Max Walker - Journalist at Newswize

03 Mar

1,200 acre wildfire at Myrtle Beach – Governor declares state of emergency

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A devastating wildfire in Myrtle Beach has scorched approximately 1,200 acres, prompting a large-scale response from state agencies and the National Guard. As flames continue to spread, officials have ordered evacuations in at least 11 neighborhoods, and Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources for…

02 Mar

86 people arrested after San Francisco open-air drug market raid

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A coordinated law enforcement operation in San Francisco led to the arrest of 86 individuals at Jefferson Square Park on Wednesday night. The large-scale raid, conducted by local and federal agencies, is part of the city’s intensified effort to crack down on open-air drug markets. According to San Francisco Police…

02 Mar

Governor Kathy Hochul accused of rigging a $9B medicaid contract

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing serious allegations in a new lawsuit that accuses her administration of manipulating the bidding process for a $9 billion Medicaid contract. The lawsuit claims that Hochul unfairly favored an out-of-state company over local healthcare providers, raising concerns about transparency and political favoritism. The…

02 Mar

JD Vance and family rushed to undisclosed location in Vermont after leftists interrupt ski trip

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Vice President JD Vance and his family were forced to evacuate to an undisclosed location while on a ski trip at Sugarbush Resort in Warren, Vermont, after a large group of protesters gathered near their vacation rental. The demonstrators, waving Ukrainian flags and transgender pride flags, were angered by Vance’s…

02 Mar

Sen Lisa Murkowski says Zelensky Oval Office row made her ‘sick to her stomach’

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Senator Lisa Murkowski has voiced strong criticism of the heated exchange that took place in the Oval Office between President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Alaska senator said the confrontation made her “sick to my stomach.” The tense meeting, which was broadcasted to…

01 Mar

Andrew Cuomo has entered NYC mayor race

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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has entered NYC mayor race, making his announcement on Saturday. His candidacy comes at a time when current Mayor Eric Adams is facing mounting controversy due to an ongoing investigation into alleged bribery, creating an opening for a strong challenger. Cuomo, once a dominant…

01 Mar

Zelensky agrees to sign mineral deal after getting kicked out of White House meeting

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine is ready to sign the minerals agreement negotiated by the Trump administration, just one day after his contentious meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office. Zelensky took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm Ukraine’s willingness to…

01 Mar

Microsoft to shut down Skype in two months, company says switch to Teams

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Microsoft has officially announced that it will be shutting down Skype permanently on May 5, 2024, bringing an end to the video calling service after 21 years. The decision comes as the company shifts its focus toward Microsoft Teams, a platform that has gained significant traction in recent years, especially…

28 Feb

State Department drops funding for Ukraine energy grid restoration

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The U.S. State Department has officially ended a major initiative through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) that had funneled hundreds of millions of dollars into Ukraine to help restore the country’s energy grid. Two USAID officials working on the Ukraine mission confirmed the decision to NBC News this…

28 Feb

Trump kicks Zelensky from White House, says he ‘disrespected’ US, can come back when ready for peace after heated meeting

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Following a tense meeting in the Oval Office between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump told Zelensky he could “come back when he is ready for peace” before having him escorted from the White House. According to White House officials who spoke with Fox News, Ukrainian representatives…