Abundant Life Christian School Shooting in Madison, Wisconsin: What We Know
The police in Wisconsin are working to establish a motive for the attack, which left a student and teacher dead and six others injured.
New Jersey residents ‘starting to panic’ over drones
People in New Jersey are “starting to panic” over repeated sightings of drones, one resident has said. Ryan Herd, the mayor of Pequannock Township, says the repetitive visits from drones…
Second-grade student called police over Wisconsin school shooting
Reuters Police in the US state of Wisconsin say the emergency call they received over Monday’s school shooting came from a child no older than seven or eight years old.…
From Marine Reserve to Military Base: Washington and Ecuador’s Quiet Plans for the Galapagos Islands | naked capitalism
Normally, when a Latin American government passes legislation that contravenes its national constitution, shrieks of outrage inevitably erupt from Western governments. Not this time. Last week, Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa government…
How Empower Has Become Uber’s Rival in Washington D.C.
A company called Empower is trying to take on Uber, Lyft and local regulators as it piles up fines and draws new passengers to its service.
Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Envoy, Says His Impatience Nudged Japan Forward
In a society used to quiet consensus-building, Tokyo has made bold changes to its defense policy. “Did I contribute to that?” Mr. Emanuel asked. “Uh, yeah.”
After Weeks of Drone Sightings, New Jersey Remains on Edge
In the Garden State, where the rash of sightings started a month ago, residents are looking to the skies, wondering why they still don’t have definitive answers from officials.
Saving Christmas in North Carolina, One Tree at a Time, After Hurricane Helene
The storm upended the Christmas tree industry in the state’s western region. Now, farmers and residents are eager for the comfort of the season’s rituals.
Tornado hits northern California town after San Francisco warning
At least four people were injured after a tornado struck northern California on Saturday afternoon, according to local authorities. The twister flipped over several cars and brought down power lines…
Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Taint Rural California Drinking Water, Far From Known Sources | naked capitalism
Lambert here: “Sap and impurify all of our precious bodily fluids.” By Hannah Norman, video producer and visual reporter, who joined KFF Health News after covering health care for the…