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Poll: Most voters say Biden shouldn’t run, question mental ability
A CBS News poll released on Monday, July 1, found that a growing number of voters are expressing doubts over whether President Joe Biden has the mental and cognitive health to serve another term as commander and chief. According to the results, nearly three-quarters of the electorate and 4 in 10 Democrats believe he should… -
Mexican drug cartels claim to have sophisticated US military weapons
On Oct. 1, Mexico’s newly elected President Claudia Sheinbaum will be the first female to take office and face her first test: the growing threat of drug cartels. A report released on Saturday, June 29, said that Mexican drug cartels are claiming to have increased firepower, including sophisticated U.S. weaponry like the FGM-148 Javelin Missile.… -
Credit card companies face competing state laws over gun store code
As of July 1, a California law requires credit card networks to give banks a code to track purchases at gun stores. On the same day, Georgia, Iowa, Tennessee and Wyoming have laws taking effect that block the use of a gun shop code in those states. Merchant category codes are meant to provide a… -
Mass. moving migrants out of Logan Airport, gov’t says state is out of room
Starting July 9, migrant families will no longer be permitted to sleep at Boston’s Logan International Airport. Since the summer of 2023, migrants have been using the airport as a temporary refuge after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, bussed thousands of migrants who had crossed the southern border to sanctuary cities across the U.S. In… -
Supreme Court clears path for homeless bans in western states
The Supreme Court gave Western states the green light Friday, June 28, to ban homeless encampments on sidewalks and public spaces. It’s one of the most significant homelessness decisions in decades. The ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson overturns a Ninth Circuit decision that blocked cities from enforcing penalties on the homeless. These penalties include… -
California sets aside $12 million for nation’s largest reparations effort
The state of California announced on Friday, June 28, that it will be allocating $12 million in its next budget to provide compensation to Black residents for racial injustices. Th effort would be the largest government-funded reparations effort of its kind in the country. The money is a far cry from the billions of dollars… -
Oklahoma orders biblical teachings in classrooms
In a recent directive, Republican State Superintendent Ryan Walters ordered public schools in Oklahoma to integrate biblical teachings into lessons for students in grades five through 12. The Ten Commandments will also be required in the curriculum. “Every teacher, every classroom in the state will have a Bible,” Walters stated. “And they will be teaching… -
South Carolina rep wants police trucks banned from beaches in wake of death
Law enforcement in South Carolina is scaling back the use of trucks for patrols on beaches after the death of a 66-year-old woman who was struck and killed this month by an officer driving a patrol truck while she lay on Myrtle Beach. In response, a state lawmaker said he will propose legislation that would… -
CDC studying Michigan farm workers’ blood to fight H5N1 virus
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Tuesday, June 25, an unprecedented study on human blood in hopes that it may provide answers on how to fight the H5N1 virus. The agencies will conduct research on the blood of farm workers to see… -
Vermont man arrested for flipping trooper the bird awarded $175,000 in settlement
A Vermont man arrested after allegedly giving a state trooper the middle finger reached a $175,000 settlement, according to the American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday, June 26. The ACLU said a state trooper pulled over Gregory Bombard following accusations that he had made the gesture, which Bombard denies, and an argument soon ensued. During… -
New ‘living skin’ advances humanoid robot technology
Humanoid robots aren’t just science fiction anymore; in fact, they’re almost ready to enter the workforce. Amazon has been exploring replacing some of its warehouse staff with robots, and Elon Musk is also considering the potential of robotic helpers. The latest developments come from scientists at the University of Tokyo, who have created a type… -
BP halts offshore wind projects, renews focus on oil and gas as demand soars
On Thursday, June 27, new British Petroleum (BP) CEO Murray Auchincloss announced that the company is pausing all new offshore wind projects and imposing a company-wide hiring freeze, which has few exceptions, as it reinvigorates its emphasis on fossil fuels. The move comes as stockholders were reportedly upset with the company’s previous effort to shift… -
Kenyan president walks back tax hike plan in wake of deadly protests
On Wednesday, June 26, Kenyan President William Ruto bowed to pressure from activists, reversing controversial planned tax hikes on some basic necessities. This comes a day after protesters stormed Kenya’s parliament headquarters on Tuesday, June 25, which led to violent clashes with police and killed at least 23 people, while leaving scores more injured. Ruto…