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One of the two teen suspects named in connection with the murder of a Penn State University senior in South Philadelphia less than a month ago was arrested by U.S. Marshals over 1,700 miles away from the crime scene — in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore announced Wednesday night that 16-year-old Azzubair Outen-Fleming was arrested, WPVI-TV reported.'Surrender now.'Police are still searching for a second suspect, 16-year-old Kaiseem Smith, the station said.Authorities said the suspects stole 22-year-old Billy Schmidt's cell phone in the 1900 block of Durfor Street on June 6, WPVI reported, adding that as Schmidt chased after the suspects, one of them turned and shot Schmidt in the chest.Schmidt was pronounced dead a short time later, the station said, adding that family members said Schmidt had been returning home from a nearby bar where he was watching an NBA Finals game with friends.Both Outen-Fleming and Smith are facing murder charges, WPVI said. Officials describe Smith as standing 4' 10'' and weighing roughly 110 pounds, WPVI reported, adding that Smith is a resident of Wilmington, Delaware, but is known to frequent the 27th and Reed area of Philadelphia.Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said investigators believe Smith was the gunman, the station said. Image source: U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia"Surrender now," Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Clark said, according to WPVI. "If you choose to remain fugitives, the Marshals Service will relentlessly pursue every lead, every associate, and every tip until you are located and taken into custody."WPVI noted that U.S. Marshals have arrested Outen-Fleming's stepfather — 35-year-old Dante Abdul Malik — who faces charges, including hindering apprehension and tampering with evidence in connection with the case.Schmidt had been studying digital journalism and media and was planning to graduate in December, WTXF-TV reported."I hope they find them. I want [them] in jail. That's what I want. They don't deserve to get to walk away from what they did," Matthew Segal of South Philadelphia told WPVI in a previous story.Police released video of the wanted suspects earlier this month, WPVI said.The Philadelphia Police Department was offering a $20,000 reward for an arrest and conviction in the case, the station said, adding that the U.S. Marshals Service said Wednesday it was offering up to $10,000 in reward money: $5,000 for Smith's arrest of Smith, and another $5,000 for Outen-Fleming's arrest.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

America's young men and women packed the National Mall in the nation's capital and created scenes that likely haven't been witnessed in decades.The United States faced Bosnia-Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Wednesday, with fans across the country taking in the monumental game.'It's so crazy over here!'Team USA has now matched their performance for their last three World Cups by winning 2-0 and advancing to the round of 16, but by being one of the host nations, fans are noticing a huge change in support from young Americans.There exists no better example than the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone, an experience put on by the Trump administration's Freedom 250 initiative at the National Mall, right in the heart of Washington, D.C.Thousands packed the mall to watch the game in what seemed like a college football stadium atmosphere, with fans losing their minds when Team USA scored their first goal in the 45th minute to go up 1-0.DC News Now's reporter Tyger Munn was in the eye of the storm when the goal happened, and attendees went ballistic."You can't even see me right now it's so crazy over here!" he yelled into the microphone. After leading a chant with the crowd, the reporter passionately described the feeling:"Just look at all this energy, the patriotism, it's beautiful to see here at National Mall, guys."RELATED: Democrats hoping to blame Trump for World Cup failures forced to change strategy after great success When Team USA scored their second goal in the 82nd minute, video captured what seemed like an even more massive crowd erupting late into the evening.As beer cans flew, beach balls bounced, and fans were on each other's shoulders, the scenes were wild as the youngsters packed the area for an organized, rambunctious, and clean but safe event.Team USA has made it to the round of 16, where the team made it in the 2010, 2014, and the 2022 World Cups. The team's best performance in the modern era came in the 2002 World Cup in Japan/South Korea, when Team USA finished eighth and made it to the quarterfinals.Technically, the team's best performance came in 1930 in Uruguay, however, with a third-place finish.Team USA did not qualify between 1954 and 1986 and also did not qualify in 2018.RELATED: 'Just follow the money': NFL doctor reveals why so many players are getting injured Finn Gomez/Getty Images Team USA goals were scored by Folarin Balogun from Brooklyn, New York, and Malik Tillman, who was born in Germany but has played for both American and German national squads since 2016; his father is American, and his mother is German.The United States will play Belgium on Monday at 8 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Belgians have struggled to live up to past expectations this tournament, barely scraping by Senegal on Wednesday with a 3-2 win in extra time.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language puts "room temperature" somewhere between 68°F and 72°F. Under socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani, New Yorkers are expected to adjust to a warmer norm.New York is facing a heatwave with temperatures expected to hover around 100°F on Thursday and Friday. This heat wave, which the National Weather System indicates will impact multiple states and could bring temperatures as high as 115 degrees, threatens the stability of the power grid — which in New York was deprived of 1,040 megawatts of additional nuclear generating capacity in April 2021 when the Indian Point nuclear plant was shut down.'Just say no.'"The power grid is working overtime to keep us cool," Mamdani told New Yorkers on Wednesday. "Set your AC to 78 degrees, turn off lights/electronics you're not using, and unplug what you can."The leftist mayor noted further that the city has adopted the "78 degrees rule" in its buildings and will dim or turn off lights during peak electricity demand as well as power down "non-essential equipment.""A stable grid means the AC stays on, and lives are saved," said Mamdani. "Let's ease demand — and get through the heat — together."Critics blasted Mamdani's 78-degree rule as yet another foretaste of the socialistic nightmare he and his ilk have in store for America.RELATED: Democrat who wants to 'seize the means of production' won't deny she's a commie CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP/Getty Images"This is what socialism looks like, folks," said Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. "The right answer isn't restrictions or mandates. It's drilling, fracking, coal, & nuclear. That's how we'll roll in Ohio."Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) tweeted, "SoCIAlisM WoRKS thO," adding three woozy-face emojis."Turns out socialism actually isn't free," wrote Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R)."This is a retarded post, Malaise. Defeatist. Bad form. Delete," wrote Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet. "Enjoy capitalism while you have it."The Libertarian Party Mises Caucus quipped, "'The warmth of collectivism,' folks."Vickie Paladino, a Republican member of the New York City Council, had a different message than Mamdani's for her fellow New Yorkers."Actually, live your life normally, use your AC in whatever manner keeps you comfortable, and if the grid collapses make them explain why we don’t have power generation capacity sufficient to our needs as a city, and make them fix it by building more capacity," wrote Paladino."Do not acquiesce or normalize any of this," continued the Republican. "Nothing socialists say can be taken in good faith. They want to take away AC permanently (as they have in Europe) and they will do it first by getting you used to the idea that your AC must be turned down for ‘the greater good,’ then by making it more expensive to purchase and operate through higher energy costs (also already happening), and finally by regulating it out of existence. Just say no."Residents looking to beat the heat who are presently without air conditioning can consult New York's "Cool It!" map for directions to the various spray showers, outdoor pools, leafy areas, and drinking fountains available throughout the city.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Sony PlayStation dropped devastating news to gamers to start July, and the blowback has been nothing short of monumental.Gaming companies are already seeing the level of disdain typically reserved for politicians and journalists due to subscription costs, micro-transactions, and the ever-increasing price of games.'This is what happens when you buy digital.'Now, Sony has given gamers another reason to rage; it is following the, "You'll own nothing, and you'll be happy," World Economic Forum position from 2016.That phrase has become a meme for a reason, but PlayStation dove headfirst into the theme on Wednesday morning and announced it is ending the production of its physical game discs and will completely cease by January 2028."As consumer preferences and the broader entertainment industry continue to shift away from physical discs to digital, physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued," senior director Sid Shuman wrote.Shuman, who used "he/him" pronouns on the post, said the move was a "natural direction for Sony" in order to adapt to "consumer trends."RELATED: A kid got a mint PS1 from his grandpa, and the internet is freaking out Shuman claimed "digital media significantly outpaces physical discs" and therefore the company will be able to "align more closely" with how most of its community prefers to play games.Withering criticism of the Sony announcement was immediate."You will own nothing," said popular tech page Pirat Nation."You are killing ownership. ... You are killing publishers," replied popular hardware page Does It Play."Guys, this is a really bad decision. Wtf," Spawn Poiint commented, a popular gaming YouTuber with over one million subscribers.One reader responded by showing the awful truth of what it means to be digital only:"This is what happens when you buy digital," the user wrote, along with a photo of a PlayStation Store alert that said "licensing arrangements" meant the user would no longer be able to watch the content he already had in his library.RELATED: Electronic Arts avoids disaster with $55B deal from Saudi Arabia, Jared Kushner, and others Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The reality of truly not owning the product one has paid for clearly does not sit will with many people. Publishers have wanted this reality of cheaper production for some time, while it has also been a reality that access to certain games or videos has a shelf life, and that depends on licensing agreements.Issues have popped up over the years that have prevented game owners from playing their own property, and more predominantly, those who have purchased digital media have got the short end of the stick when hoping to watch some of their favorite shows, only to find they had been deleted due to expired publishing agreements.Also on Wednesday, PlayStation announced it would no longer support its online store for PlayStation 3, which was released in 2006, and the PS Vita, which launched in 2011.Sony did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!