Clean-up of radioactive water leak ongoing at Minnesota nuclear plant

Officials are overseeing the cleanup of a spill of 400,000 gallons (1.5 million liters) of radioactive water from a nearby nuclear power plant in Minnesota. Xcel Energy, the power company that operates the nuclear plant, has stated that the radioactive water leak “was fully contained on-site and has not been detected beyond the facility”. State officials reassured that there was no imminent threat to public … Continue reading Clean-up of radioactive water leak ongoing at Minnesota nuclear plant

Border crossings from Canada into New York, Vermont and N.H. are up tenfold

In the frigid region straddling the border between New York and Canada, the sheriff’s department has urged the U.S. Border Patrol to allocate additional resources to tackle what the community deems an escalating crisis: Over the past five months, the number of unauthorized border crossings has surged to almost ten times that of the corresponding period in the prior year, and the migrants are at … Continue reading Border crossings from Canada into New York, Vermont and N.H. are up tenfold

Thief crashes helicopter after trying to steal it from Sacramento airport

Police reported that a thief who attempted to fly away with a helicopter from the Sacramento Executive Airport crashed it. According to KCRA’s report, the police stated that a trespasser attempted to start four different helicopters on the tarmac between 4 and 6 a.m. before successfully getting one of them to start. The suspect fled the scene after the failed takeoff, according to reports. Police … Continue reading Thief crashes helicopter after trying to steal it from Sacramento airport

Violent Antifa Protestors Disrupt Charlie Kirk Event

During a TPUSA gathering featuring its founder, Charlie Kirk, at the University of California, Davis, chaos erupted on Tuesday evening as protesters, including Antifa members dressed in black, engaged in a skirmish outside the location. The altercation led to two arrests, Mediaite reported. Even prior to Kirk’s visit to the campus, his presence was causing apprehension. In an editorial published by the Sacramento Bee on … Continue reading Violent Antifa Protestors Disrupt Charlie Kirk Event

Proposed bill suggests death penalty for South Carolina women who undergo abortions

If a proposal at the State House is passed into law, women who undergo abortions in South Carolina could be subjected to the death penalty, Yahoo News reported. The South Carolina Pre-Natal Equal Protection Act, a bill in the S.C. House, aims to grant “equal protection of the laws to all preborn children from the moment of fertilization” and redefine any action resulting in the … Continue reading Proposed bill suggests death penalty for South Carolina women who undergo abortions

Guo Wengui indicted on charges of participating in $1 billion fraud conspiracy

Guo Wengui, a Chinese businessman in exile, has been charged by federal prosecutors in Manhattan for defrauding investors of hundreds of millions of dollars to fund the purchase of extravagant assets such as a large mansion and a luxury yacht measuring 145 feet. Guo Wengui, who also goes by the name Kwok Ho Wan, was taken into custody in New York on Wednesday and has … Continue reading Guo Wengui indicted on charges of participating in $1 billion fraud conspiracy

Flooding, evacuations, power outages as another storm hits California

In California, hundreds of thousands of people in flood-affected areas are currently without power, and hundreds of individuals have sought refuge in shelters, as the latest atmospheric river moves through the state. This weather event is bringing hurricane-force winds and heavy rainfall, exacerbating the flooding in already affected neighborhoods, CNN reported. The strength of the wind was such that it is believed to have caused … Continue reading Flooding, evacuations, power outages as another storm hits California

AP: San Francisco reparations idea: $5 million per Black person

Every eligible Black adult will receive payments of $5 million, personal debt and tax burdens will be eliminated, a guaranteed annual income of at least $97,000 will be provided for 250 years, and families will be able to purchase homes in San Francisco for just $1, the Associated Press reported. A committee appointed by the city has made several recommendations to address the difficult question … Continue reading AP: San Francisco reparations idea: $5 million per Black person

AP: Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ‘for any reason’

Starting next year, Illinois will become one of three states mandating that employers provide paid time off for any reason, after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the bill into law on Monday, the Associated Press reported. As of January 1, Illinois-based employers will be obligated to provide paid time off to their employees based on the number of hours worked. The reason for the absence need … Continue reading AP: Illinois enacts mandatory paid leave ‘for any reason’

Sheriff: Texas Man fatally shoots self after living with corpse

On Sunday, authorities continued their investigation into the circumstances that led a man to fatally shoot himself just before deputies entered his home and discovered that he had been living with a corpse for months. Deputy Thomas Gilliland, a spokesperson for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, stated that neighbors contacted the agency on Saturday evening, expressing concern about not seeing one of the men who … Continue reading Sheriff: Texas Man fatally shoots self after living with corpse

Woman finds deceased husband in closet several months after his disappearance in Illinois

After more than seven months of searching for her missing husband, an Illinois woman discovered his remains in a closet at their home, according to a recent autopsy report from the coroner’s office. On March 2, Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn disclosed an autopsy report that shed light on the circumstances of the discovery, Fox News reported. Troy resident Richard Maedge, who died by suicide … Continue reading Woman finds deceased husband in closet several months after his disappearance in Illinois

California faces a new storm as it recovers from recent atmospheric river

As an atmospheric river that led to widespread flooding flowed eastward, California continued to experience wet and miserable weather on Sunday. At the same time, a new storm threatened to bring another round of rain, snow, and gusty winds as early as Monday. According to the National Weather Service, the upcoming storm system could worsen the severe flooding that has already affected many areas of … Continue reading California faces a new storm as it recovers from recent atmospheric river

Massive flooding in California after levee breach has prompted evacuations and rescues

A levee breach on the Pajaro River in Monterey County caused extensive flooding and led to hundreds of evacuations and dozens of water rescues as a result of the recent atmospheric river storm that battered several regions of California. According to Nicholas Pasculli, a Monterey County spokesperson, the levee failure occurred late Friday night, approximately three miles upstream from the town of Pajaro. The issue … Continue reading Massive flooding in California after levee breach has prompted evacuations and rescues

Smuggling boats capsize off San Diego coast, leaving 8 dead

Authorities confirmed on Sunday that two migrant smuggling boats capsized off the San Diego coast, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people. Heavy fog and treacherous surf made the shallow waters dangerous, and the incident is considered to be one of the deadliest maritime human smuggling operations in the United States, the Associated Press reported. According to authorities, a woman who spoke Spanish … Continue reading Smuggling boats capsize off San Diego coast, leaving 8 dead

Mystery goats go on rampage through San Francisco streets

On Wednesday, a group of goats were spotted running freely in San Francisco, and their origin remains a mystery, the San Francisco Gate reported. On Wednesday afternoon, a Reddit user shared a video capturing the sight of four or more goats running through San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood near Rincon Hill Dog Park. The footage shows several bystanders attempting to round up the goats, but … Continue reading Mystery goats go on rampage through San Francisco streets

“No public danger” as Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama

On Thursday, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama, but both local officials and the company have stated that there is no danger to the general public, ABC News reported. The incident in Alabama occurred on the same day that the CEO of the company testified before Congress about the consequences of a hazardous materials train derailment in Ohio. Connor Spielmaker, a representative for Norfolk … Continue reading “No public danger” as Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama

Maryland bill would prevent anyone under 25 from being charged with felony murder

Felony murder is defined as the act of killing someone while committing a felony crime, such as robbery, in Maryland. Under current law, a person can be found guilty of felony murder in Maryland if they were involved in the commission of a felony crime, such as robbery, and someone was killed during the commission of that crime. For instance, if a pedestrian is hit … Continue reading Maryland bill would prevent anyone under 25 from being charged with felony murder

Bodycam video shows 5 Utah police officers fatally shooting man

On Wednesday, body camera footage was released showing that Utah police shot and killed a 25-year-old man during a traffic stop earlier this month, after he failed to comply with orders and an officer claimed he was carrying a gun. Farmington Police Chief Eric Johnsen presented a video to reporters on Wednesday which shows the fatal shooting of Chase Allan, a 25-year-old who was killed … Continue reading Bodycam video shows 5 Utah police officers fatally shooting man

West Virginia train derailment leaks diesel and oil into river

On Wednesday, a train derailed in Sandstone, West Virginia after hitting a rockslide, resulting in the release of an unknown amount of diesel fuel and oil into a section of one of North America’s oldest rivers. The affected area is also part of the National Park Service. CSX, the freight train supplier, reported the incident, as reported by CBS News. According to a press release … Continue reading West Virginia train derailment leaks diesel and oil into river

New atmospheric river poses life-threatening flood risk for California

AccuWeather meteorologists are cautioning that California could experience severe flooding, mudslides, and avalanches, leading to damage and life-threatening situations as a high-impact storm, rich in moisture and warmer air, is expected to hit the state towards the end of this week. The upcoming heavy rain has the potential to cause rapid melting of snow on intermediate slopes and bring more snowfall to higher elevations, which … Continue reading New atmospheric river poses life-threatening flood risk for California

Punches thrown, chaos erupts aboard Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas 

According to officials, chaos broke out on a Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas when a passenger launched a series of punches at another passenger. The incident was captured in a viral video. Video footage showed a man in a tan blazer standing over a heavily tattooed man and assaulting him as Phoenix-bound travelers were boarding Flight 117 at Love Field. This is the latest example … Continue reading Punches thrown, chaos erupts aboard Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas 

Louisville’s Policing Deemed Discriminatory by DOJ with “Pattern or Practice”; New Policies to be Implemented

Officials announced on Wednesday that the investigation by the Justice Department into law enforcement in Louisville, Kentucky – which was initiated in response to Breonna Taylor’s death – has uncovered violations of civil rights, Fox News reported. According to the Justice Department’s “comprehensive” review, it has been determined that both the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (Louisville Metro) engage … Continue reading Louisville’s Policing Deemed Discriminatory by DOJ with “Pattern or Practice”; New Policies to be Implemented

Americans who survived a lethal kidnapping in Mexico are undergoing medical treatment at Texas hospital

According to officials, what started as a road trip to Mexico for cosmetic surgery took a harrowing turn when four Americans got embroiled in a drug cartel shootout. The violence resulted in the death of two individuals, while the other two were held captive for several days in an isolated area of the Gulf coast before being rescued from a wooden shack, the Associated Press … Continue reading Americans who survived a lethal kidnapping in Mexico are undergoing medical treatment at Texas hospital

Two Suspected Illegal Immigrants Killed a Bald Eagle for Dinner

Two alleged undocumented immigrants fatally shot a bald eagle with the intention of preparing it for a meal, according to the town’s sheriff, whose department apprehended the suspects. He asserts that federal authorities, who possess the ability to detain the suspects, have not responded to his attempts at communication. According to Stanton County Sheriff Mike Unger, the occurrence has left inhabitants of Stanton County, Nebraska, … Continue reading Two Suspected Illegal Immigrants Killed a Bald Eagle for Dinner

Horrifying flight diverted as passengers vomit in 9-hour ordeal

Passengers aboard a Southwest flight were left stranded without information or food in a closed Myrtle Beach airport overnight, along with a full plane of fellow travelers, after the flight was diverted from Raleigh-Durham International Airport, CBS News 17 reported. According to a North Carolina couple who were on board Southwest flight 3094, the 9-hour ordeal included three passengers vomiting as the plane shook violently. … Continue reading Horrifying flight diverted as passengers vomit in 9-hour ordeal