The World Health Organization on Wednesday took the long-discussed step of declaring a global health emergency over the monkeypox or âmpoxâ outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has begun spreading into neighboring African nations. âThis is something that should concern us all,â said W.H.O. director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. âThe potential for further
Portland Overdose Deaths Increased During 90-Day Fentanyl State of Emergency
July 26, 2024 by
Overdose deaths increased in the Portland, Oregon, area during a 90-day state of emergency that officials declared to combat the fentanyl problem, leaving residents wondering what changes were actually implemented. Gov. Tina Kotek (D), Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson (D), and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler (D) all declared emergency orders on January 30 to
Singer Karol G âdoing well and gratefulâ after smoke in cockpit forced private jet to make emergency landing
March 2, 2024 by
Grammy-winning singer Karol G broke her silence Friday after smoke filled the cockpit of her private jet and was forced to abruptly land in Los Angeles. âThanks to all who have shown concern and who have sent messages,â the 33-year-old singer wrote in Spanish to her Instagram story. âMy family, my team, and I are […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Hilary Approaches California
September 29, 2023 by
JOHN G. MABANGLO / POOL / AFP California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency Saturday for much of Southern California as Hurricane Hilary approaches the Golden State. Hurricane Hilary developed in the eastern Pacific Ocean and was initially âdeclared a Category 4 storm, but it was downgraded on Saturday to a Category
Massive Emergency Alert Test to Sound Alarms on all U.S. Cellphones, TVs, Radios
September 27, 2023 by
A massive emergency alert test will reportedly sound alarms on all U.S. cellphones, television sets, and radios in October, in the wake of the deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui. On October 4, every cellphone, TV, and radio in the United States will blast a warning tone of an emergency alert, in order to ensure
Georgia detention officer charged after ’emergency inmate grievance’ reveals alleged assaults
September 6, 2023 by
A detention officer in Fulton County, Georgia, is facing multiple felony charges after he allegedly assaulted inmates at the Fulton County Jail on Sunday and then failed to accurately report what happened, according to officials. Detention Officer Demarcus Whatley, 25, is charged with three felony counts of aggravated assault, three felony counts of cruelty to inmates, […]
In hurricane-torn Florida, Biden urges Congress to shore up emergency funding
September 3, 2023 by
âEvery American rightly expects FEMA to show up when they are needed to help in a disaster,â President Biden said Saturday in Live Oak, Fla. | Julio Cortez/AP Photo Speaking from one of Floridaâs regions hardest hit by Hurricane Idalia, President Joe Biden called on Congress to quickly boost FEMAâs disaster fund budget that a
New York counties declare emergency as Mayor Adams plans to bus illegal migrants from the border their way
July 13, 2023 by
Upstate New York counties are vowing to fight New York City Mayor Eric Adamsâ plans to send migrants and asylum seekers north for temporary housing. On Monday, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus issued an Execute Order for hotels not to accept asylum seekers. Neuhaus accused the mayor of reneging on his promise to send […]
ACLU, LGBT groups sue Missouri AG over gender transition emergency rule
June 29, 2023 by
The ACLU and LGBTQ groups are suing to block Missouri from enforcing new limits on gender transition services for residents of all ages on Tuesday. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey plans to enforce new rules requiring 15 separate therapy sessions over the course of 18 months before a person of any age can receive gender […]
Emergency preparedness: Enable life-saving settings on your iPhone and Apple Watch
June 25, 2023 by
I was a Boy Scouts leader (long story), so I know you always need to be prepared.  On your smartphone, the right apps can make a world of difference. Here are the essentials you need in an emergency. The Apple Watch is a lifesaver, and I don’t mean because you can answer texts from your […]
Brian Kemp Declares State of Emergency After Anti-Police Riots, Activates Georgia National Guard
March 11, 2023 by
Gov. Brian Kemp (R) declared a temporary state of emergency in Georgia on Thursday and activated 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops in response to recent anti-police protests and destructive riots in Atlanta. Kempâs order referenced protests and riots that occurred on Saturday, which had stemmed from ongoing demonstrations against a police training facility the city
New York-bound flight makes emergency landing after flames erupt from wing
February 12, 2023 by
An airplane carrying dozens of passengers from Scotland to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York made an emergency landing Friday after flames erupted from a wing. A video of the terrifying incident showed massive sparks bursting from the aircraft as worried passengers cry in the background. Passengers told BBC that they heard a loud […]
Rand Paul leads investigation into ‘disturbing’ $5.4B in pandemic fraud as Biden moves to end COVID emergency
January 31, 2023 by
EXCLUSIVE: Sens. Rand Paul and Joni Ernst are launching an investigation into over $5.4 billion in small business loan fraud as the Biden administration prepares to wind down the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. Paul, R-Ky., and Ernst, R-Iowa, sent a letter to Inspector General of the Small Business Administration Monday, demanding an assessment into the “extent” […]
North Carolina County Declares State of Emergency over Power Outage Believed to Be Caused by Gunfire
January 27, 2023 by
Moore County, North Carolina, is suffering a massive power outrage that authorities believe may have been intentionally caused via gunfire. More than â40,000 [county] residents were powerless on Sunday afternoon after two substations were taken out by gunfire on Saturday night,â FOX News noted. Moore County began to fail around 7 p.m. Saturday and law enforcement
Critics Roast Biden for Declaring the Pandemic ‘Over’: All Emergency Powers Should Be ‘Voided’
November 15, 2022 by
Critics roasted President Biden after the commander-in-chief declared the Chinese coronavirus pandemic âover,â contending that, if it is true, then emergency powers should be âvoidedâ and all vaccine mandates should be lifted moving forward. During an interview with 6src Minutes on Sunday, Biden stated that the âpandemic is over.â âWe still have a problem with
Republican Lee Zeldin May Declare a âCrime’ Emergency to Fix Bail Reform if Elected New York Governor
November 11, 2022 by
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY), who is running as the Republican nominee in New Yorkâs gubernatorial race, told the New York Post that he might declare a state of âemergencyâ on crime to take care of the stateâs bail-reform laws if he is elected as governor. âOne of the items ⌠I would be consulting with counsel on
Report: Team Biden Weighs Declaring Gun Violence a Public Health Emergency
March 27, 2021 by
President Joe Bidenâs administration is weighing the idea of declaring gun violence as a public health emergency, in order to take dramatic executive action to tackle gun rights. Biden officials and gun control activists discussed the idea, according to the New York Times, as well as other executive actions that could tackle gun rights nationwide.…
Japan: Lawmakers Caught Nightclubbing During Coronavirus State of Emergency
January 28, 2021 by
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide apologized on Wednesday after lawmakers from his ruling party admitted to visiting Tokyo bars late at night during the capitalâs coronavirus state of emergency, which discourages unnecessary outings and urges bars and restaurants to close by 8:00 p.m. âIâm terribly sorry that this happened when we are asking people not…
Minnesota Republican Senate Candidate Jason Lewis Undergoes Emergency Surgery
December 16, 2020 by
Update (2:20 PM): Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Jason Lewis is out of surgery, which was âsuccessful and minimally invasive,â his campaign said Monday afternoon. Read Breitbart Newsâ original report below. Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jason Lewis’s emergency hernia surgery was successful and he could be released from the hospital within a couple days, his campaign manager…
President Trump Puts Rally On Hold For Medical Emergency In The Crowd – VIDEO
April 30, 2018 by
President Donald Trump abruptly paused his speech Saturday evening while doctors attended to a medical emergency in the audience. The president had opted to speak at a campaign-style rally in Michigan rather than attend the annual White House Correspondentsâ Dinner. The president spoke for over an hour, but about 50 minutes into his remarks, he […]
Emergency Security Council Meeting Called
September 4, 2017 by
The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Monday to discuss the latest developments with North Koreaâs test of a hydrogen bomb that can be mounted to an intercontinental ballistic missile. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N Nikki Haley announced the meeting on Twitter Sunday, writing, âWe along w/Japan, France, the UK and S.Korea […]
North Korea tensions have Hawaii pols revisiting emergency attack plans.
April 17, 2017 by
As tensions with North Korea mount, Hawaii lawmakers anxiously are dusting off the stateâs emergency plans in preparation for the possibility â however remote â of an attack on the islands. The plans were last revisited in the 1980s. But the Hawaii House Public Safety Committee on Thursday formally called for the stateâs defense agency […]
Trudeau Makes Emergency Call To Premiers After Trumpâs Inauguration
January 22, 2017 by
President Donald Trumpâs âAmerica firstâ inauguration speech prompted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to make an emergency conference call Friday night to his provincial and territorial counterparts. Trudeau was reportedly trying to convince Canadian premiers that his Liberal government is prepared to meet the formidable trade challenges that a Trump presidency presents, most importantly renegotiating […]
BREAKING: 50 DEAD IN ORLANDO NIGHTCLUB TERRORISM ATTACK WITH ISIS CONNECTION, STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED
June 12, 2016 by
A gunman took people hostage overnight inside Pulse nightclub in Orlando, where approximately 50 people were killed and 42 were taken to the hospital, Orlando Police Chief John Mina said at a morning news conference. The gunman, who has not been identified, was carrying an assault rifle, a handgun and a “device.” The Orange County […]
EMERGENCY !!! PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM PHONE CALLS NEEDED FOR MON APRIL 27, 2015
April 26, 2015 by
EMERGENCY !!! PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM PHONE CALLS NEEDED FOR MON APRIL 27, 2015 The greatest attack on the religious organizations of faith is under way in Tallahassee. We must let our voices be heard now in one accord. In the past few weeks the House and Senate passed an adoption Bill, HB 7013 which has […]