[FoxNews] Todd Anthony Bond was tracked down using vehicle details and distinctive appearance in alleged Alabama theft case
Check out the photo at the link. Distinctive about sums him up.
A suspected porch pirate clad in women’s clothing was busted last week after surveillance video caught the suspect stealing packages from Alabama homes, according to police.
Todd Anthony Bond, 46, was taken into custody on Friday after the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office released video of an individual – dressed in women’s attire – arriving at a home in a black Ford Escape lifting packages from a nearby home in an attempt to track down the suspect, according to WKRG.
"A couple of things that kind of stuck out to us that helped solve this crime was the vehicle," Sgt. Lonnie Parsons of the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office told the outlet. He said with a smirk
"Obviously the more important thing was this person’s particular look," Parsons said. "Of course, with Halloween coming up, we were trying to understand whether this person was dressed for Halloween or if this is the way they normally dress."
Video shows Bond pulling his vehicle in front of the house, before taking a hit of his vape and approaching the front door in broad daylight, according to video shared by authorities.
In the clip, Bond could be seen wearing a black top, black and white floral skirt, and a purple dotted headband as he allegedly carried multiple packages from the home.
Days later, Bond – a resident of Jackson, Mississippi – was spotted in Grand Bay, where police initiated a traffic stop to arrest the suspected porch pirate, the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Fox News Digital.
"We believe that the suspect had originally left the state, and we received information that they were possibly coming back into the state while we were sitting there lying in wait," Parsons told WKRG.
Although the alleged theft happened days before his arrest, Bond was still sporting bleached hair and heavy makeup, as seen in his mugshot. Authorities also discovered additional packages allegedly stolen from areas in Mississippi inside Bond’s vehicle.
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A large UPS cargo plane with three people aboard crashed and went kaboom! Tuesday while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky, igniting a massive fire that left a thick plume of black smoke over the area.
The plane crashed about 5:15 p.m. as it was departing for Honolulu from Louisville's Muhammad Ali International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Video showed flames on the plane's left wing and a trail of smoke. The plane then lifted slightly off the ground before crashing and exploding in a huge fireball. Video also revealed portions of a building’s shredded roof next to the end of the runway.
"We know that there are injuries. We don’t know yet about fatalities, but we’re asking all Kentuckians to pray for those that have been impacted," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear told The News Agency that Dare Not be Named.
Mayor Craig Greenberg told WLKY-TV there could be about 280,000 gallons (1,059 kiloliters) of fuel on the plane, an "extreme reason for concern in so many different ways."
UPS’s largest package handling facility is in Louisville. The hub employs thousands of workers, has 300 daily flights and sorts more than 400,000 packages an hour.
A shelter-in-place order was extended to all areas north of the airport to the Ohio River. The Louisville airport is only a 10-minute drive from the city’s downtown, which sits on the river bordering the Indiana state line. There are residential areas, a water park and museums in the area.
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UPS MD-11 crashes departing Louisville
[FlightRadar24] A UPS Airlines MD-11(F) crashed on takeoff from Louisville International Airport (SDF). Based on initial visual evidence from the scene, the aircraft suffered a catastrophic mechanical failure just prior to becoming airborne from Runway 17R at about 22:13 UTC (17:13 local time).
The aircraft crashed just outside the airport perimeter causing a massive fire engulfing multiple structures and cutting power to an area south of the airport. There were three crew members aboard the MD-11. We do not yet know the number of casualties onboard or on the ground.
FLIGHT PATH OF UPS FLIGHT 2976
UPS flight 2976 began its takeoff roll on Runway 17R at approximately 22:12:24 UTC. 17:12 hrs
The last ADS-B position of 38.14824, -85.73497 from the aircraft was received at 22:13:30Z.275 UTC. The highest recorded ground speed received was 186 knots.
The MD-11(F) burns approximately 7,500 kg of fuel per hour. Including reserve fuel, the trip from Louisville to Honolulu would require approximately 75 tonnes of fuel in total.
UPS flight 2976 was operated by a McDonnell Douglas MD-11(F) registered N259UP. The aircraft was 34 years old and first delivered to Thai Airways International in 1991 for passenger service. It was converted to freighter configuration in 2006 and began service with UPS that same year. The aircraft is powered by three General Electric CF6-80C2D1F engines.
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Very unfortunate example of how much fuel these long haul flights carry, and how flammable it is.
Saw somewhere that one possibility is an engine fell off during take off; whether that is the cause or result of failure, don't know. Also, pilots out there, what is emergency procedure at that point of the takeoff, try to get airborne and circle around?
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[Regnum] A high-class X-ray flare was detected on the Sun on November 4. This was reported by the press service of the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
"The event magnitude is X1.8... The area is located at an angle of approximately 55-60 degrees from the direction of Earth. Generally, this distance is considered relatively safe, but large flares sometimes emit emissions at angles of up to 90 degrees," the laboratory clarified on its Telegram channel.
The flare was observed for the first time after a nearly five-month hiatus. Previously, a high-level event (X1.9) was recorded on June 19. The flare lasted from 8:15 PM Moscow time to 8:51 PM Moscow time. The emission peaked at 8:34 PM Moscow time. The event was accompanied by a rapid ejection of plasma into interplanetary space.
On the afternoon of November 3, the most powerful solar flare since late September, at M5.0, was detected. The event, which began around midday Moscow time, was accompanied by the formation of a large mass ejection.
On the night of November 2, a solar flare measuring M1.0 (strong) on the five-level scale was observed on the eastern edge of the Sun. It lasted from 3:26 AM Moscow time to 3:37 AM Moscow time. The previous day, active solar region 4246 had fully emerged onto the visible side of the Sun. According to scientists, flares from this region could impact Earth.
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^ Change in color, changes in brightness and a bit of non-gravitational acceleration. The first two are fascinating, the latter even more so. Given that the object is effin' huge, weighing as much as a googleplex of elephants, it takes a strong force to change its motion. Certainly more than one would expect from frozen gases sublimating from solar radiation.
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[Regnum] Fifteen people, mostly children, died while attempting to cross a river in the Indonesian province of Papua, Reuters reported on November 4, citing local law enforcement.
According to the agency, the incident occurred on Saturday in the remote village of Dal in the Nduga region. Following heavy rains, the river overflowed its banks and swept away a group of people aged between eight and seventeen.
They were previously reported missing. On November 4, local rescuers discovered their bodies, confirming the deaths of 15 people, including 13 children. The search for eight more missing minors continues in a neighboring village.
I thought at first this was a joke or a scam, but a quick search of thr governor’s name yields a bunch of reports in the same vein. So we’ll soon see whether this is a serious threat.
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Texas Governor Greg Abbott promised to place an 100 percent tariff on any New Yorker who tries to flee the Big Apple should socialist Zohran Mamdani win the mayor's race Tuesday.
Abbott, a key Donald Trump ally in the Lone Star State, showed no sympathy for anyone trying to escape from New York if the socialist is elected.
'After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a[n] 100 percent tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC,' he wrote.
It would be a huge barrier for the nearly one million New Yorkers preparing to flee the city should democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani win the race for mayor, as a recent poll suggested.
It's unclear if there's a legal avenue for Texas to treat people like imported goods and place an extra tax on them.
While many states currently have an 'exit tax' for leaving, they do not currently have any sort of a 'moving tax' for those arriving.
Abbott becomes the latest Republican to condemn Mamdani, who Trump has referred to as a 'communist' who would be 'the worst mayor in history.'
The race has many Republicans endorsing Cuomo, the former Democrat governor of New York state.
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New Yorkers will flee to Florida or New Hampshire based on migration patterns.
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The problem with too many New Yorkers fleeing to Fla is!
Too many usually last a few years, finding the climate, Mid-America normalcy & political climate unsuitable. So they pack up and move to Western NC, Eastern TN, or the southern parts of WVA. Earning them the local nickname of "Half Backs".
Where they start trying to build a mini-NY.
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A big reason why so many California voters are so incredibly stupid is that they are from New York. I understand the Florida gets the lion's share of New York refugees but California get a lot of them too and their influence on the former golden state has been shocking.
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[IsraelTimes] Ministers of foreign affairs, culture, justice among those expected to be questioned as police trace alleged bribery network linking labor union, municipalities, and government
Police Sherlocks are expected to summon several senior Likud ministers for questioning as a sweeping corruption probe into Israel’s main labor federation, the Histadrut, continues to widen, law enforcement officials confirmed to Hebrew media late Monday.
A senior officer from the Lahav 433 anti-fraud unit told Channel 12 news that the investigation is now examining possible ties between the alleged bribery network within the Histadrut and figures in the government.
According to testimony collected in recent days, the names of several ministers — all from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party — have surfaced, including those of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, Regional Cooperation Minister David Amsalem, and Energy Minister Eli Cohen.
Police said the ministers may soon be summoned to provide testimony, though not currently as suspects, Hebrew media reported.
The development came as the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court extended the detention of Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David, his wife Hila, his deputy, another senior union official, a workers’ committee chairman, and three additional suspects late Monday night.
Investigators in the Lahav 433 unit reportedly described the unfolding case as "the largest we’ve ever handled."
At the center of the investigation stands Ezra Gabay, a veteran Likud activist and insurance agent who allegedly leveraged his political influence to secure lucrative insurance contracts through the Histadrut, local authorities, and government corporations. Police suspect Gabay orchestrated a network of bribes and favors worth millions of shekels in exchange for political and business advantages.
Gabay, who began his political activity at Likud’s Ramat Gan branch, has frequently been seen in the company of Cohen and Sa’ar, and has also held meetings with Levin, despite his prior involvement in other scandals.
According to reports, his longstanding position within the Likud Central Committee — where he commands the support of several hundred party members — made him an attractive ally for senior politicians. In turn, he allegedly sought access to more municipal corporations and state-owned companies for his insurance firm.
Among those reportedly questioned this week was Kiryat Gat Mayor Kfir Suissa, a close associate of Zohar who had previously served as his director general at the Culture and Sports Ministry. Suissa was questioned on suspicion of transferring city employee insurance contracts to Gabay’s agency in exchange for political help.
Suissa has denied the allegations. No, no! Certainly not! and noted that he has not been arrested.
Investigators are also reportedly examining whether senior Histadrut officials attempted to sell off union-owned assets worth millions of shekels and pocket part of the proceeds through intermediaries or shell companies to conceal evidence.
The widening of the two-year undercover investigation follows a dramatic day of arrests on Monday, when Bar-David, his wife, and several bigwigs were arrested.
More than 350 individuals have already been questioned, according to reports, including mayors, executives, and public-sector figures. At a Monday court hearing, police Chief Inspector Ronen Gilgold said the case includes 13 interconnected sub-investigations and dozens of simultaneous raids across the country.
"This is one of the largest public corruption cases ever investigated in Israel," he said, noting that each of the sub-investigations "stands on its own."
"This involves an exceptional amount of money and the exploitation of positions of trust for personal gain," Gilgold added.
Zohar denied any involvement, telling Channel 12: "I don’t understand what I’m supposed to comment on. I have absolutely no connection to this affair."
The Histadrut reiterated that it is fully cooperating with law enforcement and that all of its national operations are continuing as usual.
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[Regnum] The United States would like to sign a treaty with Russia on the control of tactical nuclear weapons. This was announced on November 4 by Robert Kadlec, nominated by US President Donald Trump to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense Policy, and Programs.
Kadlec asserted that Russia has deployed a large, multi-weapon arsenal of nuclear forces that threatens both US forces and Washington's allies.
"We should explore ways to ensure that these weapons are covered by a verifiable arms control treaty with Russia," Kadlec said in response to questions from U.S. lawmakers at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to consider his nomination.
In September, Russian President Vladimir Putin called the complete abandonment of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) a mistake. He proposed adhering to the treaty's terms for another year after February 5, 2026, when the agreement expires.
[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] The CEO of Walmart has warned that artificial intelligence will reshape every single job across the retail giant's 2.1million-strong workforce.
Doug McMillon says the transformation will redefine how America's largest employer operates from top to bottom, affecting at least 1.6million US workers.
Speaking at a Harvard Business Review event Monday, McMillon said the company was going on 'the offense' with AI, predicting sweeping changes for cashiers, warehouse staff, store managers and executives alike as automation spreads through every corner of the business.
'Every job we've got is going to change in some way - whether it's getting the shopping carts off the parking lot, or the way our technologists work, or certainly the way leadership roles change,' McMillon said.
The CEO's blunt assessment marks one of corporate America's clearest acknowledgments that the AI revolution will transform not just office jobs, but frontline retail and logistics roles across the country.
The warning comes amid a rapid corporate shift toward the technology and just weeks after Walmart unveiled a new collaboration with Sam Altman's OpenAI, allowing customers to shop and make purchases directly through ChatGPT.
McMillon's comments suggest the advance of AI will upend millions of traditional jobs, even as the company insists it plans to remain one of the nation's largest employers.
'What we want to do is equip everybody to make the most of the new tools that are available, learn, adapt, add value, drive growth - and still be a really large employer years from now,' he added.
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AI Cashier: "My checkout is closed, idiot. What are ya? Human?"
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Odd you should mention that, Proco. Just about every WM supercenter built in Texas is listed as generation source by the Public Utilities Commision. They install 1.2mW diesel generators out back and cross link to the mains. Supposedly to save frozen and refrigerated foods during outages.
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Been a thing for a while in Japan as well. Taco Bell with their prototype automated restaurant..but then some wags broke it by ordering something like 5000 napkins.
A multi-volume chronology and reference guide set detailing three years of the Mexican Drug War between 2010 and 2012.
Rantburg.com and borderlandbeat.com correspondent and author Chris Covert presents his first non-fiction work detailing
the drug and gang related violence in Mexico.
Chris gives us Mexican press dispatches of drug and gang war violence
over three years, presented in a multi volume set intended to chronicle the death, violence and mayhem which has
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