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‘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… -
Entertainers, politicians cancel their NRA convention appearances
High-profile politicians and entertainers are canceling their speeches at the NRA’s annual convention in Houston. The event is taking place three days after the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The cancellations include country stars Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown, and Larry Stewart, as well as folk-rock artist Don McLean. Texas Republican Gov. Greg… -
Vegas, Austin, Boise top most overvalued housing markets
The housing market has been red hot over the last two years and prices are at all-time highs. With mortgage rates climbing, sales are starting to plunge and the housing bubble alarm is going off. Here are the most overvalued housing markets in this week’s Five For Friday. #5: Atlanta Homes in Atlanta are fetching a… -
Colin Kaepernick eyes possible return to NFL with Raiders workout
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick has taken a major step toward a possible return to the gridiron. Kaepernick took part in a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders this week, his first official league activity since 2016, according to the Associated Press. Kaepernick created controversy by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem in… -
Health officials: Monkeypox is not like AIDS epidemic
The United Nations and U.S. Centers for Disease control have made it clear that the recent spread of monkeypox is not akin to the AIDS epidemic. The agencies also warned that a stigma related to the LBGTQ community affects the ability to respond effectively to outbreaks. Monkeypox cases have been reported in at least 16… -
Texas school shooting prompts calls for gun reform
In the wake of the Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the Senate’s top Democrat is calling on Americans to cast their ballots in November’s midterm elections for candidates who fit their values on gun reform. Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he hopes to pass gun reform by that time but doubts Republicans will…
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