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03-21-2023
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Children save classmate from attempted kidnapping in Maryland
A 30-year-old man, Jamaal Germany, attempted to kidnap a student from a bus stop in Gaithersburg, Maryland, but was stopped by several students who came to the victim's aid. The suspect's motives are unclear, and an investigation is ongoing. Germany was arrested and taken into custody. Detectives from the Special Victims Investigation Division are asking for anyone who believes they may have been a victim of Germany to contact them.
Los Angeles Support Staff Strike for Better Pay and Working Conditions, Demand Higher Staffing
Support staff in Los Angeles, represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), have gone on strike to demand better wages and increased staffing. Despite the steady rain before dawn, the workers joined picket lines to demand respect and demonstrate that they have some of the most critical responsibilities in schools. Rep. Adam Schiff said these strikers were earning "poverty wages." The union noted that district support staffers, on average, earn $25,000 per year, and many of them live in poverty because of low pay or limited work hours. They are asking for a 30% raise, while teachers want a 20% pay hike over two years.
Colorado Man Attacked by Mountain Lion While Relaxing in Hot Tub
A man and his wife were attacked by a mountain lion while relaxing in an in-ground hot tub at a rental home in Colorado. The man suffered superficial wounds to his head but declined medical assistance. The couple made noise and shined a light on the lion causing it to retreat. Officials are tracking the lion and warning neighbors of potential encounters.
Massive Fire Destroys Multipurpose Center in New Jersey
A multipurpose center in New Jersey, the Fountain of Life Center, was destroyed in a massive fire on Monday evening. The center, which was built with the help of the senior pastor’s grandparents, includes a preschool and other facilities. Despite the devastating loss, the senior pastor believes that the church is not just the building but its community.
Stunning rebound in US existing home sales
Sales of existing homes in America smashed their predictions and registered the largest annual gain in two years as the market finally began to recover from a year-long slump. While lower mortgage rates were the key driver, some commentators have suggested that the increased sales activity is indicative of stronger economic conditions which will enable US house prices to continue to rise through 2019. Market watchers will look towards next month's data to see if this trend continues.
Is your Honda Civic affected by a new steering problem?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating an estimated 238,000 Honda Civics from the 2022 and 2023 model years. The investigation was launched after 145 complaints about increased steering effort causing an overreaction or inability to avoid a road hazard were received over the past 11 months, with most complaints coming from low-mile vehicles at highway speeds. Despite the complaints, there are no reported crashes or injuries from the problem. NHTSA will determine the scope and severity of the issue, and a recall may be possible.
Gwyneth Paltrow accused of skiing accident cover-up and causing brain injury in lawsuit
Terry Sanderson, aged 76, is suing Gwyneth Paltrow for $300,000 for allegedly causing him a brain injury, four broken ribs and other injuries in a skiing accident. Paltrow denies the allegations and accuses Sanderson of being the one who caused the accident, noting that he had 15 documented medical conditions before the incident. Sanderson is also accusing Deer Valley and its employees of engaging in a 'cover up'. The trial in Park City is set to continue for over a week.
Tennessee advances abortion bill despite opposition from anti-abortion group
A bill in Tennessee that would have allowed doctors to provide abortions based on their judgment was opposed by influential anti-abortion lobbying group Tennessee Right to Life. The bill was subsequently reworked to allow doctors to use only 'reasonable medical judgment' when abortion is necessary to save the mother or prevent irreversible injury. The final vote passed with only two members of the Republican party opposing. The bill must now pass through the Senate and heads to the desk of Republican Gov. Bill Lee. The law still does not include exceptions for rape and incest.
Tragic Death of Two Teenagers at Ski Resort
Two teenage boys died and others critically injured in separate sledding accidents at ski resorts in Colorado and Utah respectively. The victims hit trees, and the teenagers collided with a large snowbank at the bottom of the half pipe in Copper Mountain Ski Resort. Copper Mountain’s president expressed his sadness and sympathies to the affected families and friends. The resort closes lift and trail access every day at 4 pm, including the halfpipe which was closed and roped off at the time of the incident.
US to send older Abrams tanks to Ukraine as it battles Russia
The US plans to send older M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine instead of the newer M1A2 version as a part of a decision to help Ukrainian forces learn to use the equipment and maintain it in their fight against Russia's invasion. However, it's unclear how soon the US would begin training Ukrainian forces on how to use, maintain and repair the tanks, and any delivery of the tanks would not likely happen in the spring months. This is a part of a broader political strategy that opened the door for Germany to announce it would send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and allow Poland and other allies to do the same.