A Minnesota state employee accused of causing over $20,000 in damages to Teslas will not face felony charges, prompting criticism from local police. Dylan Bryan Adams, 33, a fiscal policy analyst, allegedly vandalized multiple Teslas in Minneapolis on March 24, 2025, as captured by vehicle surveillance.

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty offered Adams a diversion program, requiring community service and restitution but no jail time or criminal record upon completion. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara called the decision “disappointing,” arguing it fails to deter future vandalism. “This lack of accountability sends the wrong message,” O’Hara said.

The case follows Gov. Tim Walz’s public criticism of Tesla’s stock decline, raising questions about political motives. Adams, one of over 40,000 state employees, is not a Walz appointee, a governor’s spokesperson clarified. The FBI is investigating Tesla vandalism as potential domestic terrorism amid rising attacks on the company.

Cornell University BUSTED for inviting singer on campus with history of anti-semitism

Cornell University is under fire for inviting singer Kehlani to perform at its Slope Day event on May 7, despite her publicized anti-Israel stance, which critics call antisemitic.

President Michael Kotlikoff told the Cornell Student Assembly that the university was unaware of Kehlani’s views, which include social media posts supporting violence against Israel, as reported by StopAntisemitism on July 12, 2024. Kotlikoff said it was “too late” to replace her for the end-of-year celebration.

“It’s honestly laughable that they claim they were unaware,” said Amanda Silberstein, a junior and president of Cornell’s Chabad Center. “It doesn’t take a private investigator to uncover that—just a quick look at her social media.”

Students and faculty expressed outrage, arguing that Cornell’s oversight reflects a lack of due diligence. Silberstein noted that the university would likely have acted swiftly if Kehlani had targeted another marginalized group.

The controversy follows Cornell’s recent loss of over $1 billion in federal funding due to civil rights violations linked to campus protests. The university has not announced plans to address the backlash.

Kristi Noem has her purse stolen by “a white man in an N-95 mask” while at dinner!

A thief stole Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s handbag containing $3,000 in cash and her DHS badge Sunday night at Capital Burger in Washington, D.C., officials said.

The purse, left near Noem’s table, also held her passport, driver’s license, credit cards, blank checks, and apartment keys. A white man in an N-95 mask was seen on security footage taking the bag, according to a law enforcement source. The Secret Service, which protects Noem, is investigating whether the thief targeted her deliberately.

“Her entire family was in town including her children and grandchildren,” a DHS spokesperson said via email to the New York Times. “She was using the cash withdrawal to treat her family to dinner, activities and Easter gifts.”

The theft embarrasses Noem, who oversees national security, and highlights Secret Service lapses, as agents were present but failed to notice the crime. Former agent Don Mihalek told the Washington Post that protective details often give space during personal events, but the incident raises questions about security protocols.

The investigation continues as authorities track the stolen items.

Maine adds trans-women in women’s sports to its state constitution after Trump threat

Maine Democrats are advancing a bill to amend the state constitution to codify the Maine Human Rights Act (MHRA), ensuring transgender athletes can compete in girls’ sports, despite federal opposition.

The Democrat-led House passed LD 260 with a slim majority Thursday, needing two-thirds support in both chambers to reach voters, according to Fox News. The MHRA, amended in 2021 to include “gender identity” protections, is central to Maine’s defiance of President Trump’s executive order barring males from female sports. The U.S. Justice Department sued Maine, alleging violations of Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education.

“Our position is that Title IX, consistent with the Maine Human Rights Act, supports that trans girls will be able to participate in high school sports consistent with their gender identity,” said Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey on CNN.

The move follows a transgender boy’s victory in a girls’ track event, prompting Trump to threaten federal funding cuts. Governor Janet Mills remains defiant, citing state law. Critics, including the DOJ, argue Maine’s policies undermine fair competition and safety for female athletes.