The University of Idaho has reversed its decision to demolish the house where four college students were brutally stabbed to death last November, following outrage from some of the victims' families. The university has apologized for not consulting the families and has promised to work with them to ensure that the house is preserved in a way that honors the victims, and to create a memorial for the victims. The university has not yet announced what will happen to the house after October.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has been removed from the House Freedom Caucus, a group of conservative lawmakers founded in 2015 to advance conservative policies. Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO) made definitive comments on the matter during an appearance on NBC News' “Meet the Press NOW”. Greene, however, said she had not been informed of her ousting and was not concerned about it. Despite her removal, Greene said she had no time for the “drama club” and was not concerned about her ousting from the Freedom Caucus.
Relatives of the victims of a mass shooting in Buffalo, New York in 2022 have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against social media companies, weapon manufacturers, and gun retailers. The lawsuit, announced by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, seeks damages for the 10 people killed in the attack, as well as for the survivors and the victims’ families. It is a reminder of the need for increased regulation of online platforms and the need to address the proliferation of hate speech and conspiracy theories.
Ray Epps, a Trump supporter who attended the protests in Washington on January 6th, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News and former host Tucker Carlson. The suit alleges that Fox News and Carlson used Epps as a “scapegoat” after the Capitol assault, falsely claiming he was an undercover FBI agent responsible for the mob that broke into the Capitol. The suit seeks punitive and compensatory damages and argues that Fox News and Carlson recklessly disregarded the truth in a “years-long campaign” of false claims.
A Greyhound passenger bus crashed into three commercial motor vehicles on Interstate 70 in Madison County, Illinois, resulting in three fatalities and 14 injuries. Four people were taken to the hospital by helicopter and at least 10 others were taken by ambulance. The cause of the crash is still under investigation and the identities of the victims have not yet been released.
Shane McMillan, an inmate at a federal penitentiary in Florida, has been accused of stabbing disgraced former sports doctor Larry Nassar in response to a lewd comment. McMillan has a history of violent behavior and is currently in solitary confinement while the incident is being investigated. The attack has raised questions about the safety of inmates in federal prisons.
At a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, FBI Director Chris Wray faced sharp questioning from Republicans who accused the agency of being "weaponized" against them. Wray, a registered Republican, defended the FBI's actions, saying that it is an apolitical organization and is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans, regardless of their political views.
After 127 years of operation, Anchor Brewing Co., America's first craft brewery and a beloved staple in San Francisco, is set to close its doors due to the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, and a highly competitive market. Despite its success, the brewery has been facing increasing difficulty turning a profit in recent years due to a proliferation of canned cocktails and other craft beers. Anchor Brewing Co.'s closure marks the end of an era for craft beer in the United States.