SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT

Mar 28 2026CRIME

Bomb Plot Near Paris Bank Foiled by Quick Police Action

Police in Paris stopped a bomb attempt early Saturday morning outside a Bank of America office, capturing the would‑be bomber just as he tried to light a homemade explosive. The device was made from about five litres of an unknown liquid, likely fuel, and a 650‑gram powder charge. It was discovered

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Mar 26 2026CRIME

Arson Against Ambulances Sparks New Arrests

Police in London have released two men on bail after they were arrested for setting fire to four ambulances that belong to a Jewish charity. The men, aged 45 and 47, are still being investigated for an antisemitic hate crime. They were taken into custody last Wednesday on suspicion of arson that cou

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Mar 25 2026CRIME

Fire on Four Ambulances Sparks Arrests and Heightened Security

Police in London have detained two men, aged 45 and 47, over a blaze that set four volunteer ambulances on fire in Golders Green. The attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, and investigators suspect the arson was intentional and dangerous. The suspects are being held at a city police

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Mar 23 2026CRIME

Fire Hits Jewish Ambulance Vehicles in London

Police are probing a hate crime after two cars owned by a Jewish ambulance group caught fire early Monday. The blaze erupted in Golders Green, an area known for its sizeable Jewish community. Responding officers found the vehicles charred and the scene surrounded by smoke, but thankfully no one was

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Mar 19 2026ENVIRONMENT

Southern California’s Clean Transport Jobs at Risk Without State Action

Southern California isn’t just following the electric vehicle trend—it’s driving it. The region has turned itself into a hub for clean transportation, with companies making batteries, electric trucks, and even solar-powered cars. The Port of San Diego is spending millions to switch from diesel to el

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Mar 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Talk: A New Look at Security and Learning

Southeastern Louisiana University is hosting a free talk on March 19 at 4 p. m. The event is part of the spring Industry Connect Distinguished Lecture series. The speaker is Matthew McNulty, the university’s Chief Information Security Officer. He also teaches part‑time in the Computer Science Dep

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Mar 15 2026ENVIRONMENT

Starfish‑Powered Roads: A Cleaner Winter Idea

South Korean company STAR’s Tech has invented a product called Starcrush that uses crushed starfish skeletons to help keep roads safer and less damaging. The tiny holes in the skeleton let it control how salt releases into water, cutting concrete damage by up to 90 percent and improving snow melt by

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Measles Watch in South Carolina: A Tight‑Knit Response

South Carolina’s health officials keep a close eye on measles even as the number of new cases falls. They are double‑checking every suspected case, especially with spring break on the horizon and the risk of a new spike. The current outbreak is the biggest in the state since 2000, and it rivals the

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Mar 11 2026CRIME

A Bus Blaze in Kerzers Raises Questions About Intent

Police in Switzerland are looking into whether a bus fire that claimed six lives was set on purpose. The incident happened Tuesday evening in Kerzers, a town about 15 miles from Bern. Authorities say an “unidentified voluntary act” might have started the blaze, but they are still gathering evidence.

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Feb 27 2026EDUCATION

School Plan Sparks Debate: One Elementary School to Close

Southington’s school board has set a new course for the town’s education system, choosing to close one elementary school as part of a larger construction project. The decision came after a detailed presentation at the board’s February meeting, where experts outlined options for building updates and

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