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Rep. Gerry Connolly, the ranking Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee, announced he will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned. “The sun is setting on my time in public service, and this will be my last term in Congress. I will be stepping back … Read more
LONDON — Millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France lost power on Monday following a “severe disruption” in the European electrical system, the Spanish prime minister said. The cause of the disruption is still unknown, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in remarks Monday evening local time. The Spanish government said … Read more
Meteorologists are warning of a severe weather outbreak in the Upper Midwest, including the possibility of tornadoes, hail, and damaging winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings for multiple states, urging residents to prepare for extreme weather conditions. The storm system is expected to move eastward, bringing potentially hazardous weather across the region. … Read more
Seven U.S. Department of Justice prosecutors resigned in protest after being ordered to drop federal corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The prosecutors were working on a high-profile case involving allegations of political corruption and bribery, but their efforts were abruptly halted by senior DOJ officials. The incident, which has been dubbed … Read more
The New Jersey Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could determine whether the state can continue its investigation into clergy sexual abuse claims. The case centers on a decision by the Catholic Diocese to block a grand jury investigation into the sexual abuse allegations against priests. Survivors of abuse and their advocates … Read more
Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes on Gaza, hitting military targets belonging to Hamas and other militant factions. The strikes are in response to rocket fire from Gaza into Israeli territory. At the same time, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has begun hearings on a case brought by Palestine against Israel, accusing … Read more
The trial of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr has begun, following his involvement in the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop in April 2022. Schurr faces charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter. Body camera footage revealed that Lyoya attempted to flee after being stopped for a … Read more
A federal judge recently raised serious concerns over the deportation of a 2-year-old U.S. citizen to Honduras. The child was taken into custody by ICE agents after the child’s parents were arrested, and despite their legal rights as U.S. citizens, the child was deported without proper procedures being followed. Legal experts have called the incident … Read more
The trade war between the U.S. and China is intensifying as both nations continue to impose tariffs on each other’s goods. Economic analysts predict that the prolonged conflict could cause a significant slowdown in global trade, affecting business investments, consumer confidence, and global economic growth. American companies are already reporting increased costs, which could lead … Read more
As President Trump approaches his first 100 days in office, public opinion is divided. A recent CBS News poll revealed that while many Americans believe Trump’s policies have resulted in significant changes, others feel his administration’s focus on tariffs and trade wars has overshadowed other crucial issues. The poll shows that nearly 60% of respondents … Read more