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One of America’s prettiest cities scrambles to reclaim storybook streets from homeless camps, drug dens

​Business leaders and city officials in Savannah, Georgia—often described as one of America’s most picturesque destinations, known for its Spanish moss-draped oaks, waterfront views and ornate ironwork—say they are working to reclaim parts of the historic city from growing homelessness, encampments and public safety concerns. In a joint statement provided to Fox News Digital by the City of Savannah, the Savannah Chamber and the Savannah Tourism Leadership Council, they pushed back on some coverage as designed to generate clicks by sensationalizing issues, while acknowledging that the problems are real and increasingly visible to residents, business owners and tourists.

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bert Brantley said the impact is felt daily across the business community. “Our businesses, workers, and downtown residents expect our public safety system to identify those committing crimes and deliver consequences for those illegal activities,” Brantley said in November 2024. Homelessness remains a top concern for chamber members. Ahead of Savannah-Chatham Day in February 2026, Brantley called it such an important issue, while Mayor Van Johnson said city leaders are pursuing state-backed solutions to address ongoing challenges, according to WJCL.

City officials have increasingly turned to enforcement measures. In June 2025, WJCL reported on the city’s proposed urban camping ordinance, which would make it unlawful to camp, store personal property or obstruct traffic. Savannah subsequently passed an urban camping ordinance prohibiting camping, storing personal property in public spaces and obstructing sidewalks or traffic. Alderman Kurtis Purtee told WJCL that there is not a belief that homelessness should be criminalized, but that the community must figure out a way to work together while holding people accountable for their actions. Johnson described the ordinance as “another tool in the toolbox,” adding that some individuals who “regularly engaged in criminal activity” require a different response.

Since the law took effect, the city says enforcement has led to 179 citations and 15 arrests. Officials also report that 135 individuals have engaged with service providers, with roughly 30% entering shelters after contact with authorities. Encampments in the historic district have been reduced by about half since 2023, according to figures provided by the city and partner organizations.  

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Art heist targeting million-dollar masterpieces exposes blind spots in museum defenses, expert warns

​NEW Now you can listen to Fox News articles! A daring museum robbery abroad is attracting worldwide notice and sparking fresh concerns about the potential for similar thefts in the United States. Artworks by renowned artists such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Henri Matisse were stolen from Italy’s Magnani Rocca Foundation during the night of March 22-23. The theft grabbed global headlines, but an expert reveals the true story extends far beyond the crime. Geoff Kelly, a former FBI agent from the bureau’s Art Crime Team, told Fox News Digital that such crimes are far more frequent than most realize and nowhere near as complex as they seem. “Stealing the artwork is easy,” Kelly said. It’s not hard to kick in a door, smash a window, and make off with it. Das Video zeigt einen erschreckenden Moment, als maskierte Einbrecher aus Kalifornien gehobene Geschäfte überfallen, bevor sie in luxuriösen Geländewagen fliehen. This reality is heightening concerns over vulnerabilities within museums, including those in the U.S. Kelly noted that museums confront an inherent security challenge. Unlike banks or vaults, museums are designed to be open, accessible, and welcoming to the public—a feature that criminals can also exploit. “Museums are always going to be vulnerable,” he said. “They’re not vaults—they’re meant to be open and inviting.”  

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Man who put up $100K to find Nancy Guthrie says tipsters should skip the sheriff and call Crime Stoppers

​NEW Now you can listen to Fox News articles! As various agencies gather tips in the Nancy Guthrie case, the individual offering a $100,000 reward asserts that Crime Stoppers—rather than the sheriff—provides the most secure option for witnesses to submit information and an attractive one for those seeking payment for reliable details without revealing their identity. “I believe people will step forward if they can remain anonymous and receive a reward,” stated Wisconsin lawyer Michael Hupy, president of Crime Stoppers Milwaukee. In Arizona’s Pima County, the local Crime Stoppers chapter operates as 88-CRIME, reachable at 520-0003-7463. Hupy has already disbursed $75,000 in rewards and pledged an additional $200,000 to help resolve crimes in his community. He told Fox News Digital this week that he spent six figures on the Guthrie case because of the alarming nature of her disappearance. NANCY GRACE SLAMS SHERIFF’S HANDLING OF GUTHRIE CASE: ‘THE FISH STINKS AT THE HEAD’. Authorities believe she was abducted from her bedroom in northern Tucson at around 2 a.m. on February 1st, Sunday. Police found a faint trail of blood drops leading from her front door to the edge of her driveway. De achterdeuren van haar auto stonden open. De Nest deurbel camera van haar huis was weg.  

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Artemis II astronauts face toilet trouble as they head toward the moon

​NEW Now you can listen to Fox News articles! The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission have traveled more than halfway to the moon since launching Wednesday from Kennedy Space Center, but a recurring issue has emerged. For the second time since launch, Orion’s toilet is malfunctioning. “During the night, we tried to vent the wastewater tank that’s attached to the toilet.” We encountered issues with it, likely from a suspected blockage we believe was probably caused by ice. Judd Frieling, the Artemis II flight director, explained during a Saturday news conference that they instructed the crew overnight to use their collapsible backup urine devices. The astronauts had faced a similar toilet issue on the mission’s first day. The spacecraft’s moon toilet broke down after launch and continues to be a persistent problem. TRUMP BOOSTS MOON MISSION HYPE AS ARTEMIS II GEARS UP FOR LAUNCH AMID PRESSURE FROM PRIOR SETBACKS. Debbie Korth, deputy manager of NASA’s Orion program, stated that the toilet remains functional. “You know, this is a test flight.” “We’re working out how these systems integrate, but it’s functional and we have backups to complete the mission,” she said. NASA confirmed the toilet remains usable for astronauts’ solid waste. ARTEMIS II LAUNCH CAPTIVATES COLLEGE SOFTBALL GAME AS PLAYERS GAZE SKYWARD IN AWE. “Space toilets and bathrooms are something everyone can easily relate to .. it’s always a challenge,” Korth said. John Honeycutt, chair of the mission management team, said the public’s interest in the Orion toilet was “kind of human nature.”  

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Dubois v Harper – world title fight predictions

​Photo source: Getty Images. 15 minutes ago. On Sunday night, either WBC world champion Caroline Dubois or WBO title-holder Terri Harper will bolster their case as the world’s top lightweight fighter. The two will clash in a unified title bout at London’s Olympia Stadium. London’s Dubois remains undefeated in 13 professional fights, boasting 16 wins and one draw. The 25-year-old has long been celebrated as one of the top prospects in women’s boxing. Harper, a 29-year-old from Doncaster, is a three-weight world champion who has faced off against some of the sport’s elite. She has a record of 16 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. Who will emerge victorious on Easter Sunday? Will Dubois preserve her perfect record against her rival, or will Harper prove she’s still very much in the fight? BBC Sport seeks predictions from boxing figures. ‘A messed-up situation’ – world champion Dubois on family rift. 58 minutes ago.  

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‘A messed-up situation’ – world champion Dubois on family rift

​L’image provient de Reuters. ByKal Sajad. Journalist for BBC Sport boxing. 58 minutes ago. Family has always been at the heart of Caroline Dubois’ boxing journey. But two years ago, the current WBC lightweight champion—sister to former heavyweight world champion Daniel—left the family home where she grew up. The trigger was a dispute with her father, Stan Dubois (also known as Dave), whose intense, high-pressure training regimen shaped both siblings’ upbringings. Caroline departed but kept training with Shane McGuigan, while Daniel pursued his own path. Several of her younger siblings joined her, forging a new family structure along the way. “It’s such a messed-up situation.” “It’s just so complicated,” says Caroline, 25, about the strained relationship. Speaking to BBC Sport from the McGuigan gym in Leyton, east London, with her younger sister Alicia beside her, Caroline expresses hope for reconciliation with Daniel and believes “time” will heal things. But it’s a different matter with her father. “When you distance yourself from someone overbearing, who doesn’t let you have an opinion or a voice, and then you gain that freedom, you discover your likes and dislikes,” she explains. “You figure out who you want to be around, what kinds of people you enjoy, and what kinds you don’t.” Terri Harper tegen Caroline Dubois.  

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