Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky declared a state of emergency on Friday evening as a large storm system moved through the South and Midwest, causing significant damage, leaving thousands without power, and resulting in at least 10 deaths. In Kentucky, four weather-related deaths were reported in four different counties, and Mayor Greg Fischer urged residents to stay off the roads and to be prepared for power outages. The storm system is expected to move out of the region by Saturday evening, but the National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the Northeast, with up to a foot of snow expected in some areas.
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Former President Donald Trump held a meeting with Nevada State GOP officials at his Mar-a-Lago club on Thursday, discussing political strategy and campaigning in the battleground state. At the same time, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a closed-door speech to donors, accusing fellow GOP leaders of sitting back in the cultural fights. The Trump campaign is actively engaging with state and local party leaders to ensure they have a strong presence in the early primary states for the 2024 election cycle.
Biden and Scholz Meet at White House to Discuss Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Increase Arms Production
Biden and Scholz Meet at White House to Discuss Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Increase Arms Production
Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz met at the White House to discuss the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The US and European allies are working together to increase arms production to help Ukraine defend itself, with an ambitious proposal to increase 155 millimeter artillery shell production by seven times, costing nearly $4.25 billion. Biden also noted that Ukraine has taken steps to increase defense spending and diversify away from Russian energy sources.
CPAC 2021 has seen a dramatic decline in attendance and sponsorships, with former President Donald Trump's influence on the event waning. Nikki Haley's speech was met with a polite but only mildly interested audience, and chants of "Trump 2024!" echoed through the hall as she left. Al Cardenas, a former chair of the American Conservative Union, noted that the event had been boosted by its ties to Donald Trump, but now appears to be losing relevance.
On Saturday, a tragic incident occurred in the central Philippines when gunmen in military uniforms fatally shot a governor and five civilians. The Philippine government has condemned the attack and expressed its condolences to the families of the victims, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future. This is the latest in a series of brazen assaults on local politicians in the Philippines, serving as a reminder of the dangers they face and the need for increased safety measures.
Key takeaways: The Biden administration has been alarmed by initial U.S. intelligence suggesting that China is considering supplying lethal aid to Russia for its war…
After 30 years of searching, Patricia Kopta's family has been reunited with the 83-year-old woman. Kopta, known as "Sparrow," had gone missing from her home in 1992 and was eventually found in an adult care home in Puerto Rico. Ross Township Police Department had pursued leads in her disappearance for years, and Kopta's family was finally able to reunite with her after she began to divulge details of her whereabouts.
Tom Sizemore, best known for his role in "Saving Private Ryan," passed away at the age of 61. His career had been derailed by drug abuse and domestic violence allegations, but he was remembered fondly by his family and friends. His twin sons were at his side when he passed, and his manager said, "Tom was a great talent and a kind soul. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him."