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Looming Canadian rail shutdown could impact US supply chain
A breakdown in negotiations between two of Canada’s largest railroads could result in supply chain issues for the U.S. Both the Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) say that unless a deal is reached with the Teamsters union representing nearly 10,000 workers, those workers will be locked out starting early Thursday, Aug. 22.… -
Historic flooding in Connecticut triggers widespread rescues, evacuations
Water rescues and flash flood warnings continue in parts of Connecticut after rain on Sunday, Aug. 18, brought heavy flooding to parts of the state. Some areas experienced a historic deluge, receiving more than 10 inches of rain in just 12 hours. Meteorologists termed the weather event a “once-in-1,000-year” rainfall. Rivers reached major flood stages… -
2023 deadliest year for aid workers ever, 2024 could be worse: UN
A report from the United Nations on Monday, Aug. 19, found that 2023 was officially the deadliest year for humanitarian aid workers internationally, and officials warn that 2024 could be even worse. Of those aid workers, 280 were reportedly killed across 33 countries last year, which is a 137% increase from 2022. The most recent… -
French town tells visitors to stay away during summer tourism surge
France is expected to attract over 93 million international visitors in 2025, but one French town is telling visitors to stay away during the summer. American tourists play a big part in the tourism search, which is a major reason France expects to keep its title as “the world’s most visited country.” However, not everyone… -
Biden designates national monument at site of 1908 race riot in Springfield
President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Friday, Aug. 16, designating a national monument at the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois, 116 years to the day of the tragedy. The proclamation dedicates more than 1.5 acres of public land for the monument. During the ceremonial signing in the Oval Office, President… -
Ford recalls 85K Explorer Police Interceptor SUVs over fire risk
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 85,000 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles due to potential engine fires. The recall affects models from 2020 to 2022 equipped with 3.3L hybrid or gas engines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns that these engine failures could release significant amounts of oil or fuel vapor near ignition… -
Uber and Lyft are joining NYC’s once exclusive club of screen advertising
Advertisements are iconic to New York City. Now, they are soon to be played in Uber and Lyft vehicles throughout the Big Apple after a new law was finalized on Friday, Aug. 16. The New York City Council passed a law in December 2023 that allows Uber and Lyft drivers to install screens filled with… -
US colleges rewrite protest policies ahead of fall semester
As the fall semester approaches, U.S. colleges are rewriting protest rules to manage potential demonstrations, similar to the ones that occurred in spring of 2024. That is when hundreds of Gaza war protesters were arrested on numerous college campuses, like UCLA and Columbia, after escalating tensions led to police confrontations. Jewish students also said pro-Palestinian… -
Stumpy 2.0 in the works as 5 cloned ‘stumplings’ now self-sustaining
The twisted, stunted and yet beloved cherry blossom tree known as “Stumpy” that inspired a loyal following on social media and beyond may be coming back to life — in a sense. The original Stumpy is no longer standing. It was cut down to make way for the restoration of a crumbling seawall at the… -
The Onion, Playboy bringing back print editions amid trend to go digital
The Onion and Playboy are among the publications bucking the trend and bringing back their printed editions rather than remaining all digital. These announcements come as others cease printing altogether. In July, five newspapers in Oregon stopped printing, citing common reasons like lack of advertising revenue, drop in circulation and a focus on digital. But… -
Shein and Temu selling hazardous baby products: What parents should know
Products sold by online Chinese retailers like Shein and Temu may be cheap and appealing, but a new report is revealing concerns about baby and toddler items. The report found that some of these products could be deadly, and until recently, they were easy to find on sites like Temu and Shein. Some products are… -
Texas AG Paxton threatens to sue Dallas over gun ban at state fair
Texas’ Attorney General Ken Paxton and Republican lawmakers are challenging a new firearms ban at the State Fair of Texas. The fair announced a new rule banning guns at the fair, except for those carried by active or retired peace officers. The ban comes after a shooting at the fair last year left three people… -
Secret Service investigating report that agent left Trump event to breastfeed
The Secret Service has been under a microscope since Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. Amid the focus, the agency has confirmed it is investigating allegations that a female Secret Service agent left her post to breastfeed during a Trump campaign event…
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