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<p>A staggering 2,400 flights were cancelled in the US on Friday (Jan 12) after a powerful winter storm hit the country’s Midwest and South. Additionally, at least 5,800 flights were also delayed. The massive disruption left thousands of passengers stranded at US airports. The storm affected flight operations, as well as other businesses, in at least 12 US states. Earlier, the US authorities had warned of clouds, snow and strong winds&nbsp;that might delay flight operations at some airports.</p>

<p>CNN reported that almost 40 per cent of inbound flights were cancelled at the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, while 60 per cent of them&nbsp;were cancelled at Chicago Midway International Airport.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to observers, the grounding of the 737 Max 9 planes due to certain safety issues has further stressed flight operations. The USA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing are still trying to settle on an inspection protocol that would allow those planes to resume flying.</p>

<p>According to FlightAware, a flight tracking website, Southwest Airlines cancelled nearly 400 of its flights on Friday, even though it doesn’t operate any 737 Max 9 planes. It implies that most of the cancellations came due to the storm.</p>

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<p>Furthermore, the electricity supply in the region has been impacted by the situation. Power outages were reported due to severe thunderstorms in the South, blizzard conditions in the Midwest, and strong wind gusts affecting over 150 million Americans under wind alerts on Friday.</p>

<p>As of Friday morning, around 250,000 homes and businesses were without power in the Great Lakes and South, with the majority of outages in Illinois. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport experienced winds gusting as high as 55 mph.</p>

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<p>Severe thunderstorms in the South generated wind gusts reaching 74 mph in Arkansas. The storm's powerful winds caused significant damage to an iconic state landmark in Maine, with only one wall of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park bell house, dating back to 1897, still standing after being struck by 79 mph winds on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Maine officials, including Bristol Parks and Recreation Department director Shelley Gallagher, expressed concern about the remaining structure's vulnerability to another powerful storm. Steps have been taken to reinforce the building, but there is apprehension that it may not be sufficient to prevent further harm.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A staggering 2,400 flights were cancelled in the US on Friday (Jan 12) after a powerful winter storm hit the country’s Midwest and South. Additionally, at least 5,800 flights were also delayed.

A staggering 2,400 flights were cancelled in the US on Friday (Jan 12) after a powerful winter storm hit the country’s Midwest and South. Additionally, at least 5,800 flights were also delayed. The massive disruption left thousands of passengers stranded at US airports. The storm affected flight operations, as well as other businesses, in at least 12 US states. Earlier, the US authorities had warned of clouds, snow and strong winds that might delay flight operations at some airports. CNN reported that almost 40 per cent of inbound flights were cancelled at the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, while 60 per cent of them were cancelled at Chicago Midway International Airport. According to observers, the grounding of the 737 Max 9 planes due to certain safety issues has further stressed flight operations. The USA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing are still trying to settle on an inspection protocol that would allow those planes to resume flying. According to FlightAware, a flight tracking website, Southwest Airlines cancelled nearly 400 of its flights on Friday, even though it doesn’t operate any 737 Max 9 planes. It implies that most of the cancellations came due to the storm. Also read: Climate change causes dry spell in Kashmir: Winter wonderland Gulmarg struggles with no snow Furthermore, the electricity supply in the region has been impacted by the situation. Power outages were reported due to severe thunderstorms in the South, blizzard conditions in the Midwest, and strong wind gusts affecting over 150 million Americans under wind alerts on Friday. As of Friday morning, around 250,000 homes and businesses were without power in the Great Lakes and South, with the majority of outages in Illinois. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport experienced winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Watch: Wars, extreme weather & panama restrictions hit shipping × Severe thunderstorms in the South generated wind gusts reaching 74 mph in Arkansas. The storm's powerful winds caused significant damage to an iconic state landmark in Maine, with only one wall of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park bell house, dating back to 1897, still standing after being struck by 79 mph winds on Wednesday. Maine officials, including Bristol Parks and Recreation Department director Shelley Gallagher, expressed concern about the remaining structure's vulnerability to another powerful storm. Steps have been taken to reinforce the building, but there is apprehension that it may not be sufficient to prevent further harm. (With inputs from agencies)

US: 2,400 flights cancelled and ,5800 delayed after massive storm hits Midwest, South

<p>A 20-year-old US woman has been accused of killing her boyfriend’s daughter by feeding her a lethal concoction of items including batteries, a metal screw, and water beads.</p>

<p>Aleisia Owens also conducted extensive research on the web regarding household products that could be harmful to children. Her online search allegedly included phrases like "beauty products that are poisonous to kids" and "medications leading to cause accidental poisoning deaths in children."</p>

<p>The 18-month-old toddler, Iris Alfera, reportedly lived with her mother Emily Alfera, and her grandparents. Iris’s father, Bailey Jacob, had visitation rights only.</p>

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<p>It was on June 25 of 2023 when Bailey Jacob was first informed about a serious medical situation involving his daughter. The crisis prompted a call to 911. The toddler was rushed to UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle for immediate medical attention. However, the child was later airlifted to UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh due to the severity of the case.</p>

<p>Four days later, Iris Alfera succumbed to organ failure. Later, as per a police report, Aleisia Owens claimed that the child had experienced a cramp and subsequently hit her head after she fell off the bed.</p>

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<p>However, much to Owens’s chagrin, the investigation disclosed that before Iris's tragic demise, she had consumed a deadly mixture of items, including batteries, a metal screw, and water beads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The autopsy report revealed fatal levels of acetone in her blood, leading to organ failure. Acetone, commonly found in nail polish remover, was determined to have been ingested shortly before Iris was hospitalised in critical condition on June 25, 2023.</p>

<p>Owens is charged with criminal homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault of a child, and endangering the welfare of a child. The severity of these charges is heightened by Owens's alleged attempts to find ways to deceive a polygraph test.</p>

<p>“The details of this case are heartbreaking. It is hard to fathom someone taking deliberate steps to harm a completely helpless child, and then mislead investigators about what happened. The investigation shows that, for months, the defendant conducted meticulous research on how certain substances harm children. She then allegedly acted on her findings,” the New York Post quoted Attorney General Henry as saying.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A 20-year-old US woman has been accused of killing her boyfriend’s daughter by feeding her a lethal concoction of items including batteries, a metal screw, and water beads.

A 20-year-old US woman has been accused of killing her boyfriend’s daughter by feeding her a lethal concoction of items including batteries, a metal screw, and water beads. Aleisia Owens also conducted extensive research on the web regarding household products that could be harmful to children. Her online search allegedly included phrases like "beauty products that are poisonous to kids" and "medications leading to cause accidental poisoning deaths in children." The 18-month-old toddler, Iris Alfera, reportedly lived with her mother Emily Alfera, and her grandparents. Iris’s father, Bailey Jacob, had visitation rights only. Watch: Scientists create 'identical twin' universe × It was on June 25 of 2023 when Bailey Jacob was first informed about a serious medical situation involving his daughter. The crisis prompted a call to 911. The toddler was rushed to UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle for immediate medical attention. However, the child was later airlifted to UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh due to the severity of the case. Four days later, Iris Alfera succumbed to organ failure. Later, as per a police report, Aleisia Owens claimed that the child had experienced a cramp and subsequently hit her head after she fell off the bed. Also read: Doomed private US Moon lander now destined for Earth, to ‘burn up’ in atmosphere However, much to Owens’s chagrin, the investigation disclosed that before Iris's tragic demise, she had consumed a deadly mixture of items, including batteries, a metal screw, and water beads. The autopsy report revealed fatal levels of acetone in her blood, leading to organ failure. Acetone, commonly found in nail polish remover, was determined to have been ingested shortly before Iris was hospitalised in critical condition on June 25, 2023. Owens is charged with criminal homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault of a child, and endangering the welfare of a child. The severity of these charges is heightened by Owens's alleged attempts to find ways to deceive a polygraph test. “The details of this case are heartbreaking. It is hard to fathom someone taking deliberate steps to harm a completely helpless child, and then mislead investigators about what happened. The investigation shows that, for months, the defendant conducted meticulous research on how certain substances harm children. She then allegedly acted on her findings,” the New York Post quoted Attorney General Henry as saying. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Woman allegedly kills boyfriend’s daughter by feeding her ‘batteries, metal screw’

<p>An elderly US couple was found dead inside their home as their room heater went blazing over 500 degrees Celsius. Police said they found the house ‘extremely hot' upon entering through an unsecured window.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police performed a welfare check on the couple’s house, located in South Carolina state’s northern city of Spartanburg after they got a call from their relatives who had not heard from them since last Wednesday (Jan 3).</p>

<p>Police found the man, 84-year-old Joan Littlejohn, lying on the floor naked facing upwards, and his wife, 82-year-old Glennwood Fowler, clothed and seated in a chair.</p>

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<p>Authorities found no evidence of struggle, foul play or death which is being seen as caused by increased levels of carbon monoxide.</p>

<p>When fire officials measured the toxicity in the air, it was not at “a concerning level.”</p>

<p>The firefighters also measured the bodies’ temperature and found it above 41C, the highest that their devices could record.</p>

<p>Firefighters also discovered the heater and a water heater in the basement.</p>

<p>The “heater was so hot it looked as if the basement was currently on fire”, a fire official was quoted as saying by The Guardian.</p>

<p>When authorities measured the heater’s temperature, they found it to be over 537 degrees Celsius.</p>

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<p>The police report said that fire officials continued to air out the residence “due to the strong odor of natural gas”.</p>

<p>Last Wednesday, the relatives of the couple had reportedly helped them fix their heater and water heater, which had gone out, resulting in the house getting “too cold.”</p>

<p>Once the heaters were fixed, the family members left the residence.</p>

<p>However, when the relatives didn’t hear back from their parents, they urged the police to carry out a welfare check.</p>

<p>They told authorities that their parents had several health issues and were not easily mobile, adding that the man fell recently while the woman had hip surgery.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An elderly US couple was found dead inside their home as their room heater went blazing over 500 degrees Celsius. Police said they found the house ‘extremely hot' upon entering through an unsecured window.

An elderly US couple was found dead inside their home as their room heater went blazing over 500 degrees Celsius. Police said they found the house ‘extremely hot' upon entering through an unsecured window. Police performed a welfare check on the couple’s house, located in South Carolina state’s northern city of Spartanburg after they got a call from their relatives who had not heard from them since last Wednesday (Jan 3). Police found the man, 84-year-old Joan Littlejohn, lying on the floor naked facing upwards, and his wife, 82-year-old Glennwood Fowler, clothed and seated in a chair. Watch: Hunter Biden's surprise visit to Capitol Hill causes frenzy in US Congress × Authorities found no evidence of struggle, foul play or death which is being seen as caused by increased levels of carbon monoxide. When fire officials measured the toxicity in the air, it was not at “a concerning level.” The firefighters also measured the bodies’ temperature and found it above 41C, the highest that their devices could record. Firefighters also discovered the heater and a water heater in the basement. The “heater was so hot it looked as if the basement was currently on fire”, a fire official was quoted as saying by The Guardian. When authorities measured the heater’s temperature, they found it to be over 537 degrees Celsius. Also read: Exclusive: Ex-defence minister Mariya Didi speaks about Indian troops in Maldives, current situation The police report said that fire officials continued to air out the residence “due to the strong odor of natural gas”. Last Wednesday, the relatives of the couple had reportedly helped them fix their heater and water heater, which had gone out, resulting in the house getting “too cold.” Once the heaters were fixed, the family members left the residence. However, when the relatives didn’t hear back from their parents, they urged the police to carry out a welfare check. They told authorities that their parents had several health issues and were not easily mobile, adding that the man fell recently while the woman had hip surgery. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Argentina on Friday (Dec 29) revealed that it was rejecting the invitation to join the BRICS bloc of developing nations, in a drastic foreign policy shift under the new administration.</p>

<p>Newly elected far-right President Javier Milei in a letter dated December 22 told his counterparts from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa that the timing was not opportune for Argentina to join the grouping.</p>

<p>Milei said in his letter that his approach to foreign affairs “differs in many aspects from that of the previous government. In this sense, some decisions made by the previous administration will be reviewed.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Campaign promise fulfilled</strong></h2>

<p>President Milei during his campaign had vowed to push for aligning his nation’s foreign policy with the West and ditching the previous administration’s efforts to seek closer ties with the developing economies.</p>

<p>Former centre-left President Alberto Fernandez wanted to join forces with the BRICS group, which accounts for 25 per cent of the global GDP.</p>

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<p>Milei not only pushed for pro-West policies during his campaign but also targeted nations “ruled by communism”, in a veiled dig at China and neighbouring Brazil.</p>

<p>However, the president in his letter clarified that Argentina will seek to “intensify” its economic ties with BRICS in order to avail better trading and investment opportunities.</p>

<h2><strong>Argentina undergoing drastic policy changes</strong></h2>

<p>After taking office in December, President Milei has undertaken drastic policy changes, while vowing to support US and Israel.</p>

<p>"Our geopolitical alignment is with the United States and Israel. We are not going to ally with communists," said Milei during his election campaign. However, after taking office, Milei's stance on China and Brazil has weakened as he has taken a more conciliatory tone.</p>

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<p>He has also undertaken bold economic reforms since taking office. Milei has already devalued the peso by a staggering 54 per cent, pushing the official exchange rate from 366.5 to 800 pesos per US dollar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Experts noted that Milei's administration was gearing up for a challenging period, with soaring inflation coming in at 160.9 per cent in November 2023.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Argentina on Friday (Dec 29) revealed that it was rejecting the invitation to join the BRICS bloc of developing nations, in a drastic foreign policy shift under the new administration.

Argentina on Friday (Dec 29) revealed that it was rejecting the invitation to join the BRICS bloc of developing nations, in a drastic foreign policy shift under the new administration. Newly elected far-right President Javier Milei in a letter dated December 22 told his counterparts from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa that the timing was not opportune for Argentina to join the grouping. Milei said in his letter that his approach to foreign affairs “differs in many aspects from that of the previous government. In this sense, some decisions made by the previous administration will be reviewed.” Campaign promise fulfilled President Milei during his campaign had vowed to push for aligning his nation’s foreign policy with the West and ditching the previous administration’s efforts to seek closer ties with the developing economies. Former centre-left President Alberto Fernandez wanted to join forces with the BRICS group, which accounts for 25 per cent of the global GDP. Also read: Exclusive | Argentina eyes India's Tejas jets amidst UK parts hurdle Milei not only pushed for pro-West policies during his campaign but also targeted nations “ruled by communism”, in a veiled dig at China and neighbouring Brazil. However, the president in his letter clarified that Argentina will seek to “intensify” its economic ties with BRICS in order to avail better trading and investment opportunities. Argentina undergoing drastic policy changes After taking office in December, President Milei has undertaken drastic policy changes, while vowing to support US and Israel. "Our geopolitical alignment is with the United States and Israel. We are not going to ally with communists," said Milei during his election campaign. However, after taking office, Milei's stance on China and Brazil has weakened as he has taken a more conciliatory tone. Watch: Argentina confirms first human case of 'wee' × He has also undertaken bold economic reforms since taking office. Milei has already devalued the peso by a staggering 54 per cent, pushing the official exchange rate from 366.5 to 800 pesos per US dollar. Experts noted that Milei's administration was gearing up for a challenging period, with soaring inflation coming in at 160.9 per cent in November 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Argentina’s new far-right President Javier Milei ditches BRICS to ‘support US and Israel’

<p>Vermont's Middlebury College was mourning the death of one of its students on Friday (Dec 29) as it released a grieving statement about “brilliant” Arianna Kamal, an Indian-origin teen found dead with her parents.</p>

<p>The 18-year-old was found dead on Thursday (Dec 28) inside her house in a rich enclave outside Boston – one of the wealthiest in Massachusetts – along with her Indian-origin parents; Rakesh Kamal and&nbsp;Teena.</p>

<p>A preliminary investigation by police hinted at a potential murder-suicide case and a “deadly incident of domestic violence,” said Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey.</p>

<p>"All I can tell you is there was a gun on the premises, and it was apparent to all those that went in that all three members of the family were dead," he said. Morrissey said the handgun was found near Rakesh Kamal.</p>

<h2><strong>Statement by Vermont's Middlebury College</strong></h2>

<p>The college statement said&nbsp;Arianna Kamal was a first-year student and a member of the Class of 2027.</p>

<p>Teachers at the college described Arianna “as a brilliant student and an amazing singer” who recently read at Middlebury’s Lessons and Carols service and who sang in the College Choir, said the statement.</p>

<p>“Once we return from the break, we will work with Aria’s friends and possibly with her extended family to plan an appropriate remembrance. We will share details once they become available,” it added.</p>

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<p>The letter, which came from the leaders of Student Affairs, also urged the community members to take care of themselves and report any incident of domestic violence.</p>

<h2><strong>Milton Academy School also mourning</strong></h2>

<p>Arianna Kamal had just started attending college after graduating from Milton Academy, a coeducational boarding and day school. The school also shared a written statement on Friday.</p>

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<p>"Our thoughts are with all members of the Kamal family, their friends and our entire school community," the school said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Aria was a sweet, smart, kind young woman who was just beginning to realize her full potential. Her mother, Teena, who served as president of our Upper School Parents’ Association, was a committed and caring advocate for both parents and students at Milton. This is a devastating loss to our community."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Vermont's Middlebury College was mourning the death of one of its students on Friday (Dec 29) as it released a grieving statement about “brilliant” Arianna Kamal, an Indian-origin teen found dead with her parents.

Vermont's Middlebury College was mourning the death of one of its students on Friday (Dec 29) as it released a grieving statement about “brilliant” Arianna Kamal, an Indian-origin teen found dead with her parents. The 18-year-old was found dead on Thursday (Dec 28) inside her house in a rich enclave outside Boston – one of the wealthiest in Massachusetts – along with her Indian-origin parents; Rakesh Kamal and Teena. A preliminary investigation by police hinted at a potential murder-suicide case and a “deadly incident of domestic violence,” said Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey. "All I can tell you is there was a gun on the premises, and it was apparent to all those that went in that all three members of the family were dead," he said. Morrissey said the handgun was found near Rakesh Kamal. Statement by Vermont's Middlebury College The college statement said Arianna Kamal was a first-year student and a member of the Class of 2027. Teachers at the college described Arianna “as a brilliant student and an amazing singer” who recently read at Middlebury’s Lessons and Carols service and who sang in the College Choir, said the statement. “Once we return from the break, we will work with Aria’s friends and possibly with her extended family to plan an appropriate remembrance. We will share details once they become available,” it added. Also read: US: Indian-origin couple, teen daughter found dead inside $5 million mansion The letter, which came from the leaders of Student Affairs, also urged the community members to take care of themselves and report any incident of domestic violence. Milton Academy School also mourning Arianna Kamal had just started attending college after graduating from Milton Academy, a coeducational boarding and day school. The school also shared a written statement on Friday. Watch: Gravitas: Most common motives for murder in India × "Our thoughts are with all members of the Kamal family, their friends and our entire school community," the school said. "Aria was a sweet, smart, kind young woman who was just beginning to realize her full potential. Her mother, Teena, who served as president of our Upper School Parents’ Association, was a committed and caring advocate for both parents and students at Milton. This is a devastating loss to our community." (With inputs from agencies)

Brilliant student, amazing singer: Teachers mourn Indian-American teen found dead with parents

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<p>The pregnant Texas teenager who had been incommunicado since last Friday (Dec 22) was found dead by police on Tuesday (Dec 26) just days ahead of her scheduled induction. 18-year-old <strong>Savanah Nicole Soto</strong> was found dead alongside her boyfriend <strong>Matthew Guerra</strong>, 22, in the latter’s car at Medical Apartments in San Antonio, according to Police Chief Bill McManus.</p>

<p>Police are investigating this case as a “possible murder.” “What we’re looking at right now is a very, very perplexing crime scene … Detectives right now are looking at this as a possible murder,” McManus said at a press conference.</p>

<p>“We believe that is the missing woman and her boyfriend but we can’t confirm that right now officially until the medical examiner takes a look at the bodies and makes that determination as to their identity,” he stated.</p>

<p>Police did not inform whether Soto’s fully-developed foetus survived and how the couple died.</p>

<p>According to the New York Post, a family member first discovered the car Tuesday evening and found the two dead bodies inside.</p>

<p>The police chief said the dead bodies might have been lying there for three to four days.</p>

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<p>Earlier on Monday, the Texas Department of Transportation had issued a CLEAR alert for Soto, which reflected that the teenager’s life could be in danger.</p>

<p>Since Soto’s boyfriend also vanished along with her, the pregnant teenager’s family initially suspected Guerra to be behind her disappearance and accused him of being “abusive” towards the would-be mother.</p>

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<p>“I won’t allow you to be one of those statistics of what happens when u have an abusive boyfriend,” Soto’s sister-in-law wrote on Facebook alongside several photos of her.</p>

<p>“I won’t allow this to be your story. this isn’t where this ends. your baby is supposed to be ur [sic] beginning mama. your realization to leave for the safety of you and your baby boy. come home vanah just find your way home,” the relative added.</p>

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The pregnant Texas teenager who had been incommunicado since last Friday (Dec 22) was found dead by police on Tuesday (Dec 26) just days ahead of her scheduled induction.

The pregnant Texas teenager who had been incommunicado since last Friday (Dec 22) was found dead by police on Tuesday (Dec 26) just days ahead of her scheduled induction. 18-year-old Savanah Nicole Soto was found dead alongside her boyfriend Matthew Guerra, 22, in the latter’s car at Medical Apartments in San Antonio, according to Police Chief Bill McManus. Police are investigating this case as a “possible murder.” “What we’re looking at right now is a very, very perplexing crime scene … Detectives right now are looking at this as a possible murder,” McManus said at a press conference. “We believe that is the missing woman and her boyfriend but we can’t confirm that right now officially until the medical examiner takes a look at the bodies and makes that determination as to their identity,” he stated. Police did not inform whether Soto’s fully-developed foetus survived and how the couple died. According to the New York Post, a family member first discovered the car Tuesday evening and found the two dead bodies inside. The police chief said the dead bodies might have been lying there for three to four days. Also read: Robot at Tesla`s Texas factory attacked engineer, leaving a `trail of blood`: Report Earlier on Monday, the Texas Department of Transportation had issued a CLEAR alert for Soto, which reflected that the teenager’s life could be in danger. Since Soto’s boyfriend also vanished along with her, the pregnant teenager’s family initially suspected Guerra to be behind her disappearance and accused him of being “abusive” towards the would-be mother. Watch: Texas: Governor Abbot signs historic state law, allows police to arrest illegal migrants × “I won’t allow you to be one of those statistics of what happens when u have an abusive boyfriend,” Soto’s sister-in-law wrote on Facebook alongside several photos of her. “I won’t allow this to be your story. this isn’t where this ends. your baby is supposed to be ur [sic] beginning mama. your realization to leave for the safety of you and your baby boy. come home vanah just find your way home,” the relative added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Very perplexing crime scene': Missing pregnant teenager, Savanah Nicole Soto, found dead

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<p>An Indian-origin man from New York was finally able to get his house evicted by two squatters after a long, strenuous legal fight of over 22 months.</p>

<p>Bobby Chawla reportedly purchased the house in a bank auction but was not able to move in as Barry and Barbara Pollack, the accused squatters, refused to evict the property.</p>

<p>The duo even confronted Chawla several times and was caught saying “go back to Pakistan” on camera.</p>

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<p>The pair had originally bought the house in 1990 for $255,000 but stopped paying their mortgage by 2006 due to some financial troubles.</p>

<p>According to the New York Post, to stop the bank from taking over the house, the couple began filing "skeleton" and "frivolous" bankruptcies in three different courts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This made the court stay their eviction order for 17 years, meaning the Pollacks stayed in the New York house without paying the mortgage for nearly two decades.</p>

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<p>The bank finally sued the couple in 2008 for foreclosure and put the house under the hammer. The case dragged on for 11 years before a federal bankruptcy judge last week barred the couple from filing further bankruptcies.</p>

<p>Even then, the squatters refused to evict the house, until New York Post reported on how the squatters exploited the court system for decades. The pair finally left the house on Friday (Dec 22).</p>

<p>"It feels like a Christmas Miracle, I can't believe it," Chawla was quoted as saying by the New York Post.</p>

<p>"I did feel a sense of relief...but I won't be satisfied until I have possession of my home. This guy is not to be trusted," he added, as per the Post.</p>

<p>Chawla's lawyer Heath Berger said, "While most debtors are honest and hard-working individuals who are looking for a fresh start in bankruptcy, these debtors are not."</p>

<p>"Hopefully, they have filed their last petition in bankruptcy court," the lawyer added.</p>

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An Indian-origin man from New York was finally able to get his house evicted by two squatters after a long, strenuous legal fight of over 22 months. Bobby Chawla reportedly purchased the house in a bank auction but was not able to move in as Barry and Barbara Pollack, the accused squatters, refused to evict the property.

An Indian-origin man from New York was finally able to get his house evicted by two squatters after a long, strenuous legal fight of over 22 months. Bobby Chawla reportedly purchased the house in a bank auction but was not able to move in as Barry and Barbara Pollack, the accused squatters, refused to evict the property. The duo even confronted Chawla several times and was caught saying “go back to Pakistan” on camera. Watch: Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine accuses New York Times journalists of working for Kremlin × The pair had originally bought the house in 1990 for $255,000 but stopped paying their mortgage by 2006 due to some financial troubles. According to the New York Post, to stop the bank from taking over the house, the couple began filing "skeleton" and "frivolous" bankruptcies in three different courts. This made the court stay their eviction order for 17 years, meaning the Pollacks stayed in the New York house without paying the mortgage for nearly two decades. Also read: ‘Christmas is cancelled here’: Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police in NYC, several arrested The bank finally sued the couple in 2008 for foreclosure and put the house under the hammer. The case dragged on for 11 years before a federal bankruptcy judge last week barred the couple from filing further bankruptcies. Even then, the squatters refused to evict the house, until New York Post reported on how the squatters exploited the court system for decades. The pair finally left the house on Friday (Dec 22). "It feels like a Christmas Miracle, I can't believe it," Chawla was quoted as saying by the New York Post. "I did feel a sense of relief...but I won't be satisfied until I have possession of my home. This guy is not to be trusted," he added, as per the Post. Chawla's lawyer Heath Berger said, "While most debtors are honest and hard-working individuals who are looking for a fresh start in bankruptcy, these debtors are not." "Hopefully, they have filed their last petition in bankruptcy court," the lawyer added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Go back to Pakistan', yell squatters living in Indian-origin man's New York house

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