NTSB to release final derailment report

NTSB to release final derailment report

(NewsNation) — East Palestine, Ohio, resident Jamie Wallace says her home, water and town are still contaminated, more than a year after a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous materials derailed. “Things aren’t good here in East Palestine. They’re not good health-wise, they’re not good with our feeling of safety,” Wallace said. The National Transportation Safety … Read more

Swallowable robotic pills for gastrointestinal health

Swallowable robotic pills for gastrointestinal health

(NewsNation) — A bite-sized piece of tech that could get an inside look at your gastrointestinal health is on its way to commercial launch. Those tiny robots, called PillBots, are entering clinical trials in hopes to undergo FDA review. If successful, they could make a commercial launch as soon as 2026. Human trials to begin … Read more

Scientists identify genes linked to brain cell loss in ALS

Scientists identify genes linked to brain cell loss in ALS

(NewsNation) — Researchers have identified a set of genes that may cause neuron death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis commonly known as ALS, offering new insights into the disease’s root causes and potential therapeutic targets. The small study, funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in Nature Aging, analyzed genetic profiles of thousands of … Read more

Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift onstage in London

Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift onstage in London

(WFLA) — Travis Kelce made his “Eras Tour” debut on Sunday as he joined Taylor Swift onstage in a surprise appearance in front of 89,000 fans inside Wembley Stadium in London. The surprise left thousands of fans speechless and sent Swifties spiraling on the internet as the Kansas City Chiefs tight end adorned the stage … Read more

15-year-old journalist to cover Biden-Trump presidential debate

15-year-old journalist to cover Biden-Trump presidential debate

(NewsNation) — Wyatt Sharpe, a 15-year-old Canadian journalist, is set to cover the first 2024 U.S. presidential debate this week as a correspondent for a Canadian TV network. Sharpe, who gained attention for interviews with notable figures including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., began his journalism career … Read more

Leaks, malfunctions delay astronauts’ return from ISS again

Leaks, malfunctions delay astronauts’ return from ISS again

(NewsNation) — Helium leaks and thruster malfunctions have again combined to keep two Boeing Starliner astronauts aboard the International Space Station for a few more days. But exactly how many more days remains a mystery. NASA delayed the return of Starliner’s Calypso capsule for a third time Sunday and said the next possible return date, this … Read more

How will the Biden-Trump debate impact state gubernatorial elections?

How will the Biden-Trump debate impact state gubernatorial elections?

(NewsNation) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will hit the debate stage Thursday in what could be the most consequential presidential debate in decades. As the two candidates prepare for the faceoff, the impact of the contest is likely to be felt in down-ballot elections for local and state races. Minnesota Gov. Tim … Read more

Judges call for re-sentencing of reality TV star Julie Chrisley

Judges call for re-sentencing of reality TV star Julie Chrisley

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An appeals court has vacated reality TV star Julie Chrisley’s fraud sentence and ordered a re-sentencing. Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, earned fame for the show “Chrisley Knows Best” that chronicled the exploits of their tight-knit family. They were both convicted in 2022 of conspiring to defraud community banks out … Read more