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DOJ accuses Mississippi of discrimination over new law
The Justice Department announced Wednesday, July 13, it is challenging a new Mississippi law. The department claimed the law discriminates against Black people in the capital city of Jackson. The law creates a new court in Jackson, with prosecutors appointed by the Mississippi attorney general and a judge appointed by the Mississippi Supreme Court chief… -
Ray Epps sues Fox News over Jan. 6 FBI informant accusations
Among the thousands of people who participated in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, Ray Epps became the center of a conspiracy theory that he said was boosted by Fox News accusing him of being an FBI informant to incite the crowd. Several Fox News hosts ran with the story, with former primetime host Tucker Carlson… -
Actors may soon join writers strike after deadline for deal passes
Hollywood actors may soon join screenwriters in a strike on the picket lines. A deadline for the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) to reach a deal with studios and streaming services passed at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 12. The SAG-AFTRA Negotiating Committee then voted unanimously to recommend a strike, which… -
Russian general dismissed over criticism of military leadership
In a voice message published by Russian lawmaker Andrei Gurulyov, Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov said he has been dismissed as commander. Popov had commanded the 58th Combined Arms Army in southern Ukraine. According to Popov, the dismissal came after telling military leadership about the dire situation on the front lines in Ukraine. “I have also… -
Chinese hackers target government officials: July 13 rundown
Chinese hackers breached the email accounts belonging to top government officials, and Hollywood actors could join writers in striking. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Thursday, July 13, 2023. Chinese hackers breach U.S. government email accounts Microsoft email accounts belonging to top government officials and agencies have been breached by Chinese hackers, according… -
Pandemic learning gap widening, 8th graders behind by full school year: study
Pandemic-related learning loss appears to not only still be an issue, but according to new data, it is getting worse. The learning gap created during the pandemic is widening as students struggle to catch up, according to the national study released Tuesday, July 11, by the NWAE. SAN reported last year on a major drop… -
North Korea launches ICBM during NATO summit, after threatening US
North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Wednesday, July 12, the same day leaders of South Korea and Japan met at the NATO summit. According to Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, the missile reached an altitude of 3,728 miles, and set a record for North Korean missiles with a 74-minute flight time. “The government… -
FBI pressured social media companies for Russian-infiltrated group: report
According to a report from the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, the FBI pressured social media companies to crack down on the spread of so-called Russian disinformation. This was done on behalf of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU). The report found the pressuring led to the targeting of content that one… -
EPA limits greenhouse gases used in refrigerators, air conditioners
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced limits on highly potent greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners on Tuesday, July 11. The gases, known as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), often leak through pipes or appliances that use compressed refrigerants. They are considered a major driver of global warming, thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide.… -
Iowa Legislature passes 6-week abortion ban: July 12 rundown
Iowa lawmakers passed a 6-week abortion ban, and the federal government’s latest target in reducing greenhouse gases are refrigerators and air conditioners. These stories and more highlight the Rundown for Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Iowa passes 6-week abortion ban In a special session that went late into the night on Tuesday, July 11, the Iowa… -
NYT report on Justice Thomas and ethical standards sparks partisan debate
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has found himself in the spotlight once again, though this time it has nothing to do with his decisions on the bench. The New York Times published a lengthy article this week that has raised questions about Thomas’s ethical standards and his relationship with an elite nonprofit organization, sparking further… -
Justice Sotomayor’s staff pushed her book sales, raising ethics questions
Another Supreme Court justice is being scrutinized over how they make money off the bench. An investigation by The Associated Press reveals Justice Sonia Sotomayor has made millions of dollars from the books she has written. The scrutiny surrounds how those books were sold. According to the AP, Sotomayor’s staff pushed colleges, universities and libraries to… -
Chicago suburb pays discrimination reparations to Black residents
A Chicago suburb has begun paying reparations to Black residents for its history of housing discrimination. The program is the first of its kind and it is setting an example for the rest of the country. In the summer of 2019, the Evanston City Council passed its plan to spend $10 million over the course…
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