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Coal miners happy with federal judge's decision in NIOSH injunction
SUMMARY: Judge Irene Burgger granted a preliminary injunction reinstating NYOSH employees to ensure legally required black lung screenings continue. Coal miners like Mark Pal view these screenings as lifesaving, preventing miners from deteriorating unnoticed. Harry Wy, a Canala County coal miner, filed a lawsuit against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after NYOSH job cuts were announced. His attorney, Sam Pesong, emphasized the legal requirement for these programs to remain accessible unless replaced. On May 7th, miners and employees testified in Charleston, influencing the judge’s decision. Pal urges miners to get annual lung X-rays, highlighting early detection’s importance in saving lives.
Judge Irene Berger granted a preliminary injunction Tuesday afternoon that would temporarily reinstate employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, ensuring legally required black lung screenings would still take place. For miners like Mark Powell, those screenings are lifesaving.
FULL STORY: https://wchstv.com/news/local/coal-miners-happy-with-federal-judges-decision-in-niosh-injunction#
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Trump admin looks to dismantle Tren De Aragua
SUMMARY: The Trump administration has prioritized dismantling the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua (TDA), considered one of the most violent criminal organizations worldwide. The Department of Justice reports over 2,700 arrests of TDA members in the U.S., including a recent incident in Aurora, Colorado, linked to shootings and kidnappings. FBI added alleged leader Giovani Vicente Mosca Serrano to its 10 Most Wanted list. Trump designated TDA as a terrorist organization to expedite deportations under a 1798 law, originally wartime legislation, whose application is now challenged in courts. The Supreme Court may soon decide on the law’s future use.
The Department of Justice has announced significant progress in its ongoing operation to dismantle the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, with 2,711 members arrested to date.
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Road Trippin': YakFest
SUMMARY: Road Trippin’ covers YakFest, the largest flatwater kayak event in the US, held annually in St. Albans on the Cole River. This year’s 7th annual festival expects 1,800 to 2,000 participants, building on a 24-year tradition that began with just 44 kayakers. Along the 13-mile river route, thousands enjoy floating parties, live music including a ZZ Top Tribute band, vendors, and kid-friendly activities like a water slide. The event draws crowds from five counties and provides a major economic boost to St. Albans businesses. YakFest promises fun, community, and celebration of the river lifestyle.
Join Road Trippin’s Terry Burhan as he talks with organizers of YakFest about what makes the annual event, which draws thousands, such a success.
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Jay’s 11 p.m. Weather for Friday 06/26/25
SUMMARY: Southern West Virginia will experience a fairly warm and pleasant night, with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s and light east winds. Traffic is flowing smoothly on I-64 and Routes 460 and 52. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are moving slowly northward from southwest Virginia and eastern Kentucky, with flash flood warnings in place for Tazewell County and parts of southwest Virginia. Showers will continue into Saturday, especially in southwestern areas, with risks of damaging winds and flooding rains. Temperatures will remain in the lower to mid-80s, cooling slightly into the upper 70s by the Fourth of July weekend.
There are showers and storms expected around this evening, with some of these on the strong side. More storms are possible this weekend, but improved weather is expected by late next week, including for our 4th of July holiday.
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