New Virginia law born from tragedy aims to prevent future unlicensed driving deaths.
YORKTOWN, Va. — A new Virginia law set to take effect Monday will make it a Class 1 misdemeanor to knowingly permit an unlicensed individual—or a minor operating outside the limits of…
US traffic deaths fell 4.5% in first nine months of year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. traffic deaths fell 4.5% in the first nine months of the year to 30,435 after sharply rising during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
Atmospheric river pounds US Northwest; two deaths reported
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – An atmospheric river deluged the U.S. Northwest for a third straight day on Tuesday, swelling rivers to dangerous levels, forcing road and rail closures, and possibly killing…
Heat-related deaths could more than quadruple by mid-century -report
By Gloria Dickie (Reuters) – Heat-related illnesses and deaths are rising as the world warms, an international team of health experts said on Tuesday, forecasting a 370% surge in yearly heat deaths…
Pennsylvania Jury Convicts Dump Truck Driver in Deaths of Pregnant Teacher and Unborn Child
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Everett James Clayton, the driver of a 9-ton dump truck, has been convicted of murder in the deaths of a pregnant teacher and her unborn child following a…
US to help Americans evacuate Israel as confirmed deaths rise – White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of U.S. citizens confirmed dead in the Hamas attack in Israel over the weekend has risen to 27, with 14 more still unaccounted for, White House national…
Lawmaker Says Phil Murphy Must Be Held Accountable for Nursing Home Deaths
NEW JERSEY – Following two scathing reports that highlighted severe lapses at the veterans homes in Menlo Park and Paramus, Senator Kristin Corrado is pushing for the creation of a special legislative…
Murphy’s Systematic COVID-19 Failures Led to Unnecessary Deaths at State Veterans Homes
TRENTON, NJ – Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio is urging Gov. Phil Murphy to take responsibility for systemic failures at two state-run veterans homes during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic,…
Traffic Deaths Decrease in First Half of the Year, Remain Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
WASHINGTON, DC – Traffic deaths in the U.S. decreased by 3.3% in the first half of this year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The decline is notable but…
Is Your Cough Syrup Deadly? FDA Cracks Down After Surge in Overdose Deaths
NEW YORK, NY – A surge in global deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to tighten scrutiny on healthcare product manufacturers. A Reuters…
Wind Farms and Whale Deaths A Far Right Conspiracy Shore Dem Says
MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – New Jersey Democratic Senator Vin Gopal, a prominent supporter of Governor Phil Murphy’s plan to establish wind turbines from Cape May to Sandy Hook, has dismissed claims that…
New Jersey’s New BPU President Dismisses Link Between Wind Farms and Whale Deaths
TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa expressed concerns over Governor Murphy’s recent appointment of Christine Guhl-Sadovy as the President of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Testa claims that the move indicates…
NJ DEP Says No Evidence Sonar Mapping Contributing to Whale Deaths
Dozens of dead whales have been washing up at the New Jersey shore and off the coast since December 22, but the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) says it has…
Rise in Overdose Deaths in Virginia Beach Linked to Laced Cocaine
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Beach Police Department has reported an unusual surge in overdose deaths this past weekend. Three deaths involved crack cocaine, leading to the possibility that the substance…
Wind Turbines and Whale Deaths, A Right-Wing Conspiracy
MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – As New Jersey gears up to expand offshore wind energy, a divisive debate has broken out over its environmental impact. Senator Vin Gopal, a Democrat and ally of…
Green Groups Turn a Blind Eye to Mysterious Increase in Whale Deaths
Nick Pope on August 27, 2023 Several environmentalist groups campaign against offshore oil and gas projects because of their ecological impacts, but those same groups appear to apply less scrutiny to the…
‘Couldn’t Care Less’: Green Groups Let Offshore Wind Off The Hook As Mysterious Whale Deaths Surge
‘Couldn’t Care Less’: Green Groups Let Offshore Wind Off The Hook As Mysterious Whale Deaths Surge Nick Pope on August 27, 2023 Several environmentalist groups campaign against offshore oil and gas projects…
Senator Vin Gopal Says Whale Deaths are a Right Wing Conspiracy Theory
MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ – New Jersey Democrat Senator Vin Gopal, a key ally in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s mission to build wind turbines from Cape May to Sandy Hook said conspiracy…
Nearly 2 million excess deaths followed China’s sudden end of COVID curbs – study
By Bernard Orr BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s abrupt move to dismantle its strict COVID-19 regime, which unleashed the virus onto its 1.4 billion residents, could have led to nearly 2 million excess…
Biden Admin To Green Light Another Massive Offshore Wind Farm Amid Industry Troubles, Mounting Whale Deaths
Biden Admin To Green Light Another Massive Offshore Wind Farm Amid Industry Troubles, Mounting Whale Deaths Nick Pope on August 22, 2023 The Biden administration is expected to officially approve a massive…
Mystery Surrounds Deaths Of 17 People On Air Force Base Just This Year
Mystery Surrounds Deaths Of 17 People On Air Force Base Just This Year Jake Smith on August 17, 2023 The Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma has refused to disclose the causes…
More Restaurants, Bars Stock Up On Fentanyl, Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug As Deaths Soar
More Restaurants, Bars Stock Up On Fentanyl, Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug As Deaths Soar Jennie Taer on August 15, 2023 An increasing number of restaurants and bars across the country are keeping…
Blue State Mulls Massive Offshore Wind Project Despite Industry Uncertainty, East Coast Whale Deaths
Blue State Mulls Massive Offshore Wind Project Despite Industry Uncertainty, East Coast Whale Deaths Nick Pope on August 14, 2023 California is considering approving a proposal for a massive offshore wind project…
Save Right Whale Coalition Sickened Over Government Response to Deaths of Whales in NY, NJ
New York and New Jersey are witnessing an alarming increase in whale deaths, with 23 known fatalities in less than a year, sparking concerns and anger among environmental activists and political figures.…
Nearly 35% of New Jersey Whale Deaths Since 2016 Happened in Past 9 Months
NEW JERSEY – A concerning trend in humpback whale deaths has been identified in New Jersey, with 10 out of the 28 recorded deaths since 2016 occurring within the past nine months.…
Whale Deaths at Jersey Shore: Is Offshore Sonar Mapping to Blame?
TRENTON, NJ – Recent reports have brought attention to the significant increase in whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Shore. In what used to be a rare occurrence, approximately two dozen…
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