Monday Afternoon Update: Questions Swirl About Ohio Train Explosion, M&M’s Maker Fined By OSHA, Americans Told To Leave Russia

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A man driving a U-Haul truck is accused of causing injuries to people on the NYC Sidewalk

After striking and injuring several Brooklyn residents Monday, a UHaul truck driver led police on a lengthy pursuit. Officials from the fire department say that at least eight people were injured in two places, with two of them being in critical condition. Officials deny that there was an attack motive, but they claim it was not accidental. NYPD’s bomb squad was called to the scene to check the truck for possible explosives.

Americans told to leave Russia

All Americans were warned by the U.S. State Department to flee Russia on Monday. This was the most severe warning possible. It’s not the first time the State Department has warned citizens to leave Russia since it began its invasion, but citizens were told “do not” Travel to the Eastern European country and cite “the potential for harassment and the singling out of U.S. citizens for detention.”

Turkey issues arrest warrants for building contractors

Turkey issued over 100 arrest warrants against building contractors on Monday. The contractors, they allege, are to blame for faulty building design and safety mechanisms, which allowed last week’s devastating earthquakes to kill at least 33,000 individuals.

Is East Palestine, Ohio, Safe?

While residents in East Palestine, Ohio, have been told it’s safe to return home after an evacuation order, many are worried about continued threats to their health. A Norfolk Southern train carrying harmful industrial chemicals derailed on February 3, and the company informed the EPA that dangerous chemicals were on board — prompting authorities to order an evacuation of the area. Residents were informed that they could return home five days later. However, many residents are still uncertain due to new reports about the dangers of the emitted chemicals.

Cali Judge stops L.A. Plan that Would Have Reduced 13,000 Trees
A state judge in California has halted a plan by the city of Los Angeles to cut down more than 13,000 trees as part of the city’s effort to expand its sidewalks. In the ruling, the judge called the proposal “the proposal.” “fundamentally flawed.”

NJ School District Superintendent Resigns Following Tragic 14-Year Old Suicide

Following the tragic suicide by a 14-year old girl from the Central Regional Schools District, Ocean County, New Jersey, the superintendent has resigned. Just days after four teens brutally attacked her in a TikTok viral video, the teen took his own life. Parents and community members claim that the video exemplifies the violence and dangerous atmosphere at schools. The family of the girl who died has accused the school district for failing to act quickly.

OSHA fines Mars Wrigley after employees fall into chocolate vat

OSHA has fined Mars Wrigley $14,500 after two workers fell in a chocolate vat. According to the federal agency, the candy company failed to provide adequate training for its workers. Local firefighters found the hole in the tank bottom and pulled the two employees out.

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