Anchorage is facing a serious issue. The number of pedestrian deaths has reached a record high, with 15 lives lost in the past year. This is a stark reminder that our city's roads are not safe for everyone. The idea of adding more dividers, like the one on Minnesota Drive, has been suggested. But is
A winter storm has been causing trouble across the Midwest and Northeast. In West Virginia, a truck driver had a close call early this morning. Their tractor-trailer skidded off a bridge in Mason County due to slippery roads. Rescue teams had to work hard to get the driver out safely. Roads are stil
In a surprising turn of events, former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández has been set free. He was behind bars for nearly four years after being convicted of serious drug trafficking charges. The U. S. Bureau of Prisons confirmed his release from a West Virginia prison. His wife, Ana García,
The sons of infamous drug lord "El Chapo" are making headlines again. Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of the so-called "Chapitos, " recently admitted guilt in a U. S. court. This comes after his brother, Ovidio, did the same earlier this year. Both are key figures in the Sinaloa cartel, accused of floodin
A U. S. senator has raised serious questions about a recent military operation in the Caribbean. The strike, which took place in September, targeted a suspected drug-trafficking boat. Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland suggested that this action might have been a war crime. His argument hinges o
Venezuela's government has put off a special meeting to talk about setting up a team to look into recent U. S. military actions. These actions targeted boats suspected of moving drugs near Venezuela and in the Pacific Ocean. The meeting was moved to Tuesday, but no one said why it was delayed. The
Ohio saw a rough Thanksgiving weekend on the roads. Eleven people lost their lives in eight crashes. This happened because of bad weather. Snow and strong winds made driving super dangerous. The Ohio State Highway Patrol had to deal with 766 crashes. That's 11% more than last year. Bad weather means
E-bikes are becoming a big part of daily life in Massachusetts. They help people get around, especially in busy cities. But with this rise in popularity, there are growing safety concerns. Recently, a tragic accident in Stoneham has sparked a call for better rules. This is not the first time safety
A recent report has stirred up quite a debate about the Pentagon's strategy to combat drug trafficking. The focus is on a specific order that has raised eyebrows and concerns about potential war crimes. The House and Senate Armed Services committees have taken notice. They've promised to keep a clo
In the early hours of a Monday morning, a man from Brooklyn decided to turn a drive into a high-speed adventure. He was behind the wheel of a bright green sports car, no lights, no plates, and he wasn't exactly following the rules of the road. The trouble started on the Massachusetts Turnpike, wher
