New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sent cease-and-desist letters to major retailers, including Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, Temu, and Target. The demand: halt sales of prohibited motorized scooters and e-bikes to city residents and businesses. Those failing to comply face $2,000 fines starting August 18. Reason for the Action The action targets scooters and e-bikes that...
By Keion Harris and Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation The Conversation is an independent, nonprofit news organization that delivers facts and analysis from researchers and scientists, aiding readers in understanding a complex world. Detroit covers an expansive area of 139 square miles, enough to accommodate the combined footprints of Manhattan, Boston, and San Francisco. Despite this...
CBS News Sunday Morning airs Sundays on CBS at 9:00 a.m. ET, with streaming available on the CBS News app at 11:00 a.m. ET. Cover Story: Reviving a Community Seth Doane hosted a segment about Autumn Mowery, who saved the Ellsworth Candlepin Bowling Alley in Maine from demolition. At 18, she became the business owner,...
In Seattle, Lindsey Wasson serves as a staff photographer for The Associated Press, starting in 2023. She has captured unforgettable moments from two Olympics, a World Cup, and the aftermath of the Maui wildfires. Her work extends to news and enterprise reporting throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The Photo of Spokane’s Wildfire Washington is...
Tragedy Strikes Chicago Police in 2021 On August 7, 2021, Chicago police Officer Ella French, aged 29, was tragically shot and killed during a traffic stop in the West Englewood neighborhood. French, along with her partner, Officer Carlos Yanez, had pulled over a vehicle occupied by Emonte Morgan, his brother Eric Morgan, and a woman...
President Donald Trump announced efforts to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, attempting a new strategy after previous setbacks. Despite prior rejection by the Supreme Court, Trump is engaging anew in limiting citizenship by birth. On Thursday, Trump revealed two new executive actions. One narrows eligibility for citizenship for those born in the U.S....
The National Weather Service (NWS) in eastern Washington has issued a warning as wildfires near Spokane continue to burn. Over 10,000 acres have been scorched, destroying hundreds of homes and buildings. Tens of thousands have been forced to evacuate. Current Weather Conditions NWS Spokane has put a Fire Weather Watch in place. Fire weather concerns...
Islamabad: Pakistan’s government has introduced new guidelines for international media organizations operating within the country. These guidelines set formal reporting requirements for journalists working outside the three major cities: Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. Press freedom advocates and journalist groups have criticized the move, claiming it adds bureaucratic barriers that may hinder independent reporting. The guidelines,...
A mother recorded a road rage incident on a North Carolina interstate. The altercation involved another driver who allegedly cut her off, brake-checked her, and made threats while her 3-year-old son cried in the back seat. Myeka Dunn shared her experience with FOX8 WGHP, noting the event occurred around 4:30 p.m. on a Friday. Dunn...
President Donald Trump has called on lawmakers to pass the Protect College Sports Act, emphasizing the urgency as congressional recess approaches. At a White House event, he celebrated Team USA’s achievements at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games with more than 120 athletes, coaches, and staff present. Trump highlighted the role of the...