Tuesday, April 04, 2023

Major Earthquake Hits Southern California

Major Earthquake Hits Southern California

Southern California has been hit by a major earthquake this morning, with a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter scale. The quake struck at approximately 9:15 am local time and was felt throughout the region.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Booed at Pro-Trump Rally in Manhattan

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene hosted a rally for former President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning in Manhattan, which was met with counter-protesters and heavy police presence. The rally was held outside the courthouse where former President Trump will be arraigned later that day, following his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury last week.

Founder of Financial Aid Startup Frank Charged with Fraud

Founder of Financial Aid Startup Frank Charged with Fraud

Charlie Javice, the 31-year-old founder of financial aid startup Frank, has been arrested and charged by federal prosecutors with fraud after allegations were made by JP Morgan Chase & Co. that Javice had faked millions of customers to convince the bank to buy her company for $175 million.

Former President Donald Trump Arraigned on 30 Charges in New York

Former President Donald Trump has been arraigned in New York on Tuesday, facing a total of 30 charges related to an alleged hush-money deal with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. This historical moment marks the first time a former U.S. president faces criminal charges.

Jamie Dimon Warns of Ongoing Banking Crisis and Urges Careful Regulation

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, has issued a warning that the banking crisis triggered by recent collapses is not yet over and will have ongoing repercussions for years to come. In an address to Congress, he urged lawmakers to think carefully before responding with increased regulation and argued that any crisis damaging Americans' trust in their banks would affect all financial institutions.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Sets Record Fundraising High

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Sets Record Fundraising High

Wisconsin voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday for one of the most expensive and consequential judicial races in US history. The race has already surpassed $45 million and is expected to impact everything from a 1840s abortion ban winding its way through the courts, to congressional and legislative maps that all but ensure GOP control.

San Jose Home Sells for $1.8 Million

San Jose Home Sells for $1.8 Million

A 1,981-square-foot house built in 1963 has been sold for $1.8 million in San Jose, California. The property boasts four bedrooms, two baths, a garage, and two parking spaces.

Virgin Media Suffers Widespread Broadband Outage Across UK

Virgin Media, one of the UK’s most popular broadband providers, has been hit by a widespread outage that is leaving thousands of customers without internet service. The company's service status page is down and its television services are also affected.

US Airstrike Kills Senior ISIS Leader in Syria

The US military has confirmed that a successful airstrike was carried out in Syria, which resulted in the death of senior ISIS leader Khalid 'Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri. Al-Jabouri was responsible for planning attacks into Europe and developing the leadership structure for ISIS.

Reserve Bank of Australia Leaves Cash Rate Unchanged at 11-Year High

Reserve Bank of Australia Leaves Cash Rate Unchanged at 11-Year High

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to leave the cash rate on hold at an 11-year high of 3.6%, marking the first pause since April 2022. This move follows ten consecutive monthly interest rate rises, which is the most severe pace of monetary policy tightening since the era of the RBA target cash rate began in 1990.

Chicago Mayoral Runoff Election Poll Shows Dead Heat Between Vallas and Johnson

Chicago Mayoral Runoff Election Poll Shows Dead Heat Between Vallas and Johnson

Tuesday's runoff election for Chicago's new mayor features two leading candidates, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson. A recent poll conducted by Northwestern University's Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy (CSDD) and several nonprofit organizations found that the race is in a dead heat, with Vallas leading by only 32.9%.

Lawyer for Trump warns of "eve of destruction" ahead of arraignment

Former President Donald Trump is set to be arraigned on Tuesday in New York Supreme Court over his alleged role in a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Ahead of the arraignment, his lawyer Joe Tacopina has warned that the country is on the brink of destruction.

President Biden Approves Federal Aid for California Counties Affected by Winter Storms

President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for California, providing federal funding to help those affected by the severe winter storms, flooding and landslides that have hit the state since mid-February. The aid is intended to supplement recovery efforts in Kern, Mariposa, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Tulare and Tuolumne counties due to winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning on February 21st of this year.

New Study Finds Link Between Social Media Use and Depression

New Study Finds Link Between Social Media Use and Depression

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Irvine has found a link between social media use and depression. The study, which was published in the Journal of Adolescence, surveyed over 500 adolescents between the ages of 13-18.

Donald Trump Appears in Court to Answer Campaign Finance Charges

Former President Donald Trump appeared in a criminal court in New York City today to answer charges relating to campaign finance offences. The charges stem from hush money paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the final days of his successful 2016 run for office.

Three Tennessee Democratic Lawmakers Face Expulsion Over Gun Reform Protests

Three Tennessee Democratic Lawmakers Face Expulsion Over Gun Reform Protests

Three Democratic lawmakers in the Tennessee House of Representatives are facing expulsion after being stripped of their committee assignments for taking part in protests against gun violence. The trio, Reps. Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson from Memphis, and Gloria Johnson from Knoxville, participated in gun reform demonstrations following a shooting that killed six people at the Covenant School in Nashville.

Local Community Comes Together to Clean Up Park

Local Community Comes Together to Clean Up Park

Residents of the Oakwood neighborhood in Springfield, Illinois spent their Saturday morning cleaning up a local park. Over 50 volunteers gathered at Lincoln Park armed with garbage bags and gloves to pick up litter and debris.

Hypothetical Poll Shows Trump Leading Deep Republican Primary Field

Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire recently conducted a hypothetical poll to gauge the support of potential candidates for the GOP nomination. The results show that former President Donald J. Trump leads the Republican primary field by double digits, with 42 percent of respondents intending to vote for him.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Responds to Mayor Adams' Warning Ahead of Trump's Arraignment Protest in NYC

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has hit back at New York City Mayor Eric Adams after he warned her and others planning to protest Donald Trump's pending indictment to “be on your best behavior” during their demonstration on Tuesday. The former President is set to appear in criminal court in the city, facing dozens of charges related to hush money payments made ahead of the 2016 presidential campaign.

New Report Reveals President Biden's Delayed Response to Chinese Spy Balloon

A new report has shed light on the delayed response of President Joe Biden to a Chinese spy balloon that was discovered and shot down in February this year. The report reveals that President Biden had previously assured sensitive sites were protected from such surveillance devices, yet he failed to stop the balloon from traversing the entire continental US.

Chicago Residents Fear Damage from Obama Presidential Center

Residents of South Side neighborhoods in Chicago are growing increasingly concerned about the impact of the Obama Presidential Center on their community. The $500 million project, which is currently under construction, has raised fears among longtime residents that it will lead to gentrification and displacement as rent prices soar.

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Local Factory

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Local Factory

A massive fire broke out at a factory in the industrial area of the city, causing extensive damage to the building and leaving several workers injured. The incident occurred around 2:00 am on Wednesday, according to eyewitnesses.

First Lady Jill Biden Proposes White House Visit for LSU Women's Basketball Team

First Lady Jill Biden has proposed that the Louisiana State Tigers women's basketball team should be invited to visit the White House after their victory in the NCAA Tournament national title game against Iowa Hawkeyes. The proposal comes after both teams were embroiled in controversial trash talking that dominated sports talk for 24 hours.