Max Walker - Journalist at Newswize

24 Apr

Teen charged with arson after starting massive wildfire in Ocean County, NJ

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A fast-moving wildfire that broke out Tuesday in Ocean County, New Jersey, has grown to over 12,000 acres, forced the closure of a major highway, threatened more than 1,000 homes and sent thousands of residents scrambling to safety. Joseph Kling, 19, of Ocean Township (Waretown) was arrested and charged with…

23 Apr

New Jersey declares State of emergency as wildfire explodes to 12,000 acres

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A fast-moving wildfire that broke out Tuesday in Ocean County, New Jersey, has grown to over 12,000 acres, forced the closure of a major highway, threatened more than 1,000 homes and sent thousands of residents scrambling to safety. Dubbed the Jones Road Fire, the blaze was 35% contained as of…

23 Apr

Sen Dick Durbin announces retirement from Senate, will not seek re-election

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On Wednesday Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced his retirement at the end of his current term and will not seek re‑election in 2026. The declaration closes the chapter on a political career that began in 1982 and has seen Durbin rise to one of the most powerful positions…

22 Apr

FDA announces ban on artificial food dyes, set to go into effect by end of 2026

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a ban on eight artificial food dyes from all U.S. products, including candies, ice creams, soft drinks, jams, and even medications, by the end of 2026. The announcement came during an April 22 press conference in Washington, D.C., where Kennedy detailed the federal…

22 Apr

ICE to reinstate legal status of 133 foreign students, judge orders

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A federal judge in Georgia has ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate the legal immigration status of 133 foreign students whose F-1 student visas were abruptly revoked without prior warning. The ruling follows allegations that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unlawfully…

22 Apr

Andrew Cuomo referred to DOJ for lying about ‘calculated cover-up’ of NY nursing home deaths

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House Republicans have referred former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to Department of Justice (DOJ) over false testimony to Congress about the state’s COVID-19 nursing home death toll during the height of the pandemic. The request, directed at Attorney General Pam Bondi, comes amid mounting evidence that Cuomo personally helped draft…

21 Apr

Delta jet engine caught fire at Orlando airport

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A Delta Air Lines jet caught fire on a runway at Orlando International Airport on Monday, prompting an emergency evacuation using onboard slides, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident occurred as the Airbus A330 was preparing for departure to Atlanta. CBS News reported that the plane was…

21 Apr

Kristi Noem’s purse stolen including $3,000 in cash, during dinner in DC

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem‘s purse got stolen on Easter Sunday despite her Secret Service protection, a new bombshell report claims. According to a new report from CNN, the DHS boss had a bag taken from her as she was out dining Sunday evening. Speaking on Monday during the White House…

21 Apr

Anti-Chinese government group launches plan to track CCP-backed legislation in statehouses

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A new anti-Chinese government group has just been released a tool, aiming to help lawmakers and the public keep track of legislation targeting the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in state legislatures across the country. Michael Lucci, founder and CEO of State Armor Action, warned of China’s growing efforts to infiltrate…

21 Apr

Who could be the next pope?

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Pope Francis, who passed away Monday morning at the age of 88, was the oldest reigning pontiff in more than a century and a transformative figure who reshaped the tone and priorities of the Catholic Church. His death has left a significant void in the Vatican, and while official preparations…