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Germany launches historic fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains
Officials in Germany announced the launch of what they called the world’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered passenger trains. The 14 trains in the fleet use hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity, powering the engines. They have a range of up to 621 miles and a maximum speed of 87 miles per hour. The total cost… -
Millions of fentanyl pills, other drugs seized near Arizona/Mexico border
Customs and Border Patrol Area Port Director of the Port of Nogales, Arizona Michael Humphries reported millions of fentanyl pills have been seized in the past week. On Monday, he tweeted a staggering 1.57 million fentanyl pills were seized over the weekend after being stashed inside a tractor trailer and car. Hidden compartments also revealed… -
Ford to appeal $1.7B verdict over ‘useless’ pickup truck roofs
Ford Motor Company announced it plans to appeal the nearly $2 billion verdict issued against the company over some of its roofs late last week. The verdict was the result of a civil case brought against Ford by the children of a Georgia couple who died in a rollover crash back in April 2014. They… -
Arkansas officers suspended after video showing suspect beating spreads
Three Arkansas enforcement officers have been suspended after a video showing the officers beating up a suspect spread on social media. The video, recorded Sunday, depicted two Crawford County sheriff’s deputies punching, kneeing and slamming the suspect’s head on the ground while a Mulberry police officer held the suspect down. “I was contacted by Mulberry… -
US-South Korea drills, Graham testimony paused, Whitmer kidnapping trial
On August 22, 2022, military drills in South Korea are expanding with U.S. help, Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) plans to testify in a Georgia election probe grand jury investigation have been paused, and closing arguments are expected in the trial for two of the men charged with conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D).… -
Student loans announcement expected ‘within the next week or so’
An announcement on student loans is expected “within the next week or so” according to the U.S. Secretary of Education. August 31st is when the pause on student loan payments is set to expire. However, President Biden could be weighing other options before interest starts to accrue again. He could extend the moratorium for a fifth time or… -
Finland PM Sanna Marin takes drug test after partying video goes viral
A video of Finland’s youngest Prime Minister Sanna Marin partying with friends has gone viral. Marin has since taken a drug test to clear any speculation she was under the influence of narcotics. Finland’s Prime Minister @MarinSanna is in the headlines after a video of her partying was leaked today. She has previously been criticized… -
North Dakota school board reverses decision to ban pledge
After backlash from around the country and at home North Dakota School Board officials reversed course on its decision to drop the pledge of allegiance. Last Wednesday, the Fargo School Board voted 7-2 to do away with reciting the pledge. Opponents said it violated the district’s diversity and inclusion code because saying “under God” did… -
‘Candidate quality’: Minority Leader McConnell concerned about midterms
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is not hopeful about Republicans’ chances of regaining control of the Senate. McConnell expressed concern Thursday about the candidates on the ballot in November’s midterms. “I think there’s probably a greater likelihood the House flips than the Senate,” McConnell said. “Senate races are just different — they’re statewide. Candidate… -
Judge approves release of Trump affidavit; R. Kelly trial; Putin, Xi to attend G-20 summit
On August 19, 2022, a judge approves the partial release of the Mar a Lago affidavit, a star witness the in R. Kelly trial testified, and Xi, Putin to attend G-20 Summit. Judge approves partial release of Mar-a-Lago affidavit – Portions of the affidavit that led to last week’s raid on former President Donald Trump’s… -
Despite major slowdown in housing market, prices to buy remain high
Sales of previously occupied homes slowed for the sixth consecutive month in July. High mortgage rates and surging inflation slowed sales. The National Association of Realtors said existing home sales fell 5.9% last month from June, and sales fell 20.2% from July last year. Sales have now fallen to the slowest pace since May 2020, near… -
CVS, Walgreens, Walmart to pay $650M, ruled responsible in opioid crisis
CVS, Walgreens and Walmart have been ordered to pay up for damages related to the opioid crisis. A judge found the companies partially responsible for fueling an abundance of pills on the streets. $650 million will now go to two Ohio counties. Over the next 15 years, approximately $306.2 million must be paid to Lake County… -
CDC admits missteps in COVID response, will restructure agency
The CDC is undergoing a revamp after the director said there were missteps in their handling of the coronavirus. Sweeping changes are said to include internal staffing moves, a redesign of the website, restructuring of communications, and the addition of a new executive council to help CDC Director Rochelle Walensky set strategies and priorities when…
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