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CBS News
11 hours ago
- CBS News
Viral TikTok shows deserted Elk Grove construction site over fears of ICE raid
A TikTok post of a deserted Elk Grove construction site is going viral, after the poster said everyone left because U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was showing up. It comes as ICE raids continue to be rampant across the state and now some immigrants are worried ICE is active in Sacramento. "As an immigrant myself, a refugee from Bosnia, I have a green card and everything, but I am still nervous around here that ICE is just going to come up and take me from my family," said Omer, who works at the same construction development that was in the TikTok. The TikToker said the video was taken at Madeira Ranch, a Taylor Morrison Construction site. CBS Sacramento reached out to Taylor Morrison and is waiting for a response. Omer said what used to be 30 people working on a site is now sometimes 10. "Everybody is scared that ICE is going to come up and snatch them," Omer said. "Everybody is kind of on the lookout." Immigration consultant with Pacific Immigration, Amy Nguyen, said immigrants are the backbone of the California and U.S. economy. She confirmed many are too fearful to show up to work or even leave the house. "Definitely, I see a shortage coming and that will create an increase in pricing for everything," Nguyen said. She believes the impacts will be felt in multiple businesses, from agriculture to construction, and believes both documented and undocumented immigrants are at risk of being detained by ICE. Nguyen's group helps people get their citizenship, green cards and legal status to stay and work in the U.S. She said that the demand has increased four times the amount it was a year ago. "My message would be don't be panicked," Nguyen said. "Find the help. If you're eligible, go do it." Omer said that he has heard of job sites getting visited before or after he shows up to work, but has not personally seen ICE in action. CBS Sacramento reached out to ICE and the Department of Homeland Security and is still waiting for a response.
Gulf Today
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
UAE badminton players shine at Spanish International U-19 Championship
Alicante: In a sensational display of rising talent and determination, the UAE Junior Badminton Team etched their name in history by securing gold and silver medals in both men's and women's Singles at the Spanish International U19 Championship, which concluded in Alicante. This remarkable feat propelled the UAE to the top of the overall medal tally, ahead of badminton powerhouses such as Germany, Thailand, and Denmark. In the Boys' Singles U19, Riyan Malhan, who just turned 15, clinched gold after a series of stunning victories over higher-ranked and older opponents. His compatriot, Adam Jeslin, who is yet to turn 15, showcased equal resilience and skill to earn the Silver, making it a clean sweep for the UAE. In the women's singles U-19, the top honors went to Prakriti Bharath, who lived up to her second seeding with an emphatic, undefeated run. She overcame her teammate Mysha Omer in the finals, who fought valiantly to bring home the silver. Adding to the medal count, the new pairing of Jeslin and Omer brought home a well-earned bronze in the mixed doubles category. The duo stunned the second-seeded German pair in an early round, before bowing out in the semi-finals to the eventual champions from Thailand. They secured two gold medals in the singles events, with Malhan triumphing in the boys' singles and Prakriti claiming the top spot in the girls' singles. Adding to the tally were two silver medals: Jeslin finished as runner-up in the boys' singles, while Omer earned silver in the girls' singles. The duo of Jeslin and Omer also combined to win a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event, rounding off a successful showing for the team.
Al Etihad
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Young badminton players do UAE proud in Spain
10 June 2025 00:15 KUUMAR SHYAM (ABU DHABI)The teen members of the UAE Junior badminton team notched memorable performances while representing the country over the weekend in Alicante, Spain.A haul of five medals – two golds, two silvers and one bronze – at the Spanish International Under-19 Championship at the Pabellon Municipal Centre courts propelled the UAE to dominate the podium in three out of the five categories and finished ahead of badminton powerhouses such as Germany, Thailand, and the Men's Singles, days after turning 15, Riyan Malhan overcame some nervous moments but moved from strength to strength against higher-ranked and older opponents before eventually taking the gold in a proud achievement for the Dubai-born Indian teen."Winning the Spanish International U19 is a dream come true," said Malhan in a message from Spain. "I'm grateful to my coaches, teammates, and the UAE Badminton Federation for believing in me. This is just the beginning – I'll keep working harder to make my country proud on the world stage."The prodigy had also made history last year by becoming the first player from the UAE and West Asia to clinch a medal, bronze, at the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China. His father was a state-level player in India before moving to the UAE many years back as an this is not enough, there is more promising talent in the pipeline as was evident when his compatriot, Adam Jeslin, who is yet to turn 15, showcased equal resilience and skill to earn the silver medal behind the Women's Singles, there was familiarity on the honours board where Prakriti Bharath lived up to her second-seed billing with an emphatic, undefeated run to defend her title."Standing on top of the podium means more than just a win; it is a reward for every early morning and every tough training session. I'm proud to represent the UAE and hope this inspires more girls back home to chase their badminton dreams," Prakriti said on her successive title from the Spanish tournament. In doing so, she overcame her teammate Mysha Omer in the finals, who fought valiantly to bring home the to the medal count, the new pairing of Jeslin and Omer, 17, brought home a respectable bronze in the Mixed Doubles category, given their ages and mixed experience. Omer had won the women's doubles bronze last year with Taaiba with the raw talent of Jeslin, the experienced Omer still had to impress to stun the second-seeded German pair of Alexander Zhang and Aurelia Wulandoko though they could not prevent the latter from taking the silver. The UAE mixed pair then bowed out from the semi-final stage, losing to the eventual champions and Thailand's siblings, Tonkid Saeheng and Tonrug marked improvement in the performances is a reflection of the robust infrastructure and vision laid out by the UAE Badminton High-Performance Department, led by Michael Norbek as Performance Director. With strategic support from the UAE Ministry of Sports and development programmes such as "Road to Dakar 2026" and "Pathway to Los Angeles 2028", UAE's young shuttlers are firmly stepping onto the global stage. "To stand atop the medal tally in a field that includes Europe's and Asia's finest is a proud moment for UAE badminton. These results reflect our belief that excellence is achievable with the right support and hard work," a statement from UAE Badminton Federation President Noura Al Jasmi said. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hostages are not a political issue, freed hostage Omer Wenkert tells Herzog
Wenkert and his parents stated that Omer wouldn't stop speaking about his experience in Hamas captivity until the last hostage was brought home. PresidentIsaac Herzog met with released Gaza hostage Omer Wenkert and his parents to discuss Omer's experience in captivity and the challenges of recovery on Tuesday 'Your presence here is a message of hope—to encourage those still held captive, to cry out on their behalf, to pray, and to do everything possible to bring every one of them home, as soon as possible,' Herzog said. Wenkert, who was held by Hamas for over a year after being kidnapped from a bomb shelter in Kibbutz Re'im following the Nova Music Festival Massacre and was released this past February, told the president that the hostages should not be treated as a political issue. 'First and foremost, it is our duty—as a people and as a state—to bring all our people back,' he said, expressing how worried he was regarding the condition of the remaining hostages. 'They don't have time. Not one more minute. Let's save them. Let's save ourselves so we can truly begin to rise again,' Niva, Omer's mother, added. Omer's father, Shai, stated that until the last hostage is returned, Omer would continue to testify to what he endured in captivity. 'We are part of the most important struggle in the State of Israel, bringing all the hostages home,' he said.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Narcotics case: Delhi HC grants bail to Ethiopian national, cites Customs' custody ‘illegal'
New Delhi: on Tuesday granted bail to an Ethiopian national who allegedly concealed narcotics in his body by swallowing capsules. The court ruled that his custody by the Customs department was illegal, as he was not presented before a magistrate within the legally mandated timeframe. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Justice Amit Sharma, presiding over a single-judge bench, observed: "Such custody without any authority and without producing him before the concerned Magistrate or Special Court within 24 hours in accordance with law is completely illegal. Even if the applicant was under medication for the procedure being carried out, the same cannot be a ground to keep him in custody. Magistrates exercising power of remand or otherwise in respect of persons in hospital is not unheard of and is a well-recognised procedure in law. " The accused, Habiob Bedru Omer, was intercepted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in May 2023 by a Customs officer based on suspicion and passenger profiling. According to the prosecution, Omer admitted during questioning that he had concealed capsules containing narcotics inside his body. He voluntarily agreed to undergo a medical procedure for the removal of the concealed capsules and was taken to Safdarjung Hospital. There, 75 capsules allegedly containing contraband were recovered from his stomach. After being discharged on May 25, 2023, forensic analysis revealed the capsules contained 960 grams of methaqualone, and the samples tested positive for cocaine hydrochloride. Omer was formally arrested the following day, on May 26. However, the court raised serious concerns regarding procedural lapses. It noted that Omer was not produced before a magistrate before being taken to the hospital. Moreover, local police were not informed of his hospitalisation, nor were his family members or the Ethiopian Embassy notified. Rejecting the Customs department's defence, the court held that Omer had been in continuous custody since his interception on May 21, 2023, until his formal arrest on May 26, thus violating his legal rights.
