The recent release of a list of so-called "sanctuary" communities has sparked a mix of bewilderment and pushback. This list, aimed at identifying places that supposedly hinder federal immigration enforcement, has been met with skepticism and frustration from various quarters. The list is riddled with errors, including misspelled names and incorrect classifications of...
The 2024 protests in Bangladesh started as peaceful calls for job quota reform. Led by students, these protests quickly turned into a full-blown uprising. The government's harsh response led to widespread violence. Hundreds of protesters suffered severe eye injuries. These injuries were not just physical but also had lasting effects on the victims' lives. The use of...
The US has seen a dramatic shift in violent crime over the past few years. The pandemic brought a sudden surge in violence, but now, things are looking up. In 2020, murders spiked by about 34 percent, reaching 22, 134 nationwide. Cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore saw record highs in homicides. Emergency rooms were flooded with gunshot victims, with a 37 percent ...
Australia's eastern shore faced a sudden and severe flooding event. The deluge was so intense that it dropped more than half a year's worth of rain in just three days. This sudden downpour led to severe flooding that caused significant damage and loss of life. The state of New South Wales was hit the hardest. This is Australia's most populated state. The flo...
The weekend brought a wave of severe weather that swept across the lower Midwest and the South, leaving at least 28 people dead. Kentucky and Missouri were hit the hardest, with communities struggling to recover from the devastation. In Kentucky, the governor reported that 19 lives were lost, including a firefighter from Laurel County. The governor's office is workin...
The search for seven escaped inmates in New Orleans is intense. Law enforcement is optimistic about catching them soon. This group is part of a larger escape that happened early Friday. Authorities got tips from the public. These tips helped them catch three of the ten escapees by the end of Friday. The escape happened at the Orleans Parish Justice Center. This is t...
In Maryland, a recent audit has brought to light a disturbing fact. At least 36 deaths in police custody were not classified as homicides. This was despite clear evidence suggesting otherwise. The audit was prompted by concerns about the former state medical examiner's role in the George Floyd case. The review focused on cases where people died suddenly afte...
A strike by locomotive engineers has halted train services in New Jersey. This is the second such strike in the 42-year history of NJ Transit. The strike began on March 16, 2024, after negotiations between NJ Transit and the union failed to produce a deal. This is a big deal because NJ Transit trains carry about 172, 000 people every day. The bus service will con...
Newark Liberty Airport, a key hub for New York City, has been facing serious issues with its air traffic control system. The airport was operating with a mere three controllers on duty instead of the required 14, leading to significant delays for incoming flights. This shortfall is part of a broader set of problems that have plagued the airport recently. In ...
The U. S. is starting a program to bring some white South Africans, known as Afrikaners, to live in the U. S. as refugees. This move comes from the Trump administration, which has been strict on immigration but is now making an exception for this group. The U. S. claims these Afrikaners are facing persecution in South Africa. South Africa's government strongly disag...