Florida man Shoots at Walmart Delivery Drone, Damages Payload

By I. Hansana, Jadetimes News

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Florida Man Faces Charges After Shooting at Walmart Delivery Drone

A Florida resident, Dennis Winn, is facing multiple charges after authorities alleged he shot at a Walmart delivery drone. The incident took place in Clermont, located about 26 miles west of Orlando.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office reported the incident on Facebook after receiving a complaint on Wednesday. According to the caller, a bullet hole was discovered in the payload the drone was carrying.

Witnesses identified 72 year old Winn, who later admitted during an interview with officials that he shot at the drone with a 9 mm pistol. In police bodycam footage, Winn explained that he tried to shoo the drone away and, when it didn't leave, he decided to shoot at it.

"I fired one round at it," Winn said in the footage. "They say I hit it, so I must be a good shot, or else it's not that far away . I'm going to wind up having to find a real good defense lawyer."

Winn was subsequently taken into custody and charged with shooting at an aircraft, criminal mischief with damage over $1,000, and discharging a firearm in public or residential property, according to the sheriff's office. A lawyer listed for Winn in online court records did not immediately respond to requests for comment, nor did Walmart.

Walmart Drone Delivery

Walmart first introduced drone delivery in 2021 and expanded the service to select markets in Texas, Arizona, and Florida by the following year. Initially, Walmart partnered with DroneUp, a drone delivery company that also collaborates with fast food chains like Chick fil A and Wendy’s, as well as health clinics. In January 2024, Walmart announced an expansion to include on demand drone delivery companies Wing and Zipline.

"Over the last two years trialing drone delivery, we’ve completed over 20,000 safe deliveries," Walmart stated on its website. The company also announced plans to make drone delivery available to up to 1.8 million additional homes in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

Leading Fashion Influencer, Theresa Gross

By I. Hansana, Jadetimes News

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Theresa Gross, A Creative Force in Fashion

Theresa Gross stands out in the fashion world as a trailblazing stylist whose influence extends well beyond conventional boundaries. Her work has not only transformed the fashion industry but also garnered a devoted following captivated by her distinctive vision of beauty and style.

Gross’s approach to styling seamlessly blends art and fashion, challenging norms and setting new standards. From stunning fashion editorials to minimalist everyday looks, she creates visually compelling narratives that captivate audiences.

Known for her bold experimentation with colors, textures, and proportions, Gross’s work is a masterful play of contrasts and subtleties. Her ability to craft expressive, timeless, yet innovative looks has made her a highly sought after stylist. She has collaborated with prestigious brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Hugo Boss, and has styled for renowned magazines like Vogue Germany, iD Magazine, Highsnobiety, and VICE.

Beyond fashion magazines and photo shoots, Gross’s influence is profound. She inspires a new generation of stylists and creatives to pursue their artistic visions and challenge conventions.

Through her blog and social media, Gross shares ideas and inspirations that have the potential to revolutionize fashion thinking. Her work champions individuality, creativity, and self expression, encouraging others to follow their own paths and celebrate their uniqueness.

French Political Parties Mobilize in Response to Far Right Surge

By V.E.K.Madhushani, Jadetimes News

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Establishment Parties Strategize to Counter National Rally's Growing Influence

France's political landscape is in turmoil as parties scramble to launch new campaigns following the National Rally's (RN) impressive performance in the first round of parliamentary elections. The anti immigration party, led by Jordan Bardella, captured one in three votes, setting their sights on securing an absolute majority.

Jordan Bardella, who aspires to become France's next Prime Minister, has framed the election as a choice between a left wing alliance, which he describes as "an existential threat to the French nation," and a party of patriots ready to act. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, facing the possibility of losing his job, emphasized the critical need to prevent the far right from achieving an absolute majority.

President Emmanuel Macron, who initiated the election, still has three years left in his term and has pledged not to resign despite the political crisis. Macron's centrist movement, however, came in third in the first round, trailing behind the left wing New Popular Front and the National Rally of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella.

To secure an absolute majority in the National Assembly, RN needs 289 of the 577 seats. Their agenda includes restricting social welfare to French citizens, abolishing the automatic right to French citizenship for those born in France to immigrant parents, and barring dual citizens from holding sensitive jobs.

In the first round, RN and its allies secured 38 seats, the Popular Front 32, and Macron's alliance just two, highlighting the ruling party's decline. With 501 seats still up for grabs, the three main blocs face critical decisions.

Candidates from the Macron camp and the Popular Front have until 6:00 PM on Tuesday to decide whether to withdraw from the second round to improve the chances of defeating RN candidates. Both blocs have urged voters to avoid supporting the far right, but internal tensions are rising.

Green Party leader Marine Tondelier expressed frustration over a Macron minister's suggestion to avoid supporting the biggest left wing party, France Unbowed. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire's comments sparked outrage, with Tondelier accusing the Macron alliance of dishonor and cowardice.

The election features an unprecedented number of run offs, with more than 300 local races contested by three candidates. Sunday's voter turnout was the highest since 1997, resulting in many candidates qualifying for the second round. However, by Monday afternoon, numerous third placed candidates had withdrawn, including those from the Ensemble and Popular Front parties.

RN's Sébastien Chenu expressed confidence that even if his party does not achieve 289 seats, they will find supporters in the new National Assembly. He suggested that MPs might emerge to prevent legislative gridlock, asserting that RN is prepared to take responsibility before the French people.