Friend says Grand Central slasher carried machete solely for self-defense, according to report
A friend of the man who fatally clashed with police at Grand Central Terminal claims he was using a machete solely for protection. The incident left three elderly individuals injured. Deborah Brown, a family friend, expressed skepticism about Anthony Griffin’s ability to commit the crime, despite him acknowledging his mental health struggles and carrying the […]
Police Shoot Man With Knife Following Violent Incident At Grand Central Station
Grand Central Subway Attack Leads to Fatal Police Shooting On Saturday morning, a man wielding a machete attacked three elderly individuals on a subway platform at Grand Central before being shot by police. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Anthony Griffin, boarded the No. 7 train at Vernon Boulevard Station in Queens around 9:30 a.m. He […]
Police officer fatally shoots man who attacked 3 people at Grand Central Terminal
Machete Attack at Grand Central Terminal Leads to Fatal Police Shooting A police officer is under scrutiny following an incident on a subway platform at Grand Central Terminal, where three individuals were attacked with a machete. The confrontation resulted in the officer fatally shooting a suspect who referred to himself as “Lucifer,” according to the […]
Many prepare for several days of rain and flooding as the severe spring weather begins across the Plains and Central US.
On Wednesday, over 52 million individuals across the Plains, Midwest, Ohio Valley, and parts of the Mid-Atlantic were facing potential severe weather. This marks the beginning of a multi-day storm system expected to progress into the weekend, raising concerns about flash flooding. April ushers in a historically active severe weather season in the central U.S., […]
Parolee in NYC reportedly tries to assault someone in Central Park, witnesses step in
A homeless man on parole in New York City has been arrested again after allegedly trying to sexually assault a woman in Central Park, a popular tourist spot. This incident comes just months following his release for a similar crime. On Monday at approximately 5:40 p.m., 30-year-old Lateef Caldwell reportedly approached a 45-year-old woman in […]
BTC and gold differences show a divide between individual investors and central banks, according to an analyst.
Discrepancy Between Gold and Bitcoin According to Stephen Coltman, who leads macro strategies at the cryptocurrency exchange-traded product provider 21Shares, the trends in 2026 can be understood through two different buying patterns. He noted that while gold’s recent surge over the past three years has been mainly fueled by central bank acquisitions, Bitcoin tends to […]
Forex Today: Key pairs find stability as markets evaluate central bank policy perspectives
Market Update – March 20th Here’s a brief overview of the latest market insights as of Friday. Financial markets were relatively calm today as investors took stock of recent decisions made by major central banks. The US economic calendar didn’t offer any significant macroeconomic indicators today, leading participants to keep a close eye on ongoing […]
Central Bank decides on interest rates — and Trump will be unhappy with it
Federal Reserve Decides on Interest Rates The U.S. Federal Reserve has made a decision regarding interest rates, and it seems President Donald Trump might not be pleased with it. The governors opted to maintain overnight bank rates at their current levels, which sit between 3.5% to 3.75%. This decision came despite calls to lower rates. […]
Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) opted to maintain its short-term interest rate target during a recent meeting. The decision to keep the benchmark federal funds rate steady at 3.5% to 3.75% was made with an 11-1 vote. Notably, Fed Director Steven Milan, who stepped in last year for an unanticipated vacancy, was the sole dissenting […]
UAE Central Bank introduces a support plan for banks during the Iran conflict
Live updates: Latest news on USA-Iran conflict The Central Bank of the UAE has approved a set of recovery measures aimed at stabilizing the banking sector amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. According to the board of the CBUAE, this initiative seeks to bolster the UAE’s banking sector “given the exceptional global and regional […]