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Pipeline explosion in Houston suburb triggers evacuations
A pipeline explosion erupted in La Porte, Texas, the morning of Monday, Sept. 16, around 25 miles southwest of Houston. It triggered immediate evacuations from nearby neighborhoods and a towering plume of fire visible for miles. The blast sparked secondary grass fires, burned power poles, and escalated the danger to surrounding homes and infrastructure. Officials… -
Mayor Adams’ top City Hall lawyer quits, FBI investigation intensifies
Another key member of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has resigned following federal raids. Adams announced on Saturday, Sept. 14, his chief legal adviser Lisa Zornberg was stepping down. According to digital news outlet, “The City”, Zornberg met with another key mayoral aid, Tim Pearson, at least four times to discuss “asylum seeker… -
Suspect in second Trump assassination attempt charged with gun crimes
The suspect in the second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life appeared in court on the morning of Monday, Sept. 16. Ryan Routh, 58, is charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. When Routh appeared in court, he “laughed… -
‘Recession pop’: Can great music signal an economic downturn?
It’s tough to identify if the economy is in a recession. Economists toil over economic data to try to find the most accurate indicators. Gross domestic product and unemployment numbers are great data points, but what does the state of pop music tell us about economic conditions? Traditionally, two consecutive quarters of negative growth is… -
US Air Force’s ‘Reaper Smoke’ drills test drone readiness for South China Sea
The U.S. Air Force recently conducted its annual “Reaper Smoke” training exercise, which spotlighted the contentious South China Sea, emphasizing America’s strategic focus amid escalating regional tensions. The event, held at Hurlburt Field in Florida on Sept. 5-6, saw participation from over 30 MQ-9 “Reaper” drone squadrons from across various air force units. This year’s… -
Target, other retailers hiring tens of thousands of seasonal workers
Target and other retailers are hiring tens of thousands of seasonal workers for the holiday season as sales are likely to grow at a slower rate this year. With the unemployment rate at 4.2%, jobseekers hope these opportunities will make it the most wonderful time of the year. Burlington Stores, which has over 1,000 locations… -
Trial to determine fate of race-based admissions at US Naval Academy begins
A major legal battle is unfolding in Baltimore as the U.S. Naval Academy faces a trial that could reshape its admissions policies. The trial begins Monday, Sept. 23 and will decide whether the academy can continue using race and ethnicity as factors in its admissions process. The case stems from a June 2023 Supreme Court… -
Murders on NYC subway approaching record high
Murders in New York City’s subway system are rising this year, with eight reported killings as of Sept. 8, according to NYPD data. This marks a 60% increase from the five murders reported during the same period in 2023. It also puts the city on track to reach the record of 10 subway murders set… -
Uber, Waymo unleashing fleet of self-driving taxis in Atlanta, Austin next year
Uber and Waymo announced the expansion of their partnership on Friday, Sept. 13, which will involve the release of a fleet of robotaxis in Atlanta, Georgia, and Austin, Texas, by early 2025. Riders will be able to get the autonomous taxis only through the Uber app, according to the press release. The vehicles used for… -
Florida school district to restore LGBTQ+ books after settlement
In a landmark settlement, a Florida school district has agreed to return 36 books with LGBTQ+ content to its library shelves, resolving a federal lawsuit that challenged their removal. Nassau County’s school district has reached an agreement to restore previously banned books to libraries, including the book at the center of the case titled “And… -
South Carolina inmates to help convert cow manure into renewable energy
South Carolina is partnering with GreenGas USA to turn cow manure into renewable energy with help from some of the state’s prisoners. The $14.5 million project will be based at the Wateree River Correctional Institution, where inmates will help operate the facility. The process involves placing cow manure from the prison’s existing dairy farm into… -
RNC and North Carolina GOP sue over digital student IDs for voting
The Republican National Committee (RNC) and North Carolina Republican Party launched their fourth lawsuit in a month against the North Carolina State Board of Elections (NCSBE). The latest suit challenges the board’s recent decision to accept digital student IDs for voting. The lawsuit specifically targets the approval of the “Mobile UNC One Card” generated by… -
Social media companies team up to address self-harm content
Meta, Snap, and TikTok have come together to start a new program to stop content featuring suicide or self-harm from spreading across social media platforms. The program, called Thrive, was created along with the Mental Health Coalition, a group of organizations that work to destigmatize those issues. Through Thrive, Meta, Snap, and TikTok will be…
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