A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency response
Read full article: A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency responseCollier County, Florida, uses one of the most advanced 911 systems in the U.S., allowing callers to send texts and videos.
The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled back
Read full article: The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled backIt was one week after President Donald Trump’s big tariff announcement when he pulled back from the import taxes he'd imposed on many U.S. trading partners.
At trial's start, prosecutor blames Iran for plot to assassinate outspoken dissident
Read full article: At trial's start, prosecutor blames Iran for plot to assassinate outspoken dissidentA prosecutor has told jurors that two defendants were hired guns for the government of Iran in a plot to assassinate an Iran-born journalist at her Brooklyn residence three years ago.
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Michigan school settles suit over suicide for $500,000
Read full article: Michigan school settles suit over suicide for $500,000LANSING, Mich. – A Michigan school district accused of failing to stop a teenager from being bullied settled a lawsuit over his suicide for $500,000, a newspaper reported. Michael Martin, a 13-year-old student at Lansing Everett High School, took his own life in 2019. Michael's mother, Joanna Wohlfert, said she asked school staff and a bus company for help in addressing bullying but they failed to take action. There was no immediate comment from the Lansing school district. Teachers said they noticed a change in his behavior before his death and had asked the Everett administration to intervene.
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Irish leader forced to defend govt future amid golf scandal
Read full article: Irish leader forced to defend govt future amid golf scandalIrelands prime minister has been forced to defend the future of his government as criticism mounted over a golf event attended by senior politicians despite a ban on large gatherings designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison, File)LONDON Irelands prime minister was forced to defend the future of his government Monday as criticism mounted over a golf event attended by senior politicians despite a ban on large gatherings designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. But he sought to focus attention on the Irish governments legislative record, not speculation that his coalition will collapse over the scandal. The scandal erupted last week amid reports that more than 80 people, including senior members of Martins party, Fianna Fael, attended a golf society dinner in Galway on Aug. 19. He said organizers and the hotel had assured him that it would be held in compliance with government guidelines.