U.S. News Misc.

United States News Miscellaneous

Tiananmen Square crackdown 35 years on, citizens still demand answersーNHK WORLD-JAPAN NEWS

35 Years After Tiananmen, Survivors Dream of ‘Freedom and Dignity’ in China

‘Every person in a free society, including the United States, should know that the Chinese Communist Party is the enemy of freedom and democracy,’ said Wang Dan
What’s Behind the Push to Stop Eating Beef?–Texas Slim

Rancher: Record High Beef Prices May Be ‘New Norm’

Beef prices are skyrocketing to record highs as industry experts warn costs could rise even higher if current regulatory and economic conditions remain unchanged.
Plane engine catches fire at O'Hare, FAA says

United Airlines Plane Catches Fire at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport

An engine caught fire on a United Airlines flight at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport on May 27, causing the pilots to abort takeoff.
Harrison Butker | Commencement Address 2024 | Benedictine College

Harrison Butker Breaks Silence on Speech Controversy: ‘Never Be Afraid to Speak the Truth’

Harrison Butker broke his silence saying despite facing a “shocking level of hate” for his remarks, he remains unapologetic in defense of traditional values.
People try out firearms at the NRA exhibits on May 18, 2024

NRA Board Elects New Leadership After Former CEO’s Spending Controversy

NRA Board of Directors elected a new president, executive vice president, and CEO the day after its 153rd Annual Meetings and Exhibits closed in Dallas, Texas.
Justice Alito's upside-down flag sparks another SCOTUS ethics scandal

Democrats Call on Supreme Court Justice to Recuse Himself After Flag Confirmation

Rep. Jamie Raskin said there's “very clear conflict of interest” after Justice Alito told news outlet his wife flew upside-down flag in response to conflict with neighbor.
United States of America Department of State

US State Department Issues ‘Worldwide Caution’ Alert for Americans

U.S. Dept. of State issued “worldwide caution” alert for U.S. citizens to remain alert for possible terrorist attacks or other violent actions against Americans.

OJ Simpson Dead at Age 76, Family Announces

OJ Simpson, former NFL star who was acquitted of murder in high-profile criminal cases in U.S. history, has died at age 76, his family said on April 11.

Earthquake Hits Greater New York City, No ‘Major Impacts’ Reported

4.8-magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey according to U.S. Geological Survey, and felt by millions of people across northeastern U.S. and NYC metropolitan area.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington on June 28, 2023.

IRS Hiring 5,582 Tax Enforcers in 2024 but Says Only Some Will Carry Guns

Watchdog overseeing IRS revealed agency is hiring 5,582 tax enforcers this year, but dismissed claims the tax agency is hiring “87,000-armed enforcement agents.

Social Security Will No Longer Withhold 100 Percent of Monthly Benefits to Recover Overpayments

Social Security announced a new measure, slashing amount social security beneficiaries must pay to the agency from their monthly benefits to repay overpayments.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

IRS Issues Recommendation on How to Pay Taxes on Time, Avoid Penalties

The IRS issued a tax guide, listing out the various electronic payment options taxpayers can use when paying tax dues on time.