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Texas Faces More Severe Storms as Biden Expands Federal Disaster Declaration
U.S. President Joe Biden has expanded a disaster declaration to include additional counties in Texas that have been ravaged by severe storms over the past month. This move, announced on Thursday, extends federal assistance to Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker counties, providing these areas with crucial aid for recovery efforts. U.S. President Joe Biden has expanded a disaster declaration to include additional counties in Texas that have been ravaged by severe storms over the past month. This move, announced on Thursday, extends federal assistance to Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, and Walker counties, providing these areas with crucial aid for recovery efforts. -
American Airlines Faces Backlash After Blaming 9-Year-Old for Hidden Camera Incident
American Airlines is facing significant public and legal backlash after initially blaming a 9-year-old girl for using an airplane bathroom where a hidden camera had been planted by a flight attendant. The airline's controversial legal defense came in response to a civil lawsuit filed by the girl's family. The former flight attendant, Estes Carter Thompson III, 37, has been charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children. American Airlines is facing significant public and legal backlash after initially blaming a 9-year-old girl for using an airplane bathroom where a hidden camera had been planted by a flight attendant. The airline's controversial legal defense came in response to a civil lawsuit filed by the girl's family. The former flight attendant, Estes Carter Thompson III, 37, has been charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of children. -
Residual Delays Expected for NJ Transit, Amtrak Riders Following Major Evening Disruptions
Commuters using NJ Transit and Amtrak services faced significant delays and disruptions Thursday morning following a major incident involving downed power lines that brought services to a halt during the previous evening's rush hour. The disruptions, which began at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, left many passengers stranded and frustrated as they scrambled to find alternative routes home. Commuters using NJ Transit and Amtrak services faced significant delays and disruptions Thursday morning following a major incident involving downed power lines that brought services to a halt during the previous evening's rush hour. The disruptions, which began at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, left many passengers stranded and frustrated as they scrambled to find alternative routes home. -
Parents Hit Hardest by Inflation as 1 in 6 Americans Struggle to Pay Bills, Fed Survey Shows
A comprehensive survey conducted by the Federal Reserve has revealed that while most Americans say they are "doing at least OK financially," many are still grappling with the effects of persistent inflation, with parents bearing the brunt of the financial strain. A comprehensive survey conducted by the Federal Reserve has revealed that while most Americans say they are "doing at least OK financially," many are still grappling with the effects of persistent inflation, with parents bearing the brunt of the financial strain. -
Tornado Kills Multiple People, Devastates Small Iowa Town of Greenfield
A powerful tornado tore through the small town of Greenfield, Iowa, on Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming multiple lives. The devastating storm obliterated homes, crumpled cars, and even twisted and toppled wind turbines in the area. Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla confirmed that there had been fatalities but did not specify the number, stating, "Sadly we can confirm that there have been fatalities. We're still counting at this time." A powerful tornado tore through the small town of Greenfield, Iowa, on Tuesday, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming multiple lives. The devastating storm obliterated homes, crumpled cars, and even twisted and toppled wind turbines in the area. Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla confirmed that there had been fatalities but did not specify the number, stating, "Sadly we can confirm that there have been fatalities. We're still counting at this time." -
Deadly Houston Storms Leave Hundreds of Thousands Without Power, Raising Concerns of Heat Stroke
The Houston area is facing a daunting recovery process after deadly thunderstorms ripped through the region on Thursday, leaving at least seven people dead and hundreds of thousands without power. As the city works to clean up the debris and restore electricity, officials are warning residents about the risks of heat exhaustion and possible heat stroke due to rising temperatures over the weekend. The Houston area is facing a daunting recovery process after deadly thunderstorms ripped through the region on Thursday, leaving at least seven people dead and hundreds of thousands without power. As the city works to clean up the debris and restore electricity, officials are warning residents about the risks of heat exhaustion and possible heat stroke due to rising temperatures over the weekend. -
Deadly Storms Ravage Houston: Four Dead, Hundreds of Thousands Without Power, and Widespread School Closures
Deadly thunderstorms wreaked havoc on the Houston area Thursday, leaving at least four people dead, hundreds of thousands without power, and widespread damage across the region. The storms, which brought winds equivalent to those of Hurricane Ike, blew out windows in high-rise buildings, downed trees, and flooded streets, prompting Houston Mayor John Whitmire to urge residents to stay at home. Deadly thunderstorms wreaked havoc on the Houston area Thursday, leaving at least four people dead, hundreds of thousands without power, and widespread damage across the region. The storms, which brought winds equivalent to those of Hurricane Ike, blew out windows in high-rise buildings, downed trees, and flooded streets, prompting Houston Mayor John Whitmire to urge residents to stay at home. -
Gov. Greg Abbott Pardons Ex-Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, Convicted of Killing Black Lives Matter Protester in 2020
Former U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in Austin, Texas, in 2020, was released from prison on Thursday after receiving a pardon from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Former U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murdering a protester at a Black Lives Matter rally in Austin, Texas, in 2020, was released from prison on Thursday after receiving a pardon from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. -
Cause of Death Revealed for Teen Who Died After Participating in Paqui's 'One Chip Challenge'
The Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed that 14-year-old Harris Wolobah, a sophomore at Doherty Memorial High School, died from consuming a high level of chili pepper extract after participating in Paqui's "One Chip Challenge." The viral social media trend involved eating a chip containing extremely spicy Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers. The Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed that 14-year-old Harris Wolobah, a sophomore at Doherty Memorial High School, died from consuming a high level of chili pepper extract after participating in Paqui's "One Chip Challenge." The viral social media trend involved eating a chip containing extremely spicy Carolina Reaper and Naga Viper peppers. -
MIT-Educated Brothers Charged with Stealing $25 Million in Cryptocurrency in Just 12 Seconds
Two brothers, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, who studied mathematics and computer science at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have been arrested and charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering for allegedly stealing $25 million in cryptocurrency from the Ethereum blockchain in just 12 seconds. Two brothers, Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, who studied mathematics and computer science at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have been arrested and charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering for allegedly stealing $25 million in cryptocurrency from the Ethereum blockchain in just 12 seconds.