$216k theft: California man charged for stealing rare Chinese texts from UCLA library; used aliases, returned fakes August 08, 2025 at 01:40AM

Jeffrey Ying, a 38-year-old Fremont resident, faces charges for allegedly stealing rare Chinese manuscripts, valued at $216,000, from UCLA's library. Using aliases, Ying accessed and replaced the centuries-old works with forgeries. Investigators found blank manuscripts and asset tags in his possession. Ying, currently in custody, could face a decade in federal prison if convicted of major artwork theft.

Ground invasion in Gaza? Israel military building up troops, equipment near border: Report August 07, 2025 at 11:55PM

Commercial satellite images indicate a significant buildup of Israeli troops and equipment along the Gaza border, potentially signaling preparations for a new ground assault. This follows the Israeli security cabinet's approval of a plan to take control of Gaza City, a move short of a full occupation.