Two inmates, John M. Garza and Arley V. Nemo, escaped from a Newport News, Virginia jail Monday night by using primitive-made tools constructed from a toothbrush and metal object. The two were found at an IHOP restaurant early Tuesday morning and taken back into custody without incident. The Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation and the two inmates will face additional charges.
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GOOD Meat has received a "no questions" letter from the FDA, indicating that the administration is satisfied that their lab-grown chicken product is safe to sell in the US. The company is now in talks with restaurants and food service companies about potential partnerships, and needs approval from the US Department of Agriculture in order to sell to consumers. If approved, GOOD Meat's lab-grown chicken would be the first of its kind to hit the market in the US, and is said to be more sustainable and healthier than traditional chicken.
Two inmates at the Newport News Jail Annex in Virginia escaped their cell Monday night using primitively made tools to create a hole in the wall and exploit a weakness in the jail's construction design. The preliminary investigation found that the two inmates used tools made from a toothbrush and a metal object to access rebars between the walls and then used the rebar to further their escape. The Newport News Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incident and is urging anyone with information about the escape to contact them.
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The Federal Reserve is facing a difficult decision as it meets to decide whether to keep raising interest rates or declare a pause. The decision is complicated by the jitters roiling the financial industry, the practice of regional banks in the Federal Reserve system inviting executives of the institutions they regulate to sit on their boards, and the hazier economic picture clouded by turmoil in the banking industry and still-high inflation. The outcome of the Fed's decision could have far-reaching implications for the banking industry and the economy as a whole.
Donald Trump has called on his supporters to protest his possible indictment, launching a fundraising campaign to collect signatures from “74 million patriots”. His call for protest has been met with criticism, but it is unclear how many of his supporters will heed his call and what the outcome of the protest will be.
Judge Steven Boyce has ruled that Lori Vallow Daybell, charged with conspiracy and murder in connection with the deaths of her two children and her new husband's late wife, will not face the death penalty. Vallow and Daybell have pleaded not guilty to the charges and the trial is set to begin in April. The case has garnered national attention due to the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths and the investigation has spanned multiple states.
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of a deaf student from Sturgis, Michigan, allowing him to pursue money damages under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleged that the school district failed to provide qualified aides to translate into sign language, essential for deaf students to access the curriculum. The ruling is a victory for students with disabilities and a reminder of the importance of providing them with the resources they need to succeed.