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Authorities Investigate Death of Arizona Man Found in Deadwood
DEADWOOD, S.D. –The Deadwood Police Department with the assistance of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, continue to investigate the death of a man whose body was found early Wednesday morning. The deceased male was identified Thursday as 23-year-old Joshua Willis of Scottsdale, Arizona.Willis’ body was found in Whitewood Creek in the area of the Mickelson Trail at 66 Cliff Street. As of now, there is no evidence indicating foul play in Joshua’s death, although the investigation is active and ongoing. The cause of death will be determined post autopsy.
Rapid City Police Investigate Firearm Thefts from Vehicles
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Police say two firearms were stolen out of vehicles this week. Both thefts were reported on the 14th, one on Space Court, the other on Rapp Street. Police say the reporting party in the first theft stated their vehicle was left unlocked overnight and a loaded handgun was stolen. In the second incident, the reporting party says the thief or thieves forced a vehicle door open and took a handgun inside.
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Israel’s security Cabinet recommends approval of ceasefire in Gaza; deal now goes to full Cabinet
JERUSALEM — Israel’s security Cabinet has recommended approval of a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants there. Mediators Qatar and the U.S. announced the ceasefire on Wednesday, but the deal hung in limbo for more than a day as Netanyahu insisted there were last-minute snags. After the recommendation Friday, the deal now goes to the full Cabinet of ministers for final sign-off. It is expected to OK the ceasefire. It could start as soon as Sunday.
LA County Wildfire Evacuees Face Extended Wait to Return Home
LOS ANGELES, C.A. — Tens of thousands of Los Angeles County residents displaced by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires will remain evacuated for at least another week. Officials report that over 12,000 structures have been destroyed, and cleanup efforts must address toxic ash, hazardous waste, and charred debris. Repairs to critical infrastructure, including water and electricity, are also underway. Currently, more than 170,000 people remain under evacuation orders as authorities work to secure affected areas.
SpaceX Starship Test Flight Ends in Explosion, Booster Lands
SpaceX announced Thursday that its Starship spacecraft exploded shortly after launching on its seventh test flight from South Texas. The mission, which aimed to lap Earth and splash down in the Indian Ocean, resulted in debris reportedly falling over the Caribbean, briefly delaying some commercial flights in Florida. Despite the setback, SpaceX successfully landed the Super Heavy booster at the launch site with a precise mid-air catch using its “chopsticks” mechanism. The FAA is expected to investigate the incident, potentially delaying future test flights.
Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company. The court held Friday the risk to national security posed by TikTok’s ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the U.S. A sale does not appear imminent. The court’s decision means new users won’t be able to download the app and updates won’t be available, but it won’t disappear from users’ phones. President-elect Donald Trump had called on the court to keep the ban on hold until after he takes office Monday. The Republican has said he’ll “save” TikTok, but it’s unclear what he’d do.
