On Sunday afternoon, a sightseeing plane crash-landed in Long Island, New York, leaving one person dead and two others critically injured. The pilot had reported smoke in the cockpit to air traffic controllers before the crash, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause. Babylon Town Supervisor Rich Shaffer said the two survivors suffered critical injuries, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
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Judy Heumann, a renowned disability rights leader and activist, passed away on Saturday at the age of 75. She was known for her instrumental work in pushing for historic legislation, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. Heumann was a vocal advocate for the rights of disabled people and was a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020. Her legacy will live on in the lives of disabled people who have benefited from her tireless advocacy and activism.
On Saturday, the United Nations reached a historic agreement to protect biodiversity in the high seas, with nearly 200 countries signing a legally-binding treaty. The treaty provides legal tools to establish and manage marine protected areas, as well as environmental assessments to evaluate the potential damage of commercial activities. After two decades of negotiations, the agreement marks a major victory for conservationists and will help to protect the planet’s biodiversity.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that he will not be running for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this week, Donald Trump topped the straw poll of declared and likely 2024 presidential candidates with 62% of the vote. Hogan is still considering how to help the Republican party, such as speaking engagements and fundraising, and is heading to Iowa later this month. The CPAC straw poll results may not reflect the actual outcome of the 2024 Republican presidential primary.
Two gay men, John Umberger and Julio Ramirez, were found dead with their bank accounts drained after leaving New York City bars last year. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the deaths as homicides due to "drug-facilitated theft." The mother of Umberger believes her son was drugged and robbed before being found dead. The police are investigating if the deaths are connected to a string of robberies and assaults in Hell's Kitchen.
Alex Murdaugh, a former lawyer, has been found guilty of murdering his wife and son in Islandton, South Carolina in 2021. The jury took less than three hours to reach their verdict, which shocked CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said that Murdaugh taking the stand himself was a "fatal" move for him, and that the jury's quick decision was a testament to the strength of the prosecution's case. Murdaugh's conviction marks the end of a tragic case and shows that justice has been served.
A federal labor judge has ordered Starbucks to reinstate seven fired workers, reopen a shuttered location, and stop infringing on workers' rights after finding that the company violated labor laws "hundreds of times". The ruling requires Starbucks to post a notice in all U.S. stores listing its labor violations and workers' rights, with the company's interim CEO Howard Schultz required to be present. The decision is a major victory for labor groups, who have long accused Starbucks of violating labor laws and attempting to prevent unionization, and is expected to have a major impact on the labor movement.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held their first high-level meeting in months on Thursday, discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Blinken made three points to Lavrov, including support for Ukraine, reversing the decision to suspend the New START nuclear treaty, and addressing Russia's destabilizing actions. The meeting is a sign of progress in the two countries' relationship, and they will continue to work together to address the conflict in Ukraine and other issues of mutual concern.