Alleging links to forced labor, Republicans call for ban on companies tied to Ford, Volkswagen EVs
A group of Republican lawmakers this week urged the Biden administration to ban imports from two Chinese companies with ties to Ford and Volkswagen, respectively, arguing the battery companies are also linked to forced labor in China. in pair of letter In a report submitted to the Department of Homeland Security this week, Sen. Marco […]
Pastor Convicted of Forced Labor Charges at Migrant Shelter in Mexican Border City
A Mexican pastor is currently incarcerated and awaiting sentencing after being convicted this week of forced labor charges related to a migrant shelter he ran in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. This week, Pastor Belia Hernández González was tried and ultimately found guilty before Chihuahua state Judge Jorge Arturo Gutierrez Ortiz. The Diario de Juarez reportThe guilty […]
Sophie Cunningham forced to go to ‘bumf–k nowhere’ after car gets towed
The Phoenix Mercurys’ start to this season may have already felt like they were stuck in second gear. An incident on Wednesday involving one of their players and their car may have further solidified that. Guard Sophie Cunningham detailed what happened to her on Instagram in the early hours of Wednesday after the team’s loss […]
Ukraine war briefing: Air raid alerts follow blackouts forced by power rationing | Ukraine
State-run power company Ukrenergo was forced to shut down on Tuesday Power outages hit several regions, including the capital Kyiv, and the frontline Donetsk and Kharkiv regionsA barrage of Russian missile and drone attacks, including a major attack over the weekend, has damaged Ukraine’s energy networks and strained its air defenses. Air Raid Warning They […]
Novak Djokovic forced to withdraw from French Open after knee injury | French Open 2024
Defending champion Novak Djokovic was forced to withdraw from the French Open after tearing his medial meniscus during a dramatic five-set victory over Argentina’s 23rd seed Francisco Cernudolo on Monday. “It is with great sadness that I announce that I must withdraw from Roland Garros,” Djokovic said in a statement on social media. “I played […]
Orioles’ Jorge Mateo forced to leave game after bizarre accident near on-deck circle with teammate
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins and infielder Jorge Mateo were involved in a freak on-deck circle incident during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. As Mullins was preparing to step up to bat, Mateo reached out to grab something at his feet and was hit in the back of the head by Mullins’ bat. […]
How DA’s sexual comments about suspect forced judge to drop murder charges in case accusing him of killing girlfriend’s baby
A Colorado man accused of murdering his girlfriend’s baby has had the charges dropped after the district attorney handling the case made shocking sexual comments about the suspect. Suspect William Jacobs, 22, was arrested in May 2023 on a charge of first-degree murder after he was accused of killing his live-in girlfriend’s 10-month-old baby. Jacobs’ […]
Louisiana chemical plant says EPA deadline must be extended or it will be forced to shut down
Denka Performance Elastomers, a Louisiana-based manufacturer of the synthetic rubber neoprene, has warned it will shut down operations if the Biden administration doesn’t give it more time to cut emissions. Federal officials have accused the plant of increasing cancer risks in nearby, predominantly black communities. This follows new emissions limits imposed by the Environmental Protection […]
Boeing Aircraft Forced To Make Emergency Landing After Engine Catches Fire
A Boeing 747-400 aircraft operated by Garuda Indonesia filled with 450 passengers had to make an emergency landing while en route to Saudi Arabia, The Aviation Herald reported Wednesday. The plane was just taking off from Makassar, Indonesia, when a loud bang and flames were emitted from the plane’s fourth engine, the outlet reported. (RELATED: […]
Report: Investigation Finds BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen Linked To Forced Labor In China
The BMW logo can be seen on the roof of German automaker BMW’s headquarters in Munich on March 20, 2018. (Photo credit: CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images) OAN’s James Myers1:03 PM – Monday, May 20, 2024 Several major automakers relied on forced labor in China for some purchased parts, a Senate Finance Committee investigation found […]