Author: Annelyn Russ

FBI Warns Consumers To Avoid Using Public Phone Charging Stations

Consumers should avoid using public chargers at malls and airports due to 'juice jacking' where crooks have managed to hijack public chargers.

The FBI has issued a warning to the public regarding the use of public phone charging stations. The agency says consumers should avoid using public chargers at malls and airports due to ‘juice jacking’ where crooks have managed to hijack public chargers that can infect devices with malware or software and gives them access to any device that is plugged…

Truck Overturned Carrying Pounds Of Contaminated Soil In East Palestine

The contents were able to be contained and did not pose a threat to nearby waterways.

A truck transporting contaminated soil from the East Palestine derailment overturned on Monday. The tractor-trailer was traveling on State Route 165 in Ohio when it swerved off the roadway and overturned. Nearly 20 thousand pounds of soil spilled onto the roadway and berm. The contents were able to be contained and did not pose a threat to nearby waterways. The…

One Tennessee Lawmaker Reinstated After Expulsion For Protest Involvement

The protest was conducted following the Nashville shooting at a private Christian school that left six people dead including three children.

A lawmaker who was expelled last week after his involvement in a gun control protest, has now been reinstated. Democratic Representative, Justin Jones was one of the three Tennessee lawmakers who led a demonstration on the chamber floor. He was expelled for his actions along with fellow Democrat, Justin Pearson. The protest was conducted following the Nashville shooting at a…

Biden Signs Bill To Terminate National COVID Emergency

The bill is separate from the termination of the public health emergency that will take effect on May 11th.

On Monday, President Biden signed a bill to end the National Emergency for COVID-19. The legislation passed in the Senate last month in a bipartisan 68 to 23 vote. It progressed through the House earlier in the year with 11 Democrats crossing party lines to vote for the joint resolution. A White House official announced the bill does not impact…

Louisville Bank Gunman Identified

The gunman had interned at the bank for three summers before he was employed there full-time for nearly two years.

We now know the identity of the gunman who opened fire at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday, taking several lives. 25-year-old, Connor Sturgeon was live-streaming when he carried out the shooting at Old National Bank. He began to fire the gun inside a conference room during a morning staff meeting, before the doors opened to the public. Five…

Jon Rahm Gets His First Green Jacket After Winning Masters

Rahm became the first European golfer to win both the Masters and the U.S. Open.

Jon Rahm won the 2023 Masters gaining his first ever green jacket and winning second major. Rahm’s victory surpassed the reigning Master champion, Scottie Sheffler, as world No. 1. He carded a final round three under 69 to finish 12 under. Rahm became the fourth Spaniard to win the green jacket and the first European golfer to win both the…

Princess Cruises To Sail Longest Trip In Its History

The 2025 World Cruise is set to take guests to 26 countries over 116 days.

One cruise line has announced plans for a new route that would create the longest itinerary in its history. Princess Cruises announced a 2025 World Cruise that is set to take guests to 26 countries over 116 days. The trip will travel to 51 destinations around the world, including the Mediterranean, Central America, Africa, Australia, and more on the island…

Leaked Documents Reveal U.S. Spying On Allies

The documents originally only meant to be accessed by those of high authority clearance in U.S. security, were posted on several social platforms including Twitter.

One of the biggest leaks of alleged classified U.S. military documents in over a decade, reveals the U.S. spying on allies. The documents originally only meant to be accessed by those of high authority clearance in U.S. security, were posted on several social platforms including Twitter. They reportedly revealed information on U.S. assessments of the war in Ukraine as well…

Shooting At Kentucky Bank Resulted In Several Deaths

The shooter is confirmed to be dead and circumstances of his death are unknown. Authorities have announced there was no further threat to the public.

A shooting in Louisville, Kentucky left at least four people dead and at least eight others injured which includes two police officers. Earlier this morning, Louisville Metro Police responded to an “active aggressor” on the 300 block of East Main Street at Old National Bank with reports of multiple casualties. Shots were exchanged between the shooter and police. The condition…

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Defeated On Opening Night

The Pelicans and Riverdogs will continue their season-opening series Friday night at the Pelicans ballpark.

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans hosted their season opener Thursday night. Tickets were completely sold out filling the stadium with a crowd of 6,600. The team was defeated by the Charleston Riverdogs with a final score of 6 to 2. The loss drops the pelicans to 0 to 1 to kick off the season. The Pelicans and Riverdogs will continue their…