A plastic surgeon called Matthew Bonanno was sentenced to five years on probation for illegally possessing several weapons – in fact, he was storing enough guns and ammo to launch a small revolution.

However, it seems the surgeon was only interested in using them to threaten his ex-wife and her family, while also showing them off in a bar.

🇹🇼 Taiwanese officials seeking clarification on ambiguous comments by Joe Biden reported that Washington’s commitment to the autonomous island was “rock solid.”

🗣"Facing the Chinese government's military, diplomatic and economic threats, Taiwan and the United States have always maintained close and smooth communication channels," the de facto foreign ministry of Taiwan said on Wednesday.

🇺🇸US President Joe Biden's job approval rating sank to a record low of 38% with most Americans giving him low marks on his handling of the border crisis, the economy, the military, and foreign policy, a Quinnipiac poll revealed.

🇨🇳🇮🇱 The US has repeatedly pressed Israeli officials to inspect the Chinese-operated port construction project, which is very close to an Israeli naval base that the US Navy makes use of.

US officials are concerned about heavy machinery that Beijing brought in to complete the project that will enable them to gather intelligence on military equipment and technology.

🗣 “It is possible to plant surveillance systems in heavy machinery used in the port and these can transmit what they see or hear,” Gabi Siboni, head of the Israel's Military and Strategic Affairs Program and Cyber Security Program, said.

⚡️Father of Brian Laundrie to join in search for missing son, family attorney confirm

⚡️❗️ US judge temporarily blocks Texas' six-week abortion ban following Biden White House challenge

😒🗣 Dog the Bounty Hunter’s daughter, Cecily Chapman, has described her father’s high-profile hunt for Brian Laundrie as a “publicity stunt.”

“He needs to back off and let the FBI handle it,” Chapman said, regarding her father Duane’s pursuit of Gaby Petito's missing ex-boyfriend “It’s just a publicity stunt. That’s really what it is.”

The daughter insisted that footage of her father wading in swamp water “looks totally staged,” and also dismissed his chances of finding the fugitive before law enforcement.

“To be completely honest with you, the FBI is never going to let Dog the Bounty Hunter catch Brian anyway — the FBI is way too prideful for that,” she said.

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💵🗣Donald Trump accused GOP leader Mitch McConnell of 'folding' to Democrats in the debt ceiling standoff.

The former US president chided the Senate minority leader after catching wind of the GOP politician's proposed compromise with Senate Democrats to avoid a default.

"Looks like Mitch McConnell is folding to the Democrats, again," Trump remarked on his personal website. "He’s got all of the cards with the debt ceiling, it’s time to play the hand. Don’t let them destroy our Country!”

He added that GOP lawmakers who did not weaponize the issue of the debt ceiling "would be both foolish and unpatriotic."

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Facebook products are under 'reputational review' after former Facebook employee Frances Haugen's testimony and related Facebook safety concerns.

🇨🇳🇺🇸 China does not believe that "competition" is the right word to describe its relationship with the US, top diplomat Yang Jiechi says.

⚡️ URGENT | CIA launches China mission center to confront Beijing

The NYPD has promised up to $3,500 for an unlucky suspect, who attempted to rob an apartment, but failed in a rather funny way.

His transformation into a gentleman deserves special attention: after an unsuccessful attempt to enter the apartment, the attacker decided to... ring the bell, because why not?

#BREAKING | Pfizer applies to FDA for COVID-19 vaccine authorization in children 5-11

⚡️ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announces a deal has been reached to extend the debt ceiling through early December

UPDATE | U.S. Senate leaders have agreed to raise the Treasury Department's borrowing authority by $480 billion, a Senate aide said Thursday

Dems have reached a short-term debt ceiling solution to mitigate the shutdown but the problem remains. What if the US doesn't solve this issue by December? If a shutdown happens, what will it lead to?

https://youtu.be/MHqD3BwqGsY

😫 A 65-year-old New York City woman was seen on video being chased, dragged and punched during an attempted robbery in broad daylight last week.

The violent attack happened in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene neighborhood just before 5 p.m. on Sept. 28, the NYPD said. The woman is seen on surveillance video walking near the intersection of St. Edwards Street and Willoughby Avenue near Fort Greene Park when a man on a bicycle approaches her from behind.

Truman Show presidency?

Social media users shamed and mocked President Biden Wednesday after he spoke, once again, from a fake White House set that featured a digital monitor showing the Rose Garden in full bloom.

💸 New York Mayor Bill de Blasio used the City Police Department for his and his family's personal gain, and to assist in his 2020 presidential bid.

He also owes the city exactly $319,794 for using the NYPD as a private security service during his campaign.

Taxpayers' money well spent?

Timothy Simpkins was released on bail. His family claims he was being bullied and was trying to defend himself.

Four people were injured in the shooting, including two teachers and two students

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