Massachusetts turns to fake tickets to keep streets clear during storm

Quincy, Massachusetts officials used fake parking tickets on vehicles during a winter storm to warn drivers about snow emergency rules and discourage street parking on key routes. The tickets carried no fines and served as visual notices to move cars for plowing and emergency access. The city coordinated the effort through police and public works as part of its winter operations plan and monitored driver response to the warnings while considering possible future enforcement actions, including real citations and towing, if noncompliance persisted on restricted streets.

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Iran warns of possible consequences as US warships head to region

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warns the United States as U.S. warships move toward the Middle East, amid high tension following a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran. Iranian commanders describe the U.S. naval deployment as a threat to regional security, while the Pentagon says its forces operate under international law and aim to deter potential attacks. Human rights groups report heavy casualties from recent demonstrations, and regional governments watch the situation for signs of escalation or maritime incidents in key waterways near Iran.

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