Hagan Scotten, the lead prosecutor in the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, resigned following the Justice Department's decision to dismiss charges against the mayor, citing political motivations.
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake near Toyah, Texas, and a 6.0-magnitude quake in northeastern Ethiopia occurred on February 14, 2025. Meanwhile, Google's earthquake detection system in Brazil issued a false alarm, underscoring the complexities of seismic monitoring.
A false earthquake alert sent by Google to Android smartphones in Brazil caused widespread concern and was quickly denied by authorities. Google has since deactivated the alert system in Brazil and is investigating the incident.
Hagan Scotten, an assistant U.S. attorney, resigned in protest after refusing to dismiss the criminal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, criticizing the DOJ's decision as ethically problematic and politically motivated.
The USS Harry S. Truman, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, collided with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea. No injuries were reported, and the ship's propulsion systems remained unaffected. The incident is under investigation.
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The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, marking a significant shift in U.S. health policy amidst controversy over his vaccine skepticism and political alignment.
Danielle Sassoon, interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, resigns after refusing to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, citing ethical concerns and a commitment to impartial justice.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his anti-vaccine activism, was confirmed as the Health and Human Services Secretary, signaling a significant shift in the Republican Party's approach to health care and pharmaceutical industries. His agenda includes banning direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical ads and overhauling vaccine policies, amidst concerns from public health experts and industry groups.
Danielle Sassoon, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, resigned after refusing to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, highlighting tensions within the Justice Department.