Morning Wire Monday Afternoon Update | 2.13.23
Feb 13, 2023
Discover the latest news as it unfolds, including a violent incident in Brooklyn and urgent health warnings for communities in East Palestine. Hear about the State Department's alert for Americans in Russia and significant updates on Turkey's earthquake response. There's also controversy surrounding a halted tree removal project in Los Angeles and the surprising resignation of a school superintendent in New Jersey. Stay informed with these crucial developments.
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U-Haul Truck Attack in Brooklyn
- A U-Haul truck struck several people in Brooklyn, injuring eight, two critically.
- The NYPD bomb squad investigated the truck, but officials say the incident, while not an accident, has no known motive yet.
U.S. Citizens Warned to Leave Russia
- The U.S. State Department issued its highest warning level, urging citizens to leave Russia.
- They cite potential harassment and detention as reasons for the warning.
Turkey Issues Arrest Warrants for Contractors
- Turkey issued 100 arrest warrants for contractors after the devastating earthquakes.
- They are allegedly responsible for faulty building designs that exacerbated the disaster's impact.