In a tense turn of events, the small town of Watson, Minnesota, found itself at the center of a security crisis as the University of Minnesota issued an emergency alert due to an online threat. The suspect, Joseph Mark Rongstad, 41, allegedly posted a menacing message on social media, prompting a swift response from law…
Later this week, Donald Trump seemed to support the theory put up by his attorneys that he should be immune from ordering the demise of his opponents. Attorney for Trump, D. John Sauer, was asked throughout Tuesday’s arguments in a hearing in Washington, DC, if a president would, in theory, order the death of an…
To safeguard its coastlines and make the U.S. territory more storm-resistant in the future, the U.S. Virgin Islands will soon construct its very first artificial reef, authorities said on Thursday. The department of planning and natural resources on the islands estimates that the installation of the 18-by-12-foot reef, which will be situated close to the…
A new survey indicates that, only a couple of days before the caucuses, Nikki Haley is pulling ahead of Ron DeSantis in Iowa. However, a Suffolk University survey of 500 prospective Republican caucus attendees, conducted from January 6–10, indicates that the governors of Florida and South Carolina are behind Donald Trump. As per to the…
African Catholic priests, particularly those from Madagascar, rejected Pope Francis’ acceptance of same-sex couples receiving blessings by the Catholic Church on Thursday, claiming they deny to follow the pontiff’s pronouncement because these marriages are “against to the will of God.” In opposition to Francis’ pronouncement on December 18, which permitted priests to congratulate same-sex couples,…
Democratic legislators in Washington state are considering levying an extra fee on citizens for “the pleasure of using ammunition” in an attempt to reduce gun violence. House Bill 2238 was recently presented by 15 state Democrats, who cited the harm that gun violence poses to public health and security across the state. The legislation was…
The mayor of a border city troubled by illegal immigration claimed on Thursday that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott abruptly seized over a public park on Wednesday. As aspect of Abbott’s emergency declaration to address the migrant problem, Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas claimed the state commandeered Shelby Park and built gates to keep out residents…
House Republicans continue to oppose a short-term funding resolution as the January 19 deadline approaches, threatening a government shutdown. Pressure from inside his party makes House Speaker Mike Johnson unwilling to compromise his commitment to extended temporary funding. With four annual bills due on January 19 and eight on February 2, the situation is complicated….
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to play a pivotal role in NASA’s Artemis moon program by contributing to the lunar Gateway space station. In a groundbreaking agreement announced on January 7, the UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will construct the Crew and Science Airlock module for the Gateway, marking the nation’s…
The USDA will implement the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program in the summer of 2024. The program promises grocery benefits to roughly 21 million eligible children in 44 states, five territories, and four Tribes. The Biden-Harris Administration wants to improve food and nutrition security. Summer EBT Program: $120 Grocery Benefits for Eligible Children In…