Thousands of Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama voted against joining the United Auto Workers (UAW) on Friday, marking a significant setback for the union. This vote comes just a month after the UAW achieved a notable victory at a Volkswagen facility in nearby Tennessee. Workers at the two Mercedes-Benz plants near Tuscaloosa voted 2,642 to 2,045 … Read more
A 321-foot barge, MMLP-321, collided with a bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, causing significant damage to the structure and resulting in an oil spill. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the incident halted traffic on the causeway and in the intercoastal waterway. Extent of the Oil Spill Initial estimates suggest that the barge … Read more
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are advancing a bill to repeal a pandemic-era law that allows mask-wearing in public for health reasons. This move is partly driven by recent demonstrations against the Gaza war, which have featured masked protesters on college campuses. On Wednesday, the Senate passed the legislation in a 30-15 vote along party … Read more
In anticipation of President Joe Biden’s commencement speech at Morehouse College on Sunday in Atlanta, college president David A. Thomas has announced strict measures to prevent any disruptions. Thomas stated that if any disruptive behavior occurs, all ceremonies will be immediately canceled. He emphasized that the school will not tolerate behavior that hinders the proceedings … Read more
Houston entered “recovery mode” on Friday morning after a fierce storm system battered the city overnight, resulting in four fatalities, shattering windows, and toppling trees. The storm, with winds reaching up to 100 mph, left a trail of destruction and is expected to bring further severe weather to the Southeast over the weekend, including the … Read more
Google is gearing up to launch its News Showcase product in the United States within weeks, following several delays and regulatory battles worldwide. Chris Jansen, Google’s Head of Local News Global Partnerships, announced that the product will be introduced later this summer in collaboration with over 150 news publications, with 90% of them being local … Read more
Nevada Ranked Most Dangerous State in the U.S. for Violent Crimes: Innerbody Research Study Analysis Reveals Nevada Tops List for Murders and Sex Offenses, Prompting Safety Concerns According to Fox5Vegas, a recent study by Innerbody Research, using data from the FBI‘s National Incident-Based Reporting System, found that Nevada is the most dangerous state in the … Read more
VA Expands Benefits: 23 New Conditions Added to Help Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Combatting Burn Pit Risks: VA’s PACT Act Update Aims to Support Veteran Health According to Marca, The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is doing something important to help veterans who were around burn pits. Burn pits are places where military bases … Read more
Frances Griffin’s connection to her uncle, Frank Hryniewicz, who perished during the attack on Pearl Harbor, is shrouded in family lore and a poignant letter from her father. As preparations are made for Hryniewicz’s burial at Arlington National Cemetery, Griffin and her family gather to pay tribute to a relative they never had the chance … Read more
Reports from local sources reveal a tragic incident in Fulton County, Ohio, where a home explosion claimed the lives of two individuals and left two others injured. The explosion, which occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, rocked the rural area near Wauseon, sending shockwaves through the community. Situated approximately 41 miles southwest of Toledo and … Read more