Crime in Berlin increased by 0.4 percent in 2024, with 539,049 offenses reported. Foreigners accounted for 43.9 percent of crimes (excluding immigration-related offenses), a slight rise from 2023. Homicide and manslaughter cases surged by over 50 percent, while assaults and basement break-ins also increased. Many offenders with foreign origins now hold German citizenship, complicating crime…

200 Tesla showrooms bracing for Saturday protests as movement against Musk escalates Global protests against Elon Musk escalate into vandalism, arson, and domestic terrorism, targeting Tesla showrooms. The FBI labels attacks on Tesla facilities as domestic terrorism, arresting suspects amid violent incidents. Protest organizers deny violence but face criticism for rhetoric fueling extremism. Environmental activists…

L.A.’s rebuilding nightmare: Only 4 permits issued after fire destroys 6,000 homes Only four rebuilding permits have been issued in Pacific Palisades three months after wildfires destroyed 6,000 structures, leaving residents in bureaucratic limbo. The city faced backlash for prioritizing demolishing a family’s treehouse over speeding up fire recovery efforts. Mayor Karen Bass seeks a…