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Ivanka Trump Conquers Costa Rica Waves During Stunning Family Beach Escape
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Ivanka Trump Conquers Costa Rica Waves During Stunning Family Beach Escape

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Ivanka Trump took a break from her usual routine by hitting the waves during a family vacation in Costa Rica, where the former White House senior adviser was photographed taking a surfing lesson, as reported by Fox News.

The 44-year-old daughter of President Donald Trump was seen riding a green surfboard while wearing a long-sleeved white rash guard and black bikini bottoms during the August 2026 getaway.

Photos from the trip show Ivanka standing on the board as she rode waves, while other images captured her standing in knee-deep water beside the surfboard and waiting for another wave.

The vacation is not Ivanka’s first time surfing in Costa Rica. She previously visited the Central American country with family members during the Easter holiday in April 2025 and was photographed enjoying the beach.

“Grateful doesn’t begin to cover it. Spending Passover and Easter week surrounded by the raw beauty of Costa Rica was a gift beyond words,” she wrote on X at the time.

“Time slowed. We surfed under golden skies, zipped through the jungle canopy, leapt into cool waterfalls, read until the sun dipped low, and surrendered to stillness and deep sleep.”

Ivanka’s relatives Joshua Kushner and his wife, model Karlie Kloss, also joined her during that 2025 trip.

Her latest vacation photos come after Ivanka shared a collection of images on Instagram featuring family activities and other moments from the summer.

The carousel included her husband, Jared Kushner, and their sons, Theodore and Joseph. The images showed the family participating in a variety of activities, including golf and archery.

One of the photos showed Ivanka relaxing in a swimming pool while wearing a black one-piece swimsuit. Other images showed her posing with her husband and children.

“Summer Snaps,” Ivanka captioned the Instagram post.

 

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The family-focused update drew positive responses from some followers.

“Authenticity and beauty in one frame.♥️” one commenter wrote.

Another follower added, “Absolutely beautiful… we all love the Trump family ❤️.”

Ivanka’s appearance in Costa Rica comes as she continues to spend time with her family after stepping away from a prominent political role during her father’s first administration.

During President Trump’s first term in the White House, Ivanka served as a senior adviser to her father for all four years.

She has previously discussed the pressures associated with being closely involved in presidential politics and explained why she wanted to take a different approach during her father’s second term.

During an appearance on “The Skinny Confidential Him & Her” podcast in January 2025, Ivanka described the presidency as an extremely demanding position.

“It’s the world’s loneliest position [the presidency], the enormity of the decisions you’re making on a daily basis, how transactional everyone is with you,” she said.

Ivanka said at the time that she was looking forward to stepping back from politics during her father’s second term while remaining supportive of him personally.

She said she was happy to be “able to show up for him as a daughter and be there for him…in a very loving way as his daughter.”

Her recent social media posts have largely focused on family life, travel, and summer activities rather than her former White House responsibilities.

The Costa Rica surfing outing adds another outdoor activity to the family’s recent travels.

Ivanka’s photographs show her balancing time with her husband and children alongside recreational activities during the summer.

The latest surfing photographs were taken during the family’s August 2026 vacation. Ivanka was photographed wearing the rash guard and black bottoms as she worked through the waves on her green board.

While the photos capture Ivanka participating in the surfing lesson, the images also show her waiting between waves and spending time in the water.

Ivanka’s previous Costa Rica visit in April 2025 established the country as a destination she and her extended family have enjoyed together.

Her latest trip continues that pattern, with the former White House adviser once again spending part of her vacation in the water while traveling with family.

Captured Maduro Grins and Flashes Peace Signs in First Photos From Brooklyn Prison
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Captured Maduro Grins and Flashes Peace Signs in First Photos From Brooklyn Prison

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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appeared in newly released photographs from his detention in Brooklyn, giving the public its first known glimpse of him inside a New York prison since U.S. forces captured him during a military operation in Caracas in January, as reported by Fox News.

Maduro, who is facing drug trafficking charges in the United States, has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn for eight months after being flown to the U.S. following the operation.

The photographs were posted Sunday to Maduro’s social media accounts. In the images, he is wearing a matching gray sweatsuit and white sneakers while standing against a plain wall.

He appears noticeably thinner than in previous public appearances and is shown smiling while holding up peace signs.

Maduro described the photographs as a message of encouragement for his family and supporters.

“We will remain strong, serene, and confident” and “Venezuela will be reborn,” Maduro said in his message accompanying the images.

“I send these photos as a small gift to all my grandsons and granddaughters, to the boys and girls, and to all the noble people who love us,” Maduro said.

“I want you to know that we stand firm, with our hearts full of your love, that love that reaches us transformed into prayer, into constant action, into solidarity and true support. Infinite thanks for every word, for every gesture, for every blessing.”

“Enjoy this small gift with joy and hope. Cilia and I embrace you forever, with our souls devoted to you and with our faith in God intact,” he added.

Maduro was referring to his wife, Cilia Flores, who was also transported to New York and is facing related drug trafficking charges.

Although the images were posted Sunday morning, timestamps attached to the two photographs indicate that they were taken June 25.

That was one day after two major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela near Caracas, killing more than 6,500 people, according to The Associated Press.

The photographs were made public two days after President Donald Trump announced a major development in U.S.-Venezuela relations.

Under the agreement announced by Trump, Venezuela agreed to give the United States majority control over 65 billion barrels of oil from the country’s reserves.

The agreement represents a significant development for the American oil market as the ongoing war with Iran continues to put pressure on energy prices.

Trump has promoted the deal as a major development for American energy access and the U.S. economy.

Maduro’s detention dates back to the January U.S. military operation in Caracas that resulted in his capture and subsequent transfer to the United States.

Since arriving at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Maduro has reportedly spent a significant amount of his time reading the Bible, according to his son, Nicolás Maduro Guerra.

Maduro Guerra discussed his father’s detention with El País in May. He said the former Venezuelan leader had been reading the Bible and exchanging books while in custody.

According to the report, Maduro also has 510 minutes per month, equivalent to 8.5 hours, for conversations with people outside the prison.

Maduro and Flores are scheduled to go on trial in New York in June 2027. Both have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.

The couple faces potential life sentences if a jury finds them guilty of conspiring to send cocaine into the United States.

The release of the photographs provides a rare public look at Maduro since his capture.

The former Venezuelan leader has largely remained out of public view during his detention, with information about his activities coming primarily through family members and reports.

The photographs also come as the Trump administration pursues a new relationship with Venezuela centered in part on the country’s substantial oil reserves.

For Maduro, however, the immediate issue remains his pending federal case in New York. He and Flores have denied the allegations by pleading not guilty, and their scheduled trial remains set for June 2027.

Until then, Maduro is expected to remain in federal custody while his case proceeds through the U.S. judicial system.

Newark Airport Shuttle Smashes Into Concrete Barrier, Leaving 13 Injured [WATCH]
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Newark Airport Shuttle Smashes Into Concrete Barrier, Leaving 13 Injured [WATCH]

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An employee shuttle bus crashed into a concrete barrier at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey early Monday morning, leaving 13 people injured and temporarily disrupting traffic near Terminal B, as reported by Fox News.

The crash occurred shortly after 3 a.m. on the Terminal B Departures Level 3 roadway, according to local reports.

Three people suffered serious injuries, while 10 others sustained minor injuries. None of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remained under investigation Monday morning. Authorities had not released information about what caused the shuttle bus to strike the barrier.

Video obtained by Fox News Digital showed the damaged shuttle bus stopped against the concrete barrier following the collision.

The crash resulted in damage to the front portion of the vehicle, while windows and other glass were broken.

Police tape was placed around the area as emergency personnel responded to the scene and assisted those injured in the crash.

The injured passengers were transported to area hospitals for evaluation and treatment, according to WABC-TV.

The collision also affected traffic patterns at the airport. Authorities closed the Terminal B Departures Level 3 roadway while crews worked to clear debris and address the scene.

The Port Authority Police Department instructed passengers departing from Terminal B to use Level 2 for drop-offs because of police activity connected to the crash.

The incident comes as Newark Liberty International Airport continues to handle heavy passenger and employee traffic, making disruptions on terminal roadways particularly significant for travelers arriving for early morning flights.

Details about the shuttle bus, including its operator and what led up to the crash, had not been publicly released in the initial reports.

Authorities have not released the cause of the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

The crash was reported Monday, August 31, 2026.

Emergency crews responded to the airport after the collision, and the roadway closure remained in place as officials and cleanup crews dealt with the aftermath.

Travelers using Terminal B were advised to follow instructions from airport and law enforcement personnel while the affected roadway was being cleared.

Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the major airports serving the New York metropolitan area.

The airport is located in Newark, New Jersey, and is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

For those heading to Terminal B Monday morning, the immediate issue was straightforward: the normal upper-level drop-off route was temporarily unavailable, and passengers were directed to Level 2 instead.

Officials had not indicated that the crash posed a continuing threat to travelers, and the reported injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision as they work to determine why the employee shuttle bus struck the concrete barrier.

Further information about the crash, including its cause and whether any additional factors contributed to the collision, had not been released as of the initial report.

House Tensions Explode as Republicans Force Democrats to Face Their Socialist Insurgency [WATCH]
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House Tensions Explode as Republicans Force Democrats to Face Their Socialist Insurgency [WATCH]

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House Republicans are preparing to force a series of votes this week aimed at putting Democrats on the record over socialism and proposals to expand the Supreme Court, after a contentious House Rules Committee hearing exposed sharp divisions between the two parties, as reported by Fox News.

The House Rules Committee advanced a resolution Monday condemning socialism, with no Democrats voting to move the measure forward.

Democratic lawmakers criticized the resolution as a distraction from issues affecting Americans.

Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., called the measure “nonsense” and argued that it would do little to address everyday concerns.

“So you’re concerned about rising gas, or are you concerned about grocery prices? You know, don’t worry. Republicans in Congress are passing another non-binding resolution condemning socialism,” McGovern said.

The hearing became particularly heated during an exchange between Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., and Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., over how socialism should be defined.

Neguse questioned Steil about a hypothetical scenario involving President Donald Trump taking a “20% stake” in Kroger grocery stores. Steil responded that he would “want to see the details.”

“Oh, you’d want to see the details,” Neguse yelled as the two men spoke over each other.

“You said if the government owns grocery stores, that would be socialist. But if, of course, Donald Trump were to announce an equity stake in a grocery store, well, ‘I’d have to really see the details,’ because we all know the play.”

Steil said he would be willing to examine such a proposal if there were a national security reason for it, while repeatedly noting that Neguse was presenting a hypothetical.

Rules Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., also reprimanded Neguse for interrupting Steil.

“Some folks on your side of the aisle would like to have government-run grocery stores. I think that’s nuts,” Steil said.

After further debate, Steil added, “I think there would need to be a national security rationale for the action. I don’t see any in your hypothetical. I don’t see a national security focus.”

Neguse called that a “helpful answer,” prompting Steil to respond, “It’s a hypothetical. So we’re entering silly season.”

According to a provisional schedule, the House is expected to hold a procedural rule vote Tuesday afternoon, followed by a final vote on the resolution Tuesday evening.

Republicans are also preparing another vote for Wednesday on a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap the number of Supreme Court justices at nine.

The measure is being advanced without going through the House Rules Committee, but it will require support from two-thirds of the House rather than a simple majority.

Several prominent progressives, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey of Massachusetts, have supported expanding the Supreme Court to as many as 13 justices.

House GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain, R-Mich., said the votes are intended to force Democrats to take clear positions.

“It’s time for the Democrats to pick a side. Stop playing the middle. Be proud of who you are. You were elected to lead, so lead. Have an opinion. We intend to put you on record,” McClain said.

She added, “Do you want to pack the Supreme Court or not? It’s really simple. It’s a yes or no vote. It’s no bigger than that. Two — do you believe in socialism? If you do, you should say it loud and say it proud. I personally don’t believe in socialism. I like the fact that we have a democracy, that we have a republic, that we have a free society. And I’m proud to put myself on record.”

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., did not directly say Monday whether he supports the anti-socialism resolution. He instead criticized provisions related to the SAVE America Act and election security legislation.

The resolution condemns socialism while also praising Republican-backed election security measures, including proof of citizenship, photo identification and database checks.

It calls for enforcement of the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, which has passed the House but has not been taken up by the Senate.

Democrats have largely criticized the legislation as voter suppression.

Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., said the effort was intended to “silence political opponents.”

“Let’s scare people with yet another boogeyman and not do anything about it. Not really solve problems, just try to scare people,” Scanlon said.

Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., argued that the growing influence of democratic socialists is already evident in New York and warned against assuming those political ideas will remain limited to one area.

“I’ve seen firsthand the alarming rise of socialism…families in western New York have watched one-party rule in Albany pile on more taxes, more mandates, more government control, while hardworking taxpayers are left to foot the bill,” Langworthy said. “And now downstate, we’ve watched the socialist left move more from the activist fringe into positions of real, serious political power. And anyone who thinks that these ideas are going to stay confined in New York City is sadly mistaken.”

Maxine Waters Blames White Media for Stirring Democrat Civil War to Chase Ratings [WATCH]
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Maxine Waters Blames White Media for Stirring Democrat Civil War to Chase Ratings [WATCH]

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Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., said in a recent appearance that what she described as the “white media” is attempting to create division within the Democratic Party by focusing on disagreements between the party establishment and the Democratic Socialists of America, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

Waters made the remarks while discussing Democrats’ prospects heading into the upcoming midterm elections.

She said Democrats were doing “pretty good” in connection with the midterms before addressing media coverage of tensions involving the party’s more traditional leadership and its growing socialist wing.

“Some of the media, mostly the white media, are interested in a fight in order to get their ratings up,” Waters said.

The comments were highlighted in a video shared by the social media account Western Lensman, which characterized Waters’ remarks as a claim that media outlets were seeking to promote a conflict between the Democratic establishment and Democratic socialist figures.

The exchange comes as Democrats continue to face internal disagreements over the direction of the party, particularly as candidates and elected officials associated with the Democratic Socialists of America and the party’s progressive wing gain greater visibility.

Waters did not identify specific news organizations when referring to the “white media,” and her remarks did not name individual journalists or outlets she believed were attempting to encourage divisions within the Democratic Party.

The California congresswoman’s comments focused on coverage of disagreements between Democrats and those on the party’s left flank.

The issue has received increased attention as Democrats prepare for the midterm elections and confront questions about the role socialist and progressive candidates could play in shaping the party’s future.

The divide between establishment Democrats and the Democratic Socialists of America has become a recurring subject in political coverage, with disagreements involving economic policy, the role of government and the direction of Democratic campaigns continuing to draw attention.

Waters suggested that media interest in those disagreements was driven, at least in part, by the desire to increase audience ratings.

Her use of the phrase “white media” quickly became the central focus of the video circulating online.

The remarks also prompted renewed attention to Waters as she continues her political career and seeks reelection.

Waters, who has represented California in Congress for decades, remains one of the Democratic Party’s most recognizable members of the House.

The comments come as both major political parties prepare for the midterm elections, with Democrats working to manage differences between establishment figures and the party’s increasingly influential left wing.

Whether those divisions become a significant issue for Democratic candidates in upcoming races remains to be seen.

For now, Waters is arguing that at least some of the attention surrounding those disputes is being fueled by media outlets seeking ratings rather than by a genuine desire to examine disagreements within the party.

Her comments are likely to continue generating discussion as the midterm election cycle moves forward and Democrats face renewed questions about socialism, the Democratic Socialists of America, and the future direction of the party.

DeSantis Makes a Major Move on Flock Cameras in Florida [WATCH]
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DeSantis Makes a Major Move on Flock Cameras in Florida [WATCH]

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that the state will end its partnership with Flock, a decision that will result in the removal of approximately 700 license plate reader cameras from state roads, as reported by Townhall.

Under the order, state agencies have been instructed to remove all license plate readers operated through the state partnership by the end of September.

The directive does not apply to cameras installed or operated by city and county governments, meaning local agencies may continue using their own systems.

The decision marks a significant change in Florida’s use of automated license plate reader technology. It follows growing concerns about how the systems collect data, protect privacy, and can potentially be misused.

In a letter explaining the state’s decision, the Florida Department of Transportation cited several concerns about the rapid expansion of the technology and questions surrounding its use.

“Exponential increase in deployments coupled with concerning reports of misuse, data privacy concerns and surveillance schemes,” the letter reads.

Flock cameras have become the subject of increasing scrutiny among voters and public officials across the country.

Supporters of license plate reader technology have argued that the cameras can assist law enforcement agencies with investigations, while critics have raised concerns about privacy, data collection, and the possibility that the technology could be used improperly.

One recent case involving alleged misuse of Flock cameras drew national attention after reports revealed that a Florida-based deputy allegedly used the system to track an ex-romantic partner.

The incident became widely discussed as concerns about potential abuse of the technology continued to grow.

The removal of approximately 700 cameras represents one of the more substantial state-level actions taken against the expanding use of the systems.

However, DeSantis’ order is limited to cameras connected to the state’s partnership with Flock and does not require municipal or county governments to remove cameras they operate independently.

The issue has increasingly crossed political lines, with privacy concerns prompting scrutiny from voters and officials who may otherwise disagree on law enforcement policy.

Critics have warned that the widespread deployment of automated surveillance systems can create opportunities for misuse if agencies do not maintain strict controls over access and data.

DeSantis is also not alone among Republican governors taking action against Flock programs.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to all funding for Flock-related programs in Texas, signaling a broader Republican pushback against the technology.

The decisions by Florida and Texas come as concerns continue to grow over the rapid expansion of camera networks capable of recording and tracking vehicle movements.

Critics have focused particularly on the amount of information collected by such systems and the potential for government employees or law enforcement officials to access the technology for unauthorized personal purposes.

For Florida, the immediate effect of DeSantis’ decision will be the removal of roughly 700 state-connected cameras by the end of September.

Local governments, however, will determine separately whether to continue operating cameras under their own authority.

The move places Florida among the states taking a closer look at whether the benefits of automated license plate reader technology outweigh concerns about privacy and potential misuse.

With reports of abuse continuing to attract attention, the debate over government surveillance technology is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.

Full Stop: Fired-Up Mullin Shreds Liberal Reporter on Illegal Alien Carnage [WATCH]
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Full Stop: Fired-Up Mullin Shreds Liberal Reporter on Illegal Alien Carnage [WATCH]

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Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin said during a Monday press conference that policies under former President Joe Biden’s administration contributed to the deaths of hundreds of Americans in crashes involving migrant truck drivers, as reported by Breitbart.

Mullin said officials have counted 239 American deaths involving migrant drivers and argued that many of those incidents could have been prevented.

“These individuals are dangerous, and because of the failure from the previous administration, from the Biden administration, they’ve killed hundreds of people, and unfortunately injured thousands,” Mullin told reporters.

Mullin credited President Donald Trump with taking steps to improve public safety and criticized the previous administration’s approach to immigration and commercial trucking.

“Thank God, President Trump was elected by the American people to restore law and order and safety back onto our streets. Because one death, one permanent injury, is one too many, and it was 100 percent preventable. Who, in the Biden administration, thought it was a great idea to put people on the streets that couldn’t read our road signs, driving 80,000-pound rigs, without even having to take an English test or a driving test?”

The press conference focused on commercial drivers who entered the United States illegally, as well as concerns involving foreign-born drivers who may be in the country legally but do not meet applicable training and safety requirements.

The Biden administration’s immigration policies allowed millions of migrants to enter or remain in the United States, while former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended expanded immigration as part of a broader economic strategy tied to Biden administration policies.

Mullin’s remarks drew a challenge from a reporter, who argued that U.S. Department of Transportation statistics showed illegal and foreign drivers accounted for only 1 percent of the overall roadway safety problem.

“The [conversation] here has been strongly about illegals [and] foreign drivers, but [they] account, according to U.S. DOT stats I see, for one percent of the [safety] issue,” the reporter said.

Mullin responded by arguing that even a small percentage was unacceptable, particularly when deaths and serious injuries could have been prevented.

He pointed to an injured girl standing beside the stage while addressing the reporter.

“Are you saying 1 percent is okay? Because … 1 percent is one [person] too many … Every single illegal that maims or kills an individual is 100 percent preventable. I’m trying to prevent every one of them. I don’t care if it’s a fraction of 1 percent — I’m coming after you. I’m removing you from the road because it should never take place … Every death at the hands of an illegal is one too many … Are you willing to take that 1 percent if it was your daughter?”

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also responded to the question, saying the administration’s concerns extend beyond drivers who entered the country illegally.

“This does have to do with those who’ve come into the country illegally, but it also has to do with people who are in the country lawfully, but they’re not being trained, and they’re not following the laws and the rules we’ve set up to keep Americans safe on the roadway.”

According to the information presented at the press conference, Duffy and his deputies have removed more than 30,000 drivers from the road and shut down more than 250 driving schools as part of enforcement efforts. Officials have also counted 239 deaths involving migrant drivers.

The exchange highlighted the administration’s broader effort to tighten oversight of commercial drivers while drawing attention to immigration enforcement, driver training and roadway safety.

Mullin argued that the government should act regardless of what percentage migrant or foreign drivers represent in broader transportation safety statistics, maintaining that preventable deaths should remain a priority.

The issue is likely to remain part of the ongoing debate over immigration policy, commercial licensing, and federal transportation enforcement as the Trump administration continues its effort to increase scrutiny of drivers and training programs operating across the country.

Massive Search Intensifies for Illinois Man Missing in Great Smoky Mountains
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Massive Search Intensifies for Illinois Man Missing in Great Smoky Mountains

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A growing team of park rangers, volunteers, and local agencies is searching Great Smoky Mountains National Park for an Illinois man who has been missing for more than a week after his vehicle was found at the Sugarlands Visitor Center, as reported by Fox News.

Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak was last known to be at the Sugarlands Visitor Center parking lot on Aug. 22, 2025, according to the National Park Service.

He was reported missing two days later, and officials subsequently located his vehicle in the visitor center’s parking lot.

The search initially focused on the area surrounding Sugarlands before expanding farther into and around the national park. By Saturday, the search team had grown to 47 park rangers and volunteers.

The National Park Service said the effort increased to 57 people by Sunday.

Search crews are looking both on and off established trails and are using drones to help cover additional areas of the park.

Drones are generally prohibited within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which stretches across the border between Tennessee and North Carolina.

Officials are temporarily allowing their use as part of the search effort for Bachleda-Blaszczak.

Family members said there was nothing unusual about Bachleda-Blaszczak’s behavior shortly before he disappeared.

“The day before, I believe, was when he had pizza with his dad, you know, chatted with him, said he might pick up a shift the next day at work,” his cousin, Corrina Auten, told CBS Chicago.

“It was very, you know, like a normal, normal conversation. There wasn’t anything strange or amiss,” she said.

“The next thing we knew, he didn’t show up for work, and he was missing.”

The circumstances surrounding Bachleda-Blaszczak’s disappearance remain unclear as the search continues.

The National Park Service described him as 5 feet, 6 inches tall and approximately 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country’s most visited national parks and includes extensive backcountry, hiking trails, and heavily wooded areas across Tennessee and North Carolina.

The size and terrain of the park have added to the challenge facing search crews as they continue working to locate the missing man.

Rangers and volunteers have continued to widen the search beyond the immediate vicinity of Sugarlands Visitor Center while checking areas both accessible by trails and locations away from established paths.

Officials have asked anyone with information about Bachleda-Blaszczak or anyone who believes they may have seen him to contact Great Smoky Mountains National Park dispatch at GR***********@*ps.gov.

The search remained ongoing as of Sunday, with dozens of personnel involved and aerial support being used to assist crews on the ground.

Authorities have not announced any indication of where Bachleda-Blaszczak may have gone after he was last known to be at the Sugarlands Visitor Center parking lot.

Mom Loses Desperate Grip on Daughter as Ferry Capsizes, 20 Still Missing [WATCH]
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Mom Loses Desperate Grip on Daughter as Ferry Capsizes, 20 Still Missing [WATCH]

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Search-and-rescue crews continued operations Monday after a passenger ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus, leaving at least eight people dead and approximately 20 others missing, as reported by Fox News.

The ferry was traveling from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus to the Turkish port of Tasucu when it began taking on water shortly after departing Sunday, according to Reuters.

Nearby vessels and coast guard crews responded after the emergency began, rescuing survivors from the water and from the overturned ferry.

The search remained underway Monday as authorities worked to account for everyone aboard.

Among those reported missing were siblings Miray Bicer, 12, and Mehmet Asaf Bicer, 6. The children had been visiting Cyprus with their family before the ferry departed Kyrenia.

Their mother, Ayten Bicer, described her efforts to hold onto her daughter as the vessel overturned.

“She was saying, ‘Don’t let go,'” Bicer told Reuters. “And I didn’t let go of my daughter. I swear, I didn’t let her go.”

According to Bicer, a suitcase fell on her during the chaos, causing her to lose her grip on the girl. She said she managed to grab her daughter’s foot, but oil from the vessel made the area slippery, and the child slipped away.

Officials increased the number of people considered missing from 18 to 20 on Monday after reviewing passenger records and comparing them with the list of known survivors, Reuters reported.

Recovery and search efforts have been complicated by the location of the wreckage.

The ferry lies in water more than 1,600 feet deep, creating significant challenges for crews attempting to search the area and determine whether anyone may have remained inside the vessel.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said a ship from Turkey equipped to assist with seabed operations was expected to arrive Tuesday.

Authorities had not determined whether anyone was trapped inside the sunken ferry.

Officials have also opened an investigation into what caused the vessel to begin taking on water and eventually capsize.

Nine people connected to the ferry’s operations were detained as part of the investigation, according to Reuters.

Authorities said the vessel held a valid seaworthiness certificate.

Weather conditions have also become part of the investigation.

Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel said the ferry encountered adverse weather and began taking on water approximately 15 minutes after leaving port, according to the Associated Press.

Erhurman offered a different assessment, however, saying weather conditions “were not bad” and cautioning against speculation about what caused the sinking before investigators complete their work.

The internationally recognized government of Cyprus has also offered assistance with the search-and-rescue operation, according to the Associated Press.

As of Monday, emergency crews and nearby vessels continued searching for the approximately 20 people still unaccounted for.

The incident has prompted a large-scale rescue effort involving authorities in northern Cyprus and assistance from Turkey, while investigators work to determine how a ferry carrying hundreds of passengers and crew began taking on water shortly after departure.

The search remains ongoing as authorities continue reviewing passenger records, searching the waters surrounding the wreck and preparing for additional seabed operations.

Suspected DUI Driver Sparks Wild Chase and Dramatic Takedown on Popular California Beach [WATCH]
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Suspected DUI Driver Sparks Wild Chase and Dramatic Takedown on Popular California Beach [WATCH]

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A man accused of reckless driving led San Diego police on multiple pursuits Sunday morning before authorities tracked his pickup truck onto the sand at Pacific Beach and took him into custody in front of stunned beachgoers, as reported by Fox News.

The incident began shortly before 7:30 a.m. when the San Diego Police Department received multiple calls reporting a driver behaving recklessly in the Pacific Beach neighborhood, according to police.

Witnesses told authorities that the driver of a tan or gold Nissan Frontier had been doing donuts in parking lots, nearly striking other vehicles and possibly hitting curbs and a retaining wall.

Officers arrived within minutes and spotted the truck traveling west toward the ocean. Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver allegedly fled, leading officers to begin a pursuit.

Authorities later ended that pursuit because of what police described as the driver’s “increasing wanton disregard to public safety.”

Police subsequently located the Nissan again, but authorities said the driver failed to yield for a second time. Another pursuit began and was also terminated.

By that point, police said the truck was wanted in connection with felony evading. Officers increased their presence in the area and continued searching for the vehicle.

The Nissan was eventually spotted again traveling slowly. Officers decided against immediately attempting another traffic stop and instead waited until the San Diego Police Department’s ABLE helicopter, short for Airborne Law Enforcement, was in position to monitor the truck.

Police said the helicopter followed the Nissan as it drove onto Pacific Beach and headed toward the water.

Video from the scene showed beachgoers watching as officers converged on the pickup truck parked on the sand.

The driver, identified by police as 25-year-old Griffin Charles Foy, exited the vehicle and raised his hands as officers approached.

Police said a K-9 was present at the scene but was not deployed during Foy’s arrest.

Authorities conducted what they described as a high-risk vehicle stop because of the alleged violations and Foy’s “disregard to public safety.”

Foy was taken into custody without further incident.

He was booked into San Diego Central Jail on charges of felony evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for safety, obstructing or resisting a peace officer, and driving under the influence of drugs, according to police.

Despite the multiple pursuits and the arrest on a crowded public beach, authorities said no one was injured.

The incident drew attention because of the unusual conclusion to the police response, with officers ultimately locating and arresting the suspect after his vehicle traveled from neighborhood streets onto one of San Diego’s best-known beaches.

Police did not report additional injuries or damage in connection with the incident. The investigation and criminal case against Foy will proceed through the appropriate legal process.


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