Court Denies Effort to Block Release of Jack Smith’s Final Report on Trump Investigations
WASHINGTON (NW) — A panel of judges from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against an attempt to prevent the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s final report regarding his investigations into former President Donald Trump.The ruling came after U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon had temporarily blocked the report’s…
Over 10,000 Structures Destroyed, Death Toll Rises in LA Fire
LOS ANGELES (NW) — The Palisades Fire, which has already claimed the lives of at least five individuals, continues to spread eastward toward the 405 Freeway and the San Fernando Valley, forcing additional evacuation orders and warnings in neighborhoods such as Brentwood and Encino.The Getty Center, an iconic cultural institution…
New York Judge Sentences Donald Trump to “Unconditional Discharge” in Hush Money Case
NEW YORK — A New York judge on Friday sentenced President-elect Donald Trump to an “unconditional discharge” in his hush money case, meaning he is now legally a convicted felon under New York state law but will face no further penalties. The sentencing, which comes just 10 days before Trump…
Study Finds Vegans are More Likely to be Depressed
A new study suggests that vegans may face a higher risk of depression due to their consumption of plant-based milks, such as soy and almond milk. In contrast, those who drink semi-skimmed milk may have a lower risk of both anxiety and depression.The research, which followed over 350,000 participants in…
President Biden Draws Outrage from Victims’ Families After Commuting Death Row Inmates
WASHINGTON (NW) — President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, sparking strong reactions from victims’ families. Among those whose death sentences were commuted was Brandon Council, convicted of murdering two female bank employees during an armed robbery in 2017.Council…
Indianapolis Starbucks Workers Strike on Christmas Eve Amid Nationwide Labor Dispute
INDIANAPOLIS — Starbucks employees at the Mass Ave location in downtown Indianapolis walked off the job Tuesday, joining a growing wave of unionized baristas striking across the country in an ongoing labor dispute with the coffee giant.The Christmas Eve walkout came just days after 98% of Starbucks Workers United members…
Syrian Christians Celebrate First Christmas Since Fall of Assad
DAMASCUS — Syrian Christians gathered for Christmas Eve services on Tuesday in a historic moment, marking the first time since the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad in early December that the community could freely celebrate. The service, which took place at the Lady of Damascus Church in the capital, was…
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure on Christmas Day
KHARKIV, UKRAINE — Ukrainians across the country awoke on Christmas Day to power outages and frigid homes after Russia launched a series of attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The assault, which targeted critical energy facilities, was swiftly condemned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who labeled it as “inhuman.”The attack involved…