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Month: March 2024

SEC climate rule prompts a rush to sue. Experts say companies are likely to prepare to comply anyway

By SUMAN NAISHADHAM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — An expected long legal battle has begun over a new rule that requires companies to disclose some emissions and climate-related information. The Securities and Exchange Commission had scarcely passed the rule in early March before the agency was being hauled to court. The legal challenges come from

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UMBC accused of not protecting student athletes from sexual abuse, discrimination by swim coach

By Mike Hellgren Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — An explosive report from the Department of Justice accused University of Maryland, Baltimore County administrators of turning a blind eye to sexual assaults and harassment of student-athletes. The Title IX investigation alleged the former head swimming and diving coach of abusing

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Detienen a dos colaboradores cercanos de María Corina Machado en Venezuela

macamilarincon (CNN Español) — Dos colaboradores cercanos de la líder opositora venezolana María Corina Machado, Henry Alviárez y Dignora Hernández, fueron detenidos este miércoles, según anunció el fiscal general Tarek William Saab. Alviárez es el coordinador nacional de organización del movimiento político Vente Venezuela y Hernández la secretaria política nacional de esa agrupación. María Corina

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Baltimore leaders to discuss medical waste incinerator as state sues over emissions

By Alexus Davila Click here for updates on this story     BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — The environmental impact of the nation’s largest medical waste incinerator, located in South Baltimore, is under scrutiny again. A Baltimore City Council committee is set to hold an informational hearing on Wednesday to discuss the medical waste incinerator’s impact and the

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Venezuelan authorities arrest campaign staffers of opposition candidate in alleged violent plot

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s top prosecutor says arrest warrants have been issued for the manager and eight other staffers of the presidential campaign of opposition powerhouse Maria Corina Machado, accusing them of being part of a violent, anti-government conspiracy Attorney General Tarek William Saab says that Machado’s campaign manager, Magalli Meda, and the eight

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Canada’s Conservative leader threatens to move non-confidence motion and prompt a ‘carbon tax election’

By Rachel Aiello Click here for updates on this story     OTTAWA (CTV Network) — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to move a motion of non-confidence in the prime minister with the aim of prompting a “carbon tax election,” if Justin Trudeau doesn’t back off the April 1 price hike. Rallying his caucus on Parliament

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A judge sentenced Candelario on Monday to life in prison.

An Ohio toddler died after her mom left her home alone while she took a 10-day vacation. A judge called it the ‘ultimate act of betrayal’

WOIO, CNN By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — Jailyn’s cries echoed through the quiet streets of Cleveland in the dead of the night. The toddler whimpered and howled, but no one came to her rescue. Her mother, Kristel Candelario, was away on a 10-day summer vacation and had left Jailyn alone in a playpen with

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