Amtrak cancels Chicago-area trains amid frigid cold – NBC Chicago

A deliberate gorse fire in County Down near the Mourne Mountains led to the evacuation of nearby homes, with over 100 firefighters working overnight to contain the two-mile blaze. Chief Fire Officer Aidan Jennings stated that the difficult conditions were exacerbated by high winds, and the fire was fully extinguished by 07:00 on Sunday. The National Hazards Partnership issued an amber wildfire warning, prompting the public to remain vigilant as the fire service received 741...

In a nationwide demonstration against President Trump, thousands protested in cities across the US, including Boston, Washington DC, and Florida, citing various grievances with the administration's policies. The rallies, organized by "Hands Off" protest planners, drew attention to issues such as immigration raids, foreign policy changes, and the influence of wealthy donors like Elon Musk. Despite Trump's approval ratings slipping slightly in recent polls, the White House defended his positions on programs like Medicare while...

Kenneth D. DeGiorgio, CEO of First American Financial, is facing a criminal charge for allegedly assaulting a passenger on a Virgin Voyages cruise after the man insulted his wife and gave her the middle finger when asked to put his shoes back on while dancing. DeGiorgio allegedly choked the passenger and threatened to kill him, claiming he was protecting his wife. The incident occurred on the ship On The Rocks, with DeGiorgio remaining in his...

Various instances of disrespectful and selfish behavior from customers are highlighted, including inappropriate seating in first class, ignoring store rules about pets, hogging priority seats on a train, opening products in stores, parking inconsiderately, stealing, trashing aisles, and not returning items to their proper place. These actions demonstrate a lack of courtesy and consideration for others, causing inconvenience and frustration for those working in retail and other service industries. Share your own experiences with difficult...

Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban warned on Bluesky that President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs, coupled with DOGE cuts, could lead to long-term economic harm worse than the 2008 financial crisis. Cuban criticized Trump's trade plan, suggesting that the combination of policies may result in a severe economic crisis. Despite acknowledging short-term pain, Trump's tariff plan has led to stock market declines and consumer uncertainty, with experts warning of higher prices for various goods. Full Article

Senior Justice Department immigration lawyer Erez Reuveni was suspended indefinitely by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche for questioning the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, despite having a court order to stay in the US. Reuveni faced consequences for not zealously advocating on behalf of the US, leading to his suspension after admitting the deportation should not have occurred. The judge ordered Garcia's return to the US, prompting a legal battle between the...