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PRC Parliament Approves Changes to Speed Up 'Emergency' Laws

PRC Parliament Approves Changes to Speed Up 'Emergency' Laws

According to Xinhua news agency, China's parliament on Friday approved changes to its Legislation Law, which dictates how laws are enacted, that will allow emergency legislation to be passed after a single review session....

Philippines: Oil Spill Impacts Marine Life, Human Health

Philippines: Oil Spill Impacts Marine Life, Human Health

Last week, the MT Princess Empress — an oil tanker carrying 800K liters of oil — sank off the coast of the Oriental Mindoro province in the Philippines. The oil has now reached the shores of nearby areas including fishing villages, coating them in a thick and oily sludge....

Ohio Train Derailment: Norfolk Southern Skips Town Meeting

Ohio Train Derailment: Norfolk Southern Skips Town Meeting

After a Feb. 3 train derailment sparked a massive fire, causing residents to evacuate their homes, government officials of East Palestine, Ohio, organized a meeting to answer questions from concerned citizens on Wednesday. However, a notable absence from the transport company sparked outrage....

Thousands of Fish Found Dead After Ohio Train Derailment

Thousands of Fish Found Dead After Ohio Train Derailment

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources said Monday that the train derailment and spillage of toxic chemicals in East Palestine on Feb. 3 has killed at least 3.5K fish — primarily small suckers, minnows, darters, and sculpin — in the Leslie Run stream....

Biden Delivers Second State of the Union Address

Biden Delivers Second State of the Union Address

US Pres. Biden on Tuesday delivered his second State of the Union address. He called for unity in a divided Congress, where the House now has a Republican majority, and asked Congress to work with him to rebuild the economy and unite the country.