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Popcorn, pilot and lifeguard shortages weigh on summer fun
It’s summertime, which means it’s time to put on those shades, get outside and crank up the boombox (that’s an old-school device for playing music) for fun in the sun. But beware, supply chain issues and a lack of workers could rain on that parade. Here are some of the biggest shortages this summer in… -
Trump family depositions expected in Jan. 6 Capitol riot hearing
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol will hold a public hearing live on television and online Thursday night. The committee said it will provide an initial summary of its findings about what it described as a “coordinated, multi-step effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election… -
Fourth grade Uvalde shooting survivor appears before Congress
A fourth grade student who covered herself in blood to survive the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting appeared before the House Oversight Committee Wednesday during a hearing on gun violence. Eleven-year-old Miah Cerillo described the moment she watched the gunman murder her teacher. She said he told the teacher goodnight and shot her in the head. … -
SCOTUS expected to rule on college admissions, immigration and religion
June is always a busy time for the Supreme Court, issuing the majority of its rulings throughout the month. The high court issued three decisions on Monday, yet 30 opinions remain this session. Below are five of the 10 most important decisions we’re following that are expected in the coming weeks. For five more cases… -
SCOTUS decisions on abortion, gun rights, immigration approaching
June is always a busy time for the Supreme Court, as it issues the majority of its rulings throughout the month. The high court issued three decisions Monday, yet 30 opinions remain this session. Below are five of the 10 most important decisions we’re following that are expected in the coming weeks. We’ll provide coverage… -
Poll: 24% of American respondents approve of political violence
A growing number of Americans approve of threats or even violence against political figures, according to a new poll. The Southern Poverty Law Center found as the country becomes more polarized the two major political parties see each other as an increasing threat to the future of the nation. The SPLC and Tulchin Research polled… -
‘For God’s sake, do something’: President Biden urges gun reform
Washington lawmakers are hoping the public outcry after recent mass shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde, Texas, and Tulsa will give them the momentum needed to pass gun reform legislation. President Joe Biden urged congressional action Thursday night during a speech from the White House, in which he said everyday places have become “killing fields.” The president… -
ACLU demands Johnny Depp pay legal expenses after Heard verdict
Johnny Depp may have won his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, but the American Civil Liberties Union has gone to court to ask the actor to pay its legal fees. The organization is asking for $86,253.26 for expenses related to the trial which ended this week. The ACLU helped Heard write the op-ed that… -
Shakira, Justin Timberlake among biggest artists to sell catalogs
The COVID-19 pandemic gave rise to a number of trends across the entertainment industry. We saw live performances from home, big budget Hollywood blockbusters hitting streaming services at the same time as theaters, and it seems like everyone has a podcast. But one that may have the biggest lasting effect: Prolific musicians selling the rights… -
Biden administration forgives $5.8 billion in student loans
The Biden administration will cancel $5.8 billion in federal student loans for 560,000 borrowers. Loans will be forgiven for anyone who attended Corinthian Colleges from its founding in 1995 to its closing in 2015. This is the largest single student loan discharge in history. The Department of Education said the now defunct Corinthian Colleges misrepresented… -
SCOTUS order may doom PA GOP Senate candidate McCormick
A Supreme Court order may be the final nail in the coffin for a Pennsylvania Senate candidate who is trying to overtake celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz in the Republican primary race. David McCormick and Dr. Oz are separated by fewer than 1,000 votes, but uncounted mail-in ballots may no longer be able to put him over… -
Canada moves to ban handguns as America negotiates gun laws
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced legislation that, if passed, will make it illegal to buy, sell, transfer or import handguns anywhere in Canada. It also bans toy guns that authorities say look authentic and can be dangerous. “We recognize that the vast majority of gun owners use them safely and in accordance with the… -
North Korea missile test raises concerns over nation’s arsenal
North Korea conducted another test of an alleged intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, according to South Korean officials. The latest test came shortly after President Joe Biden finished his first visit to Asia since taking office. The North reportedly launched the ICBM and two short-range missiles into the sea, their first test in roughly two…