New York City has officially launched its long-awaited congestion pricing program, marking the beginning of a transformative approach to combat the city’s notorious traffic congestion. Watch this report for more details!

New York imposes first ever congestion pricing plan in US

The New York City has introduced the United States' first congestion charge scheme, aiming to tackle its infamous traffic woes. Drivers entering the congestion zone south of Central Park, which includes iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Wall Street, will face charges of up to $9 (&pound;7) per day during peak hours. Rates for other vehicles range from $2.25 during off-peak hours to $21.60 for larger trucks and tourist buses.
<h2>Trump and local Republicans oppose</h2>
The plan has sparked significant opposition, notably from US President-elect Donald Trump, who has even vowed to dismantle the scheme upon taking office later this month. Congressman Mike Lawler, representing a district just north of New York City, has also urged Trump to end what he called an "absurd congestion pricing cash grab."
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The congestion charge comes after years of political disputes and legal hurdles. The scheme, initially proposed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul two years ago, underwent revisions following resistance from commuters and businesses. Neighbouring New Jersey filed a last-minute legal challenge to block the scheme but was unsuccessful, clearing the way for its implementation.
<h2>Resistance from Taxi drivers&nbsp;</h2>
Taxi drivers' associations and various commuter groups have criticised the charges, citing financial burdens. Businesses in Manhattan have also expressed concerns over potential negative impacts on customers and deliveries.
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<h2>Goals of the scheme</h2>
Despite the backlash, the congestion charge aims to reduce vehicle traffic in one of the world's busiest urban areas while generating billions of dollars to improve New York's public transit system. With Trump promising to intervene, the scheme&rsquo;s future may depend on ongoing political dynamics and public response.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: The congestion charge comes after years of political disputes and legal hurdles. The scheme proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul two years ago underwent revisions after resistance from commuters and businesses.

The New York City has introduced the United States' first congestion charge scheme, aiming to tackle its infamous traffic woes. Drivers entering the congestion zone south of Central Park, which includes iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Wall Street, will face charges of up to $9 (£7) per day during peak hours. Rates for other vehicles range from $2.25 during off-peak hours to $21.60 for larger trucks and tourist buses. Trump and local Republicans oppose The plan has sparked significant opposition, notably from US President-elect Donald Trump, who has even vowed to dismantle the scheme upon taking office later this month. Congressman Mike Lawler, representing a district just north of New York City, has also urged Trump to end what he called an "absurd congestion pricing cash grab." Also Read | Authorities begin culling after bird flu outbreak strike Japan farms The congestion charge comes after years of political disputes and legal hurdles. The scheme, initially proposed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul two years ago, underwent revisions following resistance from commuters and businesses. Neighbouring New Jersey filed a last-minute legal challenge to block the scheme but was unsuccessful, clearing the way for its implementation. Resistance from Taxi drivers Taxi drivers' associations and various commuter groups have criticised the charges, citing financial burdens. Businesses in Manhattan have also expressed concerns over potential negative impacts on customers and deliveries. Also Read | UK snow: Arctic blast snowstorm leads to airport runway closures, powercuts Goals of the scheme Despite the backlash, the congestion charge aims to reduce vehicle traffic in one of the world's busiest urban areas while generating billions of dollars to improve New York's public transit system. With Trump promising to intervene, the scheme’s future may depend on ongoing political dynamics and public response. (With inputs from agencies)

New York becomes first US city to implement congestion charge scheme despite Trump's objection

A mass shooting at a nightclub in Queens, New York, on Wednesday night has injured 11 people, according to multiple media reports.
The incident occurred at around 11:20 pm in the vicinity of the Amazura nightclub in Jamaica, said the New York Post report citing sources.
The injured were rushed to Long Island Jewish Hospital and Cohen&rsquo;s Children Medical Center, according to the report.
None of the victims have sustained serious injuries and are expected to survive.
With a spacious interior and a capacity of 4,000, Amazura is a popular venue for live shows and DJ events.
<h2>New Orleans Attack</h2>
The incident comes after a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, where a man drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street at approximately 3:15 am on Wednesday (Jan 1), killing 15 people.
New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick described the driver as being &ldquo;hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did.&rdquo; She further added that the driver&rsquo;s intention appeared to be to &ldquo;run over as many people as he could.&rdquo; Additionally, two police officers were shot by the suspect, but both are now in stable condition.
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The FBI said that the suspect died following a gunfight with the police. After the truck came to a stop, the driver opened fire on officers, who returned fire, leading to his death.
<h2>'Attacker Inspired By ISIS'</h2>
The driver has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar who reportedly was inspired by Islamic State as an ISIS flag was found in his vehicle and he also posted some videos on social media expressing a desire to kill hours before the incident took place.
United States President Joe Biden said that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) found ISIS-inspired videos that Jabbar posted on social media where he expressed a desire to kill
"The FBI also reported to me that mere hours before the attack, he posted videos on social media indicating that he was inspired by ISIS, expressing a desire to kill. The ISIS flag was found in his vehicle which he rented to conduct this attack. Possible explosives were found in the vehicle as well, and more explosives were found nearby...The investigation is continuing to be active and no one should jump to conclusions," Biden said.
(With inputs from agencies)

New York Mass Shooting in Nightclub: A mass shooting at a nightclub in Queens, New York, has injured 11 people, as per the Spectator Index reports.

A mass shooting at a nightclub in Queens, New York, on Wednesday night has injured 11 people, according to multiple media reports. The incident occurred at around 11:20 pm in the vicinity of the Amazura nightclub in Jamaica, said the New York Post report citing sources. The injured were rushed to Long Island Jewish Hospital and Cohen’s Children Medical Center, according to the report. None of the victims have sustained serious injuries and are expected to survive. With a spacious interior and a capacity of 4,000, Amazura is a popular venue for live shows and DJ events. New Orleans Attack The incident comes after a deadly attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day, where a man drove his pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street at approximately 3:15 am on Wednesday (Jan 1), killing 15 people. New Orleans Police Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick described the driver as being “hell-bent on creating the carnage and the damage that he did.” She further added that the driver’s intention appeared to be to “run over as many people as he could.” Additionally, two police officers were shot by the suspect, but both are now in stable condition. Also read: Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, incident being probed as possible terror act The FBI said that the suspect died following a gunfight with the police. After the truck came to a stop, the driver opened fire on officers, who returned fire, leading to his death. 'Attacker Inspired By ISIS' The driver has been identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar who reportedly was inspired by Islamic State as an ISIS flag was found in his vehicle and he also posted some videos on social media expressing a desire to kill hours before the incident took place. United States President Joe Biden said that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) found ISIS-inspired videos that Jabbar posted on social media where he expressed a desire to kill "The FBI also reported to me that mere hours before the attack, he posted videos on social media indicating that he was inspired by ISIS, expressing a desire to kill. The ISIS flag was found in his vehicle which he rented to conduct this attack. Possible explosives were found in the vehicle as well, and more explosives were found nearby...The investigation is continuing to be active and no one should jump to conclusions," Biden said. (With inputs from agencies)

New York Mass Shooting: At least 11 shot at in New York Nightclub, say reports

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing increasing calls to resign after a Guatemalan migrant allegedly burned a woman alive. Elon Musk has joined critics, stating that Hochul should be recalled in response to the incident, which has sparked widespread outrage.

New York: Kathy Hochul's Post on Subway Safety Triggers Massive Outrage

New York City police have arrested a man on murder and arson charges in the death of a woman who was set on fire inside a subway train on Sunday. Watch this report for more details!



New York: Police Arrest Migrant Who Allegedly Set Woman on Fire

New York police on Monday (Dec 23) charged a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen in the horrific subway immolation murder case. The illegal migrant identified as Sebastian Zapeta had allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire over the weekend. He has been charged with murder and arson, said the police.

<h2>'Gruesome and senseless' crime</h2>

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed outrage over the crime, calling it "gruesome and senseless."&nbsp;

In a statement, he said, "The depravity of this horrific crime is beyond comprehension, and my office is committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice".

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He pledged to seek the most severe consequences available under the law, stating, "This gruesome and senseless act of violence against a vulnerable woman will be met with the most serious consequences."

<h2>Who is Sebastian Zapeta?</h2>

According to the US Department of Homeland, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who illegally entered America in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala a few days later.

Zapeta faces charges of murder and arson, and if convicted, he could receive a lengthy prison sentence. Federal authorities have said they intend to remove him from the US whenever he is released from New York custody.

<h2>What happened?</h2>

At around 7:30 am local time on Sunday (Dec 22), the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both were riding an F line train at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. He used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch.

The lighter was later found in his pocket.

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The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene.

Police have yet to identify the victim by name.&nbsp;

The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer.

(With inputs from agencies)

New York police on Monday (Dec 23) charged a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen in the horrific subway immolation murder case. The illegal migrant identified as Sebastian Zapeta had allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire over the weekend.

New York police on Monday (Dec 23) charged a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen in the horrific subway immolation murder case. The illegal migrant identified as Sebastian Zapeta had allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire over the weekend. He has been charged with murder and arson, said the police. 'Gruesome and senseless' crime Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed outrage over the crime, calling it "gruesome and senseless." In a statement, he said, "The depravity of this horrific crime is beyond comprehension, and my office is committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice". Also read | Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect He pledged to seek the most severe consequences available under the law, stating, "This gruesome and senseless act of violence against a vulnerable woman will be met with the most serious consequences." Who is Sebastian Zapeta? According to the US Department of Homeland, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who illegally entered America in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala a few days later. Zapeta faces charges of murder and arson, and if convicted, he could receive a lengthy prison sentence. Federal authorities have said they intend to remove him from the US whenever he is released from New York custody. What happened? At around 7:30 am local time on Sunday (Dec 22), the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both were riding an F line train at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. He used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket. Also read | Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene. Police have yet to identify the victim by name. The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer. (With inputs from agencies)

New York subway horror: Illegal immigrant Sebastian Zapeta charged for setting sleeping woman on fire 

New York, United States
New York police on Monday (Dec 23) charged a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen in the horrific subway immolation murder case. The illegal migrant identified as Sebastian Zapeta had allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire over the weekend. He has been charged with murder and arson, said the police.
<h2>'Gruesome and senseless' crime</h2>
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed outrage over the crime, calling it "gruesome and senseless." 
In a statement, he said, "The depravity of this horrific crime is beyond comprehension, and my office is committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice".
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He pledged to seek the most severe consequences available under the law, stating, "This gruesome and senseless act of violence against a vulnerable woman will be met with the most serious consequences."
<h2>Who is Sebastian Zapeta?</h2>
According to the US Department of Homeland, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who illegally entered America in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala a few days later.
Zapeta faces charges of murder and arson, and if convicted, he could receive a lengthy prison sentence. Federal authorities have said they intend to remove him from the US whenever he is released from New York custody.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
At around 7:30 am local time on Sunday (Dec 22), the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both were riding an F line train at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. He used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch.
The lighter was later found in his pocket.
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The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene.
Police have yet to identify the victim by name. 
The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer.
(With inputs from agencies)

According to the US Department of Homeland, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who illegally entered America in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala a few days later



New York, United States New York police on Monday (Dec 23) charged a 33-year-old Guatemalan citizen in the horrific subway immolation murder case. The illegal migrant identified as Sebastian Zapeta had allegedly set a sleeping woman on fire over the weekend. He has been charged with murder and arson, said the police. 'Gruesome and senseless' crime Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez expressed outrage over the crime, calling it "gruesome and senseless." In a statement, he said, "The depravity of this horrific crime is beyond comprehension, and my office is committed to bringing the perpetrator to justice". Also read | Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect He pledged to seek the most severe consequences available under the law, stating, "This gruesome and senseless act of violence against a vulnerable woman will be met with the most serious consequences." Who is Sebastian Zapeta? According to the US Department of Homeland, 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta is a Guatemalan citizen who illegally entered America in 2018 and was deported to Guatemala a few days later. Zapeta faces charges of murder and arson, and if convicted, he could receive a lengthy prison sentence. Federal authorities have said they intend to remove him from the US whenever he is released from New York custody. What happened? At around 7:30 am local time on Sunday (Dec 22), the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both were riding an F line train at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. He used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket. Also read | Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene. Police have yet to identify the victim by name. The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer. (With inputs from agencies)

New York City police have arrested a man on murder and arson charges in the death of a woman who was set on fire inside a subway train on Sunday. Watch this report for more details!

A horrific act of violence shook New York City yesterday when a woman died after being set on fire inside a subway train in Brooklyn. The attack, described by the city's Police Commissioner as deplorable and beyond comprehension, raises urgent questions about subway safety. Watch this video to find out more.

Subway Horror In NY: NYPD Arrests Migrant Who Allegedly Set Woman On Fire

A horrific act of violence shook New York City yesterday when a woman died after being set on fire inside a subway train in Brooklyn. The attack, described by the city's Police Commissioner as deplorable and beyond comprehension, raises urgent questions about subway safety. Watch this video to find out more. 

#GRAVITAS | On Sunday morning, a man had allegedly set the clothes of a woman on fire and burnt her to death while she was travelling in a subway train in New York. According to law enforcement officials, the suspect, reported to be a migrant from Guatemala, was apprehended at a different Manhattan subway station. But what made him take this extreme step? Watch this video to find out more. 



Subway Horror In NY: Suspect Arrested In The Killing Of The Woman Is A Guatemalan Migrant

A woman sleeping on a subway train in New York City tragically died after being set on fire by a man. The incident occurred on a Manhattan-bound train, with the suspect now in custody. Watch in for more details!

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New Delhi, India 
In India's Uttar Pradesh, a joint operation took place on Monday (Dec 23), neutralising three Khalistani terrorists accused of attacking a police post in the Gurdaspur district. In other news, the aid group Oxfam revealed on Sunday (Dec 22) that in the last two-and-a-half months, since October, only 12 trucks distributed aid in northern Gaza.
Meanwhile, in New York, a female passenger was set ablaze by another passenger while she was sleeping. The man who committed the crime was caught on CCTV and has been detained by the police. 
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New Delhi, India In India's Uttar Pradesh, a joint operation took place on Monday (Dec 23), neutralising three Khalistani terrorists accused of attacking a police post in the Gurdaspur district. In other news, the aid group Oxfam revealed on Sunday (Dec 22) that in the last two-and-a-half months, since October, only 12 trucks distributed aid in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, in New York, a female passenger was set ablaze by another passenger while she was sleeping. The man who committed the crime was caught on CCTV and has been detained by the police. Click on the headlines to read more Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam As the global community raises the alarm over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, in the last two-and-a-half months, since October, only 12 trucks distributed in northern Gaza revealed Oxfam on Sunday (Dec 22). Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police. Who is Sriram Krishnan, Chennai-born techie tapped by Trump for top AI adviser role? US President-elect Donald Trump Sunday (Dec 22) tapped Indian American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan for the role of Senior White House Policy Adviser on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Watch | Syria's New Leader Says All Weapons To Come Under 'State Control'

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New York, United States
In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
At around 7:30 am, the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both of them were riding an F train end of the line at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. To carry out the horrific crime, he used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket.
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The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene.
Police are yet to identify by name the victim and the suspect. They are now investigating the incident as a homicide.
The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer.
<h2>How was the suspect caught?</h2>
The suspect, as per Tisch, stayed on the scene after lighting the woman on fire. He was found sitting on a bench on the platform just outside the train car where he committed the murder. 
"Unbeknownst to the officers who responded, the suspect had stayed on the scene and was seated on a bench on the platform just outside the train car, and the body-worn cameras on the responding officers produced a very clear, detailed look at the killer," said Tisch.
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Police noted that there was no interaction between the victim and the suspect before the incident, and they believe the two people did not know each other. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation.
(With inputs from agencies)

At around 7:30 am, the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car before intentionally setting the victim, who was "motionless," on fire, before fleeing the scene. Both of them were riding an F train end of the line at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch



New York, United States In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police. What happened? At around 7:30 am, the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both of them were riding an F train end of the line at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. To carry out the horrific crime, he used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket. Also read | Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene. Police are yet to identify by name the victim and the suspect. They are now investigating the incident as a homicide. The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer. How was the suspect caught? The suspect, as per Tisch, stayed on the scene after lighting the woman on fire. He was found sitting on a bench on the platform just outside the train car where he committed the murder. "Unbeknownst to the officers who responded, the suspect had stayed on the scene and was seated on a bench on the platform just outside the train car, and the body-worn cameras on the responding officers produced a very clear, detailed look at the killer," said Tisch. Also read | Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam Police noted that there was no interaction between the victim and the suspect before the incident, and they believe the two people did not know each other. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation. (With inputs from agencies)

Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect

#GRAVITAS | On Sunday morning, a man had allegedly set the clothes of a woman on fire and burnt her to death while she was travelling in a subway train in New York. According to law enforcement officials, the suspect, reported to be a migrant from Guatemala, was apprehended at a different Manhattan subway station. But what made him take this extreme step? Watch this video to find out more.

In India's Uttar Pradesh, a joint operation took place on Monday (Dec 23), neutralising three Khalistani terrorists accused of attacking a police post in the Gurdaspur district. In other news, the aid group Oxfam revealed on Sunday (Dec 22) that in the last two-and-a-half months, since October, only 12 trucks distributed aid in northern Gaza.

Meanwhile, in New York, a female passenger was set ablaze by another passenger while she was sleeping. The man who committed the crime was caught on CCTV and has been detained by the police.&nbsp;

Click on the headlines to read more

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As the global community raises the alarm over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, in the last two-and-a-half months, since October, only 12 trucks distributed in northern Gaza revealed Oxfam on Sunday (Dec 22).

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In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police.

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In India's Uttar Pradesh, a joint operation took place on Monday (Dec 23), neutralising three Khalistani terrorists accused of attacking a police post in the Gurdaspur district.

In India's Uttar Pradesh, a joint operation took place on Monday (Dec 23), neutralising three Khalistani terrorists accused of attacking a police post in the Gurdaspur district. In other news, the aid group Oxfam revealed on Sunday (Dec 22) that in the last two-and-a-half months, since October, only 12 trucks distributed aid in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, in New York, a female passenger was set ablaze by another passenger while she was sleeping. The man who committed the crime was caught on CCTV and has been detained by the police. Click on the headlines to read more Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam As the global community raises the alarm over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, in the last two-and-a-half months, since October, only 12 trucks distributed in northern Gaza revealed Oxfam on Sunday (Dec 22). Subway horror in New York: Sleeping woman set on fire by stranger, police nab suspect In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police. Who is Sriram Krishnan, Chennai-born techie tapped by Trump for top AI adviser role? US President-elect Donald Trump Sunday (Dec 22) tapped Indian American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan for the role of Senior White House Policy Adviser on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Watch | Syria's New Leader Says All Weapons To Come Under 'State Control'

In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police.

<h2>What happened?</h2>

At around 7:30 am, the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both of them were riding an F train end of the line at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. To carry out the horrific crime, he used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket.

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The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene.

Police are yet to identify by name the victim and the suspect. They are now investigating the incident as a homicide.

The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer.

<h2>How was the suspect caught?</h2>

The suspect, as per Tisch, stayed on the scene after lighting the woman on fire. He was found sitting on a bench on the platform just outside the train car where he committed the murder.&nbsp;

"Unbeknownst to the officers who responded, the suspect had stayed on the scene and was seated on a bench on the platform just outside the train car, and the body-worn cameras on the responding officers produced a very clear, detailed look at the killer," said Tisch.

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Police noted that there was no interaction between the victim and the suspect before the incident, and they believe the two people did not know each other. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation.

(With inputs from agencies)

In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police.

In New York, on Sunday (Dec 22), a female subway passenger was set on fire by another passenger, while she slept. The man who committed this heinous crime was captured on CCTV and has been apprehended by the New York police. What happened? At around 7:30 am, the suspect, as per reports, approached the victim in a train car. Both of them were riding an F train end of the line at Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. The suspect intentionally set the victim, who was "motionless," on fire before fleeing the scene. To carry out the horrific crime, he used a lighter to ignite the victim's clothing, "which became fully engulfed in a matter of seconds," said Tisch. The lighter was later found in his pocket. Also read | Trump says Musk 'not gonna be president,' vows to make 'male and female' the only two legal genders in US The fire was put out; however, first responders declared the victim dead at the scene. Police are yet to identify by name the victim and the suspect. They are now investigating the incident as a homicide. The "brutal murder" was captured on a security camera inside the subway car, said Michael Kemper, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s chief security officer. How was the suspect caught? The suspect, as per Tisch, stayed on the scene after lighting the woman on fire. He was found sitting on a bench on the platform just outside the train car where he committed the murder. "Unbeknownst to the officers who responded, the suspect had stayed on the scene and was seated on a bench on the platform just outside the train car, and the body-worn cameras on the responding officers produced a very clear, detailed look at the killer," said Tisch. Also read | Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam Police noted that there was no interaction between the victim and the suspect before the incident, and they believe the two people did not know each other. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation. (With inputs from agencies)

In a surprising incident, a New York state resident found a complete mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard when he noticed two large teeth protruding from the ground. The discovery was in late September this year.

The mastodon jaw, along with some other bone parts were found in Scotchtown, a hamlet about 70 miles (112 kilometres) away from New York City, according to the New York State Museum.

There have been several discoveries of mastodon remains in the region Including a 13,000-year-old skeleton that was found in Hyde Park, New York in 2000. Mastodons, extinct elephant relatives, roamed the northeast region of the United States during the Pleistocene epoch.

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The owner of the house first thought that it was baseballs that he spotted, according to Robert Feranec, the state museum’s director of research and collections, according to news agency AP. “He picked them up and realized they were teeth.”

The researchers from the museum and the State University of New York’s Orange County campus visited the house and excavated a full, well-preserved jaw of an adult mastodon. A piece of a toe bone and a rib fragment were also found at the site, museum officials said.

“While the jaw is the star of the show, the additional toe and rib fragments offer valuable context and the potential for additional research,” said Cory Harris, chair of SUNY Orange’s behavioural sciences department. “We are also hoping to further explore the immediate area to see if there are any additional bones that were preserved.”

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While mammoths were known to eat grasses, mastodons were believed to consume twigs, leaves, and other parts of trees and shrubs using their large teeth to crush them.

According to the museum officials, this was the first complete mastodon jaw unearthed in New York over the last 11 years. Over 150 fossils of the extinct species have been found in the state, a third of them being discovered in Orange County, similar to the recent one.

The newly found jaw of the animal provides “a unique opportunity to study the ecology of this magnificent species, which will enhance our understanding of the Ice Age ecosystems from this region,” said Feranec.

Researchers are hoping to carbon-date and analyse the fossil to determine how old was the mastodon. They will also be working to discover the animal’s diet and habitat. The fossil remains are expected to be put on public display sometime next year, according to the museum.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a surprising incident, a New York state resident found a complete mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard when he noticed two large teeth protruding from the ground.

In a surprising incident, a New York state resident found a complete mastodon jaw while gardening in his backyard when he noticed two large teeth protruding from the ground. The discovery was in late September this year. The mastodon jaw, along with some other bone parts were found in Scotchtown, a hamlet about 70 miles (112 kilometres) away from New York City, according to the New York State Museum. There have been several discoveries of mastodon remains in the region Including a 13,000-year-old skeleton that was found in Hyde Park, New York in 2000. Mastodons, extinct elephant relatives, roamed the northeast region of the United States during the Pleistocene epoch. Also read | Scientists say victims of the Somerset massacre were 'cannibalised' in Bronze Age The owner of the house first thought that it was baseballs that he spotted, according to Robert Feranec, the state museum’s director of research and collections, according to news agency AP. “He picked them up and realized they were teeth.” The researchers from the museum and the State University of New York’s Orange County campus visited the house and excavated a full, well-preserved jaw of an adult mastodon. A piece of a toe bone and a rib fragment were also found at the site, museum officials said. “While the jaw is the star of the show, the additional toe and rib fragments offer valuable context and the potential for additional research,” said Cory Harris, chair of SUNY Orange’s behavioural sciences department. “We are also hoping to further explore the immediate area to see if there are any additional bones that were preserved.” Also read | World's biggest trillion-tonne iceberg breaks free, drifts in Southern Ocean While mammoths were known to eat grasses, mastodons were believed to consume twigs, leaves, and other parts of trees and shrubs using their large teeth to crush them. According to the museum officials, this was the first complete mastodon jaw unearthed in New York over the last 11 years. Over 150 fossils of the extinct species have been found in the state, a third of them being discovered in Orange County, similar to the recent one. The newly found jaw of the animal provides “a unique opportunity to study the ecology of this magnificent species, which will enhance our understanding of the Ice Age ecosystems from this region,” said Feranec. Researchers are hoping to carbon-date and analyse the fossil to determine how old was the mastodon. They will also be working to discover the animal’s diet and habitat. The fossil remains are expected to be put on public display sometime next year, according to the museum. (With inputs from agencies)

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A New York grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione on charges of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office said Tuesday. Watch this report for more details!

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The US state of Texas sued a female doctor from New York named Dr Margaret Daley Carpenter for allegedly mailing abortion pills to a woman in Dallas despite the ban on the procedure in the state.&nbsp;

The lawsuit, filed on Thursday (Dec 12), alleged that Dr Carpenter sent abortion pills to a 20-year-old woman via telemedicine. It further said that in July, the woman sought medical attention after severe bleeding, which led to the “biological father of the unborn child” suspecting that she tried to end her pregnancy. He later found abortion pills.&nbsp;

The lawsuit was filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and will make laws of two states (New York and Texas) against each other.&nbsp;

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Since Dr Carpenter is based in New York, Paxton's lawsuit comes under New York's "shield laws", which defend doctors providing abortion medication to people across state lines.&nbsp;

The lawsuit further claimed that since Dr Carpenter does not hold Texas medical licensing, her prescriptions of the pills were unauthorised.&nbsp;

The woman conceived in mid-May, as per the suit, and did not have any life-threatening conditions from the pregnancy. The case detailed that the woman experienced severe bleeding on July 16 and was hospitalised. Her boyfriend was unaware of her plans to abort their baby.&nbsp;

The case will mark the first time "shield laws" are tested in court.&nbsp;

Mary Ziegler, a University of California, Davis, school of law professor who studies the legal history of reproduction, told The Guardian, “This was inevitable".&nbsp;

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"The goal, I think in part, is to intimidate physicians by saying: ‘We’re coming for you'," she further added.&nbsp;

Dr Carpenter sent two drugs named Mifepristone and Misoprostol that are used in United States abortions to end pregnancies in the first trimester and are safe to use. The lawsuit said the woman's pregnancy ended at nine weeks.&nbsp;

In a statement, Paxton said, “In Texas, we treasure the health and lives of mothers and babies, and this is why out-of-state doctors may not illegally and dangerously prescribe abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents”.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The US state of Texas sued a female doctor from New York named Dr Margaret Daley Carpenter for allegedly mailing abortion pills to a woman in Dallas despite the ban on the procedure in the state.

The US state of Texas sued a female doctor from New York named Dr Margaret Daley Carpenter for allegedly mailing abortion pills to a woman in Dallas despite the ban on the procedure in the state. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday (Dec 12), alleged that Dr Carpenter sent abortion pills to a 20-year-old woman via telemedicine. It further said that in July, the woman sought medical attention after severe bleeding, which led to the “biological father of the unborn child” suspecting that she tried to end her pregnancy. He later found abortion pills. The lawsuit was filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and will make laws of two states (New York and Texas) against each other. Watch | South Korea's President Yoon Faces Second Impeachment Vote Over Controversial Martial Law Decree Since Dr Carpenter is based in New York, Paxton's lawsuit comes under New York's "shield laws", which defend doctors providing abortion medication to people across state lines. The lawsuit further claimed that since Dr Carpenter does not hold Texas medical licensing, her prescriptions of the pills were unauthorised. The woman conceived in mid-May, as per the suit, and did not have any life-threatening conditions from the pregnancy. The case detailed that the woman experienced severe bleeding on July 16 and was hospitalised. Her boyfriend was unaware of her plans to abort their baby. The case will mark the first time "shield laws" are tested in court. Mary Ziegler, a University of California, Davis, school of law professor who studies the legal history of reproduction, told The Guardian, “This was inevitable". Also read | Georgia ruling party set to install loyalist president amid constitutional crisis "The goal, I think in part, is to intimidate physicians by saying: ‘We’re coming for you'," she further added. Dr Carpenter sent two drugs named Mifepristone and Misoprostol that are used in United States abortions to end pregnancies in the first trimester and are safe to use. The lawsuit said the woman's pregnancy ended at nine weeks. In a statement, Paxton said, “In Texas, we treasure the health and lives of mothers and babies, and this is why out-of-state doctors may not illegally and dangerously prescribe abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents”. (With inputs from agencies)

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Mangione was taken into custody with a weapon that matches the gun used in the killing, and a handwritten document that speaks to "both his motivation and his mindset." Watch to know more!

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A manhunt is continuing Friday for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson two days earlier in what authorities said appeared to have been a targeted attack.

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As the investigation into UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing continues, the New York Police Department has released photos of surveillance footage, showing a man with a mask down and smiling, who police believe is a suspect.&nbsp;

A female hostel employee told authorities that she asked the masked man to lower his mask while flirting with him, and that's how the authorities got the photos on Thursday, a law enforcement official told CNN.&nbsp;

"Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 4. This does not appear to be a random act of violence; all indications are that it was a premeditated, targeted attack. The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public’s help—if you have any information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). There is a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction," the New York Police Department said.

The man lowers “his mask and gives a big smile,” John Miller, CNN’s Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst said.&nbsp;

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“That little flirtation between the two of them, in some good-humored way, actually yielded what is so far the most significant clue to identifying him,” Miller added.

Brian Thompson was walking towards the hotel on Wednesday (Dec&nbsp;4) morning for the annual investor conference of the company, when a masked gunman was waiting for him, lying in freezing cold when he opened fire at the CEO, CNN said, citing New York police commissioner Jessica Tisch.

<h2>'Suspect tried to become a ghost'</h2>

A retired NYPD sergeant said that the suspect tried to become a ghost and may have fled to Central Park to quickly change his clothes.&nbsp;

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“He tried to become a ghost, basically, and the ruse that he used was ‘Let me hide in plain sight’,” Felipe Rodriguez,&nbsp;a retired NYPD sergeant, told CNN.&nbsp;

The suspect also used a fake New Jersey driver's license to check into an Upper West Side hostel. The retired&nbsp;sergeant added that "every attempt that he made was to make sure that…we were not able to pick him up on camera."

“He already knows that we’ve already picked up at least his clothing to be able to broadcast over the police radio, so what you wanna do is quickly change out of that,” he said.

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As the investigation into UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing continues, the New York Police Department has released photos of surveillance footage, showing a man with a mask down and smiling, who police believe is a suspect.

As the investigation into UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing continues, the New York Police Department has released photos of surveillance footage, showing a man with a mask down and smiling, who police believe is a suspect. A female hostel employee told authorities that she asked the masked man to lower his mask while flirting with him, and that's how the authorities got the photos on Thursday, a law enforcement official told CNN. "Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 4. This does not appear to be a random act of violence; all indications are that it was a premeditated, targeted attack. The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public’s help—if you have any information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). There is a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction," the New York Police Department said. The man lowers “his mask and gives a big smile,” John Miller, CNN’s Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst said. Also read: UnitedHealth CEO shot dead in New York City: Report “That little flirtation between the two of them, in some good-humored way, actually yielded what is so far the most significant clue to identifying him,” Miller added. Brian Thompson was walking towards the hotel on Wednesday (Dec 4) morning for the annual investor conference of the company, when a masked gunman was waiting for him, lying in freezing cold when he opened fire at the CEO, CNN said, citing New York police commissioner Jessica Tisch. 'Suspect tried to become a ghost' A retired NYPD sergeant said that the suspect tried to become a ghost and may have fled to Central Park to quickly change his clothes. Watch | UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder: Manhunt Underway For Gunman × “He tried to become a ghost, basically, and the ruse that he used was ‘Let me hide in plain sight’,” Felipe Rodriguez, a retired NYPD sergeant, told CNN. The suspect also used a fake New Jersey driver's license to check into an Upper West Side hostel. The retired sergeant added that "every attempt that he made was to make sure that…we were not able to pick him up on camera." “He already knows that we’ve already picked up at least his clothing to be able to broadcast over the police radio, so what you wanna do is quickly change out of that,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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