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Top U.S. fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline will receive aid from the White House to help it recover from a ransomware attack that forced the company to shut a critical fuel network supplying populous eastern states. The attack has prompted calls from American lawmakers to strengthen protections for critical U.S. energy infrastructure from hacking attacks. …
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Six people were killed at a birthday party in Colorado Springs early Sunday, after a man opened fire inside a home located at a mobile home community before taking his own life. An unidentified suspect entered the residence where people were gathered and began shooting at around 12:18 a.m., according to Colorado Springs Police. He is …
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Authorities said that a sixth-grade girl brought a gun to her Idaho middle school on Thursday, shooting and injuring two students and a custodian before being disarmed by a teacher. Police were called around 9:15 a.m. to Rigby Middle School in the small city of Rigby, about 95 miles southwest of Yellowstone National Park, after …
On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial new law that Republicans say increases election security; however opponents say it’s just another bill designed to make it harder for millions of voters to participate in the democratic process. Florida’s Legislature passed the bill last week, and DeSantis signed the bill during a political rally …
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On Wednesday, SpaceX successfully launched and landed its Starship moon and Mars rocket for the first time in Texas. Liftoff of the rocket prototype, SN15, occurred at 6:25 p.m. EDT at the company’s Starbase spaceport in Boca Chica, Texas, about 23 miles east of Brownsville. The flight was the fifth for a Starship prototype, after …
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The fired Atlanta Police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot last summer has been reinstated by the Atlanta Civil Service Board. Officer Garrett Rolfe still faces murder charges in the killing of Brooks. The review board released its decision Wednesday, stating: “Due to the City’s failure to comply with several …
The legal team for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filed a motion in a Minneapolis court requesting a new trial on multiple grounds, including jury misconduct. Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd last month. Chauvin’s attorney says the former officer should have a new trial in the “interests of justice; abuse of …
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On Tuesday, President Biden set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by the 4th of July. The new goal comes as demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their vaccine doses unused. Biden is calling for states to …
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On Monday, Bill and Melinda Gates shared a joint statement on Twitter, announcing their divorce: “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage. Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works …
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday that capacity restrictions in New York City will be lifted on May 19, which will include Broadway theaters. Restaurants, museums, movie theaters, retail stores and more will also be having their capacity restrictions lifted in New York City on May 19. Though Broadway will be allowed to …
