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Minor Earthquake Rattles New Jersey

Minor Earthquake Rattles New Jersey

On Wednesday morning, residents in New Jersey were met with a mild seismic event as a small earthquake was recorded around 7:15 a.m. ET. According to data from the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake measured a magnitude of 2.6 and was centered approximately 1.6 miles west-northwest of Gladstone in northern New Jersey, situated about 43 … Read more

9-Year-Old Hero Saves Parents After Oklahoma Tornado

9-Year-Old Hero Saves Parents After Oklahoma Tornado

The devastating impact of tornadoes in Oklahoma over the weekend left a trail of destruction, claiming lives, causing injuries, and destroying homes and businesses. Among those affected were Wayne and Lindy Baker, along with their 9-year-old son, Branson, whose lives were forever changed when a tornado tossed their truck into trees. Family Gets Caught in … Read more

Cats Die After Drinking Milk From Bird Flu Infected Cows in Texas Farm

Cats Die After Drinking Milk From Bird Flu Infected Cows in Texas Farm

In a startling revelation, scientists have disclosed that more than half of the cats residing near the first Texas dairy farm to test positive for bird flu this spring succumbed to the virus after consuming raw milk from infected cows. The findings, documented in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emerging Infectious Diseases journal … Read more

MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced to Life for Virginia Killings

MS-13 Gang Leader Sentenced to Life for Virginia Killings

In the violent milieu of the MS-13 street gang, the summer of 2019 in northern Virginia was marked by a series of killings that sent shockwaves through the region. Prosecutors described it as a period where the “Washington, D.C., metropolitan area became an MS-13 hunting ground,” emphasizing the random selection of victims, a departure from … Read more

Tragedy Strikes in Charlotte, Four Officers Killed in Fatal Shooting

Tragedy Strikes in Charlotte, Four Officers Killed in Fatal Shooting

The peaceful city of Charlotte, North Carolina, was shattered by tragedy on Monday afternoon as law enforcement officers faced a deadly shootout while attempting to serve an arrest warrant. Details of the Incident According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings, the incident occurred during a U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force operation in east Charlotte. … Read more

Embry-Riddle’s EagleCam Project Honored by U.S. Senate

Embry-Riddle's EagleCam Project Honored by U.S. Senate

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s groundbreaking EagleCam project, a mini-satellite camera system, has earned prestigious recognition from the U.S. Senate after making history as the first of its kind to land on the moon. The project, which exemplifies student innovation and perseverance, recently garnered attention from the Senate, underscoring the significance of its achievement. A Milestone Lunar … Read more

House Passes Bill to Reverse Mineral Ban in Boundary Waters Watershed

House Passes Bill to Reverse Mineral Ban in Boundary Waters Watershed

The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a significant step by passing a bill aimed at overturning the Biden administration’s mineral withdrawal, which prohibits new mining activities on 225,000 acres of federal land within the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) until 2043. The bill, known as the Superior National Forest Restoration … Read more

Kansas Tornado Claims One Life and Wreaks Havoc

Kansas Tornado Claims One Life and Wreaks Havoc

The tranquil city of Westmoreland in northeastern Kansas was thrown into chaos on Tuesday evening when a tornado tore through the area, leaving destruction in its wake. Pottawatomie County officials took to Facebook to announce the devastating news, revealing that multiple structures had been damaged by the powerful twister. Assessing the Damage, Destruction. and Disruption … Read more

Tennessee Lawmakers Approve Nearly $2B Tax Cut for Businesses Amid Controversy

Tennessee Lawmakers Approve Nearly $2B Tax Cut for Businesses Amid Controversy

Tennessee lawmakers have recently greenlit a significant tax cut amounting to nearly $2 billion for the state’s businesses. Spearheaded by Governor Bill Lee, this move aims to provide rebates to over 100,000 businesses statewide. However, the decision hasn’t been devoid of controversy. The approved plan, which will cost the state over $1.5 billion upfront and … Read more

Tennessee Lawmakers Reach Compromise on Franchise & Excise Tax Cut

Tennessee Lawmakers Reach Compromise on Franchise & Excise Tax Cut

Tennessee lawmakers have successfully brokered a compromise on a bill aiming to reduce the state’s franchise and excise tax, a move hailed as the largest tax cut for businesses in the state’s history. The breakthrough came after negotiations between the Senate and the House, addressing key points of contention regarding rebate terms and transparency provisions. … Read more