Soldier Who Served Under Tim Walz Says He Knew of His Unit’s Upcoming Deployment to Iraq Before Retiring
Men who served with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, said Walz knew his unit was going to Iraq before he decided to retire in 2005, but some allege Walz had no idea about the upcoming deployment. Alan Bonifield, a supporter of the Democratic vice presidential nominee, told reporters that Walz’s decision […]
U.S. Olympic team plans to bring air conditioning units to Paris in defiance of organizers’ climate change goals
The U.S. Olympic team, along with several other athletes, Bringing a Portable Air Conditioner to Paris Construction of a hotel has been halted as the city prepares to host the 2024 Olympics, despite efforts by the city to provide cool hotel rooms at the expense of reducing carbon emissions. U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland […]
US Olympic team will bring their own AC units to Paris
The U.S. Olympic team is one of the few to provide air conditioning for its athletes at the Paris Games, a move that could undermine organizers’ plans to reduce carbon emissions. U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Federation CEO Sarah Hirshland said Friday that the U.S. team appreciates sustainability efforts but that the federation will supply air […]
NYC plan to convert obsolete office buildings into residential units would solve dual crisis — but City Council stands in the way
A new measure to solve the city’s housing and office crisis is on the table, but it depends on whether Mayor Eric Adams has the muscle to get it through an obstructive City Council. The housing-shortage city needs 473,000 new apartments by 2032, according to the Regional Plan Association, but built just 11,000 last year […]
North Carolina attorney general seeks funds to create fetanyl, cold case units
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein said Wednesday he wants to add staffing to the attorney general’s office to combat fentanyl trafficking and solve long-running sexual assault crimes, as well as increase funding for law enforcement agencies to recruit and retain officers. Stein, who is also a Democratic candidate for governor this fall, held a […]
US finds Israeli military units violated human rights
US finds Israeli military units violate human rights The State Department determined that at least five Israeli military units were attacked. involved in serious human rights violationsBut it has refrained from imposing any consequences while it talks with the Israeli government. The State Department announced on Monday. Violations are specific to Israeli military operations It […]
IDF units’ human rights ‘violations’ before Oct. 7 attack: State Department
Five Israeli Defense Force units committed “serious human rights violations” outside the Gaza Strip ahead of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack that killed hundreds of people, the State Department announced Monday. Four of the IDF units have been “rehabilitated” by Israel, the spokesperson said, and the U.S. is still deciding whether to impose penalties […]
NYPD Official Responds To Ocasio-Cortez Rant On ‘Violent’ Police ‘Units’
New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief of Patrol John Chell responded Thursday to a rant by a Congresswoman about “violent” police “units” being deployed to Columbia University. Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted Tuesday complaining that Columbia University made “the horrific decision to mobilize NYPD on their own students.” She alleged that “the […]
3 North Carolina Sheetz stations deploy K-9 units as security against crime
Three North Carolina gas stations are equipping pumps with security canines as an added safety measure for customers after a spate of robberies and carjackings over the past year. Three Sheetz gas stations have hired K-9 units to keep customers safe in Greensboro. This comes after the theft and the shooting death of an off-duty […]
Gas station hires K-9 units for 3 North Carolina locations: Here’s why
Greensboro, North Carolina (WGHP) — You’ve seen K-9s at airports, and now one gas station chain is hiring dogs to keep customers safe at gas pumps. K-9 units have been installed at three Sheetz gas stations in Greensboro, North Carolina. Some say the move doesn’t surprise them. “The fact that we’ve gotten to this point […]