The Philadelphia Poison Control Center is warning people to avoid eating wild mushrooms after an incident in Australia left three people dead and one in critical condition. Australian media reports suggest the deaths were caused by mushroom poisoning, prompting the Poison Control Center to advise anyone who has eaten a wild mushroom to seek medical attention immediately. Victoria State Police have arrested a 49-year-old woman in connection with the deaths.
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Kaitlin Armstrong is on trial in Texas for the murder of professional cyclist Moriah Wilson, with prosecutors alleging that she tracked Wilson's movements on the Strava app and stopped her car near the Austin apartment where Wilson was staying. The prosecution is expected to present evidence that Armstrong had purchased a gun and ammunition shortly before the murder, while the defense will argue that Armstrong acted in self-defense. The jury will ultimately decide whether Armstrong is guilty or innocent.
The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office has tracked down the driver of the "Booty Patrol" truck, which had red and blue lights and a decal mimicking the U.S. Customs and Border Protection seal. The driver was cited under a law that deals with prohibited vehicle lights, but the Sheriff's Office has not released any additional information on the incident or the consequences for the driver.
Larry Fife Giberson, a former Princeton University student, was sentenced to two months in federal prison for his role in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Giberson admitted to joining a mob of Donald Trump supporters and chanting “drag them out!” at officers guarding an entrance. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols noted Giberson’s “genuine remorse” and said he had taken responsibility for his actions. He is one of hundreds of people charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol.
A federal judge in Florida is considering delaying the start of the classified documents trial of Donald Trump due to the other criminal cases he is facing and the amount of evidence his attorneys need to review. Trump's attorneys had requested to postpone the trial, and U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon for the Southern District of Florida appears ready to side with them. The outcome of the Mar-a-Lago trial could have a major impact on the former president’s legal future.
A former Delta co-pilot has been indicted on federal charges after allegedly threatening to shoot the plane's captain during a flight last year. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah has charged Jonathan J. Dunn with one count of interference with a flight crew and one count of using a dangerous weapon to assault and intimidate a flight crew member. If convicted, Dunn faces up to 20 years in prison. Delta Air Lines has stated that it takes the safety of its passengers and crew very seriously and will not tolerate any behavior that threatens the safety of its flights.
Five Republican lawmakers from New York have urged their colleagues to vote in favor of a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress, citing it as a "moral" issue. The resolution, which needs the support of two-thirds of voting lawmakers to pass, will be voted on Wednesday night and could determine the future of Rep. Santos in Congress. Additionally, the House will vote to table a GOP resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. over her criticism of Israel.
At least dozens of people were killed and injured in the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday after Israeli airstrikes targeted a refugee camp near Gaza City. Images obtained by Agence France-Presse showed major damage and destruction at the camp, with videos of wounded people, including children, being brought to a nearby hospital. The United Nations has expressed concern over the airstrikes and the potential evacuation of the Rafah crossing, calling for an immediate end to the violence and for the protection of civilians.