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Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians

A California family that donated over $4.4 million to Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris and other California politicians has alleged links to suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang and Chinese United Front contacts, according to FBI files and national security experts. The family and APAPA deny knowledge of espionage, and no evidence shows the donations were co-opted by China. The report highlights growing scrutiny of foreign influence in U.S. politics.

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Presley Gerber's death being investigated as 'a suspected overdose': police

Police in Santa Monica are investigating the death of Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, as a suspected overdose after he was found deceased at a rehabilitation facility. The Los Angeles County medical examiner deferred the cause of death pending further investigation, and authorities reported no indication of foul play.

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Musician who identified as non-binary 'raped his date as they celebrated New Year's Eve after meeting on Bumble', court hears

A court has heard that Sab Cox, a biological male musician who identifies as non-binary, allegedly raped a date met on Bumble during New Year's Eve celebrations in 2022. Cox denies rape and says the sex was consensual, while prosecutors say he became aggressive and asserted he was the 'guy' in the relationship. The trial continues.

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Two teenagers died after speeding driver 'hit a pothole and lost control' before plunging into river, inquest hears

An inquest heard that two teenagers died after the speeding driver of a Volkswagen Polo hit a pothole, lost control, and rolled into the River Nene in Cambridgeshire. The coroner found excessive speed was the most significant factor, while poor road conditions and potholes were also contributory. The report recounts witness testimony, recovery details, and family tributes.

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Lindsay Clancy case ‘needs to be done’: Kevin Reddington

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney plans to file a motion to dismiss based on double jeopardy ahead of a Sept. 29 hearing after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. The jury was split 11-1 in favor of not guilty by reason of insanity, and prosecutors have not said whether they will retry. The article recounts defense and prosecution positions and notes public debate around the case.

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Moment masked youths rip precious metals from man’s car in under four minutes in California

Surveillance footage shows three masked suspects stealing a catalytic converter from a Prius in a Los Angeles neighborhood in about four minutes. A neighbor who recorded the theft describes prior victimization and asks who buys the stolen parts, while the article notes the valuable metals inside converters and a 2024 killing during a similar theft.

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Texas mother, 18, charged over claims she gave her month-old baby to stranger she met at BUS STOP

An 18-year-old Texas mother was arrested after allegedly giving her one-month-old son to a stranger she met at a San Antonio bus stop. The stranger contacted police, and the mother was charged with abandoning and endangering a child; the infant was placed with relatives. The article also notes Texas’ Safe Haven Law, which allows anonymous infant surrender without legal repercussions.

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Brandon Gill unloads on Democrats over illegal immigrant charged with raping teen: 'Collateral damage'

Rep. Brandon Gill criticized Democrats and the left for focusing on the nonfatal shooting of an illegal immigrant in Austin while, he said, ignoring the alleged kidnapping and rape of a teenage girl in Maryland by an illegal immigrant. The article cites DHS confirmation that the suspect entered the U.S. under the Biden administration and faces charges.

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