Trent Walker, Author at News Addicts

27 Aug

Watch: Moment Massive Dust Storm Surges Through Arizona

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A massive dust storm — known as a haboob — swept through Phoenix on Monday, creating dramatic scenes as walls of dust blanketed the metro area and Sky Harbor International Airport.The storm disrupted road and air travel and knocked out power for thousands of residents, officials said.The storm in Arizona…

27 Aug

Commerce Dept. Voids $7.4B Biden-Era Semiconductor Deal

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced Monday that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will now operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), replacing the National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology (Natcast), a nonprofit created during the Biden administration.Lutnick said the CHIPS Act authorized $11 billion in…

27 Aug

Cracker Barrel Returning to ‘Old Timer’ Logo After Backlash

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store announced Tuesday that it will scrap its newly unveiled logo and return to its classic design featuring the “Old Timer,” following widespread customer backlash.“We thank our guests for sharing your voices and love for Cracker Barrel. We said we would listen, and we have. Our…

27 Aug

Minnesota Woman Who Called Kid the N-Word Will Face Charges

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Shiloh Hendrix, the woman captured in a viral video using a racial slur against a child at a park in April, will face three counts of disorderly conduct, the Rochester City Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday.Possible PenaltiesIf convicted, Hendrix faces up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. The…

27 Aug

Fed Governor Lisa Cook to Sue Trump Over Firing

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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook pushed back Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced her dismissal over allegations of mortgage fraud, saying there is “no cause” for her termination under the law.Cook’s Response: “I Will Not Resign”Hours after Trump announced her removal, Cook issued a statement through her new attorney, Abbe…

27 Aug

Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Against Maryland Judges

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A Trump-appointed federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit the administration filed against the entire Maryland federal bench over its practice of issuing “automatic injunctions” to halt deportations of criminal illegal migrants.Judge’s RulingU.S. District Judge Thomas Cullen ruled against the Department of Homeland Security’s suit, noting that the executive branch…

27 Aug

Vanity Fair Faces Staff Revolt Over Potential Melania Trump Cover

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A Vanity Fair editor has vowed to resign if First Lady Melania Trump appears on the magazine’s cover, according to a report from the Daily Mail.Global editorial director Mark Guiducci, who took over in June, has reportedly floated the idea of featuring Trump on Vanity Fair’s cover, Semafor reported.The suggestion…

27 Aug

Pregnant Teen Shot in Road Rage Incident

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A 17-year-old girl in her third trimester of pregnancy was fatally shot in a road rage incident over the weekend, authorities said.The victim, identified as Katelynn Strate, was a passenger in a vehicle when another driver, 54-year-old Barry West, allegedly opened fire after a confrontation on the road, according to…

27 Aug

Woman Who Fled Ukraine to Escape War Stabbed to Death in North Carolina

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A 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who fled the war in her home country was fatally stabbed by a homeless career criminal in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday night.The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed that Iryna Zarutska, 23, died after suffering multiple stab wounds at the East/West Boulevard light rail station around 10…

26 Aug

Cracker Barrel Responds After Backlash Over New Logo and Rebranding

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store on Monday released a statement addressing the backlash it received last week over its rebranding and new logo.“If the last few days have shown us anything, it’s how deeply people care about Cracker Barrel. We’re truly grateful for your heartfelt voices,” the restaurant wrote.“You’ve also…