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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Man made threats to 'chop someone up' at Glasgow hotel
Robert McCord, 58, of Shawlands, was sentenced at Glasgow Sheriff Court recently after pleading guilty to behaving in a threatening or abusive manner. The court heard that at around 5.20pm on February 23, 2024, two people were within a room at the Queen's Park Hotel in the city's Southside when they heard McCord shouting. He stated, 'watch what I'm going to do. I'm going to kill you, I'm going to chop you up.' One of them responded by asking McCord to stop and be quiet. McCord then said, 'you're going to get chopped, wee specky'. READ NEXT: Premier League Darts spectator kicked off in Hydro toilet Shortly after, one of the pair left the room to get food and saw McCord, who stated, 'I'm going to plug you full of holes. 'I'm going to chop you too.' Police were contacted and attended. McCord was arrested and conveyed to a police station where he called both witnesses 'wee junkie b******s'. READ NEXT: Killer driver 'used vehicle as weapon' during Glasgow hit and run He was held in custody to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court. McCord's lawyer told the court his client had been drunk at the time and these were 'empty threats'. The defence solicitor said: 'He was drunk and they were empty threats. The Queen's Park Hotel is a homeless hotel. 'The two people had words with him, and he was upset about it. He acted completely and utterly inappropriately. 'They were empty threats, but threats nonetheless. It must have been frightening for them.' Sheriff Anna Reid fined McCord £580.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nebraska grocers raise concerns about ban on soda, energy drinks from public grocery aid
A customer is rung up by a cashier in a grocery store on July 15, 2022, in Houston, Texas. () LINCOLN — Local grocers sounded alarm bells Tuesday about the potential negative impacts that incoming restrictions to Nebraska's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could have on businesses and the more than 150,000 Nebraskans who use the program. During this year's legislative session, lawmakers passed waivers to SNAP — a government food assistance service some also refer to as food stamps. The updates would remove soda and other energy drinks from the list of SNAP-eligible purchases starting in 2026. Nebraska would be the first state in the nation to ban soda and energy drinks from SNAP purchases. Gov. Jim Pillen has publicly supported the state waivers, referring to the affected drinks as 'junk.' 'There's absolutely zero reason for taxpayers to be subsidizing purchases of soda and energy drinks,' Pillen said at a USDA event in May. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently approved the waivers, and Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services held a hearing Tuesday to hear public comments on the proposed changes. The updates still require approval from DHHS' Office of Economic Assistance, Pillen and the Attorney General before they take effect. USDA approval also comes on the heels of congressional passage of the federal budget reconciliation bill, which will increase work requirements for SNAP participation, requirements not addressed during the state hearing. Only two people spoke at the hearing — representing advocacy group Nebraska Appleseed and the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association — though more organizations submitted written testimony that were not immediately made available to the public. Shannon McCord, vice president of the grocer group's board of directors and operator of a local grocery store in Superior, Nebraska, said the 'state-by-state patchwork approach' to SNAP regulations is confusing to retailers and could do more harm than good. 'Even if the intention is good, these waivers are going to add costs and do real harm to local grocers,' McCord said. The waivers would require grocers to update their payment systems, which McCord described as a 'costly and complex task' that would be significantly harder for small and rural retailers like himself to accomplish. His store in Superior is also near the Kansas border, which does not have the same SNAP restrictions, and he fears the changes could encourage his customers to travel across the border for their groceries. For businesses operating on slim margins like his own, McCord said the restrictions could force owners to make layoffs or other cutbacks, or even close their doors. Additionally, he said it would add shame and stigma to customers who depend on SNAP. 'If (retailers) disappear and we develop a food desert, are we really solving a health problem when customers are only getting food from dollar stores and processed boxed foods?' McCord asked. Madison Castor, law clerk with Nebraska Appleseed, said past attempts at restricting access to SNAP have undermined the program's effectiveness. Rather than imposing restrictions, she claimed that efforts to add incentives to use SNAP benefits on healthier food items like produce have proven more effective at promoting healthier living. By forcing businesses to update their payment systems, Castor feared that would reduce the number of businesses that accept SNAP as payment overall. This would greatly impact the health and livelihoods of Nebraskans who rely on the service. 'SNAP is a vital and temporary lifeline for thousands of Nebraskans,' Castor said. 'Over 150,000 of us count on SNAP to help put food on the table at a time when costs are high and family budgets are tight. These proposed rules seek to implement a SNAP restriction waiver that harms the dignity and autonomy of Nebraskans.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
‘There's just no controlling these weapons': 17-year-old with machine gun arrested in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A Vermilion County teenager is now in custody after having a machine gun in their possession earlier this week. Danville Police said a 17-year-old male was arrested Wednesday afternoon near Martin and Normal Streets. They found the loaded, altered firearm after officers witnessed the suspect acting 'suspicious' while walking illegally in the middle of the street. UPDATE: Coroner ID's Champaign shooting victim 'You pull the trigger one time and there's just no controlling these weapons after that,' said Danville Deputy Police Chief Terry McCord. Police said the teenager now faces four charges relating to possession of a machine gun. McCord talked about the string of gun incidents concerning young people over the last few weeks. 'And they noticed the subject was suspicious to them through their training and their experience, and he was walking in the roadway,' he said. 'So, he was breaking the law. So, they got out with him.' McCord also said they found the 17-year-old with a loaded, modified handgun. 'By Illinois Statute, if they modify it whatsoever and give it the ability to fire more rounds than just one round with one single trigger pull it's identified, the definition is a machine gun,' he said. Human remains found in wooded Springfield area, Coroner says This is just the latest of incidents involving teenagers and guns. This situation happened less than two weeks after an 18-year-old was shot and killed at Winter Park in Danville. 'Whether it's gang related, whether it's just kids out there with no guidance or mentorship, I don't have a good answer for you on that, other than we have to have, even more than we already have, community support,' McCord said. That unnamed 17-year-old now faces four total charges relating to the arrest: Aggravated unlawful use of a weapon Possession of a weapon under the age of 21 Unlawful use of a weapon – possession of a machine gun Obstructing a peace officer 'It's not only our special units, but the patrol officers, the detectives,' McCord said. 'I just can't give enough credit to the proactivity and the positive policing they do in order to get these guns off the street.' The juvenile remains at the Vermilion County Juvenile Detention Center awaiting a court hearing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eagles Hurts May Have Long-Term Backup in Place
The Philadelphia Eagles made a subtle yet strategic move by selecting quarterback Kyle McCord in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Though the former Syracuse standout won't be challenging Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts for the starting job anytime soon, his selection reveals a calculated long-term vision for the Eagles' quarterback room. As training camp approaches, the Eagles' quarterback depth chart appears largely settled. Hurts remains entrenched as the franchise cornerstone, while second-year signal-caller Tanner McKee has seemingly solidified his position as the primary backup after impressing coaches during limited opportunities last season. Advertisement For McCord, this means a rookie campaign likely spent competing with recently acquired Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the third quarterback spot – a position that saw limited action under the NFL's emergency quarterback rules introduced in 2023. Despite his sixth-round draft position (181st overall), McCord's collegiate resume suggests a player with untapped potential. The 6-foot-3, 218-pound quarterback took a unique path through college football's elite programs, transferring to Syracuse after starting for Ohio State in 2023. The move to the Orange proved transformative, as McCord erupted for an ACC-record 4,779 passing yards in his lone season at Syracuse, earning All-ACC honors to complement his previous All-Big Ten selection with the Buckeyes. His distribution skills were particularly impressive, with four Syracuse receivers finishing the season with over 60 catches each. Perhaps most intriguing about McCord's arrival in Philadelphia is his deep-rooted connection to newly hired quarterbacks coach Scot Loeffler. Their relationship dates back nearly a decade, when Loeffler – then Boston College's offensive coordinator – offered McCord his first scholarship while the quarterback was still in eighth grade. McCord played high school ball at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia before his college journey, making this something of a homecoming. Advertisement Loeffler, hired in February after four seasons as Bowling Green's head coach, brings continuity to a coaching position that saw turnover when previous quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier departed to become offensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints. While Eagles fans shouldn't expect to see McCord taking meaningful snaps in 2025, his selection fits a pattern of shrewd quarterback management employed by general manager Howie Roseman. McKee has shown enough potential that he'll likely command significant money as a backup when his rookie deal expires. By drafting McCord now, the Eagles ensure they'll have a developed, cost-controlled backup ready when that time comes. It's a strategy that has paid dividends for Philadelphia before. The team famously drafted and developed backup quarterbacks like A.J. Feeley, Kevin Kolb, and Nick Foles – all of whom either contributed significantly on the field or returned valuable draft capital in trades. For now, McCord will focus on absorbing the Eagles' offensive system while refining his mechanics under Loeffler's guidance. Philadelphia's quarterback room, featuring a superstar starter in Hurts and promising young talent in McKee, Thompson-Robinson, and now McCord, ranks among the league's deepest. Advertisement The sixth-round selection may have flown under the radar on draft weekend, but for an organization with Philadelphia's track record of quarterback development, McCord represents another carefully placed piece in their long-term roster construction strategy. Related: Eagles Must Learn Dangerous 'Leak' Lesson With Douglas Reunion Related: Eagles Tush Push Update Promises History-Making Move
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jets Predicted to Draft Record-Breaking QB to Join Justin Fields
The New York Jets went just 5-12 in 2024, marking their ninth straight losing season, but there is hope that newly hired head coach Aaron Glenn will be able to come in and quickly turn things around. Of course, another big splash was signing free agent quarterback Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract, who last season threw for 1,106 yards, five touchdowns and one interception for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Advertisement However, two years isn't a very long-term commitment and there's a belief that the Jets are still looking at other quarterback options, with Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic naming it a position of need in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. That's why it doesn't come as much of a surprise that in a mock draft from ESPN, Jordan Reid predicts New York will select Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord with the No. 110 pick. Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord throws at the NFL combine.© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images McCord is coming off his best season at the collegiate level, completing 391-of-592 passes for 4,779 yards (most in ACC history), 34 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 148.8 passing efficiency rating. Advertisement Being drafted by the Jets could put him in a position to battle it out with 36-year-old Tyrod Taylor, who, in 94 career appearances, has thrown for 12,254 yards, 68 touchdowns, 29 interceptions and an 88.9 passer rating to be Fields' backup. If the Jets see a future with McCord, he would also still have two more years on his rookie contract by the time Fields is slated to become a free agent, meaning he could step into the team's starting role after extensive time learning on the bench. Related: Raiders Predicted to Sign Six-Time Pro Bowl WR
