## Man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Omar is charged with assaulting and intimidating her

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers made public Thursday.

The man arrested for Tuesday’s attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, faces a charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating Omar, according to a complaint filed in federal court.

Authorities determined that the substance was water and apple cider vinegar, according to an affidavit.

Authorities also say that Kazmierczak told a close associate several years ago that “somebody should kill” Omar, court documents say.

Kazmierczak also faces state charges in Hennepin County for terroristic threats and fifth-degree assault, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced Thursday.

During a speech in Iowa earlier this week, shortly before Omar was attacked, he said immigrants need to be proud of the United States — “not like Ilhan Omar.”.

“We welcome these federal charges for the attack on Representative Ilhan Omar as an important step toward accountability and justice,” CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad said in a statement. »

### B.C. premier says Alberta separatists seeking assistance from U.S. is 'treason'

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WATCH | Trump officials weighing in on Alberta separation: Trump cabinet minister backs Alberta separatism | Duration 5:58 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is putting his endorsement behind Alberta separatism.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she "supports a strong and sovereign Alberta within a united Canada," although her critics point out she made it easier last year for an independence petition to succeed .

A person wears an Alberta First hat while taking part in signing a petition that seeks to have a referendum on Alberta separation. »

### Elderly lottery winner uses jackpot to build £288m drug empire making pills from his cottage

Authored by lbc.co.uk

John Eric Spiby cashed in his winning ticket in 2010 to construct a drugs lab in the "stables" opposite his cottage near Wigan, Greater Manchester.

An elderly National Lottery winner used his £2.4 million jackpot to build a lucrative drug empire by producing fake prescription pills from his rural cottage.

The then 65-year-old used the facilities to build a "sophisticated" lab to produce counterfeit medication, estimated to have a street value of up to £288 million. »

### Rainbow Six Siege Tease Sees Splinter Cell Meet Metal Gear Solid as Solid Snake Is Revealed as New Operator

Authored by ign.com

Rainbow Six Siege is getting a Metal Gear Solid crossover, as Ubisoft is teasing that Solid Snake will appear as a new Operator in Year 11.

There were some early signs that Rainbow Six Siege could soon meet the world of Metal Gear Solid.

Metal Gear Solid may be one of the wildest crossovers for Rainbow Six Siege so far, but it’s far from the first. »

### Trump administration secretly met with Canadian Alberta separatists: Media revealed details

Authored by unn.ua

The administration of US President Donald Trump held secret meetings with extreme separatists from the oil-rich Canadian province of Alberta, as the rift between Washington and Ottawa deepens, UNN reports with reference to FT.

He claimed to have a "much stronger relationship" with the Trump administration than Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Bessent believes that Alberta can deepen its ties with the US while remaining a Canadian province, this person added. »

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