Cuba begins releasing prisoners following US decision to remove terror label

Cuba begins releasing prisoners following US decision to remove terror label

Cuba has begun the process of releasing certain prisoners following discussions with the Vatican. This development comes shortly after President Joe Biden’s administration declared its intention to remove the United States’ designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. According to Cuban civil groups monitoring the cases of detainees on the island, more than … Read more

Record levels of gang violence in Haiti while the US faces criticism for lacking a strategy

Record levels of gang violence in Haiti while the US faces criticism for lacking a strategy

According to a recent report by the Office of the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, gangs in Haiti were responsible for the deaths of at least 5,600 individuals last year. The report further reveals that an additional 3,700 people were either injured or abducted, which has prompted criticism towards the Biden administration for its … Read more

Texas Man Confesses To Stealing Almost $400k From Maine Couple During Their Vacation

A Texas man has admitted to stealing almost $400,000 from a couple in Maine. Upon their return from vacation in October 2022, the couple informed the Justice Department that they had incurred a loss of approximately $400,000 in wire transfers from their bank account. According to investigators, an individual posing as the account holder contacted … Read more

New Winter Storm Expected to Bring Up to Six Inches of Snow in Certain Areas

A layer of snow, ranging from a few inches in some areas to as much as a coating in others, is expected to stretch from the southern Appalachians to the mid-Atlantic coast on Sunday afternoon, January 19. The snowfall is predicted to continue into central and southeastern New England on Sunday evening, lasting through early … Read more

DC rapper sentenced to 14 years in prison for leading a violent drug crew

A well-known rapper from Washington, D.C. called “Migo Lee” received a 14-year prison sentence on Thursday. He was found guilty of leading a violent drug trafficking organization that ran open-air markets in the Northwest area of the city. 23-year-old Khali Ahmed Brown has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell after admitting guilt to … Read more

NYC subway station installs spikes to discourage fare evasion, but commuters doubt its effectiveness and question its costliness

The Metropolitan Transit Authority has unveiled a new strategy to tackle fare evasion by installing spikes on turnstiles. Workers were spotted installing the intimidating-looking apparatus on Wednesday at the 59th Street/Lexington Avenue stop, which serves the N, R, W, 4, 5, and 6 lines, according to The Post. The sharp-edged panels serve as a deterrent … Read more

National Weather Service Warns of Potential Winter Commuting Hazards in Montgomery County

The entire I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and DC is under a “Hazardous Weather Outlook” as issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). According to the National Weather Service (NWS), there is a chance of snow showers today and tonight that may result in a thin layer of snow on the roads. This … Read more

Mississippi National Guard to be deployed for Trump’s inauguration

The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) will send 200 service members to assist the District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. Soldiers and airmen from the 112th Military Police Battalion, 172nd Airlift Wing, and 186th Air Refueling Wing will leave Thompson Field Air National Guard Base in Flowood … Read more