After the death of Pope Francis, Donald Trump issued a Proclamation calling for all flags in honor of him to be flown half-staff. Trump ordered that the flags be flown at half-staff on the day of Trump's burial at the White House, all federal buildings, grounds, military posts, naval stations, and all naval vessels of the United States, its territories, and … [Read more...] about Flags Lowered at White House to Mourn Passing of Pope Francis
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Texas Landowner: 12-Foot Elon Musk Statue Vandalized
According to the owner, a 12-foot tall bust of Elon Musk was vandalized in Texas. Eleazar Villafranca confirmed to the owner of the property that the bust was vandalized over the weekend. Villafranca is a construction worker who said that several truckers called him Saturday to say the bust was damaged. On Monday, when he arrived, he found thick gashes around the eye, … [Read more...] about Texas Landowner: 12-Foot Elon Musk Statue Vandalized
Amazon Eyes Massive $15B Warehouse Expansion Across the US
Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday that Amazon.com was considering a $15 billion expansion plan to build 80 new warehouses in rural and urban areas of the United States. The report was based on people familiar with this matter. According to the report, the company has asked potential capital partners to submit bids. The facilities will be mostly delivery hubs, but some … [Read more...] about Amazon Eyes Massive $15B Warehouse Expansion Across the US
Migrant Driver in Fatal Crash Exonerated of Drug Charges
On Friday, the Austin Police Department and the attorney representing Eritrean national Solomun Weldekeal-Araya confirmed he tested negative for drugs and alcohol following the deadly I-35 crash. The semi-truck accident in North Austin left five people dead and eleven injured, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The crash occurred when Weldekeal-Araya's truck collided … [Read more...] about Migrant Driver in Fatal Crash Exonerated of Drug Charges
San Francisco Launches Controversial ‘Pay According to Income’ Speeding Fines
San Francisco is launching a new program for speeding tickets that will assess fines according to the income of the driver. The Speed Safety System Pilot Program was signed into law by Democrat Governor. The Speed Safety System Pilot Program, which will be implemented by Gavin Newsom on October 20, 2023, allows California cities to issue speeding tickets using speed cameras. … [Read more...] about San Francisco Launches Controversial ‘Pay According to Income’ Speeding Fines