Author: Andrew Rogers

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry will serve as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland. The Arctic island, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, has drawn attention from the U.S. for its strategic location and resources. Trump has previously said the U.S. needs control over Greenland to protect national security. “Jeff understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security, and will strongly advance our Country’s Interests for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Allies, and indeed, the World,” Trump said during the announcement. Trump first raised the issue during his presidential transition and early months…

Investigators in Rhode Island are searching for the motive behind the Brown University shooting that killed Alabama sophomore Ella Cook. Authorities say a high-tech tip helped them track the suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, who is believed to be responsible for both the Brown University and the nearby Massachusetts attack. A Reddit user known only as John provided a crucial clue about Valente’s vehicle, helping police identify him. The attacks included the shooting at Brown University, where two students were killed and nine others injured in an engineering building on Saturday. About 50 miles away, MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro was…

Pennsylvania voters will head to the polls on February 24, 2026, to elect representatives for two vacant state House seats. The 22nd District in Lehigh County and the 42nd District in Allegheny County became vacant after the November election when their incumbents were elected to new offices. Rep. Joshua Siegel (D) of the 22nd District will serve as Lehigh County’s next county executive, while Rep. Dan Miller (D) of the 42nd District was elected to the Allegheny County Common Pleas Court. Both lawmakers resigned on Wednesday, allowing House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) to issue writs of election, formally scheduling the…

Col. Christopher Paris is stepping down as commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police to take a new position with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His last day will be January 2, 2026, concluding a 26-year career with the agency. Paris was nominated by Governor Josh Shapiro on January 19, 2023, and unanimously confirmed by the state Senate shortly thereafter. In a statement, Paris expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the agency. He said it was an honor to serve the people of Pennsylvania and praised the work of the state police during his tenure. Under Paris’ leadership, the agency…

Sterling Management, a Fargo-based investment firm, has purchased the recently built Falcon Apartments in North Branch for $24.5 million, according to a press release from the property’s brokers. The sale was structured as a 1031 exchange. The Falcon Apartments, developed by Kuepers Inc., feature 144 units across four stories and were completed in 2023. The property is located at 5385 385th Street in North Branch, roughly 47 miles from downtown Minneapolis. Kuepers sold the property to free up capital for other projects, while its related management company, Prairie Lake Management, will continue overseeing operations at Falcon Apartments. The sale was…

North Carolina ranks last in the nation for its efforts to fund public schools, according to a new report, and is second-to-last in overall funding levels. The findings highlight ongoing challenges in ensuring access to adequate educational resources across the state. The Education Law Center released its “Making the Grade 2025” report, evaluating school funding across the United States. The report examines per-pupil spending, funding fairness, and the effort states put into financing public education from PreK through 12th grade. In the report, North Carolina received an “F” for funding effort, which measures investment in public education as a share…

A missing 15-year-old girl with autism has been found safe in North Carolina, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The search, which began after she went missing on the evening of December 16, has now been called off. Officials said Jettie Edwards was last seen around 9 p.m., wearing a pink sweatshirt, blue jeans, and no shoes. Her disappearance prompted an immediate search by local authorities and assistance from national organisations. The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) led the effort. Sheriff Bill Rogers said multiple resources were deployed, including utility task vehicles, drones, helicopters, and K-9 units. The National Centre for Missing &…

President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation further restricting travel to the United States. The updated measures, set to take effect January 1, 2026, expand travel bans to a total of 39 countries, citing security concerns and recent global events. The new rules impose total travel bans on nationals from Syria and several African nations, including Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and South Sudan. People holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority are also now completely restricted from entering the US. Sierra Leone and Laos, previously under partial restrictions, have been moved to full bans. Citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar,…

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation authorizing the construction of a new water pipeline in Southern Nevada. The measure, known as the Sloan Canyon Conservation and Lateral Pipeline Act, was approved Monday in a voice vote, marking a significant step forward for regional water infrastructure. The bill allows the Southern Nevada Water Authority to build a portion of the pipeline beneath the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area. Officials say this tunnel project will help secure water reliability for the region and provide protection against potential supply disruptions or outages. “This pipeline will help ensure that Southern Nevada has…

A deadly crash on US-395 near Red Rock led to major road closures and traffic delays on December 16, 2025. The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is investigating the incident, which claimed one life and caused significant disruptions for motorists. The crash occurred between Red Rock Road and White Lake Parkway. Northbound US-395 was closed at Red Rock Road while authorities worked at the scene. Officials warned that the closure could last three to four hours. Intermittent southbound closures at White Lake Parkway were also possible, adding to traffic complications. Drivers in the area were urged to avoid the stretch and…