US: Wife Kills Terminally Ill Husband In Florida

This happened at AdventHealth Daytona Beach on Saturday. The husband knew the shooting would occur. She was taken into custody and faces a charge of first-degree murder. Eko Hot Blog reports that a 76-year-old woman allegedly shot and killed her terminally ill husband at a Daytona Beach, Florida, hospital following a pact police said the … Read more

US: Arizona Governor Orders Review Of Death Penalty Protocol

The review was ordered Friday by Gov. Katie Hobbs. It comes just days after the governor appointed Ryan Thornell, a prison official in Maine, as Arizona’s new corrections director. The last lethal gas execution in the United States was carried out in Arizona more than two decades ago. Eko Hot Blog reports that Arizona’s attorney … Read more

US: Abbott Laboratories Under DOJ Investigation

Abbott did not specify what aspect of the company is under Justice Department scrutiny. Justice Department is investigating conduct at Abbott’s plant in Sturgis Abbott voluntarily shut down production at its Sturgis infant formula manufacturing plant on Feb. 17 Eko Hot Blog reports that Abbott Laboratories is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, … Read more

US: Thousands Gather For Annual March For Life In Washington

The crowd spread across the National Mall, celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision after decades of activism. A small counter protest numbering dozens of pro-choice activists also gathered at the Supreme Court. Many of those who joined the march said they considered the Roe v Wade decision last summer to be the first step towards their … Read more

Police Fine UK PM Rishi Sunak For Not Wearing Seatbelt In Promotional Video

The Police in Lancashire have fined the UK prime minister for not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car. Sunak was promoting the country’s “Levelling Up” programme in the video. It is the second fixed penalty notice the British PM has received in less than a year. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Prime Minister … Read more

US: Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Attempted To Flee

The 38-year-old bought a one-way ticket to Mexico last January. Holmes was convicted for defrauding investors in her blood testing start-up that was once valued at $9bn Holmes’s partner also bought a one-way ticket to Mexico. Eko Hot Blog reports that Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes attempted to flee the US shortly after her conviction on … Read more

Ukraine War: Germany Hesitant To Send War Tanks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier made a specific appeal for modern tanks to repel Russia. Western countries have committed billions to other weaponry. Poland’s foreign minister criticised Germany’s reluctance to send tanks. Eko Hot Blog reports that Germany has not yet decided whether to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine or allow other countries to donate … Read more

US: Ron DeSantis Bans Advanced African American History Course

Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration said the proposed course “lacks educational value and is contrary to Florida law”. Officials did not specify what law the course breaks. Last year, Gov DeSantis passed a “Stop WOKE” act that regulates how lessons on race and gender are taught in Florida schools. Eko Hot Blog reports that Florida officials … Read more

France: President Macron Details Plans To Boost Defence Budget

The next seven-year budget would increase to €413bn First France had to repair and restock its armed forces France’s failure to foresee the Russian invasion last February cost the head of military intelligence, Gen Eric Vidaud, his job. Eko Hot Blog reports that French President Emmanuel Macron has detailed plans for a major boost to … Read more

US: Family Of Six-Year-Old Child Who Shot Teacher Speaks Up

The family said the gun allegedly brought to school by the boy “was secured”. First-grade teacher Abigail Zwerner, 25, was left with serious injuries. Authorities are still investigating the incident and the possible motive. Eko Hot Blog reports that a six-year-old child who police say shot and wounded his teacher in his Virginia school suffers … Read more

China’s Population Is Dwindling: Recent Reports Reveal A Decline In Numbers

The number of Chinese people fell by 850,000 from the previous year to 1.4118 billion China’s birth rate has been slowing for years China’s population decline could send ripple effects across the global economy. Eko Hot Blog reports that China’s population has fallen for the first time in six decades, official statistics revealed earlier this … Read more

US: DeSantis Under Fire For Alleged Discriminatory Survey

LGBTQ advocates have criticized DeSantis for policies seen as discriminatory The survey was released the same day the university presidents voted to support DeSantis’ “anti-woke” agenda The survey is similar to one DeSantis is forcing state universities to complete regarding spending on diversity Eko Hot Blog reports that Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking … Read more

Prosecutors To Charge Actor Alec Baldwin With Involuntary Manslaughter Over Film Set Shooting

Alec Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer on the set of a film in 2021. Prosecutors announced that the actor would be charged with involuntary manslaughter after more than a year of investigations. The film’s armourer will face the same charge. Eko Hot Blog reports that the actor Alec Baldwin has been charged with involuntary … Read more

Usain Bolt Loses $12 Million Life-saving To Scammers

Olympic sprinter, Usain Bolt has lost $12 million life-saving to scammers. The lawyers of the track star said they are prepared to file a lawsuit if that will make it possible to recover the $12 million. Jamaica’s Finance Minister Nigel Clarke claimed that SSL had committed “alarming and evil fraud” and promised to “bring all … Read more

MGID