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Crime, child safety and deportation blunders collide with politics, tech shifts, local weather and community wins—from Pennsylvania to Australia to Scotland

State College home invasion arrest

State College police arrested 25-year-old Braxdyn L. Landrum of Blair County in connection with a home invasion on Crabapple Drive early Friday. Police say a masked man in black clothing broke a sliding glass door, entered the home, and attempted a robbery before residents fought him off, suffering injuries. Landrum faces felony charges including attempted robbery, burglary, and criminal trespass, plus misdemeanor counts such as simple assault and loitering and prowling at night. Police found him nearby in a white BMW, he is held on $25,000 bail pending a preliminary hearing Wednesday.

Australia tells Roblox to fix child safety concerns

Australia’s communications minister called on Roblox to respond to concerns about child exploitation on the platform, calling the situation unacceptable and demanding stronger safety measures.

UK removal escort staff fell asleep during deportation transfer

A prison inspectorate report found that two Home Office escort staff fell asleep at the same time while accompanying a group of 20 men being transported from UK immigration removal centres to a flight from London Stansted to Paris under the government’s “one in, one out” returns scheme. The review said most treatment was good, but flagged swearing, staff talking over detainees, limited access to water, inadequate footwear for some men, and insufficient use of interpreters. The Home Secretary has told MPs the scheme has not yet reduced small-boat arrivals, with more people brought in than removed so far.

Philadelphia area forecast

AccuWeather says the Philadelphia region will be cloudier and a bit warmer tomorrow, with temperatures turning milder through midweek. Drivers and pedestrians are still advised to watch for icy spots overnight.

Nigerian interfaith leaders visit Washington

A group of prominent Nigerian religious and traditional leaders visited Washington, D.C. to build understanding and request support for interfaith cooperation and related efforts in Nigeria.

Sen. Ruben Gallego to headline Montana Democrats dinner

Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) will deliver the keynote address at the Montana Democratic Party’s annual Mansfield Metcalf Dinner on March 7, as attention grows around potential 2028 contenders. Gallego previously served five terms in the House before being elected to the Senate.

Stealth tech shifts from fragile to more sustainable

Stealth technology has evolved from a maintenance-heavy concept to a more durable combat capability. Early aircraft like the B-2 Spirit required extensive upkeep because radar-absorbent materials could be damaged by heat and moisture. Newer platforms, including the F-35, reduce the burden with streamlined coatings and automated health monitoring, and the B-21 Raider is positioned as the next step in making stealth easier to sustain.

First Snow Bowl youth soccer tournament in Delaware County

Youth soccer teams from around the world are competing in Delaware County in the first-ever Snow Bowl tournament.

College student helps WWII veteran return to Germany at 99

A college student from Berks County helped a 99-year-old World War II veteran fulfill a longtime goal by returning to Germany for a meaningful full-circle visit.

Scottish Labour leader calls for Keir Starmer to resign

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, arguing that a UK-wide scandal involving former Labour figure Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein has increased pressure on Starmer and is hurting Labour ahead of Scotland’s May Holyrood elections. With polling showing Labour struggling for second place behind a weakened SNP and competing with Reform UK, Sarwar framed the move as an attempt to prevent continued SNP rule. The episode also reflects longer-term challenges for Scottish Labour, including difficulty differentiating from UK Labour since the 2024 general election and campaign missteps that have heightened exposure to UK Labour’s unpopularity.

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