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Police shooting near Philadelphia, DOJ–Trump records dispute, Microsoft warns of Next.js Git repo attacks, Rock Hall 2026 nominees, and UK politics/sports updates lead the mix
Former Part-Time Officer Killed in Police Shooting Near Philadelphia
A former part-time police officer wanted on child rape charges was fatally shot by police in Bala Cynwyd after an early Wednesday officer-involved shooting that is now under investigation by Montgomery County police.
Digital Estate Planning Guidance (Consumer Reports)
Consumer Reports outlines steps for creating a digital estate plan, organizing access to online accounts and key information to better support loved ones in case of a medical emergency or death.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Performer Nominees Announced
Seventeen artists are on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 performer ballot, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross, and Shakira. First-time nominees include Jeff Buckley, Melissa Etheridge, New Edition, Pink, and the Wu-Tang Clan, with Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, The Black Crowes, and Oasis returning. Inductees will be announced in April after voting by more than 1,200 voters, with additional honorees selected by committees.
House Democrats Say DOJ Withholding FBI Records Tied to 2019 Trump Allegation
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee argue the Justice Department is withholding FBI documents related to a 2019 allegation that Donald Trump sexually assaulted a minor in the 1980s, and say the materials should have been included in public releases under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The DOJ denies any cover-up, saying it has produced responsive documents aside from duplicates, privileged materials, or records tied to ongoing investigations, and says any temporary removals are for redactions before restoration. Trump has denied wrongdoing and has not been charged in connection with Epstein.
Microsoft Warns of Malicious Git Repos Targeting Next.js Developers
Microsoft says attackers are planting malicious Git repositories disguised as legitimate interview or coding-test projects, targeting Next.js developers. A limited number have been tied to real compromises, and the malware is designed to steal secrets while communicating with command-and-control servers.
Philadelphia Gay News Marks 50th Anniversary
The Philadelphia Gay News celebrated its 50th anniversary with celebrities and dignitaries gathering at the National Constitution Center to honor the longtime newspaper serving Philadelphia’s LGBT community.
England Scrum-Half Alex Mitchell Out for Remainder of Six Nations
England’s first-choice scrum-half, Alex Mitchell, has been ruled out for the rest of the Six Nations campaign with a hamstring injury.
UK Says Chagos Islands Talks Not Paused Amid US Concerns
The UK government says talks on the Chagos Islands agreement have not been paused, clarifying remarks from a minister. The statement follows comments that the UK is discussing US concerns after President Trump criticised the deal.
Illinois Democrat Robin Kelly Criticizes Trump’s SOTU Segment Honoring Service Members
Rep. Robin Kelly, an Illinois Democrat running for her party’s 2026 Senate nomination, mocked President Donald Trump’s State of the Union segment honoring service members, saying on a livestream it felt “like an award show.” During the address, Trump presented five military awards, including Purple Hearts to two West Virginia National Guardsmen wounded in a 2025 shooting (one posthumously), Medals of Honor to two pilots, and a Legion of Merit to a Coast Guard petty officer for flood rescue efforts.
Anti-Prison Group Makes Panel Video Private After Controversial Comments
Believers Bail Out, an Illinois-based anti-prison organization, made a panel discussion video private after activist Dhoruba bin Wahad paraphrased a passage describing killing Jews and connected it to his political views about Israel. The panel also included former inmates and veteran activists Jalil Muntaqim and Jihad Abdulmumit discussing revolutionary politics and tactics such as mass labor strikes. Defending Rights and Dissent and Believers Bail Out did not respond to requests for comment.
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