Ukraine and Russia Face Off in Battle for Bakhmut
Ukraine’s ground forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi has visited the troops defending Bakhmut twice in the past week as Russia continues to mass troops in an attempt to take over the city.[0] On Saturday, Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu made a rare visit to Russian-held Ukrainian territory in southern Donetsk, awarding medals and meeting commanders.[1] The […]
Continue reading Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Life in Prison For Double Murder
Alex Murdaugh, 54, the patriarch of a once-powerful legal dynasty in South Carolina, was found guilty on all charges and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences on Friday. Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife, Maggie, 52, and son, Paul, 22, in Moselle on June 7, 2021. The Murdaugh family has been under scrutiny since […]
Continue reading Fatal Injury Caused by Severe Turbulence on Challenger 300 Jet Flight
On Friday, a Bombardier Challenger 300 jet encountered severe turbulence during a flight from Keene, New Hampshire to Leesburg, Virginia, resulting in a fatal injury to one of the passengers.[0] According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the plane was owned by Conexon, a company based in Kansas City, Missouri.[1] The company, which specializes in […]
Continue reading Will Trump’s Speech or Debate Clause Argument Save Pence from Testifying Before Grand Jury?
Former President Donald Trump is attempting to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying before a grand jury as part of a criminal investigation into 2020 election interference.[0] Pence has argued that the Speech or Debate Clause of the Constitution should provide him with protection from such an action. However, analysts suggest that it […]
Continue reading China Announces Increase in Military Spending Amid Rising Tensions With US
BEIJING — China announced a dramatic increase to its military spending on Sunday, March 5th, with a 7.2% rise to 1.55 trillion yuan (about $224 billion) as the world’s second largest economy’s defence budget. The increase comes amid rising geopolitical tensions with the United States on a range of issues, including Taiwan.[0] The annual National […]
Continue reading Winter Storm Warning & Advisory in Effect in New England; Up to 12″ of Snow Expected
A winter storm warning is effective until 7 p.m. In the majority of western Massachusetts, as well as locations north of Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, Saturday is the day of the week.[0] An advisory warning of winter weather is in effect for Boston, certain areas of Norfolk and Bristol counties, as well as areas along […]
Continue reading Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Two Life Sentences for Murder
Alex Murdaugh, a powerful South Carolina lawyer from a long line of influential legal dynasty, was sentenced to two life sentences on Friday, March 3, 2023 after a nearly six-week-long trial in which he was found guilty of murdering his wife and son in 2021.[0] Murdaugh had maintained his innocence throughout the trial and attempted […]
Continue reading Richard Alexander Murdaugh Sentenced to Life in Prison for Double-Murder
Richard Alexander Murdaugh, the fourth-generation scion of a prominent South Carolina legal dynasty, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murders of his wife and son. On Friday, March 3, 2023, Murdaugh was found guilty on all four counts at the Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina.[0] Murdaugh denied he […]
Continue reading Uniting the West to Save the Colorado River: A Bottom-Up Approach to the Water Crisis
As the Western United States grapple with increasingly frequent and severe droughts, the Colorado River is facing a rapidly dwindling water supply.[0] This is threatening the water access of 40 million Americans across seven states plus two states in Mexico.[1] In an effort to protect this vital resource, the other six states in the basin […]
Continue reading Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murders of Wife and Son
Alex Murdaugh, the once prominent South Carolina lawyer and patriarch of a powerful legal dynasty, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murders of his wife and son. On Friday, March 3rd, Murdaugh was found guilty on all four counts of murder and two weapons charges and was […]
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