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Train with hazardous materials derails outside Detroit
A train derailed in Van Buren Township outside of Detroit, Michigan, Thursday morning. Local media outlets are reporting at least six cars are off the tracks. According to Fox 2 Detroit, one of the derailed train cars was carrying hazardous materials. Officials say it is not a hazmat situation. The outlet is also reporting no… -
California lawmakers propose $25 minimum wage for health care workers
State lawmakers in California are trying to raise the minimum wage for health care workers from the state’s $15.50 minimum wage up to $25 an hour. A state senator from California is introducing a bill that would require health facilities, from hospitals and nursing homes to dialysis clinics, to pay their employees a minimum of… -
Oregon court overturns 2nd Amendment sanctuary ordinance
A push to tighten gun laws has had an inverse effect in small rural communities. More than 1,200 local governments across the U.S. have deemed themselves as “second amendment sanctuary cities.” That means local officials say they won’t enforce federal or state gun laws that residents feel overreach their rights under the Constitution. But one… -
Morning rundown: FBI searched UD for Biden docs; Texas mall shooting
New developments have come out in the FBI investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents; an active shooter situation inside a shopping mall in El Paso has been ended; students held a vigil at Michigan State; and the railway company involved in the Ohio derailment avoided a town hall meeting with residents. These… -
Northern border migrant crossings reach record high
While the national attention on the border crossings zeros in on the record number of encounters at the southern border, migrants are also crossing into the U.S. through its northern border. Those crossings are reaching record highs. Despite temperatures as low as negative 4 degrees are crossing from Canada into the U.S., migrants are undeterred… -
Zantac’s cancer risks were kept hidden for decades
A popular drug once used to treat heartburn was taken off the shelves due to potential cancer risks in 2020. Zantac was found to have contained high levels of carcinogens which are linked to increased cancer risks. Court filings reviewed by Bloomberg indicate the company that owned Zantac was told decades prior to its discontinuation… -
Arizona officials issue shelter-in-place order due to nitric acid spill
Orange smoke has spread across the skies of Tucson, Arizona, causing residents to shelter-in-place. Schools are closed and a main interstate has shut down. That smoke is coming from an overturned truck carrying nitric acid. Video of the scene shows the truck on its side as the chemical spews out. According to the University of… -
Morning rundown: New EV charging initiatives; MSU victims identified
The Biden administration is moving the needle forward in the push to go electric; Scotland’s first minister announces her surprise resignation; new details emerge about the shooting at Michigan State; and Americans are polled on how they feel about national news. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. New… -
Out of 23 Baltimore schools, zero students met math testing standard
Math is a critical subject for kids to learn in school, but test scores in Maryland are revealing a grim reality. The Maryland State Department of Education released the 2022 state test results and found just 7% of third through eighth graders are proficient in math. That means 93% of kids are not testing where… -
US denies Ukraine’s request for long-range missiles
As the world nears one year since the Russia-Ukraine War began, the U.S. has supplied Ukraine with the most military assistance and aid by far. Even with the money and equipment already sent, Kyiv is still requesting more weapons as a lifeline in the war. The U.S. has denied Ukraine’s request for long-range missiles. Officials… -
Zoox robo-taxis hit California roadways
Autonomous robo-taxis are now on the roadways in Northern California. Vehicles are heavily equipped with sensors, but there’s no driver, pedals or steering wheel. The Zoox unmanned taxis are greenlit by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and they are legal to be out on the roads – in a limited capacity. For now, Zoox… -
House blocks pair of local DC bills, reignites talk of statehood
Since Washington D.C., doesn’t have statehood, Congress has oversight on issues at the city level. Whether it’s local laws or the city budget, lawmakers are able to intervene when they feel it is necessary. That’s what they are trying to do right now to block two local bills. The House has already passed disapproval resolutions… -
Morning rundown: Haley running for president; mass shooting at MSU
Nikki Haley has officially announced her presidential bid for 2024; three people are dead after a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University; and Ford announces restructuring ahead of their push to go electric. These stories and more highlight your daily rundown for Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023. Nikki Haley announces run for president Former…