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ABCNEWS - Manhunt continues for suspect believed to have killed father, set home ablaze

A manhunt continued on Saturday as New York authorities search for a suspect believed to have killed his father before setting a home on fire.

BITCHUTE - Bitcoin Crypto Heist, Professor Catches AI Cheats, Spokane Fire Arrest | The Wrap Up | PragerU

Hackers drain $116 million from supposedly un-hackable Bitcoin wallets, and investigators still don’t know who's responsible. A professor hides a sneaky word in his midterm exam and catches 32 students using AI to cheat. A convicted felon lands behind bars after allegedly sparking the most destructive wildfire in Washington state history. And a dog reunites with her family after being lost for two years and over 600 miles away from home. Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Follow PragerU: Instagram ( / prageru ) X ( / prageru ) Facebook ( / prageru ) TikTok ( / prageru )s #news #politics #breakingnews

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Prosecutors say Palisades Fire suspect was driven by anti-capitalist rage and resentment of the wealthy

Federal prosecutors heading into an October retrial say the man accused of igniting the 2025 Palisades Fire, the third most destructive wildfire in California history, was motivated by deep-seated hatred of the rich and a desire for "societal revenge." Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old former Uber driver and U.S.-French dual national, faces up to 45 years […] The post Prosecutors say Palisades Fire suspect was driven by anti-capitalist rage and resentment of the wealthy appeared first on American Almanac .

Federal prosecutors heading into an October retrial say the man accused of igniting the 2025 Palisades Fire, the third most destructive wildfire in California history, was motivated by deep-seated hatred of the rich and a desire for "societal revenge." Jonathan Rinderknecht, a 29-year-old former Uber driver and U.S.-French dual national, faces up to 45 years in prison on three federal charges: destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce, and timber set afire. He has pleaded not guilty. His first trial ended in a mistrial in June after jurors deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquittal following 14 hours of deliberation. A retrial is set to begin October 19, 2026, before U.S. District Court…Open

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Wildfire Arson Suspect Confesses to Lighting 26 Fires Since 2025.

Aaron Forrest Farinacci, who was arrested on suspicion of arson, has admitted to starting the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington.

Newly released court documents have revealed that 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci has allegedly confessed to starting one of the three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Aaron Forrest Farinacci, who was arrested on suspicion of arson, has reportedly admitted to starting the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington. DETAIL: Farinacci allegedly planned the blaze weeks in advance. Court documents revealed that Farinacci researched weather conditions, sought out high-risk scenarios, and constructed a delayed ignition device to start the fire. He also confessed to starting 25 other wildfires since summer last year, including the Aubrey White Fire in 2025, which forced evacuations and burned over 1,200…Open

JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Spokane arson suspect has a history of setting fires, prosecutors say

Michael Drapeau, a detective for Spokane County, wrote in an affidavit that the suspect "feels fire is powerful, beautiful, and that things that go through fire experience a kind of rebirth."

HUFFPOST - Lawmakers Demand Crackdown On Wildfire Prediction Betting Over Arson Concerns

Federal market regulators are being urged to set new rules to prevent gamblers from profiting and potentially encouraging disasters.

HUFFPOST - Man Charged With Arson In Spokane, Washington, Told Police He Planned Wildfire For Weeks

A Spokane County detective who interviewed the man accused of starting one of the city’s wildfires says the man confessed, described his planning process and explained how he created a device to ignite the blaze.

JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Arson suspect in Spokane wildfire has confessed to setting dozens of others, records show

A 37-year-old Spokane man is facing formal arson charges after allegedly confessing to starting dozens of wildfires over a year-long period, culminating in a massive 3,200-acre blaze that has destroyed hundreds of structures so far.

AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Spokane Complex Fire destroys nearly 850 structures as firefighters endure 16-hour shifts and rising heat

More than 1,500 firefighters from across the country are working 16-hour shifts to hold fire lines around Spokane, Washington, where nearly 850 structures have been damaged or destroyed, and an arson suspect now faces a first-degree charge. The Spokane Complex Fire, a cluster of three separate blazes burning in and around the city, has displaced […] The post Spokane Complex Fire destroys nearly 850 structures as firefighters endure 16-hour shifts and rising heat appeared first on American Almanac .

More than 1,500 firefighters from across the country are working 16-hour shifts to hold fire lines around Spokane, Washington, where nearly 850 structures have been damaged or destroyed, and an arson suspect now faces a first-degree charge. The Spokane Complex Fire, a cluster of three separate blazes burning in and around the city, has displaced roughly 67,000 people since igniting Saturday, making it likely one of the most destructive wildfire events in Washington state history. Containment remains in single digits on two of the three fires. Temperatures are forecast to climb from the 80s into the upper 90s later this week, with no rain in sight. And the people responsible for stopping it are sleeping five to seven hours a night. …Open