Another monkey that fled from a flipped truck was shot in Mississippi, with one still missing.
A second monkey, which escaped from a transport truck last week, was shot and killed early Tuesday morning on a Mississippi highway. Authorities have also indicated that another primate remains unaccounted for. The incident began on October 28 when a truck carrying 21 rhesus macaques overturned in a ditch near Heidelberg, Michigan. The vehicle suffered […]
23-year-old truck driver dies when semi-trailer falls off mountain pass in Colorado
Tragic Trucking Accident in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains A 23-year-old truck driver from New York lost his life Monday morning after being ejected from his cab while speeding along a mountain pass in Colorado. The incident took place on Wolf Creek Pass, a high-altitude route that runs along the Continental Divide. The crash happened around […]
Truck driver without legal status charged in deadly California accident pleads not guilty
California Stabbing Incident Involves Illegal Immigrant An illegal immigrant from India, accused of a fatal stabbing in California, entered a plea of not guilty on Tuesday to a lesser charge. This change came after blood tests confirmed he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the incident. Jashanpreet Singh, 21, faces accusations […]
Mom in Mississippi kills monkey that got loose from flipped truck to keep her kids safe
Mississippi Mother Shoots Escaped Monkey to Protect Children A mother in Mississippi took drastic action last week when she shot one of the monkeys that had escaped from an overturned truck, all in an effort to protect her young children. Jessica Bond Ferguson, a resident of Heidelberg, recounted the tense situation, noting that the community […]
One of three escaped research monkeys discovered in Mississippi following a truck accident
Monkey Recovery After Truck Accident Authorities reported that one of the three monkeys which escaped following a truck accident on a Mississippi highway has been captured. This occurred after a truck carrying 21 monkeys from Tulane University in New Orleans overturned. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office shared the update via a Facebook post, mentioning that […]
Trump’s surprising 25% truck tariff: Is it a national security issue?
President Donald Trump has announced the removal of additional tariffs impacting the auto sector. Effective November 1, the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. This move is part of the administration’s ongoing strategy to promote domestic manufacturing and lessen reliance on foreign vehicles. Short-term effects may include […]
Noem: More than 140 undocumented truck drivers apprehended in Operation Midway Blitz
DHS Oversight of Illegal Truck Drivers in Indiana On Thursday, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem revealed that a collaborative effort with the Indiana State Police, termed a Joint 287(g) operation, led to the arrest of 223 undocumented individuals on highways close to the Illinois border, which notably included 146 illegal truck drivers. The rules surrounding federal […]
Three escaped monkeys remain missing following a truck accident in Mississippi that claimed five lives.
Three monkeys are still unaccounted for after a truck carrying 21 animals from Tulane University in New Orleans tipped over on a Mississippi highway on Tuesday. This incident is related to a contentious program supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as noted by the White Coat Waste Project, which advocates against wasteful government […]
7,200 Truck Drivers Removed from U.S. Highways for Not Passing English Test
Changes in Trucking Regulations Following English Proficiency Standards Over 7,200 truck drivers have been removed from U.S. highways since the announcement by Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. New English proficiency standards are expected to be outlined in May. Duffy emphasized that commercial truck drivers must be able to speak and understand English to operate […]
Noem criticizes Newsom regarding truck licenses for undocumented immigrants
Homeland Security Secretary Critiques Sanctuary States Over Driver Licenses Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has spoken out against sanctuary states, claiming they are enabling undocumented immigrants to acquire commercial driver’s licenses. She expressed concern that inexperienced drivers are turning large trucks into “weapons.” Noem particularly called out California Governor Gavin Newsom following a tragic incident […]