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GEORGIA — In a disturbing twist on a classic childhood joy, Georgia authorities have dismantled a violent prison-based gang that prosecutors say used the allure of ice cream trucks and bounce houses to recruit children into a life of violent crime. The four-year investigation, which culminated in November 2025, led to the conviction of 16 members of the "1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods" in Barrow County Superior Court. Among those convicted was the gang's statewide leader, Jamar "Supreme" Ramsay, who prosecutors revealed was directing the criminal enterprise—including its youth recruitment—from a state prison cell where he was already serving a life sentence for murder. From Prisons to Playgrounds: The Anatomy of a Gang The scope of the gang's operations was vast and chilling in its organization. According to the Georgia Attorney General's Office, the racketeering conspiracy spanned from January 2019 to October 2022. Authori...

In an automotive landscape increasingly dominated by SUVs and electric powertrains, the 2026 Toyota GR86 stands as a glorious anachronism. It is a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive coupe built for a single, pure purpose: the joy of driving. With a starting price well under $35,000, it democratizes an experience that many feared was becoming extinct, delivering thrills that defy its accessible price tag. The Heart of the Matter: A Driver’s Car, First and Foremost The GR86’s raison d'être is found behind the wheel. Its 2.4-liter flat-four engine, producing 228 horsepower, provides ample, linear thrust. Paired with a tactile and precise six-speed manual transmission—a delight for heel-and-toe downshifts—it accelerates from 0-60 mph in a brisk 6.0 seconds. The optional automatic is competent, but the manual is the soulful choice. Yet, straight-line speed is not the headline. The magic lies in its chassis. The GR86 exhibits near-perfect balance, with communicative st...

Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed executive orders to prevent the city from supporting boycotts of Israel, setting up a potential conflict with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a supporter of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams has issued two executive orders aimed at preventing city funds from supporting boycotts of Israel, a move that directly challenges the stance of his successor, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The orders, signed Wednesday, prohibit city business or pension investment decisions that discriminate against Israel and call for enhanced police protection for synagogues and other religious sites. Adams announced the measures at a conference in New Orleans, stating his administration "recognizes the benefit of maintaining a strong relationship between the city of New York and the state of Israel." The action creates an immediate ideological clash with Mamdani, ...