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Presidents Day Check: Banks, Post Office, FedEx, and UPS Hours Revealed

New York City, NY – As the country gears up to celebrate Presidents Day on February 19th, it’s important to take note of the closures and other important information related to this federal holiday. While it may be a day off for some, many businesses will be closed, including major banks and U.S. Postal Service offices. Banks such as Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, and Truist will all be closed on Presidents Day, so …

Baseball Bat Attack in Virginia Congressional Office Leads to Insanity Defense Plea

Arlington, Va. – A Washington man accused of a violent outburst at a congressional office this week has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The assailant allegedly used a baseball bat to vandalize the office, particularly targeting portraits and furniture. The incident has revived discussions on Capitol Hill about the security measures restricting public access to offices and the mental health services available in the community. Security footage captured the man as he entered …

Man Fatally Shot Outside His Home, Broward Sheriff’s Office Launches Manhunt for Suspect

Fort Lauderdale, FL — A community in Florida is on edge following a fatal shooting outside a Fort Lauderdale home. Broward County Sheriff’s Office reports they are actively searching for the shooter who gunned down a man late Wednesday. The incident occurred in a normally quiet neighborhood, shocking residents and prompting an immediate law enforcement response. An eyewitness, who asked not to be identified for safety reasons, described hearing several gunshots before seeing the victim …

Ex-President Trump Not Immune from Criminal Prosecution After Leaving Office, Appeals Court Rules

Washington, D.C. – A three-judge panel upheld a lower court ruling, determining that former President Donald Trump is not immune from criminal prosecution as a former executive, thereby rejecting his effort to dismiss his federal case on the grounds of immunity. The ruling allows for Trump, now considered citizen Trump for the purpose of this criminal case, to face the same defenses as any other criminal defendant. The decision discredits Trump’s argument that presidents have …

UN Human Rights Office Condemns Israeli Military’s Strikes in Gaza, Citing Major Civilian Casualties and Potential International Law Violations

Geneva, Switzerland — The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has strongly criticized the Israeli military for its continued use of potent weapons in highly populated zones within Gaza, including regions designated by the military itself as humanitarian zones. The international body highlighted incidents involving civilian casualties, thereby raising serious concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian laws. According to the OHCHR, recent operations have involved the deployment of air-dropped munitions in …

Political Leaders and Journalists Decry Violent Attack on Deccan Chronicle Office in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, India — A violent incident targeting the offices of the Deccan Chronicle in Visakhapatnam this Wednesday has sparked widespread condemnation from various leaders and organizations across the political and journalistic spectrum. The attack, which resulted in substantial damage to the media outlet’s premises, has raised serious concerns about press freedom in the region. Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the president of the YSR Congress Party and former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, was among the …

Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Ignoring Hindu Principles in Wake of Violent Clashes at Gujarat Congress Office

NEW DELHI, India — Rahul Gandhi, a prominent opposition leader and Member of Parliament for Rae Bareli, levied serious accusations against the BJP on Wednesday. Gandhi accused the ruling party of failing to uphold Hinduism’s core values by promoting violence and hatred. His comments came in the wake of a recent clash between the BJP and Congress party supporters outside the Gujarat Congress headquarters in Ahmedabad. The incident, which occurred during a protest triggered by …

Rahul Gandhi Condemns BJP for Alleged Violent Attack on Congress Office, Accuses Them of Misunderstanding Hinduism

New Delhi, India — Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi criticized members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, accusing them of misunderstanding the core values of Hinduism following a violent encounter at the Congress party office in Ahmedabad. Gandhi framed the incident as a confirmation of the BJP and its allied groups’ propensity for violence and deception. This confrontation erupted during a protest outside the Gujarat Congress headquarters, where BJP and Congress workers …

Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2’ Delights Audiences with $62 Million Box Office Debut

Los Angeles, California – The highly anticipated release of “Inside Out 2” has taken the entertainment industry by storm, exceeding all expectations with a staggering $62 million in earnings on its opening day. This Pixar sequel is on track to reach a domestic box office range of $140 million to $150 million over the Father’s Day weekend, marking one of the top three animated film openings and the second-best for Pixar. Analysts believe the film …

Legislature advocate for gun control leaves office

Phoenix, Arizona – State Rep. Jennifer Longdon, a Democrat representing central to north Phoenix, has announced her resignation from the Legislature effective Friday. After three terms in office, Longdon expressed that an “amazing job opportunity” to work on health-care policy has lured her away from the Legislature. She deferred to the employer to go public first before disclosing her new position. Her departure comes as a surprise to her Democratic colleagues, who praised her as …