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Fox News host Laura Ingraham reacts to the first House China Committee hearing on “The Ingraham Angle.”
LAURA INGRAHAM: The fact that this China hearing took place at all tonight in primetime, no less, was itself a victory against the willful ignorance and boundless greed that drove our China policy for most of the past 20 years.
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We have to be very candid tonight. Plenty of Republicans in the Senate think more, not less, economic engagement with China is in order. So they’ll try to sound tough on the CCP for political cover, but when push comes to shove on the really big issues, they’ll try to help Wall Street, and thus China, get what they want. But Joe Biden doesn’t see it that way. Well, back in 2001, his first trip as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee was to China, and there he heralded the communist nation’s recent acceptance into the World Trade Organization.
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Now, at the time, Biden commented that the United States welcomes the emergence of a prosperous, integrated China on the global stage. Of course, as usual, Biden had no idea what he was talking about. And now America is facing a nightmare. A wildly prosperous China, which created a growing military threat to freedom everywhere. So China’s entry into the WTO was neither a catalyst for democratic reforms in Beijing, nor was it a wealth driver for the American middle class. Instead, it just sped up the outsourcing of millions of American jobs.
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And to that, hundreds of thousands of our citizens dead from the Chinese-produced fentanyl overdoses and now the 20 million dead worldwide from COVID-19, and of course, the truth now about China in all these respects should be clear to all of us.
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The European Parliament on Tuesday banned TikTok from staff devices over cybersecurity concerns, meaning the Chinese video-sharing app is now barred in all three of the EU’s main institutions.
“In view of cybersecurity concerns, in particular regarding data protection and collection of data by third parties, the European Parliament has decided, in alignment with other institutions, to suspend as from 20 March 2023, the use of the TikTok mobile application on corporate devices,” it said in a statement.
The parliament also “strongly recommended” that its members and staff remove TikTok from their personal devices.
TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, told CNN “it’s disappointing to see that other government bodies and institutions are banning TikTok on employee devices with no deliberation or evidence.”
“These bans are based on basic misinformation about our company, and we are readily available to meet with officials to set the record straight about our ownership structure and our commitment to privacy and data security. We share a common goal with governments that are concerned about user privacy, but these bans are misguided and do nothing to further privacy or security,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
“We appreciate that some governments have wisely chosen not to implement such bans due to a lack of evidence that there is any such need.”
Last week, the European Commission announced it was banning TikTok from official devices, citing cybersecurity concerns.
A senior EU official in the European Council told CNN that the General Secretariat of the Council, the body that assists the permanent representatives of the EU’s 27 countries based in Brussels, “is in the process of implementing measures similar to those taken by the Commission.”
“It will be uninstalling the application on corporate devices and requesting staff to uninstall it from personal mobile devices that have access to corporate services,” the official added. “The Secretariat continuously keeps its cybersecurity measures under review in close cooperation with the other EU institutions.”
The European Commission said last week their decision to ban TikTok applies only to devices overseen by the EU’s executive branch.
“This measure aims to protect the Commission against cybersecurity threats and actions which may be exploited for cyber-attacks against the corporate environment of the Commission,” it said in a statement.
A TikTok spokesperson told CNN in a statement at the time that it had contacted the commission to “set the record straight and explain how we protect the data of the 125 million people across the EU who come to TikTok every month.”
Previously, TikTok had disclosed to European users that China-based employees may access EU user data. The company also recently announced plans to open two new data centers in Europe.
TikTok is facing similar scrutiny across the Atlantic.
On Monday, the White House directed federal agencies to remove TikTok from all government-issued devices within 30 days, with few exceptions.
The move added to growing efforts by the United States to clampdown on the app amid renewed security concerns.
US officials have raised concerns that the Chinese government could pressure ByteDance to hand over information collected from users that could be used for intelligence or disinformation purposes. As CNN has previously reported, independent security experts have said that type of access is a possibility, though there has been no reported incident of such access to date.
Brooke Oberwetter, a TikTok spokesperson, called the ban “little more than political theater.”
“The ban of TikTok on federal devices passed in December without any deliberation, and unfortunately that approach has served as a blueprint for other world governments,” Oberwetter said in a statement.
“We hope that when it comes to addressing national security concerns about TikTok beyond government devices, Congress will explore solutions that won’t have the effect of censoring the voices of millions of Americans.”
China also hit back at the decision Tuesday, with a Foreign Ministry spokesperson accusing Washington of “generalizing the concept of national security” and “unreasonably suppressing enterprises of other countries.”
The Canadian government announced a similar ban on TikTok from official electronic devices on Monday.
Other nations may soon have to grapple with the same issue.
Asked whether Australia would soon follow the United States, European Union and Canada, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the country hadn’t yet been advised to restrict use of the app by government workers.
“We’ll take the advice of our national security agencies. That hasn’t been the advice to date,” Chalmers told Australia’s ABC broadcaster in an interview on Wednesday.
Brendan Fraser remembered a terrifying ordeal while working on the set of the 1999 action-adventure flick, “The Mummy.”
Fraser, 54, starred as American adventurer Rick O’Connell in the Stephen Sommers movie, which spawned multiple sequels and spinoffs.
“Was this the one where you almost died?” Kelly Clarkson asked Fraser on her self-titled talk show.
“Nearly … well, I was choked out accidentally,” he said.
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Brendan Fraser remembered a scary situation while working on “The Mummy” in the ’90s. (Getty Images)
Fraser, who is up for an Oscar for his role in “The Whale,” then reenacted a scene in which a rope was tied around his neck after he was captured by locals.
“I was standing on my toes like this, with the rope, and you only got so far to go,” he explained.
“And Steve ran over, and he said, ‘Hey, it doesn’t really look like you’re choking — can you sell it?’ And I was like, ‘All right, fine.’ So I thought, ‘One more take, man.’
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“And the camera swooped around, and I went up on the toes, and the guy holding the rope above me, he pulled it up a little higher, and I was stuck on my toes — I had nowhere to go but down.”
Fraser remembered being pulled in multiple directions, “and then the next thing I knew, my elbow was in my ear, the world was sideways. There was gravel in my teeth and everyone was really quiet.
“And there was a stunt guy, the coordinator was there, and he was going, ‘Brendan, Brendan wake up.’” Fraser recalled coming back to consciousness.
Brendan Fraser worked alongside Rachel Weisz in the action-adventure movie. (Universal Pictures)
“‘Congratulations, you’re in the club — the same thing happened to Mel Gibson on ‘Braveheart.’”
Fraser joked that he responded, “Thanks, I think?! I wanna go home!”
Fraser appeared in “The Mummy” in 1999. He reprised his role with “The Mummy Returns” in 2001 with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” in 2008.
Fraser has largely stayed out of the spotlight after addressing physical ailments due to performing many of his own stunts on screen. He’s also been outspoken about his struggle with depression after an alleged sexual assault incident in 2003.
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“I look at myself then, and I just see a walking steak,” Fraser told GQ in 2018 of his leading role in “George of the Jungle” in which he mostly starred in front of the camera wearing nothing but a loin cloth.
The 1997 film grossed $175 million worldwide.
“By the time I did the third ‘Mummy’ picture in China, I was put together with tape and ice — just, like, really nerdy and fetishy about ice packs,” he said. “Screw-cap ice packs and downhill-mountain-biking pads, ’cause they’re small and light and they can fit under your clothes. I was building an exoskeleton for myself daily.”
Fraser appeared in “The Mummy,” “The Mummy Returns,” and “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.” (Frank Trapper)
Fraser was in and out of the hospital for seven years due to various surgeries, including a partial knee replacement, spinal work, back surgeries and vocal cord repairs.
“I needed a laminectomy (spine surgery) and the lumbar didn’t take, so they had to do it again a year later,” he said.
Brendan Fraser and wife Jeanne Moore attended the Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday. (Emma McIntyre)
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Fraser recently told Variety he’d be interested in revisiting the Rick O’Connell character for “The Mummy” franchise if someone “came up with the right concept.”
“It is hard to make that movie,” Fraser noted. “The ingredient that we had going for our ‘Mummy,’ which I didn’t see in the new one, was fun. That was what was lacking in that incarnation. It was too much of a straight-ahead horror movie. ‘The Mummy’ should be a thrill ride, but not terrifying and scary.”
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The New College of Florida’s reshaped board of trustees voted Tuesday to abolish diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the school after a heated public comment session – events that follow Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to move the college in a conservative direction.
Students and others expressed strenuous opposition to the new direction before the vote at the Sarasota institution, both at the meeting and at a rally.
“Shame on you!” a crowd including students, parents and alumni chanted toward the trustees as the public comment portion of the meeting closed before the board’s vote.
In January, DeSantis replaced six of the 13 members on the college’s board of trustees with conservative allies, including Christopher Rufo, who has fueled the fight against critical race theory and pushed to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, known as DEI. The new board forced out the college’s president and appointed DeSantis ally Richard Corcoran as interim president.
Tuesday’s vote also came after DeSantis said last month that he intends to defund all DEI programs at state colleges and universities in Florida. These policies and programs are created to promote representation for people who have historically faced discrimination because of their race, ethnicity, disability, gender, religion or sexual orientation.
Dozens of parents, students and alumni spoke out against Florida’s conservative takeover of New College at Tuesday’s meeting.
Several speakers approached the microphone during the public comment session, most expressing outrage at DeSantis’ decision to handpick trustees who agree with his vision.
The college had offered an environment where members of the LGBTQ community can freely express themselves, students say. Student Sam Sharf said during public comments that the new leadership was launching a “hostile takeover” of the school and has neglected students’ concerns.
“Regardless of your attempts to suppress our educational freedom we will continue to learn the subjects that you want to ban,” Sharf said. “We reject the social inequalities that your ideology defends.”
At the meeting, Rufo said race shouldn’t be a consideration for the school. “It treats people differently on the basis of their skin color,” Rufo said.
The meeting came after hundreds of people rallied on campus Tuesday, holding signs with phrases such as “protect diversity, equity and inclusion” and “stand up for students.”
The school community has been up in arms for weeks, with many students saying they fear the college will no longer be a safe place for the LGBTQ community or other marginalized groups. Several protests have been held on campus since the leadership changes happened, including a walkout by students last week.
“A lot of us are hurting right now,” said third-year student Chai Leffler, who is studying Chinese and urban studies at the college.
Leffler said New College of Florida has always been a school that has encouraged “free academic thought.” Lawmakers, he said, are trying to strip away that freedom by telling students what they can and can’t study.
“I don’t think politicians should really be the ones making that decision,” Leffler told CNN. “And I really don’t think that’s an unpopular opinion.”
DeSantis’ office insists that the New College of Florida has seen declining enrollment and focuses too heavily on DEI, critical race theory and gender ideology.
Tuesday’s meeting followed the introduction of a bill in the Florida House that mirrors DeSantis’ ideas for an overhaul of higher education.
The bill, filed by a Republican lawmaker last week, would put board of trustee members in charge of faculty hiring; defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs; eliminate majors or minors related to critical race theory or gender studies; and authorize boards of trustees to review tenure of faculty.
The bill was praised by Rufo, who said on Twitter that it restores the “principle of colorblind equality in higher ed.” Rufo is a senior fellow and director of the initiative on critical race theory at the conservative Manhattan Institute.
“This would be the most ambitious reform to higher education in a half-century,” Rufo tweeted. “Gov. DeSantis is channeling the sentiment of the voters, who have demanded that taxpayer dollars stop subsidizing left-wing racialist ideology and partisan political activism. Democracy returns.”
Some students and advocates say they believe DeSantis has proposed sweeping changes to Florida’s colleges and universities for political gain because he is expected to run for president in 2024.
But they fear the lasting impacts could be Florida colleges struggling to retain students and recruit faculty.
People pursuing graduate degrees might opt for schools in other states that support academic freedom, Irene Mulvey, president of the American Association of University Professors, told CNN earlier this month.
“The consequences for students are enormous,” Mulvey said. “They are denied the opportunity to learn and grow, students are denied the opportunity to hear important perspectives. That’s the real tragedy.”
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TAMPA, Fla. — British ruggedized handset maker Bullitt unveiled its first satellite-enabled smartphones Feb. 24 that can send and receive text messages outside cellular coverage.
The company’s Caterpillar-branded Cat S75 model geared for markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa is available for pre-order at prices starting at 599 euros ($634).
Prices for Motorola Defy 2, which Bullitt said would be available from certain operators across North America, Latin America, and Canada from April, start at $599.
Both Android phones feature a 6.6-inch display and the ability to connect to geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites in addition to terrestrial 5G networks without needing an external antenna, thanks to hardware from Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek.
The smartphones are designed to seek a GEO link if they fail to connect via cellular or Wi-Fi networks.
Recipients of texts sent via space would need to have installed Bullitt’s proprietary satellite messaging app — available for Android and iPhone users — to reply.
The service is facilitated by Silicon Valley startup Skylo and its partnerships with GEO operators, including Inmarsat, to use their satellites for a separate business specializing in connecting remote Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Tim Shepherd, Bullitt’s senior director for applications and product marketing, said these satellite services will be available for its customers in Europe and North America by the end of March.
Availability in Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and Africa is slated to follow by mid-2023.
Satellite-enabled messages would initially be limited to 140 bytes in size, Shepherd told SpaceNews, equating to 140 characters in most languages.
He said users could share their location, but gifs, images, and voice services would require more bandwidth.
“Getting from reliable two-way text-based messaging over satellite to freer voice and data use, is mainly a question of bandwidth availability,” he said via email.
“As new satellites are launched, and importantly standards evolve to include higher data throughput over a satellite connection … Bullitt, and likely other services, will be able to adapt our platform components to enable the provision of voice and heavier data-consuming services to users.”
The small print
Sending or receiving messages via satellites requires a subscription that costs $4.99 per month for Motorola Defy 2 and €4.99 per month for Cat S75.
Bullitt said the subscription would come with a free trial of an SOS service that uses emergency response centers run by FocusPoint International — similar to the satellite-enabled emergency services Apple currently offers for free with its latest iPhone.
Apple’s satellite services are limited to SOS and use Globalstar’s satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO), which are closer to Earth than GEO satellites and unlike them are constantly moving across the sky.
This means iPhone 14 users must first be guided with an app to lock onto a Globalstar satellite before transmitting a message that can take about 15 seconds to send.
With a clear view of the sky, Shepherd said it typically takes 20 seconds for one of its smartphones to make an initial GEO connection.
”Messages sent over Bullitt Satellite Messenger typically take around 30 seconds to send, from a satellite connected phone to a device with an IP connection,” he added.
“This includes an in-built 5-second wait in which the app waits to see if the user will send another message in quick succession that can be sent within the same packet, with the intent to save the user money through efficient use of their messaging data allowance.”
Bullitt is part of a surge of companies seeking to forge a place in the fledgling direct-to-device market, including Samsung Electronics, which announced an upgraded chip today to enable its smartphones to connect with satellites.
Some ventures, including Lynk Global and AST SpaceMobile, are developing constellations from scratch to enter the market, while others such as Iridium Communications seek to leverage their existing satellite networks.
Iridium has partnered with U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm to enable its satellites to connect with Android smartphones and other devices, with initial products slated for release in the second half of 2023.
Bullitt also plans to launch a “pocket-friendly” Bluetooth dongle via international retailers in the second quarter of 2022 called the Motorola Defy Satellite Link to enable any Android phone or iPhone to connect to its satellite messaging services. The company said the cost for just the device in the United States would start at $99.
The Volkswagen ID.3 can be seen as the Golf for the electric era, so it’s big news when there’s an update. That’s the case today as Volkswagen has unveiled the “second-generation” hatchback.
That’s stretching things a bit as this is really more of a facelift and Volkswagen acknowledged the car benefits from a “comprehensive upgrade,” rather than a full redesign. That being said, there are a number of changes so let’s dive right in.
A Sportier And More Expressive Design
The ID.3 was introduced less than four years ago, so it’s not old by any stretch of the imagination. However, that didn’t stop designers from freshening things up a bit.
While the car is instantly recognizable, it adopts a new front bumper with an “optimized” intake as well as an active shutter system. It looks a bit classier than the old setup and the central intake is now joined by pronounced air curtains, which improve air flow around the front wheels.
One change that doesn’t immediately stand out is the new hood, which is easy to overlook. However, Volkswagen noted it “now appears longer because the black strip under the windscreen has been removed and recessed sections at the sides create an additional impression of visual lengthening.”
The rear end appears to carryover at first glance, but there are lightly revised taillights. While they look virtually identical to their predecessors, Volkswagen noted the elements on the hatch now illuminate. Furthermore, the brake lights create an X-shape while there are also dynamic turn signals.
Lastly, there’s a new Dark Olivine Green exterior which “stands for exclusivity and premium value.” Volkswagen says the “iridescent metallic paint has a warm, gold pearl effect and supports the modern, clean-cut contours of the exterior design.” It’s contrasted by a black roof and matte silver trim.
In terms of size, the new ID.3 measures 167.8 inches (4,261 mm) long, 71.2 inches (1,809 mm) wide, and 61.5 inches (1,562 mm) tall with a wheelbase that spans 109.1 inches (2,770 mm). Virtually all of those dimensions carryover, but the model is 0.2 inches (6 mm) lower than its predecessor.
A Classier Cabin With Soft-Touch Accents And Recycled Materials
The déjà vu design continues in the cabin, but Volkswagen listened to owners and made a handful of improvements. Besides sporting higher quality materials, the ID.3 has been equipped with new soft-touch accents as well as updated doors with more generous armrests.
Buyers will also find Artvelours Eco microfiber upholstery on the seats and door panels. It’s a classy looking material and Volkswagen says the “fabric is 71 percent recyclate, a secondary raw material obtained by recycling plastic waste that has previously been disposed of at least once.”
The rest of the cabin largely carries over, but we can see new center air vents with “ID.3” badging. Buyers will also find a 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a standard 12-inch infotainment system. They can be joined by an augmented reality head-up display with dynamic navigation instructions that appear to be projected 33 feet (10 meters) in front of the vehicle.
Other highlights include a ten color ambient lighting system and a luggage capacity of up to 44.7 cubic feet (1,267 liters) with the rear seats folded-down. The model can also be equipped with an assortment of driver assistance systems including Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, Travel Assist with automated lane changes, and Park Assist Plus with a memory function that can “reproduce individual, pre-learnt maneuvers.”
The ID.3 also sports vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, which enables the model to talk to compatible vehicles and infrastructure within a radius of up to 2,625 feet (800 meters). If accidents or hazards occur, a warning can be sent out to warn other motorists.
A 201 HP Electric Motor And Up To 339 Miles Of Range
Power is provided by a 58 or 77 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The former gives the ID.3 Pro a WLTP range of up to 265 miles (426 km), while the latter enables the ID.3 Pro S to travel up to 339 miles (546 km) on a single charge.
Regardless of which battery is selected, power is provided by a rear-mounted electric motor that develops 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. This enables the ID.3 Pro to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 7.3 seconds, while the ID.3 Pro S accomplishes the same task in 7.9 seconds. That being said, both models have a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h).
When it comes time to charge, the ID.3 Pro can go from a 5 to 80% charge in 35 minutes with a 120 kW fast charger. The ID.3 Pro S has a charging capacity of up to 170 kW and this enables it to get an 80% charge in as little as 30 minutes.
The 2024 ID.3 features a Plug & Charge capability and Volkswagen noted “bidirectional charging will also be possible at home in the future in combination with a suitable home energy management system.” This promises to be a boon for consumers as they’ll be able to use their car to power their home during outages.
The New ID.3 Arrives Later This Year
The facelifted ID.3 went up for order in December and the ID.3 Life starts at €43,995 in Germany. Deliveries are slated to begin in the fourth quarter and Volkswagen will start building the model in Wolfsburg to help meet demand.
Speaking of the latter, Volkswagen confirmed a “smaller battery is planned for the future.” As a result, customers might want to hold off as it appears a cheaper ID.3 is on the horizon.
Researchers have adapted technology for humans with lymphedema for horses, in hopes of treating them for the same condition.
Lymphedema is the accumulation of excess lymph fluid which causes swollen limbs. In a pilot study the device, called the EQ Press, successfully moved fluid up the horses’ limbs and into the lymph nodes. This could lead to relief for horses with chronic conditions, as well as with temporary swelling due to injury or inactivity.
“Across the board, horses are predisposed to lower limb swelling,” says study coauthor Lauren Schnabel, associate professor of equine orthopedic surgery at North Carolina State University, and co-founder and chief medical officer of Vetletics, Inc., the company that manufactures the EQ Press.
“Lymphatic flow is driven by muscle contractions that circulate lymph fluid through the lymphatic system—horses are prone to lymphatic issues because they have very little musculature in the lower limbs.”
The severity of the condition can vary widely—from temporary swelling due to curtailed mobility, to lymphangitis caused by infections that can scar the lymphatic system. Owners will usually treat the condition by wrapping the limbs and icing them while encouraging exercise. But the effects of these treatments are usually only temporary.
“Humans suffer from the exact same type of lymphedema horses do, but the difference is that human medicine has a very effective treatment option—pneumatic compression devices,” Schnabel says. “So we wanted to create a horse-specific version of those devices and see if it would be similarly effective.”
Working closely with a company that manufactures human pneumatic compression devices, Schnabel developed the EQ Press in collaboration with former NC State veterinary student Irina Perdew.
The full EQ Press system comprises custom garments designed to accommodate the front and rear limbs of horses. Powered by pumps that tuck into a saddle pad, the device creates cycles of dynamic pressure waves that start at the bottom of the limb and move up, forcing fluid up the limb and eliminating backflow.
“There was anecdotal data that indicated compression treatment worked well for horses, but we wanted scientific evidence that demonstrates the utility of pneumatic compression for such large animals,” Schnabel says. “So we designed the NC State pilot study.”
In the study, six healthy thoroughbreds were injected with a tracer isotope in their lower front limbs—a harmless sulfur colloid that is taken up and excreted through the lymphatic system. A specialized camera followed the progression of the isotope up the lymphatic system and into a lymph node in the upper limb, a process known as lymphoscintigraphy.
Each horse underwent lymphoscintigraphy twice—once with treatment by the EQ Press on the front limbs and once without—randomized between treatment and control.
In all of the EQ Press treated horses, the camera showed the tracer isotope moving from the lower limb to the lymph node in the upper limb within a 60-minute window. Of the control horses, only one showed that the tracer isotope was able to reach the lymph node.
Overall, EQ Press treated horses had significantly accelerated lymphatic flow compared to untreated horses, recorded as both time to move out of the lower limb and also as time to reach the lymph node in the upper limb.
Schnabel and the research team find the results encouraging and want to determine whether pneumatic compression treatment will be as helpful for horses as it is for humans.
“Now we have compelling evidence that pneumatic compression treatments can accelerate lymphatic flow in healthy horses,” Schnabel says. “Our next step is to study the effectiveness of the EQ Press for treatment of horses with medical conditions such as lymphedema.”
The study appears in the American Journal of Veterinary Research.
Source: NC State
Police in Michigan arrested a naked woman who was armed with a machete on a freeway in Detroit.
Detroit Police Chief James White said that the incident happened on Feb. 25 on the Grand River & I-96 Freeway when the woman pulled over on the side of the road, got undressed, and pulled out a machete.
White said that the woman was pointing the machete at cars that were passing by, adding that the woman was naked from her waist-down.
Officials had to shut down the freeway in order to handle the situation, White said.
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Detroit Police Chief James White said that the incident happened on Feb. 25 on the Grand River & I-96 Freeway when the woman pulled over on the side of the road, got undressed, and pulled out a machete. (Detroit Police Department)
Video released by Detroit police show the woman dropping the machete before being arrested. The woman was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
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Police in Michigan arrested a naked woman who was armed with a machete on a freeway in Detroit. (Detroit Police Department)
“With this incident, it ended peacefully. The way that we want them all to,” White said.
