Japan marks WWII’s end, Kishida doesn’t mention aggression
TOKYO (AP) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida renewed Japan’s non-war pledge Monday in a somber ceremony as his country marked the 77th anniversary of its defeat in World War II, but he did not mention Japanese wartime aggression. In his first speech as prime minister since taking office in October, Kishida said Japan “will adhere to our resolve never to repeat the tragedy of war.” Kishida did not mention Japanese aggression in Asia during the first half of the 20th century or casualties in the region. The omission was a precedent set by slain former leader Shinzo Abe, who…
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Take us back to CBD, matatus tell Nakuru governor-elect Susan Kihika
Governor-elect Susan Kihika speaks at Ngomongo polling station in Bahati, Nakuru County on August 9, 2022. [Harun Wathari, Standard] Just a day after Senator Susan Kihika was declared governor-elect of Nakuru, matatu operators in the county have begun a plot to return their operations to the Central Business District (CBD). During his campaigns, Kihika capitalized on their eviction, promising them that if elected, he would facilitate their return to the old city center bus terminal. “I understand the challenges that the eviction has posed to the sector and to the businesses that depended on the term. Once elected, I will…
Read More »Driver slams into Pennsylvania crowd and later kills mother, police say
At least 13 people injured after car plows into crowd at Nescopeck Fire Victims Benefit 00:35 A woman was killed and 17 others were injured when a man drove a car into a crowd of people attending an event in Berwick, Pennsylvania, on Saturday evening, state police said. The suspect fled and then attacked and killed his mother with a hammer, authorities said. The suspect, Adrian Oswaldo Sura Reyes, 24, was arrested and arraigned Sunday by District Judge Doug Brewer on two open counts of criminal homicide, according to state police. Around 6:12 p.m. Saturday, a Honda Accord pulled over…
Read More »2 police officers injured in Brooklyn subway station attack
August 14, 2022 at 10:19 p.mUpdated 7 hours ago For: News 12 Staff Two NYPD officers were injured after an attack at the Myrtle Ave subway station in Brooklyn, police said. According to police, officers responded to a 911 call about an emotionally disturbed person. Police say when they arrived, the suspect ran into the train station after a police chase. That’s when police say the individual cut one officer in the ear and injured another. Both officers were taken to area hospitals in stable condition. The suspect was arrested and taken to Woodhull Hospital. Source link
Read More »What FDA Warning Letters Signal About Delta-8 Enforcement
By Barak Cohen, Andrew Kline and Tommy Tobin (May 18, 2022, 2:32 PM EDT) — On May 4, the US Food and Drug Administration issued new warning letters to five companies that sell products containing Delta-8 THC, an intoxicating cannabinoid derived from hemp.[1] In announcing the warning letters, the agency reported that “Delta-8 THC has psychoactive and intoxicating effects and may be dangerous to consumers.” The FDA’s recent action reflects the swirling debates about Delta-8 THC at the federal and state levels. Many hemp advocates claim the cannabinoid is federally legal, while consumer protection advocates disagree. Background on Delta-8 THC…
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Evacuation of Kabul happened in ‘chaos and confusion’ with ‘tragic yet avoidable outcomes’, damning report claims | World News
A damning new report says the US-led withdrawal from Afghanistan was carried out without any planning, descended into “chaos and confusion” and ended with “tragic but avoidable results”. On the first anniversary of the Taliban takeover of Kabul that led to the sudden mass evacuation of thousands of displaced Afghans, Republicans on the US House Foreign Affairs Committee have released a dossier outlining how they say the operation was handled. The heavily redacted 121-page report pulls no punches. “Choices made in the corridors of power in D.C.,” he says, “led to tragic but avoidable outcomes: 13 service members dead, American…
Read More »Revital Outdoors Giveaway – Wired2Fish
We hear it all the time. “Sure I’d like to see if CBD would help what hurts after a day on the water or after work, but I’m worried about THC or the drug test.” Your worries can now be over, as Revital Outdoors has a full line of CBD products that will cure what ails you, but without the effects of THC. Professional anglers like Mark Menendez swear by it, and there’s no doubt that as we get older and continue with repetitive motion activities like fishing, we’re all going to have those sore knees, wrists, and elbows. Revital…
Read More »BREAKING: Shooting at Six Flags Great America
Our partners with TMJ4 are on scene in the parking lot of Six Flags Great America in Gurney, Illinois after a report of a shooting. TMJ4’s Bruce Harrison confirms through a Six Flags spokesperson that 3 people were injured when shots were fired from a car in the parking lot Sunday night. The vehicle from which those shots came then took off. Gurnee Police closed the park and people were escorted out of the park. The investigation is ongoing. TMJ4 Bruch Harrison also reports that 2 people were transported to a local hospital for evaluation; however, a third person refused…
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