A firefighter’s wife opened a storage bin in the basement and saw something she couldn’t unsee. She opened a mystery and is now sharing her results with the world. In this new “Truth of the Matter” podcast episode with @natashazouves, Diane Cotter explains how her husband’s diagnosis launched an investigation into the profession’s alarming rates of cancer — and into the toxic chemicals hiding in the gear that is supposed to protect firefighters. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ZQ1UvkRP9SA
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A man was arrested on Tuesday just after noon in Washington, D.C., after he was observed exiting a Mercedes sport utility vehicle (SUV) and abruptly running toward the U.S. Capitol building armed with a shotgun.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The unidentified shotgun-armed suspect, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan, and U.S. Capitol Police officers.WHEN & WHERE: The […] The post Man Armed With Shotgun Arrested Rushing Steps of U.S. Capitol. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A man was arrested on Tuesday just after noon in Washington, D.C., after he was observed exiting a Mercedes sport utility vehicle (SUV) and abruptly running toward the U.S. Capitol building armed with a shotgun. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The unidentified shotgun-armed suspect, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan, and U.S. Capitol Police officers. WHEN & WHERE: The arrest occurred just after noon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 , at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. KEY QUOTE: “Just after noon today, a gentleman parked in the 100 block of Maryland Avenue in a white Mercedes SUV. He exited the vehicle with a shotgun and began running towards the Capitol, up the walkway. As he approached the Capitol,…Open
Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the silent killer for a reason — you can’t see it, smell it, or taste it, but it can become deadly in minutes. This quick public safety announcement explains why every home should have properly installed carbon monoxide alarms and why testing them regularly can save lives. CO poisoning often happens during colder months, power outages, or when using fuel-burning appliances like furnaces, fireplaces, generators, and gas stoves.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the silent killer for a reason — you can’t see it, smell it, or taste it, but it can become deadly in minutes. This quick public safety announcement explains why every home should have properly installed carbon monoxide alarms and why testing them regularly can save lives. CO poisoning often happens during colder months, power outages, or when using fuel-burning appliances like furnaces, fireplaces, generators, and gas stoves.
Lindsey Granger delivers her lens on a viral exchange between Wajahat Ali and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, where Ali pressed Jeffries on the subject of abolishing ICE. #HakeemJeffries #ICE #DHS
