A Maine community is reeling after two separate shootings at a bar and a bowling alley that left multiple casualties across Lewiston. Two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press that at least 16 people were killed and the toll was expected to rise. Scores were injured. "This doesn't happen in Maine," one Lewiston resident said. "It's a peaceful community, … [Read more...]
TikTok hearing: Company building “firewall” to seal off US data from foreign access, CEO says | FULL
Testifying before the U.S. Congress on Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew told lawmakers the company is building what he called a “firewall” that would seal off U.S. data from foreign access. He said that TikTok is in the process of deleting legacy U.S. data from servers in Virginia and Singapore, which he expects to be completed by the end of the year. Chew said he doesn’t … [Read more...]
“Absurd” that train was not considered “high hazardous” before derailment, Ohio governor says | FULL
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and cabinet ministers held a news conference in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday to update the catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine that occurred on Feb. 3, which spewed toxic chemicals into the environment. DeWine said that he's learned the train was not considered a “high hazardous material train,” which allegedly meant that the railroad was not … [Read more...]
Tyre Nichols death: Lawyers for 2 ex-officers facing charges speak of “traumatic” deposition | FULL
WARNING: Live event may contain graphic video content not suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised. Memphis defence attorneys, Blake Ballin and Bill Massey, who are representing two of the five officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols, held a news conference on Thursday. Ballin is representing Desmond Mills and Massey is representing Emmitt Martin. Attorneys … [Read more...]