Blue Dye No. 1
West Virginia Bans 7 Artificial Food Dyes Over Health Concerns
West Virginia has banned foods that contain certain artificial dyes or other additives.
Black
West Virginia: Couple Sentenced To ‘Hundreds Of Years’ In Prison For ‘Enslaving’ Their Adopted Black Children
A couple in West Virginia was given a total term of 375 years in prison for making their five adopted Black children work as “slaves” on their farm — while being “verbally abused” with derogatory remarks about their race.
Artificial Intelligence
Trump Plans Massive Coal Revival To Counter China’s Energy Strategy
President Donald Trump announced Monday evening he is “authorizing” his administration to produce coal power, citing China’s “tremendous economic advantage” over the U.S. due to the world power’s pro-coal policies.
Atlantic Coast Conference
W.Va. Governor Threatens Legal Action Over NCAA Tournament Snub, Citing Controversy
West Virginia’s Governor Patrick Morrisey is calling for an investigation into the NCAA after West Virginia was snubbed from an at-large bid in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
Abril Elfi
Kentucky: Death Toll Rises To 11 After Flooding, As State Prepares For Another Storm
Another storm is reportedly set to hit Kentucky, this time bringing an onslaught of snow, after devastating flooding in the state took the lives of at least 11 people.
2026
Michigan Democrat Sen. Gary Peters Announces He Will Not Run For Re-Election
Democrat Michigan Senator Gary Peters has announced that he will not be seeking a third term in 2026.
2024 presidential election
Fetterman Denies Party Affiliation Switch Amidst Rumors: ‘Not Going To Happen’
Democrat Senator John Fetterman recently shot down rumors that he planned to leave the Democrat party in favor of the GOP.
Australia
FDA Bans Red No. 3, Artificial Food Dye Found In Beverages, Candy, And More
The FDA issued an order Wednesday that will ban Red 3’s authorization from food products and ingested drugs.
Alabama
24 State Attorneys General Support Arizona’s Law Requiring Proof Of Citizenship To Vote
A coalition of 24 attorneys general (AG) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting an Arizona law requiring U.S. citizenship to vote.