Russia suggests an $8 billion rail tunnel under the Bering Strait connecting Putin and Trump.
Proposal for Bering Strait Tunnel The Kremlin has put forward an idea for a rail tunnel connecting Russia and the United States beneath the Bering Strait, dubbed the “Putin-Trump” tunnel. This concept was introduced by Kirill Dmitriev, a key investment official close to President Vladimir Putin. Dmitriev, who leads the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), […]
Man assaulted at San Jose VTA light rail station passes away due to head injuries
Incident at VTA Light Rail Station in San Jose A 42-year-old man has died following an assault that took place at a Valley Transit Authority (VTA) light rail station in San Jose. Authorities are also looking into a second incident involving the same suspect at another station. The victim, who resided in San Jose, was […]
Sheriff talks with DaBaby after rapper’s Charlotte video caused light rail debate: ‘Possible partnerships’
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Meets Rapper Dababy Amid Controversy Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden recently sat down with rapper Dababy, just weeks after Charlotte native Dread Dretoversy filmed a music video recreating the stabbing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. The Sheriff’s Office shared a photo of the meeting on social media Saturday evening, showing both men […]
Police share 911 calls from fatal light rail stabbing in Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Graphic Content Warning: The following article contains details and descriptions of violence that may disturb some readers. Viewer discretion is advised. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police have shared audio from five 911 calls related to the murder of 23-year-old Irina Salzka, which occurred on the Charlotte Light Rail train. In one call, a witness described the scene […]
Trump Administration Allocates Florida Rail Safety Funds Previously Unresolved by Biden
The Trump administration is set to allocate over $42 million for essential rail safety projects along Florida’s Brightline Rail, which has faced a significant backlog of grants from the Biden administration’s Department of Transportation (DOT). Transport Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday that funding for four rail safety initiatives will finally be released, including new […]
Rapper DaBaby shares ‘Save Me’ music video that recreates Charlotte light rail stabbing in honor of Iryna Zarutska
Dababy Releases Music Video “Save Me” Paying Tribute to Iryna Zarutska Rapper Dababy has unveiled a music video for his latest track, “Save Me.” The video resumes at the Charlotte Light Rail, presenting a rather unsettling tribute to the late Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, though it offers an alternative take on the story. Directed by […]
Suspect in Charlotte light rail stabbing has a family with a history of criminal records
Crime in the Brown Family The recent stabbing of a young Ukrainian woman on a light rail train in Charlotte has brought attention to the troubled past of DeCarlos Brown Jr., the accused assailant. Documents from the court and law enforcement indicate a pattern of crime within his family. Stacey Dejon Brown, the brother of […]
Charlotte community grieves for Ukrainian artist who lost their life on light rail transit
In Charlotte, a tragic incident occurred involving Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who tragically lost her life in an unprovoked attack on a light rail train. She had fled the war in Ukraine, hoping to carve out a future in the United States, but her journey took a dark turn. Neighbors say every time […]
US Attorney Responds Harshly to Reporter Questioning If Federal Charges in Charlotte Light Rail Murder Are ‘Grandstanding’
U.S. Attorney Responds to Murder Charges in Refugee Stabbing Case During a press conference on Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Las Ferguson for the Western District of North Carolina firmly rejected the notion that pursuing federal charges against the person accused of murdering a Ukrainian refugee was about political theatrics. The incident involved Iryna Zarutska, who was […]
Charlotte mayor reacts to video of moments leading up to deadly light rail stabbing.
Charlotte Transit Video Released After Stabbing Incident Charlotte, North Carolina – The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has shared a disturbing video linked to a fatal stabbing that occurred on a light rail train two weeks ago. The footage, which WJZY opted to edit due to its graphic nature, captures the events leading up to […]