COLOGNE, GERMANY – Life in the German city of Cologne was significantly disrupted as authorities successfully defused three unexploded U.S. bombs from World War II on Wednesday, following the city’s largest evacuation effort since the end of the war.
NASHVILLE, TN – Private equity firm Roark Capital, which holds a significant stake in franchise businesses including Subway, has acquired Dave’s Hot Chicken in a deal reportedly valued at $1 billion. This acquisition highlights the booming demand for chicken in the fast food sector and marks a major milestone for the rapidly growing Nashville-style hot chicken […]
NATIONWIDE – The Social Security Fairness Act, signed into law on January 5, 2025, aims to significantly increase Social Security benefits for over 2.8 million individuals, primarily public sector workers, by repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). While most eligible beneficiaries have already begun receiving increased payments and substantial retroactive funds, […]
NATIONWIDE – Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires is significantly degrading air quality across large swaths of the United States, prompting health advisories and urging residents to take precautions. The widespread smoke is particularly affecting the Upper Midwest, where air quality has reached “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy” levels in several areas.
NATIONWIDE – President Donald Trump’s proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a comprehensive budget package exceeding $5 trillion, is navigating a contentious path through Congress, prompting widespread debate about its potential impact on the national debt, economic stability, and the daily lives of Americans.
DETROIT, MI – Two Chinese nationals have been charged by federal authorities for allegedly conspiring to smuggle a dangerous fungus, identified as Fusarium graminearum, into the United States, raising significant national security concerns.
NATIONWIDE – The National Weather Service (NWS), an agency operating under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has begun the process of hiring over 100 new employees to stabilize its operations after facing nearly 600 job cuts through layoffs and retirements earlier this year.
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has filed a federal lawsuit against acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Special Agent Ricky Patel, alleging false arrest, malicious prosecution, and defamation stemming from his May 9th arrest at a federal immigration detention facility.
NATIONWIDE – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated an ongoing tomato recall to a Class I designation, its highest level of warning, due to a significant risk of Salmonella contamination that could lead to serious adverse health consequences or death. This expanded recall primarily affects tomatoes distributed in the southeastern United States, with […]
