How a South Texas Court System Is Failing Poor Defendants

Tornado activity in the Great Plains has decreased by 25% in the last 35 years, while it has increased by 12% in the Southeast, leading to the emergence of a new Tornado Alley in states like Missouri, Arkansas, and Tennessee. The rise in tornadoes has caused a surge in demand for storm shelters in the Southeast, with Nashville Safe House Owner Mark Brasfield reporting a significant increase in sales and installations. Residents like Lawrence Behrs...

The death toll from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 1,002, with 2,376 injured and 30 missing, as international aid arrives and rescue operations continue. General Min Aung Hlaing of the junta warned of more casualties and invited foreign assistance, with China, Russia, and the US offering aid. In Thailand, nine people have died and 101 are missing in Bangkok following the collapse of a tower, prompting a massive rescue effort and...

Flooding in South Texas and Mexico resulted in at least four deaths and hundreds of rescues after over 20 inches of rain fell near the border. Three deaths were confirmed in Hidalgo County, with a fourth in Reynosa, Mexico. Harlingen recorded 21 inches of rain, leading to over 200 rescues, while Tamaulipas saw boats rescuing people and buses submerged in water. Full Article

The FAA is investigating a near midair collision between a Delta Air Lines plane and a T-38 Air Force jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, just months after a fatal January collision. Delta Flight 2983 was cleared for takeoff while the T-38s were inbound for a flyover, prompting corrective instructions from air traffic controllers. The Delta crew followed procedures using the traffic alert and collision avoidance system, ensuring the safety of the 131 passengers...

Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine official, resigned after clashing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policies, citing concerns about misinformation and dangers to public health. Kennedy's aggressive stance on vaccines led to Marks being forced out or fired. Marks was praised for his leadership during the Covid pandemic but criticized for being too lenient with therapies lacking clear benefits. Kennedy's anti-vaccine views and actions, such as promoting vitamin A over...

Since launching his podcast in March, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California has surprised Democrats by engaging with figures from the conservative MAGA movement, leading to speculation that he is shifting towards a more moderate stance in preparation for a potential presidential run. Newsom defended his actions as an attempt to bridge the divide in a polarized political climate, citing the need for the Democratic Party to reconnect with voters and address its elitist image. Despite...