Americans Support Raising Debt Ceiling and Minimum Wage: Poll Finds
The U.S. Department of the Treasury explains the debt limit or debt ceiling as the maximum sum of money the federal government is allowed to borrow in order to fulfill its current responsibilities, such as Social Security and Medicare benefits, military salaries, interest on the national debt, tax refunds, and other payments.[0] With the debt […]
Continue reading NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on East Palestine Train Derailment, Chemical Spill
On Feb. 3, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, sending 38 railcars off the tracks.[0] Five of the cars were carrying 115,580 gallons of vinyl chloride, a highly toxic and flammable chemical.[1] The derailment caused a massive chemical spill and posed a risk of explosion. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) […]
Continue reading Joe Biden Nominates Ajay Banga to Lead World Bank Amid Push for Reforms
President Joe Biden has announced his intention to nominate Ajay Banga, the former president and CEO of Mastercard, to serve as president of the World Bank.[0] The move is seen as a swift response to fill a vacancy atop the international organization, which the U.S. is pushing to overhaul. Banga, 63, is an Indian-American who […]
Continue reading Secretary Buttigieg Visits East Palestine After Train Derailment, Calls on Rail Industry to Increase Safety Measures
On Thursday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg traveled to East Palestine, Ohio to view the site of a train derailment that happened earlier this month.[0] The incident led to a spill of toxic chemicals into the community, prompting an evacuation of the village and some surrounding areas. Buttigieg is meeting with community members, receiving an […]
Continue reading NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on East Palestine Train Derailment
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report into the toxic train derailment earlier this month in East Palestine, Ohio.[0] The report states that after the train stopped, the crew observed smoke and fire and notified dispatch of a possible derailment.[1] After obtaining authorization from the dispatcher, the crew applied the handbrakes […]
Continue reading Fight for LGBTQ Rights: Protestors Gather to Oppose ‘Drag Queen Ban’ Bill
House Bill 2186, a bill proposed by West, has advanced through a House committee on Wednesday and is headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for approval.[0] The bill, if passed, would ban the public performance of “adult cabaret”, including drag shows, if it is “harmful to minors.” Many have referred to this bill as a […]
Continue reading State and Federal Officials Visit East Palestine Following Train Derailment
On Thursday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited East Palestine, Ohio, the site of a toxic train derailment earlier this month.[0] He was accompanied by members of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), who released a preliminary report on the accident the same day. The report indicates that the train’s crew became aware of an […]
Continue reading Alex Murdaugh Takes the Stand in Colleton County Courthouse Trial
Alex Murdaugh is on trial for the June 7, 2021 murders of his wife, 52-year-old Maggie Murdaugh, and youngest son, 22-year-old Paul Murdaugh, at their hunting property in Colleton County, S.C. He is being represented by defense attorneys Phillip Barber and Dick Harpootlian and, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, he was seen in the Colleton […]
Continue reading Plan Ahead for Wintry Mix: MassDOT Warns of Icy Conditions for Thursday Travel in New England
Residents of Massachusetts and the rest of New England are advised to plan ahead if traveling Thursday as a winter weather advisory is in effect through 4 a.m.[0] [1] Mixed precipitation is expected to create challenging driving conditions and poor visibility. Areas north of the Massachusetts Turnpike are likely to see up to one inch […]
Continue reading Garret Miller Sentenced to 38 Months for Capitol Riot & Threatening Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
Garret Miller, 36, was sentenced to 38 months in prison Wednesday for assaulting police officers during the US Capitol riot and threatening Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Twitter shortly after the attack.[0] Miller pleaded guilty to all of the counts in December 2022, and was also sentenced to 36 months of supervised release.[1] The Justice Department […]
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