President Joe Biden has issued an executive order closing federal government agencies on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in honor of the late former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 100.
In his New Year's address, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted China's resilience and confidence while acknowledging the challenges posed by global uncertainties. Xi's speech, delivered ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, emphasized the strength of China's economy, noting its ability to overcome obstacles despite external pressures and the ongoing need for economic transformation.
Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, has shut down its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) following a series of bone fractures suffered by seven infants under suspicious circumstances. The injuries, which include a fractured leg in one baby, have sparked an investigation by local authorities.
NewsNation host Chris Cuomo expressed his outrage on Tuesday over the left-wing reaction to the assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump, where he was shot in the ear during a rally in Butler Township, Pennsylvania. Cuomo criticized the dismissive response from some on the left, who suggested that the injury was the result of glass fragments from a teleprompter, not a bullet.
A Virginia man was arrested on December 17 after authorities uncovered a large stash of "finished explosive devices" on his property. Brad Spafford, 50, was apprehended outside Norfolk after the FBI found over 150 explosive devices, including pipe bombs, at his 20-acre farm.
The state of Georgia was shaken by the tragic death of Effingham County Judge Stephen Yekel, who reportedly took his own life in his courtroom just before his scheduled retirement. At 74, Judge Yekel was discovered by a deputy around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, though he is believed to have died late Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has recognized 22 employers for their exceptional efforts in hiring and supporting veterans and their families, awarding them the Vets Ready Employer designation for 2024. These employers have gone above and beyond what is required to provide meaningful employment opportunities for veterans.
PJM, the largest power grid operator in the U.S., faces increasing scrutiny as it struggles to balance growing energy demands with the transition to renewable resources. The organization manages the flow of power across 13 states and Washington D.C., but critics argue that outdated systems and slow project approvals are driving up costs for consumers.
On Tuesday, the Seoul Western District Court issued a historic arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol, marking the first time in South Korean history that a sitting president has faced an arrest warrant. This comes after an investigation into Yoon’s failed attempt to impose martial law in December.
President-elect Donald Trump made a pointed remark about the Walt Disney Company during a recent event at Mar-a-Lago, where former Marvel Entertainment boss and billionaire Ike Perlmutter was in attendance. "The guy went from stone-cold broke to owning Disney," Trump told the crowd, referring to Perlmutter. "Then he got out of Disney because they went woke. He didn’t want woke Donald Duck."
