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Also on today's calendar: IKEA Family Kite Festival..Celebrating America May 23 and May 24 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Aurora Reveals Names Of 4 Baby Falcons Born By City Hall (patch.com) — Aurora residents helped name four baby peregrine falcons nesting on the side of City Hall, choosing Aurora, Sky, Hope and Vern after more than 500 votes. The chicks, hatched earlier in May to falcons Vixen and Dave, can be watched around the clock on the city’s Falcon Cam, giving locals a close-up view of downtown wildlife.
2. 3 Loaded Guns Recovered, 2 Teens Charged: Aurora Police (patch.com) — Aurora police say a May 14 foot chase on the East Side led to the arrest of two teens and the recovery of three loaded handguns, including a stolen Glock with a machine gun conversion device. Investigators report seizing ammunition and filing multiple aggravated unlawful use of a weapon charges, emphasizing efforts to keep illegal firearms off Aurora streets.
3. 2nd Shooting Reported In 1 Day In Aurora: Police (patch.com) — Aurora police are investigating two separate shootings that happened hours apart Friday, including one on Bonner Avenue where a 45-year-old man was found with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are canvassing neighborhoods and reviewing surveillance, and residents are urged to share any information with Aurora police or Crime Stoppers, which offers cash rewards for helpful anonymous tips.
4. Aurora investigating cyber attack that led to fraudulent payments from city accounts (chicagotribune.com) — Aurora officials are investigating a sophisticated cyber attack that triggered fraudulent ACH payments from city accounts, with some funds already recovered and insurance in place. The city, police, and FBI all acknowledge the incident but are withholding details, including the total loss, while they work with cybersecurity experts and continue staff training to prevent future breaches.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
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