Travel “[O]ur new Acela trains will help revolutionize American train travel.”  Business class seats. Amtrak Amtrak travelers will experience a more modern ride when the new Acela trains enter service next year, according to Stephen Gardner, Amtrak president and CEO. “Between the sleek design of their interiors, state-of-the-art technology, sustainable amenities, and innovative safety features,…Continue Reading

National An investigation is continuing and no charges have been announced in connection with the discovery. By Michael Levenson, New York Times Service April 1, 2022 | 8:19 AM WASHINGTON — Police said Thursday that five fetuses had been removed from a home in Washington that, according to an anti-abortion group, belonged to an activist…Continue Reading

World “I’m very scared. As a human, my life matters too.” Wilfred Tebah, who fled Cameroon during its ongoing conflict, poses for a photo in the backyard of his home, Thursday, March 31, in Columbus, Ohio. (Patrick Orsagos/AP Photo) The Associated Press By PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press April 1, 2022 | 7:55 AM Wilfred Tebah…Continue Reading

National “What influences the court the most … is that the victims have indicated that they feel that you should be given a chance.” By Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post March 30, 2022 Derek Nygaard wanted to go into his ex-girlfriend’s Butte, Mont., home in the fall of 2020, and because he was drunk and struggling…Continue Reading

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is unleashing a new era of military spending across Europe. Member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, such as Germany, have done an about-face on its defense budget in recent weeks.”The Russian invasion of Ukraine was a wake-up call for a lot of Germans, for politicians and for voters,…Continue Reading

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday advised investors to brace themselves against Wall Street’s negativity next week as concerns over a possible recession mount.”I do believe that our economy’s headed for a slowdown — that’s just what rate hikes do. But a slowdown doesn’t necessarily translate into a horrific, crash-landing recession. … There are many ways…Continue Reading

Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, days after he smacked comedian Chris Rock at the annual Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles.In a statement issued Friday, Smith said he would “accept any further consequences” the group’s board of governors may deem appropriate.”My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation…Continue Reading

A federal judge Friday denied granting a new trial to British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who had argued that her conviction for procuring underage girls to be sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein was tainted by the presence of a juror who failed to disclose he himself had been sexually abused as a child.Judge Alison Nathan said…Continue Reading

NEW DELHI: Pitching for the creation of an independent umbrella institution to bring various investigative agencies under one roof, CJI N V Ramana said it would end multiplicity of proceedings and such a law will also lead to much needed legislative oversight. “A single incident these days gets investigated by multiple agencies, often leading to…Continue Reading