RICHMOND — A Lowe’s worker in Staunton was killed earlier this year after about two dozen boards fell on him while he was re-stocking merchandise, according to a report. The accident killed 54-year-old Steven Houff on April 23 at the store on Richmond Avenue. Lowe’s Home Improvement Centers, LLC, has been cited by Virginia Occupational […]
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How to repair relationships after falling out with family over Christmas
Dealing with festive family fallout right now? Christmas is often a time when families to come together. But for various reasons, this can be a difficult and relationships may end up fractured and strained – especially with the pressure placed on having the ‘perfect’ day. If you’ve experienced this and you’re keen to try and patch […]
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The GOP’s most Trump-skeptical bloc starts falling in line
Donald Trump is making serious headway with a bloc of the GOP that’s among the most skeptical of his 2024 bid: Republican senators. In some cases, Trump is breaking through thanks to the sort of personal attention that he’s known to lavish on allies and supporters. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), for example, endorsed home-state Gov. […]
Putin ally dies falling from house window, latest in spate of mysterious Russian deaths
A Russian lawmaker and ally of President Vladimir Putin was found dead under mysterious circumstances Wednesday after falling from the third floor of his home, Russian state media has reported. Vladimir Egorov, 46, who was a member of Putin’s ruling United Russia party, plunged 30 feet to his death at his home in the town of […]
Transport disrupted and woman killed by falling tree as storms sweep Europe
Pre-Christmas rail travellers in parts of Germany faced disruption as a storm swept across northern Europe, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of flooding on the North Sea coast. In neighbouring Belgium, a woman was killed by a falling Christmas tree. German national railway operator Deutsche Bahn said there were cancellations on routes from Hamburg […]
Graham says Biden impeachment inquiry narrative ‘falling apart’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Sunday said he believes the “narrative” at the center of the House’s impeachment inquiry into President Biden is “falling apart,” arguing if there was a “smoking gun” in the inquiry, there would be more clear discussions. “If there were a smoking gun, I think we’d be talking about it,” Graham […]