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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1814, The Carabinieri, the national gendarmerie of Italy, is established. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1886, Father Edward J. Flanagan, founder of Boys Town (died 1948) was born. In 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1979, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. In 1995, Cody Bellinger, American baseball player was born. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Waymo Calls Police on Teens

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July 9, 2026

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The robotaxi stopped, called 911, and waited for the San Mateo Police to show up.

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ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

Waymo calls San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking, shooting toy guns from driverless vehicle

Waymo calls San Mateo, California police on teens for drinking, shooting toy guns from driverless vehicle

The Olive Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Outrage over unprovoked ‘happy slap’ in Barcelona as gang of youths film themselves chatting to strangers in upmarket Eixample before attacking them

A GANG of youths have filmed themselves chatting to strangers on the streets of Barcelona’s upmarket Eixample district before suddenly slapping them in a string of unprovoked attacks. Footage spreading

CNN

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· Jul 10, 2026

Waymo calls police on teen passengers shooting a toy gun from car

Waymo stopped a ride and alerted the police after two teenagers were seen drinking and firing a toy gun from the cameras in one of their driverless vehicles. #waymo #california #cnn

Futurism

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· Jul 8, 2026

Waymo Takes Revenge, Dropping Drunk Teens Directly Into Squad of Cops

Rowdy teens are evolving. So are the cops. The post Waymo Takes Revenge, Dropping Drunk Teens Directly Into Squad of Cops appeared first on Futurism.

Spotlight Delaware

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· Jun 30, 2026

Wilmington neighbors, advocates demand details about police shooting of teen

Days after a Wilmington police officer shot and killed a 19-year-old during a foot chase, calls are growing louder from some elected officials and community advocates for a stronger response from the city, including the release of police body camera footage. The post Wilmington neighbors, advocates demand details about police shooting of teen appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Russia Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Self-driving car rats out teen joyriders to police (VIDEO)

Waymo remotely pulled over a self-driving car after alerting police to two teenage passengers allegedly drinking and firing a toy gun Read Full Article at RT.com

Fox News

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· Jul 10, 2026

New 911 audio captures neighbors warning of 'full-out war' before police were attacked in block party chaos

Callers reported armed teens, muzzle flashes, and a full-out war in North Charleston before police were assaulted at a Fourth of July block party.

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 13, 2026

“Teen Takeovers” Leave City Officials Scrambling For Answers As Youth Gatherings Turn Volatile

American cities are confronting a growing and poorly understood phenomenon: large, sudden gatherings of young people that frequently erupt into disorder and defy easy categorization. In Raleigh, North Carolina, Police Chief Rico Boyce described a scene outside a patrol car at 1:30 a.m. on a Sunday that shook even his seasoned instincts, telling city leaders [] The post “Teen Takeovers” Leave City Officials Scrambling For Answers As Youth Gatherings Turn Volatile appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 2, 2026

Upstairs Neighbors Complain About Noise, So A Downstairs Neighbor Tells Them To Call The Police

These neighbors sound like nightmares The post Upstairs Neighbors Complain About Noise, So A Downstairs Neighbor Tells Them To Call The Police appeared first on TwistedSifter.

NewsOne

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· Jul 11, 2026

Video: PA Cop Harasses And Handcuffs Black Teen After Commenting On Him Wearing A Jacket On A ‘Warm Day’

A video shows the cop questioning the teen about why he was wearing his jacket with the hood up on a warm day, and then grabbing him.

Black America Web

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· Jul 11, 2026

PA Cop Harasses, Handcuffs Black Teen For Wearing Jacket On A 'Warm Day'

A video shows the cop questioning the teen about why he was wearing his jacket with the hood up on a warm day, and then grabbing him.

BoingBoing

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· Jul 7, 2026

Teens discover their robot taxi is a narc

A Waymo in San Mateo reportedly ratted out two teenagers for drinking and shooting Orbeez from the back seat, proving the driverless future still has a hall monitor. Nobody is defending underage drinking or shooting projectiles from a moving car. The point is that the car was not just a car. — Read the rest The post Teens discover their robot taxi is a narc appeared first on Boing Boing.

Korea Times News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Activist calls for school police as alternative to ‘Teach You a Lesson’ agents

Activist calls for school police as alternative to ‘Teach You a Lesson’ agents

Daily Dot

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· Jul 9, 2026

Teen Says He Was Handcuffed After Officer Commented, “It’s a Warm Day to Be Wearing That Jacket”

A video recorded by a Pennsylvania teen is going viral after a police encounter that began with an officer commenting on his hooded jacket and ended with the teen in handcuffs. The encounter was recorded by the teen himself and was reportedly later shared by his father on social media before being reshared by Instagram Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post Teen Says He Was Handcuffed After Officer Commented, “It’s a Warm Day to Be Wearing That Jacket” appeared first on The Daily Dot.

Global News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Person of interest identified in Edmonton alleged child luring case

Officer responded at about 8 p.m. on June 14, after two 14-year-old girls reported being approached by a group of men in the city's southwest.

The West Australian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Teen 'fight club' sparks outrage, possible law change

Two teens have been reported by police who are searching for four others over a children's fight club after videos were posted on social media.

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 9, 2026

Waymos Are Cops

Two teens who engaged a Waymo car for an afternoon of carousing were busted after the vehicle delivered them to the San Mateo police. The 15-year-olds allegedly were drinking alcohol and shooting water beads from a toy gun as they rode in the driverless car Monday, the police's social media post said. Waymo stopped the car in a parking lot and notified the police, who detained the teens.

Independent Online

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· Jun 26, 2026

KZN police, March and March pledge peaceful protests on June 30

KZN police, March and March pledge peaceful protests on June 30

Knewz

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· Jun 25, 2026

‘Please hurry’: Florida teen allegedly locked in dryer makes desperate 911 call leading cops to captor’s home

A distressing 911 call from a teen in Florida was about to lead her to freedom from the hands of her depraved captor. “Please hurry, he took my phone away and I’m using his to call,” the teen said over the phone, hoping to get help from dispatchers. When the officers reached 53-year-old Christopher Michael...

Daily Mail

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· Jun 22, 2026

Anti-woke cop calls for new rules amid storm over 'two-tier policing' following murder of teenager Henry Nowak

Anti-woke cop calls for new rules amid storm over 'two-tier policing' following murder of teenager Henry Nowak

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Waymo is watching: Driverless car calls cops on rowdy teens

Two 15-year-olds were detained after Waymo reported they were drinking and shooting gel ball blasters from a driverless vehicle while being driven around San Mateo, California, police said. In a social post, San Mateo Police Department said, “After calling us and stopping the car, we were able to safely remove both subjects and determined they []...Click to read more

Dexerto

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· Jul 9, 2026

Teens humiliated after Waymo robotaxi snitches on them for drinking and shooting toy guns

Two teens were busted after their Waymo robotaxi called police on them for drinking and firing Orbeez from the driverless vehicle.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 21, 2026

Meat Cleaver vs. Go-Kart: Florida Man Arrested After Threatening Teens Over Engine Noise

A neighborhood noise complaint took a dangerous turn in Lake County on June 8, leaving one teenager on his knees begging for his safety and a local resident behind bars. According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a home after a dispute between neighbors quickly escalated. Two teenagers had been working [] Meat Cleaver vs. Go-Kart: Florida Man Arrested After Threatening Teens Over Engine Noise

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jun 29, 2026

The TV Cop Shows That Inspired Me to Build a Detective Agency

The TV Cop Shows That Inspired Me to Build a Detective Agency

Kathimerini

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· Jul 2, 2026

Albania anti-government protest turns violent

Albanian police clashed with protesters Thursday as an anti-government demonstration - part of protests triggered by plans for a luxury development linked to US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner - turned violent.

Gizmodo

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· Jul 8, 2026

Waymo Narcs on Kids Allegedly Boozing and Shooting Gel Blasters

Cops said the kids were having afternoon libations.

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dallas Police Chief Reveals How DPD Is Flipping The Script On Crime

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux discussed recruiting, proactive policing, downtown safety, and team culture on Let's Talk Local. | Image by DXDalla...

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 4, 2026

The authorities of Anapa reported a solution to the problem of conflicts in queues at gas stations.

In Anapa, police, Cossacks, and volunteers took control of discipline in queues at gas stations, the head of the city reported on Telegram. She attached a video to the post, in which motorists said that the appearance of patrols helped to stop clashes between drivers and sped up the movement of cars.

The Standard

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· Jun 24, 2026

Old Kent Road 'link-up' chaos: Police make arrests as hundreds of teenagers crash birthday party

Ten arrested as chaotic scenes erupted just off Old Kent Road

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 23, 2026

How women steer youths away from gang violence in northeastern Nigeria

Women-led campaigns are helping curb gang violence by changing young people's mindsets in conflict-scarred communities.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 8, 2026

Gardai probe whether Mark Cullen shot dead by own gang as locals tell of 'American style' corner

A gang has been causing widespread fear amid a spate of incidents in the area in recent months. Innocent families have been targeted in late-night break-ins

KTLA 5

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· Jul 8, 2026

Waymo calls police on unruly teens in Orange County

Two teenagers were detained after causing “trouble” in a Waymo on Monday afternoon, the San Mateo Police Department announced in a social media post. KTLA's Mary Beth McDade reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

DNyuz

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· Jul 6, 2026

Horde of teens pummel South Carolina cops breaking up July 4th party in wild brawl

A mad horde of teens pummeled a pair of South Carolina cops in a wild brawl after the officers tried to break up a dangerous Fourth of July celebration that included gunshots and fireworks launched at cars, police said. The shocking attack unfolded when officers attempted to shut down an Independence Day celebration in the []

WRAL News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Large police presence along Glenwood South after Fourth of July celebrations

There is a large police presence along Glenwood South in Raleigh.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 3, 2026

Nearly 200 NYPD cops assigned to MSG for Taylor Swift wedding

NEW YORK — Scores of uniformed NYPD cops were spotted outside of Madison Square Garden in Midtown Friday as streets were closed off in preparation for pop superstar Taylor Swift’s dream wedding. Between 150 and 200 cops were seen lining up in...

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 24, 2026

Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond

Under the Influence video series: How social media affects our youth – and how we can respond

Law Enforcement Today

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· Jun 26, 2026

24 Kids, One Week, and a Firsthand Look at Life in Law Enforcement

The future of community policing starts young as West Virginia officers welcome kids behind the badge.

People.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Teen Trying to Protect Boy from Bullies Fatally Shot by Man in His Late 20s: Police

Jalil Jones was killed in Georgia on June 19

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 28, 2026

Community vigilance earns police recognition

Community vigilance earns police recognition

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 2, 2026

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

Albanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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