LOS ANGELES—A Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) worker is in intensive care after suffering an injury while working to restore power Feb. 25 in the San Fernando Valley amid weather-related outages affecting thousands of people, the utility said Sunday. “This accident and serious injury of our employee is a reminder that our…
DWP Worker Seriously Injured While Restoring Power in San Fernando Valley
February 26, 2023
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‘Environmental Catastrophe’: Ohio Residents Launch Class Action Against Railroad Firm Over Derailment
February 26, 2023
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Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have filed a class action lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Corp., alleging that the railroad company’s “negligent actions” in the wake of a Feb. 3 derailment and chemical spill had created an “environmental catastrophe.” Noting that Norfolk Southern took two hours to file a report on the crash, Youngstown, Ohio, attorney…
Timeline of Ohio Train Derailment, Toxic Chemical Spill
When Feb. 3 dawned, East Palestine was like most small communities in America—the kind of place where everyone seems to know everyone, high school football Friday nights are like holidays, and families have lived for generations. That comfort and nostalgia abruptly changed by around 9 p.m. when a Norfolk Southern Railway freight train carrying 151…
Millions of Students Can Change Names, Pronouns Without Parental Consent, but Not Take Over-the-Counter Meds: Report
February 26, 2023
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Some of the largest school districts in the United States currently require parental consent for students to take over-the-counter medication but not for them to change their names or pronouns, according to a new report. Published Feb. 22 by the nonprofit Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI), the report notes that such is…
Virginia Bill Making It Easier to Declare Curfew Heads to Gov. Youngkin
Legislation allowing chief law enforcement officers in Virginia’s cities to set temporary curfews for imminent civil unrest or riots is on its way to the governor’s desk. The Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation SB 1455 on Feb. 22. The measure empowers local law enforcement chiefs to impose curfews for up to 24 hours if there…
IRS Extends 2023 Tax Deadline in 3 States After FEMA Disaster Declarations
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it is extending the tax filing deadline for millions of people living in Alabama, California, and Georgia who have been impacted by recent natural disasters. A series of tornadoes tore through swaths of Alabama and Georgia in January and February, while much of California suffered widespread flooding due to…
National Security Adviser Claims Lab Escape Origin of COVID-19 Lacks ‘Definitive Answer’
February 26, 2023
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On Feb. 26, White House National security adviser Jake Sullivan said there’s “no definitive answer” to whether the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic can be traced to a lab leak in China. During an interview on the CNN Sunday talk show “State of the Union,” Sullivan addressed a Wall Street Journal report stating the Energy Department had…
CDC Issues Warning Over Rise of Drug-Resistant Bacteria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert to warn the public about a potentially antibiotic-resistant bacteria known as Shigella. In the advisory issued (pdf) Feb. 24, the CDC said it has been monitoring an increase in people infected with Shigella strains that are resistant to drugs. Known as shigellosis, Shigella infections generally cause diarrhea that can…
3 RVs Swept Away When Embankment Collapses in Valencia
VALENCIA, Calif.—Three motorhomes were swept into the Santa Clara River Feb. 25 when an embankment collapsed in an RV motorhome park in Valencia. The collapse was reported around 12:30 a.m. at the Valencia Travel Village RV Resort on Highway 126 West, one mile west of the Golden State (5) Freeway, according to broadcast news reports….
Day Beds, Benches and Ottomans, and Which to Use Where
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Day beds, benches and ottomans come in different shapes and sizes. And while some are for actual sleeping, many are not. Often considered as a space-saving alternative to a regular bed or simply as a space filler, day beds, ottomans and benches can serve a useful purpose. Day…
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