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Queens NYC Earthquake Mistaken for Explosion – NBC New York

TL/DR - Emergency services in New York received several 911 calls from Roosevelt Island residents reporting shaking buildings and small explosions. Initial investigations by firefighting crews did not find any fire or likely source for the disturbances, and the scene was declared safe and handed over to Con Edison to investigate further. The U.S.…

Exciting Showdown: Michigan vs. Alabama Game Attracts Huge Crowd

TL/DR - Fans gathered at the Garage Bar in Grand Rapids, Michigan to watch the Michigan vs. Alabama Rose Bowl game. The majority of spectators were rooting for Michigan, though there were some Alabama fans present. This was the sixth time these two teams have met on the football field and the first time the Wolverines have played in the Rose Bowl…

2024’s Top New Laws Impacting Americans from January 1st

TL/DR - As 2024 begins, several new state laws across the US are coming into effect. Notable changes include the banning of programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion at publicly funded colleges and universities in Texas and Florida, new rules on gun ownership, and the creation of additional healthcare and workplace protections. New…