By Madeline HalpertBBC News, New York Getty ImagesDavid Simon with Michael K Williams, who played Omar Little on The WireThe Wire co-creator David Simon has asked a judge for leniency when sentencing a man charged in the drug death of actor Michael K Williams. Williams, who starred as robber Omar Little in the HBO crime drama, died of an overdose aged 54 in 2021. Carlos Macci is one of four men charged for selling Williams the heroin laced with fentanyl that killed him.

Israel-Gaza warThe Israel-Gaza war has gone on for months, and tensions have spilled into the surrounding Middle East region. The war: On Oct. 7, Hamas militants launched an unprecedented cross-border attack on Israel that included the taking of civilian hostages at a music festival. (See photos and videos of how the deadly assault unfolded). Israel declared war on Hamas in response, launching a ground invasion that fueled the biggest displacement in the region since Israel’s creation in 1948.

The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the Washington region for Wednesday. Some people may find that surprising in an urban region, but, even here, a combination of dry air and strong winds can promote conditions that allow for the fast spread of any fires that ignite. They are more common in open and undeveloped areas — especially outside the Beltway and toward the mountains. The fire danger will be elevated starting Tuesday afternoon when winds could begin gusting to near 30 mph.

Age, Biography and Wiki Birth Day September 10, 1985 Birth Place Florida Anthony Swarzak age 38 YEARS OLD Birth Sign Virgo 💰 Net worth Anthony Swarzak, an accomplished baseball player from Florida, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in the year 2024. With his impressive skills and contributions to the sport, Swarzak has earned a reputable status in the baseball industry.

Bud Harrelson, the former New York Mets shortstop and manager, has died at age 79. Harrelson was in hospice care on Long Island and had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. The California native would endure a public battle with the disease for several years before retreating away from public life.  Throughout his health ordeal, Harrelson stayed involved with his professional pride and joy. He was part-owner of the Long Island Ducks, an independent minor league team located minutes from his home.