DETROIT (AP) — A judge declared a mistrial Thursday after jurors said they couldn’t reach a verdict in a dispute over whether two engineering firms should bear some responsibility for Flint’s lead-contaminated water. Veolia North America and Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, known as LAN, were accused of not doing enough to get Flint to treat the highly corrosive water or to urge a return to a regional water supplier. READ MORE: 5 Year-Old Injured In Eastpointe Accidental Shooting; Gun Safety Instructor Says Lock Up Your Guns A mistrial was declared in federal court in Ann Arbor, Michigan, said Tarrah Cooper Wright, a spokeswoman for Veolia. After hearing months of evidence, the jury began deliberations on July 25 but also took a planned 11-day break before returning Tuesday. Flint’s water became contaminated in 2014-15 because water pulled from the Flint River wasn’t treated to reduce the corrosive effect on lead pipes. READ MORE: Ballot Initiative To Strike Detroit's … [Read more...] about Jury Can’t Reach Verdict In Engineers’ Flint Water Trial
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans for new desalinization and water recycling plants in California
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 11 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! California should invest tens of billions of dollars in water recycling, storage and desalination over the next two decades to shore up its supply as the state gets drier and hotter, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a proposal released Thursday. It comes as drought continues to grip the U.S. West and the state prepares to lose 10% of its water supply by 2040, according to projections by the Department of Water Resources. The Democratic governor was set to discuss the proposal at the construction site of a plant to remove salts from river water that should be fresh, the type of project he said the state needs more of in the coming years. His proposed water recycling targets, which would make treated waste water safe for drinking, would cost $27 billion by 2040, his … [Read more...] about Gov. Gavin Newsom announces plans for new desalinization and water recycling plants in California
I proudly voted for the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Now we must pass the Build Back Better Act
close Video Biden delivers remarks on his Build Back Better Agenda and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! On November 5 we showed that our Congress is capable of coming together on a bipartisan basis to ensure that America leads in the 21st century. Democrats and Republicans voted to pass legislation that will rebuild our roads and bridges and make sure every American has clean drinking water and access to high-speed internet. Now, we have another opportunity to deliver for the American people with the Build Back Better Act . It’s time to lay the foundation for America’s future, strengthen the working and middle class, unleash economic growth, and ensure we can compete with China to win the 21st century. BIDEN, DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE AFTER $1.2T INFRASTRUCTURE BILL PASSES -- DESPITE SOME 'NO' VOTES The Build Back Better Act will create good paying jobs for people in rural … [Read more...] about I proudly voted for the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Now we must pass the Build Back Better Act
NYPD seen dousing distressed carriage horse with water after collapse on hot NYC street
The NYPD came to the rescue of a distressed carriage horse that collapsed on a hot New York City street Wednesday, leading to renewed calls for an end to the controversial tourist attraction. The crowd grew on Ninth Ave. and 45th Street in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan after the horse collapsed and the driver of the carriage was seen whipping the animal with reins in an attempt to get it to stand back up. “Get up! Get up! Get up! C’mon, get up,” the driver begged the horse, to the dismay of onlookers. Kelvin Gonzalez told NBC New York that he watched the scene in horror. “He started whipping and saying ‘Get up, get up. Like bro, don’t whip your horse, he obviously needs some water he, looked dehydrated,” Gonzalez said. The horse eventually laid its head on the pavement and the driver was forced to remove his carriage. The New York City Police Department said officers responded at about 5 p.m. "Upon arrival, patrol officers observed a carriage horse … [Read more...] about NYPD seen dousing distressed carriage horse with water after collapse on hot NYC street
Water Main Break Causing Traffic Woes In North Hills
0 Traffic & Transit The water main break occurred Friday morning. Eric Heyl , Patch Staff Posted Reply McCANDLESS, PA — A water main break at the intersection of McKnight and Peebles roads has the right lane of northbound McKnight blocked as crews make repairs. Be prepared for delays as traffic is directed into the left lane to pass the repair area. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Thank Reply Share Water Main Break Causing Traffic Woes In North Hills The rules of replying: Be respectful. Be transparent. Keep it local and relevant. Review the Patch Community Guidelines. Reply to this article Reply More from … [Read more...] about Water Main Break Causing Traffic Woes In North Hills
GOP Rep. Waltz: If China Controls Waters Around Taiwan, They Control Shipping Routes for 50% of Global GDP
Thursday, during an interview with FBN host Maria Bartiromo, Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) warned if China were to successfully gain control the waters around Taiwan, they would control the shipping routes for Japan, South Korea and partially Australia, which he estimated to be about 50% of the globe’s gross domestic product. “Well, number one, I’m glad [Pelosi] went,” Waltz said. “To not go, as the Biden White House was suggesting, would have been a devastating message to our allies and the Taiwanese — and to the Chinese military, that if we weren’t even willing to visit, what would that mean for our willingness to defend Taiwan and the thriving democracy that it is? Look, I think it’s important to point out why Taiwan matters so much and why it matters to U.S. national and economic security. The Taiwanese strait alone, Maria, has half the world’s shipping flowing through to East Asia and markets around the world, and 90 percent of the largest container vessels in the world flow … [Read more...] about GOP Rep. Waltz: If China Controls Waters Around Taiwan, They Control Shipping Routes for 50% of Global GDP