Around The Country
- Taliban shutters women-run radio station for playing musicA women-run radio station in Afghanistan’s northeast has been shut down for playing music during the holy month of Ramadan, a Taliban official said Saturday.
- Remote trains carrying hazmat fall outside Congress’ push for rail regulationWASHINGTON — Congress is pushing to mandate a specific crew size on trains following a series of dangerous incidents.
- Federal judge strikes down Minnesota law banning 18-20-year-olds from obtaining gun permitsA federal judge on Friday struck down a Minnesota law that prohibits adults age 18-20 from obtaining permits to carry handguns in public. Assisted by gun-rights advocacy groups, three individuals who were under 21 challenged a 2003 state law that enacted an age requirement to apply for a permit to carry a pistol. They argued…
- Disney thwarts DeSantis’ oversight board takeover using bizarre legal tie to King Charles III of EnglandThe Walt Disney Co., amid its feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, invoked King Charles III in its attempt to stifle efforts by the Republican governor to strip the company of its self-governance power in the state. In February, after nearly a year of lawmakers working to dissolve Disney’s special tax district, DeSantis signed a…
- Three dead, three flown to hospitals after storm in Crawford Co. – MyWabashValley.comThree dead, three flown to hospitals after storm in Crawford Co. MyWabashValley.com Parts of Vincennes, Sullivan Without Power Overnight WZDM 2 deaths reported following severe storms; damage seen across Wabash Valley MyWabashValley.com ‘Hit by a destructive tornado’ | Severe weather outbreak destroys Indiana homes, 3 deaths reported in Sullivan County WTHR 3 dead, some missing in Sullivan after tornado WTHR
- Stumpy, the cherry tree, delights visitors to D.C.’s Tidal Basin – The Washington PostStumpy, the cherry tree, delights visitors to D.C.’s Tidal Basin The Washington Post Care, ‘magic’ help D.C. cherry blossoms defy age The Columbian Peak bloom for DC’s famous cherry blossom trees coming to end FOX 5 DC D.C.’s best cherry blossom beers, cake pops, cupcakes and treats The Washington Post Locals and tourists visit the UW for blooming cherry…
- What fake pop stars say about our real worldNi’jah, the fake Beyonce of Swarm. | Amazon Studios Swarm shows there’s nothing funny about a fake pop star. The new Amazon Prime series Swarm starts with a familiar disclaimer turned on its head: “This is not a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or events, is intentional.” Screenshot from…