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Alaska wildfires get worse, may be the new normal due to warming trends
Wildfires that have been plaguing Alaska for weeks appeared to be getting worse over the last couple days. According to KTUU, who cited the Bureau of Land Management’s Alaska Fire Service, 10 new fires started Wednesday. On Thursday, the Alaska Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Group raised its Preparedness Level from 4 to 5. “Preparedness Level 5… -
Biden endorses filibuster exception to codify Roe v. Wade as Breyer retires
Speaking at the end of his time at this week’s NATO summit, President Joe Biden floated the idea of a filibuster exception in order to codify Roe v. Wade. Thursday’s comments came less than a week after the Supreme Court issued a ruling overturning Roe. “I believe we have to codify Roe v. Wade in… -
Texas AG investigates Walmart over opioid prescriptions, suspicious orders
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced he was investigating allegations made against Walmart related to the opioid crisis. According to a Tuesday news release, the investigation is looking for “potential violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) relating to the promotion, sale, dispensing, and distribution of prescription opioids.” “Walmart is required to report… -
Army drops diploma/GED requirement as recruiting struggles continue
The Army has gotten rid of its requirement saying potential recruits must have a high school diploma or GED certificate in order to enlist, according to a report from military website Military.com. The report said the service announced the decision last Thursday. There are caveats to the new policy, including: Recruits must ship to basic… -
46 migrants found dead in abandoned tractor-trailer in San Antonio
San Antonio police said a city worker discovered dozens of dead migrants inside an abandoned tractor-trailer. Initial reports Monday night indicated 46 migrants were dead and another 16 were hospitalized. However on Tuesday, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said the death toll had risen to 50. That death toll was confirmed by Bexar County… -
Abortion rights activists challenge bans in court after end of Roe v. Wade
Abortion rights activists in Louisiana received a win in court just days after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. A judge in New Orleans temporarily blocked enforcement of the state’s newly enacted abortion ban. The ban was one of 13 trigger laws that were set to take effect if Roe was overturned. There is… -
Federal Agents search home of Jeffrey Clark as Jan. 6 hearings continue
According to multiple sources, federal agents searched the home of former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark. Clark is a key official in the House committee investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, known as a champion of former President Donald Trump’s election fraud claims during Clark’s time with the department. The Associated Press confirmed the… -
Ukraine takes next step towards EU membership amid Russia invasion
As Ukraine continues to fight back against Russia’s invasion, the European Union (EU) granted Ukraine candidate for membership. The decision came Thursday, just hours after the European Parliament “overwhelmingly voted in favor” of a resolution that called on EU governments to “move without delay” and “live up to their historical responsibility” in granting membership candidacy… -
Tesla tops list of most American-made cars as VW poses EV challenge
Tesla has the two most American-made cars of 2022, according to a list from Cars.com. The electric vehicle maker also had four cars in the top six. Cars.com’s American-Made Index, which has been released annually since 2006, is based on five factors: Location of final assembly Percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts Country of origin… -
Retirees flood job market amid rising inflation
The Labor Department reported an unemployment rate of 3.6 percent in May, the lowest figure in years. According to a nationwide job survey, millions who retired a year earlier are returning to work due to rising inflation. Experts have called this phenomenon “The Great Unretirement.” “I had worked it [retirement] all out. I could afford… -
Garland visits Ukraine, announces DOJ war crimes accountability team
Attorney General Merrick Garland made an unannounced visit to Ukraine focused on alleged Russian war crimes during the ongoing invasion. He met with Ukrainian Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova to discuss the topic. “The United States is sending an unmistakable message. There is no place to hide,” Garland said Tuesday. “We will we and our partners… -
White House announces US military land mine ban with Korea exception
The Biden administration announced a near total ban on land mine usage within the United States military. According to the White House, Tuesday’s announcement is the result of “a comprehensive policy review” on anti-personnel land mines (APL) that lasted over a year. “These changes reflect the President’s belief that these weapons have disproportionate impact on… -
Musk talks Tesla job cuts plan as former employees sue over ‘mass layoff’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk made his first in-person appearance since Reuters reported earlier this month the company was planning issue job cuts affecting 10% of salaried staff. Speaking virtually at an economic forum in Qatar, Musk described the cuts as “not super material.” According to Musk, the cuts will happen over the next three months. Since…
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