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Carl Belen
Historic $1.4M Oregon Home Damaged Beyond Repair in Violent Storm
Gaylene Runey, a resident of Washington County, Oregon, faces the prospect of leaving her historic $1.4 million home after a storm caused extensive damage. Over ten trees fell on her property during the storm, leaving her without power for over a week and subsequently cutting off her water and heat.
DeSantis Tells Teacher 'It's Not Your Show' in Heated Debate
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had a heated exchange with a fourth-grade teacher, Regina Wasiluk, during a campaign event in South Carolina. The confrontation centered around DeSantis questioning the achievements of his GOP primary rival, Nikki Haley, particularly in the area of education.
Senator John Fetterman Claims Migration Crisis Could Ruin American Dream
Fetterman, a Democrat, has voiced concerns over the border crisis, fearing it may undermine the American dream. The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol reported over 302,000 attempts to cross the southern border in December, the highest in a single month.
Nikki Haley Excludes Daily Mail Amidst Affair Allegations
Daily Mail was banned from covering future Nikki Haley campaign events after they reported on allegations of her extramarital affairs. Haley's spokeswoman Chaney Denton confirmed the ban, stating Daily Mail is not credentialed for more events following the publication of the story.
Racial Tensions Ignite Fight at Minneapolis School, Parents Arrested
A brawl broke out at St. Louis Park High School in Minneapolis involving black and Somali students, with at least two adults arrested. Sanaiah Milon, a student, claimed the fight was due to personal issues and not race-related, though the school is investigating racial motivations.
President Biden Acknowledges Unsecure Southern Border
President Joe Biden acknowledged that the U.S.-Mexico border is not secure, contradicting earlier statements by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Biden emphasized the need for Congress to collaborate on major changes in border policy to address the situation.
White House Sidesteps Biden's Smoothie Cost Confusion
President Joe Biden, during a visit to Nowhere Coffee Co. in Allentown, Pennsylvania, expressed surprise at the $6 cost of a smoothie. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to questions about this incident, suggesting Biden was joking around.
Biden Mixes Up Names After Enjoying Milkshake Treat
President Joe Biden enjoyed a 'triple thick' milkshake at Cook Out in North Carolina. He mistakenly referred to being photographed with Rep. Deborah Ross, who wasn't present. The visit followed a speech where he promoted high-speed internet access across America.
Parents Turn Daughter's Ashes into Stones for Lasting Memory
Kaylee and Jake Massey from Idaho lost their 15-month-old daughter, Poppy, to a rare genetic disorder known as TBCD. The couple decided to convert Poppy's ashes into parting stones as a way to keep her memory close in a tangible form.
Legalizing All Drugs in Maine Could Destroy Its Idyllic Coastal Towns
The Maine Legislature's Committee on Health and Human Services discussed a proposal to decriminalize all drugs, introduced by Democrat Lydia Crafts. This proposal, drawing on the example of Oregon's drug decriminalization, aims to redirect enforcement funds to healthcare for addicts.
Oklahoma Dad Arrested for Fatal Car Crash Involving Daughter
Elliott Binney, a 41-year-old Oklahoma father, was arrested after a car crash that left his daughter, Shelby Binney, dead. Shelby, a 16-year-old cheerleader, was ejected from the vehicle and died in hospital; her mother and siblings survived with minor injuries.
Denver Hospital Bankrupted by Migrant Healthcare Costs
Denver Health, the city's main public hospital, is facing a financial crisis due to unpaid medical treatments worth $136 million. Approximately 8,000 migrants from Central America have made around 20,000 visits to the hospital, contributing to the financial strain.
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