A tornado touched down near Adair, Oklahoma, early Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that the tornado was on the ground between Adair and Big Cabin, just east of Highway 69, and moving northeast. However, NWS later cancelled the tornado warning at 1:29 am CT. A confirmed tornado moved between Adair and Big Cabin … Read more
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released safety guidance urging Americans to remain vigilant and prepared during Halloween weekend and throughout the autumn season, under the headline, “This Halloween, Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared.” Halloween Safety Alert: FEMA advises families on preventing accidents Published on the FEMA website on Wednesday, the guidance cautions that … Read more
US Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito has issued a stern warning over the use of employment visa programs, saying employers must not undermine American workers. His remarks came after Microsoft announced voluntary buyout offers for about 60,000 employees and amid a federal suspension of the company’s employment-based green card processing. D’Esposito warns Microsoft … Read more
We trust road signs to keep us safe. Flashing signs, road markers, and street lights all try to keep drivers alert. But what if the road itself needs fixing? That was the question at a downhill intersection in Bellevue, Washington. A case study from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) revealed that the city tried several … Read more
US congressional candidate Brad Lander was detained by Israeli forces while helping Palestinian farmers pick olives in the occupied West Bank. He was later released with a warning. Brad Lander, US Democratic candidate for Congress, was detained in the West Bank on Wednesday. (REUTERS) What happened As per Reuters, US Democratic candidate for Congress Brad … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Tuesday the resumption of US intelligence sharing on looming Russian strikes, but insisted Kyiv must be included in any future talks on its fate after meetings with US envoys. Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine “We are thankful that intelligence works… I’m speaking about early … Read more
By Olena Harmash Zelenskiy says Ukraine got no warning as Russian missiles rain in KYIV, – Ukraine received no advance warning from its partners of a Russian ballistic missile strike overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday, adding that some vital deliveries from the United States were being delayed. Moscow launched one of its broadest … Read more
Update (9:37pm EDT): The Bryson Fire in Malibu has now grown to 101.5 acres, as per Watch Duty. There is no containment so far. Malibu Bryson Fire (Unsplash) According to Watch Duty, Zone KAN-U017 has been upgraded to an Evacuation Order (Level 3 – Go). Evacuation Warnings (Level 2 – Set) are in place for … Read more
Update (9:37pm EDT): The Bryson Fire in Malibu has now grown to 101.5 acres, as per Watch Duty. There is no containment so far. Malibu Bryson Fire (Unsplash) According to Watch Duty, Zone KAN-U017 has been upgraded to an Evacuation Order (Level 3 – Go). Evacuation Warnings (Level 2 – Set) are in place for … Read more
Social Security beneficiaries in the US could face a 22% cut in their retirement and survivor benefits in 2032 if Congress does not take action to address the program’s funding problems, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). Social Security retirees face possible benefit cuts in 2032 despite a 2027 COLA increase. … Read more