Texas Governor Pardons Man in Fatal Shooting of Protester in 2020
Gov. Abbott pardoned a man who fatally shot a protester during a 2020 BLM protest, citing self-defense and the strong 'stand your ground' law in Texas. [ more ]
Texas is warned of blackout risk as sun sets this summer
Power failures risk is elevated in North America, especially in Texas, due to high demand, generator shutdowns, and dwindling reserves at sunset. [ more ]
Texas Governor Pardons Man in Fatal Shooting of Protester in 2020
Gov. Abbott pardoned a man who fatally shot a protester during a 2020 BLM protest, citing self-defense and the strong 'stand your ground' law in Texas. [ more ]
Texas is warned of blackout risk as sun sets this summer
Power failures risk is elevated in North America, especially in Texas, due to high demand, generator shutdowns, and dwindling reserves at sunset. [ more ]
Dangerously low temperatures worsen migrant crisis in Chicago
Chicago is facing a humanitarian crisis as it receives new arrivals of asylum seekers sent north by Texas Governor Greg Abbott despite dangerously low winter temperatures.
More than 15,400 asylum seekers are currently in Chicago shelters, with nearly 250 sheltering at O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago officials are calling for support from the federal government and cooperation from Abbott to address the ongoing crisis. [ more ]