The District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on Friday against the federal government for pollution of the Anacostia River. They claim that it has caused "catastrophic damage" to the majority-poor and minority communities who live along this urban waterway. The lawsuit claims that the federal government, which owns and controls riverbeds, has dumped toxic wastes, heavy metals, … [Read more...] about DC Sues Federal Government Over Anacostia River Pollution
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LA Fire Chief Warned of Budget Cuts Weakening Emergency Response Before Fires
A memo from the Los Angeles Fire Department shows that the city's chief firefighter said budget cuts had hampered the department's response to emergencies. Funding for the city's fire department decreased by $17.6 million, or 2%, between the 2024-25 fiscal year and the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to city budget documents. However, the city council in November approved a … [Read more...] about LA Fire Chief Warned of Budget Cuts Weakening Emergency Response Before Fires
Tennessee Releases Redacted Execution Manual Amid Controversy
Tennessee released on Thursday a redacted copy of its recently completed execution manual. The document was significantly trimmed down, with a few titles and team names removed. It now offers vague guidelines on how to carry out the death sentence and does not include previously detailed steps. The Tennessee Department of Correction initially declined to give the manual to … [Read more...] about Tennessee Releases Redacted Execution Manual Amid Controversy
Peter Yarrow, Folk Icon and ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ Co-Writer, Dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, a singer-songwriter and one-third member of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, died aged 86. According to his representative, Yarrow passed away from bladder cancer. The singer and his family documented their journey through the illness on Yarrow’s official website. Bethany, Yarrow’s daughter, posted a photo of Yarrow lying in bed on her website, four days … [Read more...] about Peter Yarrow, Folk Icon and ‘Puff the Magic Dragon’ Co-Writer, Dies at 86
Millions Brace for Heavy Snow, Ice, and Freezing Temperatures as Winter Storm Looms
A new winter storm is expected to move across the U.S. from this weekend through early next week. On Saturday, a mixture of snow, rain, and ice will develop over the Central Plains. As a wintry mixture moves into the Kansas City, Missouri area, travel will be dangerously slippery on Saturday evening. From Saturday night to Sunday, heavy snow and ice could fall in St. … [Read more...] about Millions Brace for Heavy Snow, Ice, and Freezing Temperatures as Winter Storm Looms