Man Sets Off Explosive Device Outside Federal Building in Manhattan

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/nyregion/nyc-explosion-federal-plaza-manhattan.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zFA.bTlF.0KzDx0u3BlwV

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The man threatened passers-by, lit a fire and set off fireworks, police said, and was then detained. The building houses an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office.

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reddig33@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 50d (1 reply)

Sets off fireworks. Media: “Explosive device!!!”

BranBucket@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 50d

Technically correct is the best kind of correct.

AlteredEgo@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 50d

“Mr. Arrabaca came armed with bad intentions,” Mr. Barnacle said.

Jesus fuck this is the stupidest timeline