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Snow removal workers in Deer Park, Long Island discovered the body of a man buried under snow after Winter Storm Hernando dumped a record 24 inches of snow on the area.

An armed burglary suspect was apprehended early Monday morning after hiding in the ventilation system at Atlanta Fixtures and Sales in DeKalb County. Police recovered burglary tools and a firearm.

Tyran Jackson, 27, a FedEx delivery driver in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was arrested after authorities recovered approximately $62,000 worth of stolen goods from a storage unit on Perkins Road.

The Los Angeles City Council is expected to vote on a $177 million contract package on Tuesday, allocating funds to a group of tenant rights advocacy organizations — some of which have repeatedly sued the city government.

Moreno Valley city officials ordered the closure of a significant portion of the Moreno Valley Mall after fire inspectors identified numerous serious safety violations that posed life-threatening risks.

Jersey City spent $20 million in taxpayer money on a branch project for France's Pompidou museum — but didn't lay a single brick or hang a single artwork. The newly elected mayor declared the project dead.

Over 300,000 Nissan Rogue vehicles in the US are being recalled due to a potential engine failure risk during operation, affecting 2023–2025 models equipped with a 3-cylinder turbocharged engine.

Business attorney Caroline Shinkle, 33, has announced her candidacy to replace Jerry Nadler in New York's 12th District – a deeply Democratic area covering Manhattan's East Side to West Side.

Democratic senators have introduced a bill demanding the refund of $175 billion in tariffs collected before the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration exceeded its authority when imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The European Parliament has decided to postpone for a second time the vote on a trade agreement with the US after President Trump imposed a global import tariff of 15%.

President Trump publicly criticized the Supreme Court, predicting an unfavorable ruling in the birthright citizenship case after his defeat in the IEEPA tariff case.

President Trump announced he would impose much higher tariffs on countries accused of exploiting the Supreme Court's ruling to disadvantage the US, emphasizing the message BUYER BEWARE.

Devin Ward Elder, 47, a San Antonio CEO, pleaded guilty to operating a Ponzi scheme that fraudulently raised $69.5 million from 345 investors through 17 real estate investment packages over 26 months.

Strong winds on the afternoon of February 22 toppled a large tree onto a house on Overbrook Drive NW in northwest Atlanta. A baby inside the home was medically evaluated on site and confirmed to have no life-threatening injuries.

Los Angeles City Hall is almost entirely devoid of in-person staff on Fridays, with many departments closed, leaving dozens of residents unable to complete procedures. The commercial mall across the street reports a 90% drop in revenue compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the mechanism for refunding International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff revenue depends on lower court rulings, as the Trump administration shifts to other legal bases to maintain its trade protection policy.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed 9.5% property tax increase could significantly raise New Yorkers' electricity and gas bills, as major utility companies pass tax costs onto customers through service tariffs.

Dave Regan, President of SEIU-UHW, is the architect behind a proposal to levy a one-time 5% wealth tax on approximately 200 California billionaires, estimated to generate $100 billion over five years. The proposal faces strong opposition, with warnings of capital and entrepreneurs leaving the state.

Despite the Supreme Court's 6-3 rejection of the Trump administration's legal basis for imposing tariffs, US consumers are unlikely to be reimbursed. Large businesses are suing for an estimated $200 billion, but there's no clear mechanism for the funds to reach the public.

JPMorgan Chase confirmed for the first time in court filings that it closed the bank accounts of President Trump and related businesses in February 2021, following the incident at the Capitol. The $5 billion lawsuit is becoming a focal point in the debate over "debanking" in the U.S.

A coalition of 800 small businesses is calling on the government for full and automatic refunds of emergency tariffs after the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling rejected President Trump's use of the IEEPA to impose duties. The total amount is estimated at $200 million, but the refund mechanism remains unclear.

The famous bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow at Big Bear Lake, California, face losing their nest if the luxurious Moon Camp residential project, featuring 50 homes and a 50-slip marina, proceeds less than a mile from their home. Friends of Big Bear has issued a "last chance" call to stop the development.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, demanding that the federal government refund approximately $8.7 billion in tariffs, which he claims have imposed severe financial burdens on Illinois businesses and residents. The White House has not yet issued an official response.

President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods imported from all countries, disregarding a previous Supreme Court ruling that limited the executive branch's tariff authority. This move creates a direct conflict between the White House and the federal judiciary.

President Trump publicly criticized Supreme Court justices for voting against his tariff policy, calling it a disgrace to the nation, amid escalating debate over executive power in trade.

A FOX News Digital investigation reveals that Chicago taxpayers are footing hundreds of millions of dollars for public infrastructure related to the Obama Presidential Center project, despite former President Obama once calling it a gift to the city.

A Texas woman has been arrested after driving her BMW into a fire hydrant in a commercial area near the intersection of Will Clayton Parkway and Vine Forest Drive. She faces charges of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).

Legendary director Steven Spielberg has relocated from California to Manhattan amidst an exodus of billionaires from the Golden State and a heated debate over a proposed 5% wealth tax on assets exceeding $1 billion.