Akron Police Set to Release Footage of Black Man’s Shooting
contact@hellonews.website The Midwestern U.S. city of Akron, Ohio, is bracing Sunday for residents’ reaction to the release of police body camera footage of the shooting of a young Black man. Police…
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Climate Change Means More Mice, Demand for Pest Control in US
INDIANAPOLIS — At her home in Rockford, Illinois, Rita Davisson said the “one or two” mice she normally sees during the waning winter months “have turned into more like 10…
US Newspapers Continuing to Die at Rate of 2 Each Week
NEW YORK — Despite a growing recognition of the problem, the United States continues to see newspapers die at the rate of two per week, according to a report issued…
Congressional Candidate: US Hasn’t Done Enough to Prevent War in Ukraine
Ukrainian-born Karina Lipsman is running for a seat in the US House. VOA’s Yurii Mamon has the story, narrated by Anna Rice. Camera: Kostiantyn Golubchyk
Drought, Wildfire Danger Nix Some US July 4 Fireworks
PHOENIX — The skies over a scattering of Western U.S. cities will stay dark for the third consecutive Fourth of July as some major fireworks displays are canceled again this…
High Court Marshal Seeks Enforcement of Anti-Picketing Laws
RICHMOND, VA. — The marshal of the U.S. Supreme Court has asked Maryland and Virginia officials to enforce laws she says prohibit picketing outside the homes of the justices who…
Uvalde Schools' Police Chief Resigns From City Council
UVALDE, Texas — The Uvalde school district’s police chief has stepped down from his position in the City Council just weeks after being sworn in following allegations that he erred…
Cities Cancel Fourth of July Fireworks Due to Supply Chain Disruptions and Staffing Shortages
Washington — For many in the United States on July 4, watching a fireworks show after barbequing with family and friends is the perfect way to end the day’s celebration.…
Tropical Storm Colin Threatens a Wet Weekend for Carolinas
MIAMI — Tropical Storm Colin formed along the South Carolina coast Saturday, bringing the threat of rain and high winds for a day or two during the holiday weekend before…
Polarizing US Supreme Court Decisions Headline Blockbuster Term
Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up on Thursday one of its most consequential terms in recent history, having done away with nationwide abortion rights, eviscerated a form of…
US May Resume Fulbright Program for Afghanistan
With the collapse of the former Afghan republic in August 2021, Azizullah Jahish suffered two losses. The new Taliban leadership fired him from his job as a civil engineer at…
Same-Sex Couples Updating Legal Status After Abortion Ruling
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Emails and phone calls from same-sex couples worried about the legal status of their marriages and keeping their children flooded attorney Sydney Duncan’s office within hours of…
R. Kelly Sues Brooklyn Jail for Putting Him on Suicide Watch
NEW YORK — R. Kelly on Friday sued the Brooklyn jail that has housed him since his racketeering and sex crimes conviction, saying it wrongly put him on suicide watch…
Native News Roundup, June 26 – July 2, 2022
Here is a summary of Native American-related news around the U.S. this week: Supreme Court Expands Oklahoma’s criminal jurisdiction over tribes The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Oklahoma has…
The Bitcoin Boom: Rural Texas Town Welcomes Bitcoin Mining
A rural town in central Texas is home to the largest bitcoin mining facility in North America, bringing jobs and welcomed vitality into the community. But critics warn the operations…