North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, prompting a joint statement from the two countries condemning his “provocative and destabilizing actions” and calling for the “complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” The United Nations Security Council has also expressed “grave concern” over North Korea’s recent actions and has urged the country to “refrain from further provocations.” Kim has vowed to increase his leverage in future diplomacy by launching three military spy satellites, producing more nuclear materials and developing attack drones this year.
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Colorado Springs Police Department announced Sunday that Kimberlee Singler, a 35-year-old woman wanted in connection with the deaths of her two children and the attempted murder of her 11-year-old daughter, was arrested in the United Kingdom without incident. The arrest warrant issued for Singler alleged she had committed murder, attempted murder, child abuse and assault. No further information has been released about the arrest or the investigation, and the Colorado Springs Police Department has not released any information about a possible motive for the killings.
McKinsey & Co., a leading global consulting firm, has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from health insurers and benefit plans that it helped fuel the opioid addiction crisis in the United States. The plaintiffs accused McKinsey of helping drug manufacturers design deceptive marketing plans and boost sales of painkillers. The settlement is the last in a series of settlements McKinsey has reached and is hoped to bring some closure to the families and communities affected by the crisis.
On Monday, the revised Illinois windshield rule takes effect, allowing drivers to hang items such as air fresheners, parking placards, and even dice from their rearview mirrors. Other new laws taking effect in 2021 include restrictions on weapons and medical treatments for transgender people, which have the potential to affect the lives of many people.
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, a landmark law that has helped protect thousands of species in the United States from extinction. Since its passage, the U.S. government has spent roughly $1.2 billion each year on endangered and threatened species, with tens of millions of dollars going towards widely known animals. However, the lack of resources for other species has been a major concern for conservationists, who are calling for increased funding and resources to ensure that all species are given the attention they need to survive.
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows ruled on Thursday that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's primary ballot in 2021 due to his role in the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. The ruling cites Section 3 of the 14th Amendment and will not be enforced until the courts weigh in. This ruling is part of a national effort to disqualify Trump from appearing on ballots in future elections, and it is unclear whether Trump will appeal the decision.
Key takeaways: The United States and Mexico are meeting to discuss the unprecedented irregular migration in the Western Hemisphere. The influx of migrants has strained…
A major winter storm has caused hundreds of airport delays and cancellations, as well as hazardous driving conditions and whiteout conditions in the central United States. The National Weather Service has warned people to stay off the roads if possible and to check the latest forecasts and advisories before traveling. The storm is expected to move eastward over the next few days, bringing further disruption to the region.