The Daily Bugle

Valentines Day, News, Updates

15 Feb.

NEWS UPDATE

The word from the street has been a quiet whisper, recently, thanks in part to our heroes, but unfortunately, wether they make more trouble than they prevent is up for consideration. While we’ve been able to go surprisingly long without incident recently, the question has come up as to who should be held responsible for the damage done to the infrastructure of the city, both in consideration for private and public spaces... 

- Maddy Madison @ headdailybugle and Sara Harrington @ harringtondailybugle

15 Feb. ECONOMICS

Business news has gotten much more entertaining since the new President took office. Today, we’ll talk about what stocks to keep and ones to drop, the details of what a tax overhaul would look like, and how current social issues are affecting the economy, both locally and globally. However, first is a special report on how the damage “superheroes” do to the city affects our infrastructure and your taxes... 

-As always, Cliff Garner @ garnerdailybugle

15 Feb. ENTERTAINMENT 

We’d like to start by hoping all of our readers had a wonderful Valentines Day! We here at the DB kept things relatively quiet, as did most of the heroes here in NY. Everyone’s favorite Avenger, Tony Stark, skipped on the huge open bar, confetti explosion, model-packed, extravaganza of years past. it seems as though everyone is taking it easy, especially after New Years. But love is in the air for many of us still. The Storm’s celebrated the special day with some friends at the Parker Industries, formerly Baxter, Building, and the vigilante known as Deadpool treated everyone to a questionably legal, impromptu firework display in Times Square, which was weirdly romantic until a building caught fire...

NEWS UPDATE

HYDRA Apprehended; Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D. Still Silent.

by Cindy Moon, Correspondent 

A group of criminals claiming allegiance to HYDRA were caught by a team known publicly and the Young Avengers two days after New Years Day. The criminals, since that’s what they are, have been taken into custody by local law enforcement since they possessed stolen AIM and Stark technology, but it is unknown if the agency, S.H.I.E.L.D., will pursue further action. In fact, both the organisation and the Avengers have been strangely silent since the press conference addressing the death of their leader, Samuel Wilson. Which begs the question, does the recent HYDRA activity have anything to do with the death of Wilson? 

The DB has reached out to both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the acting heads of the Avengers, Carol Danvers and billionaire, philanthropist, and self-proclaimed “hero of New York,” Tony Stark, for questions. 

More news on HYDRA as the story develops.

DB

Use #StarkNewYears17 when posting and uploading pics/vids of the event to be featured on the DB’s LIVE ny countdown!

Who are you planning on kissing at midnight? What’s your top resolution? We want to hear it all. xoxo Elizabeth Brant @ brantdailybugle

11:50 12.31 Pepper Potts @ starkindustries It’s lit, according to Tony, but Vis says that’s impossible, because nothing is on fire #starknewyears17

11:51 12.31 Thor @ godofthunderpurr #starknewyears17 Scott says say happy new years

11:51 12.31 Steve Rogers @ capsicle #starkNewYears17 Tony says i should wish you all #happy New Year and that I don’t have to use proper grammar because it’s a tweet, but honestly I think it’s better to be

11:53 12.31 Peter Quill @ itslegendarystarlord Get ready for some crazy beats! #starknewyears17 #ithinkrocketisscaredofthefireworks

11:54 12.31 Johnny Storm @ onfire Party is on fire! if you’re not @  #starknewyears17 your missing out #dope #dopeoplesaythatanymore #Sueisjustshakingherhead

11:55 12.31 Wade Motherclucker Wilson @ imdeadpool lot’s of talk about fire on this feed but no actual fire #starknewyears17

11:56 12.31 Bruce Banner @ sciencesmash Wade don’t #starknewyears17

11:57 12.31 Wade Motherclucker Wilson @ imdeadpool aren’t you supposed to be smart? learn to use messenger, big guy, we don’t want our party ruined by your grown up dumbas #starknewyears17

11:58 12.31 Bobby @ _coldasice Where’s Jubes when you need fireworks but can’t buy them in city limits? #starknewyears17

11:59 12.31 Karolina Dean @ lucyintheskies @ _coldasice Julie and I got you covered! #starknewyears17

12:00 1.1 America Chavez @ theothermissusa Happy New Year from Kate and I and the rest of the Young Avengers! #starknewyears17

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‘Captain America’ Found Dead. 

Suspected HYDRA Involvement; S.H.I.E.L.D. is Silent. Steve Rogers Return and Where is Tony Stark?

DB. The body of Sam Wilson, known to most as the Avenger, Captain America, was found today in a currently undisclosed location. A special team of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents is on the scene preventing NYPD and reporters from getting in, but has not made a public comment. The cause of death is unknown to the public at the moment. Since word has spread, memorials in the streets have sprung up and a planned service has been announced. The Avenger was known to most as a hero and an activist and the Daily Bugle is planning to reach out to active Avengers members for comment. It is yet unknown what will happen to the team of superheroes, but former team leader Steve Rogers return may answer that question. 

Intern Profile: Cindy Moon

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10.15 News Headlines

Billionaire Tony Stark Discovered Alive. Awaiting comment. 

Steve Rogers Spotted! Exclusive photos by Peter Parker. 

Trouble in Hell’s Kitchen And More Masked Vigilantes in Hell’s Kitchen.

Maddy Madison, Head Reporter

Mutant Activist Found Dead. Called the leader of Mutant resistance, the mutant known as “Mystique” is discovered dead by NYPD, along with [unconfirmed] body of Senator Graydon Creed. 

Sara Harrington, Politics

Mutants Missing. Could Spell Trouble for Jean Grey School Future. A number of superhuman mutants have gone missing after recent battles. Some unknown spotted. 

Jeffrey Haight, Correspondent

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Live Radio Report: Billionaire Tony Stark Found Alive; Stephen Rogers Returns; and What This Means for the Avengers

With correspondent, Jeffrey Haight, and entertainment editor, Elizabeth Brant

Brant: Well this is insane. i guess something good had to come out of all of this?  Haight: Maybe. I’m not sure why the anti-mutant movement wanted to fake Mr. Stark’s death, but I’m sure we’ll find out sooner or later. The people seem to be glad he’s back.  Brant: Yeah, but this is the first time Mr. Stark hasn’t participated. I bet something was done to him. He doesn’t seem like his usual self. Haight: Well, we don’t want to start rumors. The Daily Bugle will reach out to Mr. Stark for an interview, but until then, we should be careful about what we say. Brant: Well, whatever happens, it will be interesting to see how he fits into the new Avengers roster. Haight: We’ll have to see. I- [door opens] Excuse me. ...Yes. Thank you.

I’m sorry. Our intern just brought us a notice.

Brant: Listeners, Captain America has been spotted in the city. I mean, the old one, Mr. Steve Rogers. What does that mean for the Avengers? They’re currently being lead by Sam Wilson. Although many are saying he’s not doing so great...  Haight: We’ll have to see how this plays out. Brant: Speaking of heroes, after all of the fighting, we’ve seen an increase in superhumans involved in what many consider vigilante behaviour. Haight: The NYPD are urging people to leave it to the professionals.  Brant: Although many consider teams like the Avengers professionals. We will cover this in depth when we’re joined by Sara for Politics. Haight: When we come back, we’ll continue our report of this weeks news.  Brant: Thanks, listeners.

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Live Report: Mutant Crisis Update

Harrington, DB: Hello, New York. I’m here in the studio with economics correspondent, Cliff Garner, communicating with correspondents Kenny Brown and Simon LaGrange in the field. The conflicts across New York between the Avengers, X-Men, and anti-superpower organisation, HOPE continues. Conflicts have begun to be contained, but there are still skirmishes as well as massive damage occurring around the city.

Garner: Typical, really. Downtown Manhattan has been evacuated and federal troops have evacuated many of the at risk areas. 

Harrington: Any updates?

LaGrange: Yeah, Sara, I think everyone is just looking for an end to these conflicts. The ‘heroes’ have done a fine job destroying buildings and causing problems as usual, but there’s still people in danger. Government troops have begun to detain members of both HOPE and mutant sides until the whole thing can be cleared up. Word is, they’re looking to a top-secret government agency S.H.I.E.L.D. for answers, but there’s not quote yet on that.

Harrington: Thank you, Simon. We’ll send reporters out for questions. Any updates on the conflicts from where you two are standing?

Brown:  Yeah, it appears that the Avengers and X-Men are continuing to battle HOPE, along with some fighters of unknown affiliation. Emergency medical services are able to reach some civillians, but HOPE fighters are preventing access to headquarters. The guard has called for a cease fire, but no side appears to be listening.

Harrington: Is the guard getting involved?

Brown: Not yet. 

Harrington: I suppose we’ll have to wait and see.

Brown: I wish they would. This conflict has been going on for too long. It’s not considered a civil war yet, right? [Laughs]

LaGrange: It’s turning out that way.

Harrington: Well, we’ll have to see how things play out. Still no word on the missing X-Men and Avengers members?

Brown: Not yet. There’s definitely something going on under the surface.

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Special Live Report: Fights Across New York; Nothing New, Apparently

Madison, DB: Hello, New York. I’m here in the studio with correspondents Kenny Brown and Simon LaGrange out in the field. The fighting across New York between the so-called superheroes and HOPE continues today. Conflicts have arisen around the Jean Grey School, the site of the mutant press conference earlier this week, and downtown Manhattan. The mayor is urging everyone to avoid these areas. Let’s go to out correspondents out in the field. Simon?

LaGrange, DB: Hello, Maddy. No one seems to be listening to official orders. This is New York and- [sounds of explosions and gunfire] -apparently, the people really aren’t surprised by anything anymore, are they?

Madison: That may be true, but we still urge everyone to use their best judgement and steer clear of the danger zones. Any updates on the conflict?

Brown, DB: Hi, Maddy. So, it appears that the Avengers and the mutant fighters known as the X-Men, have teamed up to fight HOPE. They seem to be addressing the Jean Grey School attack in an effort to protect the mutants currently taking shelter there. And also acting as recovery- working with the NYPD and emergency medical services at the site of the HOPE building collapse and explosion. 

Harrington, DB: Clearly trying to reach out to the public.

Brown: Hopefully, that’s what it’s about.

Madison: We are joined in the studio by political correspondent, Sara Harrington who has been covering the mutant conflict, HOPE, and elections. Kenny, do you suspect ulterior motives?

Brown: I don’t doubt that they’re trying to help. But you can’t ignore the fact that they make mistakes too. They have an image to protect. Or, in this case, reform.

Harrington: I suppose we’ll just have to see.

LaGrange: [Explosions] It appears that S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents are assisting the Avengers. Does this mean that the organisation has reformed and is attempting to re establish itself?

Madison: We’ll need to look into it. Sara?

Harrington: Well, that is a possibility. Or else, the Avengers are getting really desperate. 

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Special Live Report

Harrington, DB: We have some shocking news, New York. About four minutes ago, the building being used as the headquarters for the anti-mutant organisation HOPE, exploded, after threats from a mysterious mutant activist at a press conference turned blood bath. Emergency and rescue services are on the scene but are unable to rescue people fast enough. A total of 56 have been reported deceased or injured, but the fate of an estimated 3000+ people is unknown, only around 200 of those confirmed HOPE employees. The explosion set off a chain reaction with three buildings near by needing to be evacuated. The city is urging everyone to stay calm and go to a safe place, if possible. Fights have broken out on both sides as NYPD and privatised HOPE forces search for the responsible persons.

LaGrange, DB: ...

Harrington: I’m just getting word in that, in a shocking turn of events, the young CEO of OsCorp, Harry Osborn, who many believed to be assisting HOPE, has agreed to lend a hand in the rescue of civilians, as well as provide aid. 

Haight, DB: Now, none of this answers the question on everyone’s mind: Was the Senator hurt in the explosion? We’re learning now that he and Senator Marta Ellis were being protected in one of the buildings near by that was effected by the explosion.

Harrington: Or what is going to be done about HOPE now. They were steadily losing popular support, but after the press conference and this incident, which some are calling a terrorist attack, the fate of HOPE is questionable. 

Haight: We don’t want to get political too quickly, Sara, our deepest sympathies go out to those who were effected by this horrible event.

Harrington: Of course, Jeffery. However, it’s well known now that HOPE was discovered to have been involved in more than a few untrustworthy and some might call barbaric practices recently. 

LaGrange: It will be interesting to see how the heroes of NEw york respond to the crisis.

BREAKING NEWS

Live Update: Chaos at Mutant Press Conference

Reporting by Jeffrey Haight, Simon LaGrange; Research by Maddy Madison; Reported and Written by Sara Harrington

At the press conference held in front of the Jean Grey school, violence broke out after an unknown individual murdered a HOPE official and began firing on HOPE officers.

The current causality total is unknown, although at least 54 HOPE officers have been killed or wounded and 13 civilians are being rushed to the hospital. A moment ago, the unknown who started the fight directly threatened Senator Graydon Creed and Elaine Cross, the Head of HOPE. Experts are unable to say what will result. 

The Avengers, known as Scarlett Witch and Quicksilver have joined the fight as well as X-Men officials and president, Ms. Anna Marie Darkholme. 

We reached out to the Jean Grey School and HOPE for comment. Senators Graydon Creed and Marta Ellis are still under government protection.

The city advises everyone to stay indoors.

BREAKING NEWS

Live Update: Chaos at Mutant Press Conference

Reporting by Jeffrey Haight, Simon LaGrange; Research by Maddy Madison; Reported and Written by Sara Harrington

At the press conference held in front of the Jean Grey school, violence broke out after an unknown individual murdered a HOPE official and began firing on HOPE officers. The unknown had previously spoken at the conference about mutant rights and the attack seems to have been triggered by shots fired at Dr. Henry McCoy. 

The current causality total is four, all HOPE-employed. Experts believe that the unknown individual has very high levels of military training and experience, judging from her access to weapons and her abilities. Another speaker at the conference decided to fight back as well, Ms. Dahlia Hsiao, along with several members of the X-Men. 

We reached out to HOPE for comment, but were unable to get in touch with any officials. Senators Graydon Creed and Marta Ellis have been put under government protection.

BREAKING NEWS

Election Update and HOPE Tip: Senator Creed’s numbers rise after mutant attack; Information about HOPE leaked

Written by Maddy Madison

Poll numbers have risen for Senator Graydon Creed after news broke about threats of violence from Avengers member Pietro Maximoff. Meanwhile, Mutant-equality activists are calling on Senator Marta Ellis to speak on the record about the attacks.

Meanwhile, The Bugle received a tip about HOPE. We have yet to confirm it, but the memo reads as follows:

HOPE is keeping an unknown number of high-powered mutants in an unknown location. Senator Graydon Creed repeatedly claims to know nothing, although that’s highly unlikely given his record {see attachment}. HOPE is partnering with an [unknown organisation] to appropriate billionaire Anthony Stark’s designs for the purpose of weapon manufacturing. HOPE is building an army. 

To repeat, these accusations have not been confirmed, and The Bugle has reached out to HOPE officials for comment.

More on this story as it develops.

POLITICS

Live Update: Riots Break Out at Mutant Press Conference

Reporting by Jeffrey Haight and Simon LaGrange; Written by Sara Harrington

BREAKING 17:05, 04/01

Tony Stark Sues Graydon Creed

Reporting by Jeffrey Haight. Written by Sara Harrington and Elizabeth Brant.

BREAKING 17:00, 04/01

New York is Saved and Militant Mutants are Captured!

Reporting by the correspondent team, Kenny Brown and Jeffrey Haight. Written by Sara Harrington.

Riots and protests ended today in major and minor cities all across the nation today. Anti-mutant protestors, allies, and superhumans joined hands and agreed that, in the words of Karen Morse, 26, “All of this fighting is really just a huge misunderstanding.”  

Militant mutants have been detained and await a fair trial by our justice system, while HOPE is dismantled. Elaine Cross, the head of HOPE, admitted in a press briefing today around 16:00 that she really didn’t mean to arrest and persecute mutants, detain them without cause, do secret experimentation, lie to pretty much everyone, and try to exploit mutant genes for personal gain. Also, she did not mean to upset anyone and she doesn’t understand why she was ever compared to a dictator. 

The NYPD is now under it’s own jurisdiction once again and without HOPE, the Avengers have risen up… to help clean up the city after the riots! Tony Stark was released from HOPE custody as well, apologising for being brainwashed into working for HOPE and announcing plans to buy everyone in New York a Koenigsegg Agera RS and an ice cream cone. 

At the same time Elaine Cross was giving her speech, Mr. Graydon Creed did the unimaginable: dropped out of the race for President, and resigned from his Senate seat. In his statement, he noted that he would be turning over a new leaf and apologising for his hateful comments. “Mutants aren’t so bad,” Creed said, “As long as they follow the laws, they’re free to live in peace all across the nation. Also, I didn’t cry at the end of Up. Sue me.” 

POLITICS

Reporting by Simon LaGrange and Sara Harrington

We’re out on the streets of New York today watching a press conference organised by members of the mutant community, including heavy weights like the Avengers-members Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. Outrage came when Pietro Maximoff gave a speech highlighting just what the team thinks of the anti-mutant protests. On site, we interviewed some citizens who attended the rally, on both sides of the debate.

DB: How do you feel about HOPE’s mission and Senator Creed’s controversy? Hannah Gordon, 21: I think HOPE is a joke. They pretend to sound reasonable or whatever, but it’s ridiculous. My best friend is a mutant and she wouldn’t hurt anyone. Rounding people up is unreasonable and what Creed is proposing is a violation of basic human rights. Jeffery Gold, 41: I don’t know. I’d like to say I trust mutants, but the trouble is, there’s enough bad ones out there to make me nervous. If HOPE is going to keep us safe, I’m all for it. Creed is kind of unrealistic though. Sarah Silvers, 32: I like HOPE. And Creed is just doing what he thinks is right. I don’t necessarily like the idea of rounding people up, I mean, that’s a little stupid. But it’s what’s necessary to keep people safe. If the Avengers aren’t going to do it, HOPE will. DB: Are you saying the Avengers should stand up for humans against the mutants?  Silvers: That’s what they’re there for, right? DB: What do you think of the Avengers response to, what many are calling, the ‘mutant crisis’? James Preston, 40: They’re doing a terrible job. It’s * stupid. They say they’re all about protecting people and they’re out here threatening us. Janice Hale, 72: The Avengers are a bunch of vigilantes. If they ally themselves with these mutants, they’re sending a clear message that that don’t care about helping anyone anymore. Claire Rodriguez, 19: Well, I mean, they haven’t really done anything yeah? But what can they do? Everyone hates them you know. I’d hate to be where they are. But I think they’re trying. We have to believe, you know? Or else, what’s the point? DB: Do mutants have the right to serve of superhero teams? Cindy Moon, 19: People need to give mutants a break. Sure there are a few that suck, but most of them are okay. And they do just as much saving as the Avengers do. Finn Oliver, 32: Sure. look at Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. They’re heroes in my book.  DB: Even after the attacks from militant mutant groups? Oliver: Sure. That’s only a small number.