. My dad knew he was dangerous, and no one would listen to us.” Meza’s rap sheet dates back to 1975, when he robbed a convenience store in Austin with three other teenagers. Meza, 14 at the time, shot the store attendant Derly Ramirez, paralysing him. In 1976, he was reportedly sentenced to 20 years in jail for aggravated robbery before being released on parole in 1981. Meza is being held in Travis County Jail. If you have been raped or sexually assaulted, you can contact your nearest Rape Crisis organisation for specialist, independent and confidential support. For more information, visit their website here. Read More Cameron Robbins: Search called off for teen who ‘jumped off cruise ship as a dare’ Debt ceiling news – live: House votes to approve McCarthy-Biden deal as opposition collapses Iowa building collapse – live: Survivor lost leg in rescue as two others feared trapped in Davenport wreckage Jeffrey Epstein’s island: What really happened there? Trump news – live: Trump ‘caught on tape’ discussing classified papers, trashes DeSantis and Christie
2023-06-01 21:18
MLS rumors: Miami's Messi plan, Cifuentes to Rangers, Luis Amarilla to FC Mazatlan
Today's MLS rumors include the newsthat Inter Miami is preparing to sign Lionel Messi before loaning him out to Barcelona. Also, Jose Cifuentes is set to leave LAFC for Rangers andLuis Amarilla is to depart Minnesota United forFC Mazatlan.MLS rumors: Inter Miami's Lionel Messi planTher...
2023-06-01 21:00
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise modestly; layoffs increase in May
WASHINGTON The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased modestly last week, suggesting the labor
2023-06-01 20:59
USMNT rumors: Adams to Newcastle, Johnny to Napoli, Schwake to Brighton
Today's USMNT rumors include Tyler Adams to Newcastle, Johnny Cardoso to Napoli andBrian Schwake to Brighton.USMNT rumors: Tyler Adams to NewcastleThe USMNT contingent at Leeds United will now be looking to get out of the club following their drop down to the Championship. Weston McKennie h...
2023-06-01 20:57
New York Mets notebook: 3 things to know as June 1 begins
The New York Mets start the month of June with a 29-27 record. While not the dominant start many were expecting, the Mets have still found a way to stay within striking distance of the Atlanta Braves in the National League East.While it has been a disappointing season in Queens so far, there are...
2023-06-01 20:57
NATO is in a race against time to save itself from a major embarrassment
NATO officials are in a race against time to avoid the embarrassment of seeing the alliance miss its own stated aim of admitting Sweden to the alliance by July 11.
2023-06-01 20:15
'Spider-Man 4': Fans thrilled after movie 'in the works' starring Zendaya and Tom Holland
'Are we going to make another movie? Of course,' said producer Amy Pascal
2023-06-01 19:58