| 24.04.2024 16:54
Tennessee lawmakers approve bill allowing teachers to carry concealed guns in schools
In a controversial move, the Republican-led Legislature in Tennessee has approved a bill that would allow some public school teachers to carry concealed guns into the classroom. This decision comes just over a year after a tragic shooting at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, where...
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| 28.02.2024 22:52
Schools consider banning cellphones to combat classroom distractions
In a recent trend across the United States, teachers are reporting that students are increasingly using their smartphones for non-academic purposes during class time. From watching Netflix to placing bets on gambling apps, the distractions posed by smartphones are becoming a serious issue in school...
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| 22.01.2024 14:18
Suspect pleads not guilty in murder of news anchor's mother
A man has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges in connection with the killing of Claudia Voight, the mother of NBC Connecticut news anchor Heidi Voight. The suspect, Shawn Conlon, 44, was arraigned in Brattleboro, Vermont, on Friday. Claudia Voight, 73, was found dead in her Windham h...
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| 04.01.2024 20:34
Connecticut Woman Chooses Vermont for End-of-Life Decision
Connecticut Woman Dies in Vermont, Advocates for Expanded Access to Assisted Suicide In a bittersweet turn of events, Lynda Bluestein, a Connecticut woman who fought for expanded access to Vermont's law allowing terminally ill individuals to receive lethal medication to end their lives, passed away...
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| 27.12.2023 16:21
Sports betting expansion slows down after rapid growth in 38 states
At his suburban St. Louis home, Brett Koenig is frustrated. Despite having a sports betting app on his smartphone, he is unable to place a bet due to Missouri's ban on sports wagering. Koenig, along with many others in the state, believes it is time for Missouri to join the growing number of states...
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| 24.12.2023 16:43
Blizzard and Winter Storm Disrupt Christmas Travel for Millions in Central US
Millions of last-minute holiday travelers in the central US are facing dangerous blizzard conditions caused by a developing low-pressure system. This powerful storm, fueled by an El Ni?ħo-charged southern jet stream, has already caused problems in Southern California and the Desert Southwest. It is...
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| 24.12.2023 15:08
Research reveals the holiday season's top 10 'unsafe' cities
According to a recent study conducted by Vivint, a smart-home security company, several cities in the United States have been ranked among the top 10 most "unsafe" places during the holiday season. The research took into account various factors such as property crime data, Google search trends, and...
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| 20.12.2023 09:26
Two killed in New Jersey helicopter crash during local news assignment
A tragic helicopter crash claimed the lives of a pilot and a photographer from local news station WPVI-TV, the ABC affiliate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The crash occurred on Tuesday night in a wooded area of Burlington County, New Jersey, as the news crew was returning from an assignment at the...
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| 19.12.2023 11:20
Major cleanup underway after storm batters Northeastern US, knocks out power and floods roads
A powerful storm that struck the northeastern U.S. caused widespread damage and flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands of customers without power in Maine. Utility crews in the state were working tirelessly to restore electricity to affected areas, with the restoration effort expected to take mult...
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| 11.12.2023 15:29
Vermont panel decertifies sheriff charged with assault for kicking shackled prisoner
Vermont Sheriff Grismore Faces Possible Impeachment and Loss of Law Enforcement Certification The Vermont Sheriff's Association held a press conference at the Statehouse on Monday, calling for Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore to immediately resign. This comes after the Vermont Criminal Justice...
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| 09.12.2023 20:02
N.J. man gets 8-year sentence for racist slurs in viral video
In a courtroom in New Jersey on Friday, a white man named Edward Cagney Mathews sobbed as he was sentenced to eight years in prison for his racially charged viral rant and assault on his black neighbors. Mathews, 47, had pleaded guilty to four counts of bias intimidation and possession of a control...
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| 03.12.2023 11:12
Paralyzed Palestinian-American Student Recalls 'Surreal' Vermont Attack
One of the three college students of Palestinian descent who were shot in Vermont last month is now paralyzed from the chest down after a bullet lodged in his spine. Hisham Awartani, a 20-year-old student at Brown University, was walking with his friends Tahseen Aliahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid near...
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| 03.12.2023 02:17
Tragic Shooting Shatters Safety Illusion for Palestinian Students in Vermont
Three Palestinian college students, Hisham Awartani, Kinnan Abdalhamid, and Tahseen Ali Ahmad, were shot while on a walk in Vermont over the Thanksgiving weekend. Awartani, a 20-year-old junior at Brown University, was left paralyzed from the chest down after a bullet became lodged in his spine. Hi...
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| 30.11.2023 11:34
Heroic Palestinian student, trained as EMT, saves lives during Vermont shooting
Three Palestinian college students were shot over the Thanksgiving weekend in Vermont, and one of the victims, Kinnan Abdalhamid, is now speaking out about the terrifying ordeal. Abdalhamid, along with his friends Hisham Awartani and Tahseen Ali Ahmad, were taking a holiday stroll in Burlington whe...
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| 28.11.2023 22:48
Palestinian student's life changed forever after shooting in Vermont
Tensions continued to rise at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, following a shooting incident involving three Palestinian college students who were visiting family in Vermont. Hisham Awartani, a 20-year-old junior at Brown University, was shot in the spine and may never regain movement...
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| 27.11.2023 09:17
Arrest made in shooting of 3 Palestinian college students in Vermont
In a shocking incident in Burlington, Vermont, three Palestinian college students were shot by a white man armed with a handgun as they were on their way to a family home for Thanksgiving dinner. The suspect, identified as Jason J Eaton, 48, was arrested on Sunday afternoon. The Burlington Police D...
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| 26.11.2023 21:44
3 Palestinian Students Shot, Injured at Vermont Holiday Gathering
According to Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad, the shooting took place at approximately 6:25 p.m. near the University of Vermont campus. Authorities are currently searching for the shooter, who confronted the three young men of Palestinian descent while they were walking. The suspect, described as...
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| 26.11.2023 21:02
States Take Action to Reduce Food Waste and Hunger
15, 2023. New York state has implemented a program that requires larger businesses to donate edible food and recycle remaining food scraps in an effort to reduce food waste and combat environmental problems. Grocery store manager Sean Rafferty, who has 40 years of experience in the industry, reflec...
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| 26.11.2023 15:56
Palestinian College Students Shot and Wounded in Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, was struck by a shocking and deeply disturbing incident on Saturday evening when three college students of Palestinian descent were shot and wounded. The victims, identified as Hisham Awartani, Tahseen Ahmed, and Kinnan Abdalhamid, had been visiting the home of one of the victi...
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| 22.11.2023 03:42
Christian school suing officials after being barred from events for forfeiting game against trans player
Vermont High School Sues State Officials over Transgender Player Controversy A Vermont high school is taking legal action after being banned from all athletic and academic events for refusing to compete against a transgender player. Mid Vermont Christian School has filed a lawsuit against state off...
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| 10.11.2023 09:47
The Great Grift: Covid-19 fraudster used stolen relief aid to purchase a private island in Florida
Freshwater Spring on Sweetheart Island Bought with Stolen COVID-19 Relief Funds In a shocking case of fraud, Florida businessman Patrick Parker Walsh has been sentenced to five and a half years in federal prison for stealing nearly $8 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. The stolen money was u...
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| 05.11.2023 21:24
House Considers Censuring Greene and Tlaib as Tensions Escalate
In a continuation of the ongoing feud between Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Greene has announced her plans to reintroduce a resolution to censure Tlaib. This comes after her previous attempt failed to gather enough support in the House. Greene took to X,...
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| 13.10.2023 22:51
Louise Gl??ck, Nobel-winning poet of terse and candid lyricism, dies at 80
American poet Louise Gl??ck, known for her deeply personal and mythological themes that explored the natural world and religion, has passed away at the age of 80. Gl??ck, who won numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2020, died...
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| 11.10.2023 17:17
Vermont police on high alert after woman killed, hunt for armed suspect
Police in Vermont have released a sketch of a person of interest in the murder of a retired college dean, Honoree Fleming, on the Delaware and Hudson Rail Trail in Castleton. The body of the 77-year-old woman was discovered on October 5th, and an autopsy revealed she died from a gunshot wound to th...
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| 09.10.2023 13:11
Will Ferrell crashes USC frat party as DJ during family weekend
Will Ferrell made quite the splash during Family Weekend at the University of Southern California, where his son Magnus is currently a sophomore. The comedic actor, known for his roles in "Saturday Night Live" and movies like "Elf" and "Anchorman," showed up at a Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity party and...
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| 08.10.2023 06:03
Former Vermont State University dean's husband pens heartbreaking post about her murder
Beloved Retired Dean of Vermont State University Fatally Shot on Rail Trail The tight-knit community of Vermont State University was left in shock and sorrow following the senseless slaying of a beloved retired dean, Dr. Honoree Fleming. The tragic incident occurred late Thursday afternoon on the s...
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| 06.10.2023 09:23
Vermont police search for "armed and dangerous" suspect after woman found dead on popular trail
Authorities in Vermont are currently conducting an investigation into the suspicious death of a woman on the Delaware & Hudson Rail Trail in Castleton. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, with the woman's body being discovered at approximately 4:30 p.m. Vermont State Police responded to a...
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| 27.09.2023 02:28
Sen. Cory Booker joins Democrats in demanding Menendez's resignation
A stampede of Senate Democrats, including some of the party's most vulnerable incumbents, called for Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey to resign on Tuesday. This came just a day after Menendez defiantly vowed to fight federal corruption charges and predicted he would be exonerated. While Senato...
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| 16.09.2023 06:56
Hurricane Lee Threatens New England, Canada
As Hurricane Lee continued to barrel towards the New England coast and eastern Canada, millions of people were placed under storm watches and warnings on Saturday. The storm was expected to bring heavy winds, high seas, and rain, prompting residents and fishermen to take precautionary measures. In...
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| 16.09.2023 04:12
New England States Reevaluate Dams Amid Climate Change Floods
Recent floods in Massachusetts have raised concerns about the safety of dams across New England, as the region is increasingly hit by stronger and wetter storms. Many of these dams were built decades ago to support textile mills, store water, or supply irrigation to farms, but experts now worry tha...
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| 08.09.2023 09:08
Evasive Vermont thief finally captured after wild multi-modal pursuit
A Vermont armed robbery suspect who had managed to elude capture for over a week by utilizing a range of stolen vehicles and modes of transportation, was finally apprehended by authorities on Thursday after he was spotted kayaking on a river. The suspect, identified as 52-year-old Eric Edson, had b...
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| 31.08.2023 11:56
WWII soldier, Pfc. Arthur Barrett, laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery
In a moving ceremony held on Wednesday, the remains of Army Pfc. Arthur Barrett, a Vermont World War II soldier who died as a prisoner of war in the Philippines in 1942, were finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. The solemn event marked the end of a long journey for Barrett, who had...
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| 30.08.2023 12:39
Pair charged with animal cruelty, child endangerment after dozens of dead dogs found at New Jersey home
Two individuals in New Jersey, Brandon Leconey, 32, and Rebeccah Halbach, 35, have been arrested on charges of animal cruelty and child endangerment after a horrifying discovery was made at their residence in Evesham Township. Police found a 9-year-old child living in deplorable conditions surround...
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| 12.07.2023 14:17
"President Biden Declares Emergency as Vermont Faces Widespread Flooding"
from floodwaters, and dozens of roads had been closed. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories for much of the state. President Joe Biden declared an emergency in Vermont and authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide assistance. The White House wi...
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