Blizzards in the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin High temperatures in Washington DC More than 1,700 flights have been cancelled Eko Hot Blog reports that a fierce winter storm has caused widespread disruptions in the US, while south-eastern parts of the country brace for record-high temperatures. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme Court Adjourns Lawsuit Against FG … Read more
TV reporter and a nine-year-old girl were fatally shot A second reporter and the girl’s mother were shot and injured by the same gunman The two journalists work for Spectrum News 13 Eko Hot Blog reports that a TV reporter and a nine-year-old girl have been fatally shot near Orlando, Florida, close to the scene … Read more
Seattle is the first US city to ban discrimination based on caste Councilwoman Kshama Sawant wrote the legislation The ban is needed to prevent caste bias from becoming more prevalent Eko Hot Blog reports that Seattle has become the first US city to ban discrimination based on caste after a vote by the city council. … Read more
More passengers are attempting to bring their guns through airport security 2022 was a record year for guns found at US airport checkpoints TSA intercepted a record 6,542 guns at airport checkpoints across the US last year Eko Hot Blog reports that an assault rifle and 163 rounds of ammunition taken from a man about … Read more
Blinken has warned that China is considering providing “lethal support” to aid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Blinken said such action would mean “serious consequences” for China. Chinese President Xi Jinping is an ally of Putin and is yet to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, US Secretary … Read more
Bagar was captured in the raid No civilians, SDF or US forces were killed or injured in the raid US military said a senior ISIS leader was killed in an earlier helicopter raid Eko Hot Blog reports that The US military and Syrian Democratic Forces conducted a helicopter raid in eastern Syria early Saturday, capturing … Read more
The US has declared that Russia committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, US has “formally declared” that Russia had committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine, The US Vice-President Kamala Harris made the statement while soeaking at the Munich Security Conference. Ms Harris accused Russia of “gruesome acts … Read more
The proposed visit has stirred up Chicago mayoral race Candidates have turned their ire on one of the front runners, Paul Vallas Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on every candidate to denounce the event DeSantis is scheduled to attend Eko Hot Blog reports that the mere mention of the Florida governor’s trip to the state next … Read more
The parents had gone to a nearby Publix to buy groceries They had left their 16-year-old daughter in charge of her younger brothers, ages 7 and 3 The weapon the child got a hold of was a Canik 9 mm firearm that was stored in the nightstand next to his parents’ bed. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The Pennsylvania lawmaker has faced depression “off and on throughout his life” He suffered a debilitating stroke last year while campaigning It is unclear how long Mr Fetterman will remain in hospital. Eko Hot Blog reports that US Democratic Senator John Fetterman has checked himself into a hospital near Washington DC to receive treatment for … Read more
Nikki Haley has entered the race for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. The move leaves her as the first person to challenge Trump for the party’s nomination. She was Trump’s US Ambassador to the UN. Eko Hot Blog reports that former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has announced a run for the president of … Read more
The US has announced a new $2.17 billion security aid package for Ukraine. The US also provided long-range GLSDB missiles for Ukraine. In a tweet, Zelensky thanked the US and President Joe Biden for the additional aid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the US has announced additional military aid to Ukraine worth $2.2bn (£1.83bn) will … Read more
North Korea has condemned the US for sending ‘battle tanks’ to Ukraine. Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korea’s leader, accused the US of fighting a ‘proxy war’ against Russia. The US announcement followed Germany’s decision to also provide Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from its own stocks. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
NAFDAC issued an alert against a weight loss pill on Sunday, January 22, 2023. The alert says the drug can cause cancer and advised against using it. The drug control agency also said the pill contains a banned substance and microbial growth above permissible limits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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