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Former President Donald Trump has recently expressed his desire to resume the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, urging the company responsible for the project to “come back to America and get it built — NOW!” During a speech, Trump criticized the Biden administration for terminating the pipeline’s construction, claiming it was a clear sign of incompetence. He promised that under his leadership, the process would be much smoother and quicker, emphasizing the need for the pipeline to finally be completed. The Keystone XL Pipeline has been a subject of political contention since its construction began in 2010 and was…

In New York, the situation in state prisons has escalated alarmingly as correction officers, frustrated by poor working conditions and safety concerns, have initiated a strike that authorities label illegal. As tensions rise, state law enforcement is now taking action against these striking officers, complicating an already volatile situation within the prison system. Over the weekend, state troopers began serving legal summons to union members who defied a court order to return to work. This comes after several hundred correction officers walked off the job, citing inadequate support and unsafe working environments in the prisons. The strike, now entering its…

Utah is poised to become the first state in the country to impose a complete ban on fluoride in public water systems. The new legislation prohibits cities and communities from deciding whether to add fluoride, a mineral commonly used to prevent cavities. Supporters of the bill, including its sponsors, state Rep. Stephanie Gricius and state Sen. Kirk Cullimore, argue that the cost of fluoridating water is too high. Gricius emphasized that the legislation promotes individual choice regarding fluoride use rather than being strictly anti-fluoride. The bill has cleared all legislative hurdles and is now awaiting Governor Spencer Cox’s signature. As…

A leader of a notorious Mexican drug cartel is now in U.S. custody after being extradited from Mexico. Jesus Ricardo Patron Sanchez, known to some by his unusual nicknames such as “James Bond” and “Xmen,” is believed to have played a significant role in the operations of the H-2 cartel, a faction associated with the infamous Sinaloa drug trafficking organization. Sanchez, aged 39, is accused by federal authorities of orchestrating extensive drug trafficking activities that have inundated American streets with illegal substances, including heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has stated…

Train Heists in the Southwest: A Growing Concern for Railroads LOS ANGELES — A series of train thefts in California and Arizona has raised alarms among law enforcement and railway officials. Criminals have targeted freight trains, making off with over $2 million worth of Nike sneakers, including exclusive models not yet available to the public. On January 13 in Perrin, Arizona, thieves cut the air brake hose of a BNSF freight train, stealing more than 1,900 pairs of Nike shoes valued at over $440,000. The stolen sneakers included the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4, which is set to hit…

Elizabeth Holmes’ Appeal Denied: Theranos Founder Remains in Prison Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of the failed blood-testing startup Theranos, has lost her appeal to overturn her fraud conviction. A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled that Holmes did not demonstrate any legal mistakes during her trial, where she faced charges of misleading investors about her company’s capabilities. The three-judge panel also confirmed the conviction of Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, Holmes’ former partner in business and in life, and upheld a lower court’s order for both to pay $452 million in restitution to investors. Holmes held the reins of Theranos…

A teenager in Texas is facing serious allegations after he reportedly shot his mother and sister. The 15-year-old boy, whose name has not been released, called 911 and threatened to harm himself or someone else, according to local news sources. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the mother and the 17-year-old sister suffering from several gunshot wounds. According to a police lieutenant, it appears that the shooting was triggered by a negative reaction to THC edibles the teenager had consumed. Witnesses say the boy had been with another adult and another teenager when they all took the edibles…

Researchers have made significant progress in the fight against pancreatic cancer by developing an affordable blood test designed to detect the disease in its early stages. This advancement comes from a team at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), which has reported that the new test can identify crucial changes in a specific enzyme involved in protein breakdown known as protease. Their findings were published in a medical journal focused on translational medicine. Named PAC-MANN, which stands for “protease activity-based assay using a magnetic nanosensor,” the test aims to catch pancreatic cancer early, a particularly challenging task as the disease…

Larry Dolan, the well-respected owner of the Cleveland Guardians, has passed away at the age of 94. The baseball team announced his death on Monday, noting that Dolan and his family are the longest-serving proprietors in the franchise’s history, having owned the team for 25 years. In a heartfelt statement, Bob DiBiasio, the senior vice president of public affairs for the Guardians, acknowledged the significant impact Dolan had on both the team and the greater Cleveland community. He confirmed that Dolan passed away on Sunday evening. DiBiasio praised Dolan’s lifelong dedication to the Cleveland area. He described Dolan as someone…

A federal judge in the District of Columbia has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to transfer transgender inmates to prison facilities based on their biological sex. This ruling was issued by Judge Royce C. Lamberth, who was appointed by President Reagan. He emphasized that the inmates’ current housing and medical care should remain as is until further notice. Judge Lamberth noted that the plaintiffs in the case demonstrated a strong chance of success regarding their claim under the Eighth Amendment, which protects against cruel and unusual punishment. However, the judge did not express an opinion on other claims made…