U.S. Deadline Looms for Apple and Google to Remove TikTok from App Stores

TikTok faces removal from app stores in the US

The U.S. government has set a January 19, 2025 deadline for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores unless its parent company, ByteDance, divests ownership of its U.S. operations. This decision stems from growing national security concerns regarding TikTok’s ties to China, with lawmakers warning that the app’s Chinese ownership could allow … Read more

Police arrest 3 individuals believed to be involved in the reported theft of a 79-year-old woman at Ward Parkway shops

Police arrest 3 individuals believed to be involved in the reported theft of a 79-year-old woman at Ward Parkway shops

Three suspects are facing charges of physically assaulting a 79-year-old woman in Kansas City. The incident occurred last Thursday night after the woman and her granddaughters had finished shopping at the Ward Parkway Trader Joe’s. The prosecutors in Jackson County are pursuing legal action against the perpetrators. Around 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, police received … Read more

CBP announces that RGV border wall bollards will not go up for auction

CBP announces that RGV border wall bollards will not go up for auction

Rusted border bollards, stacked high in various holding yards across the Rio Grande Valley, will not be auctioned off, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration this week for allegedly auctioning off border wall bollards in Arizona, according to recent reports. According to a CBP official, … Read more

Energy regulators in Arizona set to vote on fee for rooftop solar installations

Energy regulators in Arizona set to vote on fee for rooftop solar installations

In the APS rate hike case, earlier this year, the Arizona Corporation Commission’s 4-1 Republican majority gave their approval to the introduction of a new charge specifically for owners of rooftop solar. Arizona regulators are set to vote on Tuesday to decide whether to keep a new fee for APS rooftop solar owners. The “grid … Read more

Arizona grandmother arrested for alleged murder of granddaughter

Arizona grandmother arrested for alleged murder of granddaughter

A grandmother in Arizona has been arrested in connection with the tragic death of her granddaughter on Sunday. The Buckeye Police Department (BPD) has reported that a domestic violence shooting occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m. As soon as the police reached the residence, a woman emerged from the house, raising her hands in surrender. The … Read more

Detection of bird flu in the West Valley and throughout Arizona

Detection of bird flu in the West Valley and throughout Arizona

Avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, is a highly contagious virus that primarily affects birds, including both wild birds and domestic poultry such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Although rare, it is possible for humans to contract the virus through close and unprotected contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids. In humans, … Read more

New law could result in millions of dollars lost for Arizona cities due to the ban on rent tax

New law could result in millions of dollars lost for Arizona cities due to the ban on rent tax

Starting from January 1st, renters in Arizona can expect to see a change in their expenses as the TPT rental tax will no longer be collected. This development, aimed at providing financial relief to renters, has the potential to save them money. However, as noted by FOX 10’s Lindsey Ragas, the implementation of this new … Read more

Virginia and Surrounding Areas Under Winter Weather Advisory

The NWS in Washington DC has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of Virginia and West Virginia, including Washington, Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren, Morgan, and Berkeley counties. On Saturday, December 14, 2004, at around noon, the NWS issued the following alert: Mixed precipitation is expected from 7 a.m. Sunday (December 15) to … Read more

Legal Group Launches inquiry Into DOJ Memo Targeting Parents In Virginia

America First Legal (AFL) has recently initiated an inquiry into the purported involvement of former FBI Deputy Director, Andy McCabe, and his wife, Jill McCabe, in the contentious memo released by Attorney General Merrick Garland on October 4, 2021. The memo activated federal counterterrorism resources to tackle perceived threats against school officials, a measure that … Read more