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Supreme Court abortion opinion protests continue, Senate vote set
Protests over last week’s leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion on abortion carried into the weekend. The opinion, which addresses the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, appears to indicate that the court is ready to overturn Roe v. Wade. Hundreds gathered in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and other cities. One of the more… -
Experts weigh in on SCOTUS draft leak, abortion rights, midterms impact
The leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization drew swift reactions from Democrats and Republicans. The draft obtained by Politico signaled the court could be poised to overturn the landmark case on abortion rights. According to documents obtained by Politico, Associate Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito wrote,… -
Gas leak causes explosion at five-star hotel in Havana
The heart of the Cuban capital of Havana was rocked by a massive explosion at a five-story hotel in the Old Havana neighborhood. Local authorities reported at least eight deaths, and local newspaper Granma reported local officials said 13 people were missing. Cuba’s national health minister told The Associated Press that hospitals had received about… -
China enters Taiwan’s air defense zone, Blinken warns of disinformation
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry announced on Twitter that 18 aircraft from China’s People’s Liberation Army flew into its air defense zone. The ministry said aircraft included six Chinese J-11 fighters, six J-16 fighters and two H-6 bombers. The bombers, accompanied by a Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft, flew to the south of Taiwan through the Bashi Channel. The… -
WHO: COVID-19 pandemic caused nearly 15 million excess deaths
The World Health Organization announced that the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in nearly 15 million excess deaths between January 2020 and December 2021. Scientists estimated between 13.3 million and 16.6 million people died either due to the coronavirus directly or because of factors attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems. The WHO… -
Report: US intel helping Ukraine kill Russian generals
The United States has been giving Ukraine real-time battlefield intel that directly helped Ukrainian forces kill many of the Russian generals who have died in the Ukraine war, according to a report from the New York Times. Ukraine has previously claimed to have killed at least 12 Russian generals. The report declined to say if… -
Tornadoes hit Texas, Oklahoma; more severe weather expected
Residents in mostly rural communities of Texas and Oklahoma have begun cleaning up the damage left behind by tornadoes. As of Thursday morning, there had been no reports of serious injuries or deaths. Several roads and highways were closed Thursday morning in parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas because of flash flooding. “We’ve lost power. It… -
Will airlines be able to keep up with surging summer demand?
Travel experts project summer 2022 will be a hectic time for the airline industry, which is still recovering from COVID-19. Here’s how it may impact travelers’ summer itineraries. Increased demand “People really, for the last 18 to 24 months, [have] been stir crazy not going anywhere,” Ted Bradpiece, president of a Los Angeles-based travel agency,… -
Attacker tackles Dave Chappelle on stage during Netflix comedy festival
A man tackled comedian Dave Chappelle as he was performing on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The man, Isaiah Lee, was arrested and booked into jail early Wednesday morning for assault with a deadly weapon. “The suspect produced what was later discovered to be a replica handgun and pointed the item at… -
Biden visits Lockheed Martin plant, touts investment in Ukrainian defense
In a timely escape from Supreme Court drama in Washington, President Joe Biden traveled to Alabama to tour a Lockheed Martin plant. The plant has provided some of the Javelin antitank weapons systems the United States has sent to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s invasion. “You’re allowing the Ukrainians to defend themselves. And… -
Biden responds to leaked Supreme Court draft reversing Roe v. Wade
President Joe Biden released a statement in response to a Politico report which appears to include a leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. The report came out Monday night. “If the Court does overturn Roe, it will fall on our nation’s elected officials at all levels of government to protect… -
Peter Thiel: Donald Trump’s ally in Silicon Valley
German-American billionaire Peter Thiel first created a name for himself in tech. But the venture capitalist has merged his passion for tech with politics, supporting Donald Trump and pitting him against some Silicon Valley elites. Thiel supported the growth and success of some of the world’s most successful companies. He co-founded PayPal and was one of… -
DHS creating new group to counter Russian disinformation, smugglers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is forming a Disinformation Governance Board. The board is tasked with monitoring and countering disinformation coming from Russia and human smugglers at the U.S.-Mexico border. “The spread of disinformation can affect border security, Americans’ safety during disasters, and public trust in our democratic institutions,” the department said…
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