Threats Against Federal Officials Surged in 2024 Capitol Police Report Shows
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Kerr denies 'whiteness as insult' against police
Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr denies showing hostility towards a police officer "because of his whiteness".BBC News - 9m -
Surge in flu cases reported across U.S. as cases peak for a second time
Cases are peaking for a second time this flu season. At least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Dr. Rabia De Latour, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, discusses ...CBS News - 1h -
U.S. Trade Deficit Hit Record in 2024 as Imports Surged
A strong dollar helped drive an uptick in U.S. imports last year, while export growth remained modest.The New York Times - 22h -
Capitol Police report surge in threats against members of Congress in 2024
Politico - 1d -
Threats against federal officials surging, Capitol police report shows
he agency's threat division investigated 9,474 "concerning statements or direct threats" against members of Congress in 2024, a sharp increase from the 8,008 cases investigated in 2023.CBS News - 1d -
China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffs
China has reiterated it could take “necessary countermeasures" after U.S. President Donald Trump decided to impose a 10% tariff on China for allegedly doing too little to stem the production of ...ABC News - 3d -
The threat to Aids sufferers shows how far the Republicans have fallen
An African aid programme created by George W Bush is casually being endangered by Donald TrumpFinancial Times - Jan. 30 -
Evening Report — Trump provokes firestorm with federal freeze
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Mark Schiefelbein, Associated Press Trump provokes a firestorm with federal freeze PRESIDENT TRUMP SENT WASHINGTON into a frenzy with his sweeping ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Man arrested with Molotov cocktails aimed to kill Treasury secretary at Capitol, police say
The nomination of Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary by President Donald Trump was confirmed Monday by the Senate.CNBC - Jan. 28 -
Capitol Police arrest man with Molotov cocktails attempting to target Johnson, Hegseth, Bessent
The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man with Molotov cocktails and knives who was allegedly attempting to kill House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and President Trump’s two recently confirmed ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Mississippi Capitol Police car chase leaves woman shot in the head
Sherita Harris’ lawyer shared this video, which he said shows the end of the Mississippi Capitol Police car chase that left Harris critically injured.NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Federal judge, prosecutors battle over Oath Keepers' access to Capitol
D.C. Judge Amit Mehta ordered Oath Keeper members who were convicted of Jan. 6 crimes but whose sentences were commuted by President Trump.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Retail Closures Surged in 2024, and Could Double to 15,000 This Year
Experts say the rise in store shutterings is driven by rising online retail sales and consumers converging on big one-stop-shopping chains and platforms.Inc. - Jan. 24 -
Families of men slain by police cars file federal lawsuits against officers
The families of Riley Doggett and Samuel Sterling, both of whom died after being hit by law enforcement vehicles, have filed a series of lawsuits against the officers involved in the incidents. ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Capitol Police: Officer suspended for allowing man with concealed gun into building
U.S. Capitol Police suspended an officer for allowing a man with a handgun to enter the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Tuesday and take a guided tour. “At approximately 2:15 p.m., the man was found ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
U.S. Capitol Police suspend officer who let visitor in with a gun
U.S. Capitol Police on Thursday said they suspended an officer who let a man with a gun into the Capitol Visitor Center on Thursday.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Police in Hungary investigate bomb threats affecting over 240 schools
Police in Hungary say they are investigating bomb threats that were sent to more than 240 schools across the country, resulting in classes being cancelled at some schoolsABC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials
Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump Administration Escalates D.E.I. Crackdown in Latest Threat to Federal Workers
The warning came one day after the administration ordered that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the government be shut down by 5 p.m. Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
United Airlines' first-quarter outlook outpaces estimates after profits surge to end 2024
United topped analysts' estimates for fourth-quarter earnings and the airline's first-quarter outlook.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Capitol Police chief: Jan. 6 pardons put politics over policing
President Trump pardoned about 1,500 people convicted of crimes related to the Capitol riot.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Capitol Police chief says Trump's Jan. 6 pardons send concerning message
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger says President Trump's sweeping pardon of Jan. 6 defendants has upset a lot of officers and "has an impact on our communities nationwide." He explains why in ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Former Capitol Police officer calls Trump's Jan. 6 pardons a "slap in the face"
One of the dozens of actions President Trump took during his first hours in office was to grant clemency to all of the more than 1,500 people charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Former ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Use of "aphrodisiac honey" is surging, customs officials warn
A record amount of illegally imported honey touted as a sexual enhancement -- but often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs -- was seized in France last year.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Police investigate reported stalking of Gladiators star
The star, real name Alex Gray, 33, was reportedly targeted by a female stalker on set and at home.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Biden strengthens US cyber defenses against Russia and China threats
Outgoing president signs executive order to tackle US vulnerabilities after attacks that have cost country billions. The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Police probe drink spiking report in Parliament bar
A parliamentary researcher reported her drink had been tampered with at 6.30pm on Tuesday 7 January.BBC News - Jan. 15 -
2024–25 Vancouver Canucks Mid-Season Report
What has happened so far for the 2024–25 Vancouver Canucks.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
New York City’s Economy Surged in 2024. A Trump Shake-Up Looms.
The city has made up much of the ground it lost amid the coronavirus pandemic. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House could upend that recovery.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Catastrophes cost world $320bn in 2024, reinsurer reports
Losses rise by 30% as climate change takes its tollFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Photos show Carter funeral procession, lying in state in Capitol Rotunda
Former President Jimmy Carter has been lying in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, the 35th person in American history to receive such an honor.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Tariff threat looms over the year's biggest electronics show
Tech companies big and small are offering bold visions of AI-backed products that could be headed into our everyday lives soon. Unless tariffs trip them up.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Capitol Police arrest man with machete amid Carter visitation
U.S. Capitol Police said they found the machete and other knives during a security screening.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Police stop man with machete from entering Capitol
Authorities stopped a man with a machete from entering the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police said Wednesday. In a thread on the social platform X Wednesday afternoon, Capitol Police said a man ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Capitol Police arrest man with machete at entrance for Jimmy Carter viewing
President-elect Donald Trump is also expected to be in the Capitol on Wednesday to pay his respects to Carter and meet with the Senate Republicans.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Europe pushes back against Trump over Greenland military threat
European leaders expressed their confusion and pushed back Wednesday against President-elect Donald Trump's refusal to rule out using military force to take over Greenland.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Dashcam footage shows 2024 Japan earthquake, not Tibet jolt
Yahoo News - Jan. 8 -
Photo shows damage in Yemen's Sanaa airport in 2015, not 2024
Yahoo News - Jan. 8 -
Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report
The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at ...The Hill - Jan. 7