Author: Leslie Stewart

Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Lori Trahan said Saturday that she and her family were the targets of a bomb threat and that local police were working with U.S. Capitol Police to investigate the incident.”This morning, I learned of a bomb threat aimed at my family and I. We responded quickly to ensure our safety and are currently working with the U.S. Capitol Police and Massachusetts State Police on this incident. I am grateful to the outstanding officers of the Westford Police Department,” Trahan said in a statement.Trahan added: “This is a good time to state the obvious: Violence and intimidation have…

The man sought in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street was last seen near a Port Authority bus stop 46 minutes after the shocking crime, police said.Thompson was shot in the back outside the Hilton Midtown hotel in New York on Wednesday morning on his way to an investor meeting for UnitedHealth Group, officials said. No arrests have been made. Police believe the person of interest may have left the city. “At this point, we believe he acted alone,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenney said Friday.The man who arrived by bus was staying…

The nation’s milk supply must be tested for avian influenza under a federal order announced Friday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Entities that handle raw milk, such as bulk milk transporters and dairy processors, must collect and share samples with USDA upon request.The goal is to quickly identify dairy herds affected by H5N1, a strain of avian influenza that has caused outbreaks in poultry and dairy cattle, and prevent transmission between livestock. As of Thursday, 718 dairy herds in 15 states were affected.”Among many accomplishments, this will give farmers and farmworkers greater confidence in the safety of their animals and…

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol, leader of the ruling party, on Friday signaled more openness to dismissing the president, accusing him of throwing a key U.S. ally into turmoil by briefly imposing martial law, repeating his previous position. It was reversed. Impeachment vote. Han Dong-hoon, leader of the conservative People’s Power Party (PPP), has previously said he opposes impeaching Yoon, as it would only cause further chaos. But on Friday, he said he learned that Yin had ordered the arrest of prominent politicians in addition to declaring martial law, an order that was lifted six hours…

Illinois lawmakers helped avert disaster early Monday morning when they prevented a pregnant woman whose brakes failed from jumping into a bitterly cold lake. Pregnant driver Jaelyn Mockabee called 911 around 2 a.m. Monday to report her brakes were failing. Mockabee declined to be interviewed by NBC News because she is emotionally shaken by the incident. Mockabee told the 911 dispatcher that he could not slow down or turn off the car’s engine, according to a recording of the call. She was able to follow the dispatcher’s instructions and put the Chevrolet Malibu into neutral, slowing the vehicle slightly. However,…

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Please bear with us a little when it comes to cryptocurrencies this holiday season.To hear many industry leaders tell it, they are victims, a persecuted class of well-intentioned innovators who are locked out of the U.S. banking system because they pose a disruptive threat to the status quo.Of course, this man’s challenge has fueled cryptocurrencies since its early days, when the industry had the feel of a Rebel Alliance challenging the Empire.But these days, with a cryptocurrency market worth $3.6 trillion, Bitcoin’s acceptance by Wall Street, and coincidentally the incoming president of the United States, the industry’s persecution complex is…

Officials from Alabama A&M University confirmed the passing of football player Medrick Barnett Jr. in a statement issued on Wednesday, although this announcement was later taken down from the school’s website. Nevertheless, Barnett Jr.’s family informed NBC News affiliate WFAF that he is still currently hospitalized.The 20-year-old athlete sustained a head injury during a game four weeks earlier, according to the university’s officials.”When the appropriate moment arrives, we will provide a statement regarding our experience,” stated Barnett Jr.’s mother, Denise Barnett, in an interview with the station.As of Wednesday afternoon, Alabama A&M’s administration had not responded to inquiries following the…

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson firmly rejected concerns surrounding Sweden’s request for a Chinese vessel to enter its waters for the purpose of investigating recent underwater fiber optic cable incidents in the Baltic Sea. He was clear in stating that this was not the situation at hand.Two distinct undersea cables suffered damage in quick succession on November 17 and 18, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden and Lithuania, which led German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius to raise the possibility of sabotage.Criminal inquiries were subsequently launched by Sweden, Germany, and Lithuania, focusing on the Chinese bulk…

Officials from the Federal Reserve indicated that inflation is beginning to cool, the job market remains robust, and there may be possibilities for interest rate reductions in the future, although any decreases would be gradual. This information was disclosed in the minutes from the meeting held in November, which were released on Tuesday.The summary of the meeting showcased that the officials expressed satisfaction regarding the current inflation rate, despite it being higher than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%.Considering these factors, along with the belief in a stable employment environment, members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) suggested that…