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Newsweek
11-07-2025
- Newsweek
Teen Chases Taco Bell Job—Ends Up in Handcuffs
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An 18-year-old jobseeker was arrested after entering a Taco Bell in Michigan on Thursday, flashing what appeared to be a handgun and making threats when staff did not respond to his employment inquiries, Dearborn Heights police said. Newsweek contacted the restaurant via telephone, as well as Taco Bell's head office and the Dearborn Police Department via email outside normal working hours on Friday for comment. The Context According to a report by the U.S. Department of Labor, in June, the number of long-term unemployed (those jobless for 27 weeks or more) increased by 190,000 to 1.6 million, largely offsetting a decrease the prior month. The long-term unemployed accounted for 23.3 percent of all unemployed people. A report by Fox News showed Taco Bell advertising that they are actively hiring. A Taco Bell restaurant in Walnut Creek, California, on April 8, 2025. A Taco Bell restaurant in Walnut Creek, California, on April 8, 2025. Smith Collection/Gado/What To Know Police say the man, frustrated by the lack of response to his job inquiries at the restaurant on Telegraph Road near Ann Arbor Trail, showed up at the restaurant. "He came in pretty upset that he's been reaching out to that Taco Bell for the last week or so, trying to communicate on his cellphone and he wasn't getting any response from them," Dearborn Heights Police Chief Ahmed Haidar said, as reported by ABC News. Once the teenager arrived, he lifted his shirt to reveal what appeared to be a pistol, threatening and scaring employees who thought the gun was real. The man reportedly also overturned a table before fleeing. "[He] brandished a weapon at the time. Two times, exited, came back in, flipped over a table," Haidar said, according to ABC News. The restaurant locked its doors during the incident, pushing customers to use the drive-through as a precaution. No injuries were reported. Police handcuffed and arrested the man a few blocks away and recovered a BB gun. Officers later determined that the weapon was a modified BB gun resembling a Glock, Fox News reported. Haidar said the suspect has no prior criminal history and expressed hope that the young man would learn from the mistake and avoid entering the legal system over such an incident. What People Are Saying Dearborn Heights Police Chief Ahmed Haidar, as reported by Fox News: "[He] doesn't have a history. Sounds like he's an 18-year-old kid that's on a downslide right now. He's just trying to find a job, trying to do right. Made a poor decision." What Happens Next Authorities are continuing their investigation. Even brandishing a BB gun can lead to serious charges. Investigators plan to forward charges of felony assault and brandishing a firearm to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, Fox reported. While the incident could carry serious consequences, Haidar said police will work to ensure the man receives the support he needs, ABC News reported. The chief said a request for charges would be submitted to the prosecutor's office by Friday, noting that the final decision on any charges rests with the prosecutor, Fox reported.
Nahar Net
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Israel says south Lebanon strikes killed two Hezbollah operatives
by Naharnet Newsdesk 08 July 2025, 12:59 The Israeli army said Tuesday that its two drone strikes in south Lebanon a day earlier had killed 'a commander in the Radwan Force and another Hezbollah … operative.' The Israeli military said it attacked in the town of Deir Kifa and eliminated 'Ali Abd al-Hassan Haidar, a commander in the Radwan Force of Hezbollah.' It claimed that Haidar had 'advanced numerous … plans against Israeli citizens and IDF (Israeli army) forces, including the plan to occupy the Galilee,' adding that 'over the past few months, he was involved in attempts to rebuild Hezbollah's terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.' 'Two hours later, the IDF (Israeli army) attacked in the village of Beit Lif in southern Lebanon and eliminated a Hezbollah …operative,' it added.
Roya News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Senior Hezbollah commander killed in 'Israeli' strike on Lebanon's Tyre
An "Israeli" drone strike in southern Lebanon on Monday killed Ali Abd al-Hassan Haidar, a commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, the "Israeli" military announced Tuesday. Haidar's death was also confirmed by Hezbollah, which identified him as a "martyr." The strike occurred in the area of Deir Kifa, a village in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon. As a commander in the Radwan Force, Haidar held a significant role within Hezbollah's special operations unit, which is known for its involvement in cross-border attacks and incursions into "Israel."
MTV Lebanon
23-06-2025
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
Labour Minister holds talks with French Ambassador, Palestinian Dialogue Committee Head
Minister of Labour Mohammad Haidar met with French Ambassador to Lebanon Hervé Magro with whom he discussed bilateral cooperation, particularly ways France can support Lebanon through employment and training programs. Minister Haidar also received head of the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee, Ambassador Ramzi Dmaschkieh. Their talks focused on improving the living and working conditions of Palestinian labourers in Lebanon, in accordance with Lebanese laws. Separately, Minister Haidar is scheduled to receive a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at 11:30 am tomorrow.
West Australian
18-06-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Israel-Iran war: IDF strikes centrifuge production site and multiple weapon manufacturing facilities in Tehran
Israel has struck more of Iran's key nuclear and missile program sites with the aim of 'degrading Iran's ability to threaten the region', as the conflict in the Middle East enters its sixth day. On Wednesday, Israel's military claimed it had targeted a centrifuge production site and multiple weapon manufacturing facilities in the Tehran area, without elaborating on the locations. 'Over 50 IAF fighter jets targeted a facility for producing centrifuges used to enrich uranium beyond civilian levels,' the Israel Defence Forces said in a statement. 'Sites manufacturing parts for surface-to-surface missiles fired at Israel and a facility for surface-to-air missile components used to target aircraft.' The IDF said the latest strikes 'directly degrade Iran's ability to threaten Israel and the region'. Residents of Tehran continued to flee their homes in droves as Israel's air campaign aimed at Iran's military and nuclear program continued. Israel launched blistering attacks on the heart of Iran's nuclear and military structure on Friday, deploying warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to assault key facilities, killing top generals and six scientists. Israel said the barrage was necessary before Iran got any closer to building an atomic weapon, although experts and the US government have assessed that Iran was actively working on such a weapon before the strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the so-called 'Operation Rising Lion' had struck Iran's main uranium enrichment facility in Natanz. A Washington-based Human Rights activist says the strikes have killed at least 585 people across Iran and wounded 1,326 others. It has identified 239 of those killed as civilians and 126 as security personnel. Iran has retaliated against Israel's airstrike campaign by launching some 400 missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel. So far, 24 people have been killed in Israel. Earlier Wednesday, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a chilling statement, indicating a new escalation in the developing conflict. 'In the name of the noble Haidar, the battle begins,' he wrote on X. Haidar is the Islamic word for Lion, and is also often associated with the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. The statement came after US President Donald Trump told Iran to surrender. Mr Trump held a security meeting in the White House Situation Room, with reports now claiming the US President is weighing up a strike on Iran. Mr Trump has so far stopped short of allowing the United States to become involved; however, it appears that may be changing. Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, the US President demanded an 'unconditional surrender!' The demand came shortly after Mr Trump said the US knew 'exactly where' the Iranian Supreme Leader was hiding, adding his patience was 'wearing thin'. 'We know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there,' Mr Trump wrote. 'We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now. But we don't want missiles shot at civilians or American soldiers. 'Our patience is wearing thin.' However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that an assassination isn't off the table. Khamenei has reportedly transferred a 'significant proportion' of his power to the Revolutionary Guards' Supreme Council, amid the threats to assassinate him. Iran's military leaders have vowed that Israel would soon see more attacks. 'The operations carried out so far have been solely for the purpose of warning and deterrence,' Gen. Abdul Rahim Mousavi, the commander in chief of Iran's army, said in a video. 'The punishment operation will be carried out soon.' Meanwhile, Israel's military warned the population to stay close to shelters as Iran fired new salvos of missiles Wednesday, but officials said most were intercepted and Israel's rescue services had no immediate reports of injuries. Sirens blared in southern Israel, including in the desert town of Dimona, the heart of Israel's never-acknowledged nuclear arms program. Iran has long insisted its nuclear program was peaceful, though it was the only non-nuclear-armed state to enrich uranium up to 60%, a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. The International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, was still conducting inspections, though limited, in the country. U.S. intelligence agencies, as well, have said they did not believe Iran was actively pursuing the bomb. - With files from AP
