Tag: Local News

Biden Says ‘No More Drilling’ at New York Rally Ahead of Midterms

President Joe Biden made an unexpected comment against oil drilling on Sunday while speaking at a rally to support New York’s Democrat governor in her bid to remain in office. Biden blurted out that there would be “no more drilling” during his presidency, after an exchange with a climate protester during a rally to support Gov. Kathy…


NHC Issued Warning on Hurricane Hitting Florida Amid 2022 Midterm Elections

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued warnings for Subtropical Storm Nicole along Florida’s eastern coast for later this week. Nicole, which is forecast to turn into at least a Category 1 hurricane later this week, is predicted to impact Florida on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, according to an NHC model. The system, located…


NHC Warns Hurricane Could Hit Florida After 2022 Midterm Elections

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued watches for Subtropical Storm Nicole, warning it is on track to Florida’s eastern coast for later this week. Nicole, which is forecast to turn into at least a Category 1 hurricane later this week, is predicted to impact Florida on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, according to an…


Female Protester Attacked at Rally for New York Governor Hochul, Video Shows

A supporter of the Republican challenging New York’s governor was attacked at a rally for the governor, video footage shows. The female supporter of Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) was physically accosted, held by a Democrat member of the New York City Council, and choked by a male, the footage shows. The incident took place as…


Judge in Paul Pelosi Attacker Case Worked With House Speaker’s Daughter

The judge overseeing the case against alleged Paul Pelosi attack suspect David DePape revealed last week that she worked with Christine Pelosi, the daughter of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Paul Pelosi. Judge Loretta “Lori” Giorgi said she and the younger Pelosi, who has worked as a Democrat activist and has never held elected…


Midterm Elections Updates: Obama Issues Warning to Democrats Over GOP Momentum Ahead of 2022 Midterms

The latest on the midterm elections. ____ Obama Issues Warning to Democrats Over GOP Momentum Ahead of 2022 Midterms Top Democrats including former President Barack Obama warned voters during rallies that the Republican Party is gaining momentum ahead of the midterms. “Sulking and moping is not an option,” Obama told voters in Pennsylvania on Saturday. “The only…


Sickness Affecting 48 at Charter School Still Unexplained

HANOVER, Pa.—Authorities say they still don’t know what caused several dozen children and adults to fall ill at an eastern Pennsylvania school last week, prompting an evacuation. Chief Scott Van Why of the Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Department told The (Allentown) Morning Call on Sunday that tests of the air turned up nothing to explain…


Last Minute Candidate Forum Featuring State and Local Candidates, Kelly Ernby Inspired

SANTA ANA, Calif.—As election season draws to a close, candidates for local and state offices discussed Nov. 2 their campaigns and outlined what they said were the most pressing issues facing their respective areas. Candidates for Santa Ana mayor and city council were in attendance at the forum, which was sponsored by BASTA—founded in 2021…


Lombardo Implores GOP to Get People Out to Vote in Tight Nevada Governor Race

HENDERSON, Nevada—As far as late-campaign rallies go, there wasn’t much flash but plenty of pan, as in dire warnings about what awaits should Joe Lombardo fail to unseat Nevada’s incumbent Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak in Nov. 8’s midterm elections. The Clark County Sheriff and GOP gubernatorial candidate was speaking to 75 people gathered on Nov. 6…


Chebet and Lokedi of Kenya Win NYC Marathon Races in Debuts

NEW YORK—Kenyans Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi made huge splashes in their New York City Marathon debuts on Sunday. Chebet won the men’s race and Lokedi the women’s race in her first-ever marathon. Chebet finished in 2 hours, 8 minutes and 41 seconds, which was 13 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Shura Kitata of Ethiopia….