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NFL Draft Prospect Jalen Carter Arrested in Connection with Fatal Car Crash at University of Georgia

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NFL Draft Prospect Jalen Carter Arrested in Connection with Fatal Car Crash at University of Georgia

By News Masher on March 1, 2023

Two University of Georgia staff members were killed in a car crash in January, and an arrest warrant has been issued for defensive tackle Jalen Carter in connection with the crash. Carter is facing charges of reckless driving and racing, and the University of Georgia community is mourning the loss of two of its members while the legal process is underway. The NFL Draft is scheduled to take place in April, and it remains to be seen how this incident will affect Carter’s draft prospects.

Kevin McCarthy Grants Tucker Carlson Exclusive Access to Capitol Police Security Videos from January 6th Attack

By News Masher on March 1, 2023

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has granted Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson exclusive access to Capitol Police security videos from the January 6th attack on the Capitol, sparking controversy. McCarthy has promised to eventually make the footage available to the public, but has stated that it must first be screened by Capitol police to ensure the security of the Capitol building. Carlson has been airing conspiracy theories about the attack, and the footage is expected to be released to the public in the coming weeks.

Senators Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rail Safety and Prevent Future Disasters

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Senators Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Rail Safety and Prevent Future Disasters

By News Masher on March 1, 2023

Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) have introduced the Railway Safety Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that would increase safety requirements and inspections for trains carrying hazardous materials, require two-person crews, and levy heightened fines for rail carriers' wrongdoing. The bill is in response to a derailment last month in East Palestine, Ohio, and is expected to be voted on in the coming weeks.

Arrest Warrants Issued for University of Georgia Star Defensive Lineman Jalen Carter in Connection with Fatal Car Crash

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Arrest Warrants Issued for University of Georgia Star Defensive Lineman Jalen Carter in Connection with Fatal Car Crash

By News Masher on March 1, 2023

University of Georgia star defensive lineman Jalen Carter has been arrested in connection with a fatal car crash that left two people dead in January. The investigation found that Carter was racing in a 2021 Jeep Trackhawk, while Chandler LeCroy, a 24-year-old recruiting analyst for the Bulldogs football team, was operating a 2021 Ford Expedition when it left the roadway and struck two power poles. LeCroy and fellow Georgia football player Devin Willock were killed in the accident. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident and Carter is currently being held in the Athens-Clarke County Jail. The University of Georgia has expressed its condolences to the families of LeCroy and Willock.

Schumer and Jeffries Urge Fox News to Stop Spreading Baseless Claims and “Grave Propaganda” About the 2020 Presidential Election

Schumer and Jeffries Urge Fox News to Stop Spreading Baseless Claims and “Grave Propaganda” About the 2020 Presidential Election

By News Masher on March 1, 2023

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries have written a letter to Fox Corp. and Fox News executives, urging them to stop pushing baseless claims and “grave propaganda” about the 2020 presidential election. Documents from a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit filed against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems revealed that Fox News commentators endorsed false claims about the election. Fox Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged this in the documents, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a professor at the Yale School of Management, warned of possible shareholder lawsuits and an SEC investigation.

Report Finds Colorectal Cancer Rates Among Younger Adults Have Nearly Doubled in the Last Two Decades

By News Masher on March 1, 2023

A new report by the American Cancer Society has found that the rate of colorectal cancer diagnoses among adults younger than 55 has nearly doubled in the past two decades, with the proportion of cases increasing from 11% in 1995 to 20% in 2019 and the rate of advanced-stage colorectal cancer diagnoses increasing from 52% in the mid-2000s to 60% in 2019. The exact cause of the rise is unknown, but the American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer begin regular screening at age 45, and those at higher risk should begin screening at an earlier age.

Elizabeth Holmes Cites Newly Born Child in Bid to Delay 11-Year Prison Sentence

By News Masher on March 1, 2023

Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, is citing the birth of her second child as a reason to delay the start of her 11-year prison sentence. Her lawyers are arguing that the birth of her child should be taken into consideration, while the prosecution is opposing her request, citing the fact that she has the resources to provide for her child while in prison. The judge presiding over the case has yet to make a decision on Holmes’ request.

Eli Lilly & Co. Takes Action to Reduce Cost of Insulin for Patients in the U.S.

By News Masher on March 1, 2023

Eli Lilly & Co. announced Wednesday that it will reduce prices for some of its older insulins and expand a cap on costs insured patients pay when they fill prescriptions, providing critical relief to people with diabetes who can face annual costs of more than $1,000 for insulin. The drugmaker said the cap on out-of-pocket costs will take effect immediately, though the high cost of insulin in the U.S. is still a major issue.