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Russian fighter jets harassing US military caught on camera, again: July 7 rundown
For the second day in a row, Russian fighter jets were caught on video harassing U.S. military drones in Syria, and Twitter threatened a competitor with a lawsuit. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Friday, July 7, 2023. Russian jet drops flares in front of U.S. drone Russian fighter jets have been caught… -
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds calls for special session to revive abortion restrictions
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds has called lawmakers back to Des Moines for a special session. Reynolds intends to pursue legislation to restrict abortion access in the state. Back in 2018, Reynolds signed a law that banned abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is usually around six weeks. The law was blocked because… -
Earth’s average temperature hits record high
For the third straight day, Earth’s average temperature either matched a record or set a new record as of Wednesday, July 5. According to the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer, a tool that uses satellite data and computer simulations to measure the world’s condition, the average global temperature was 62.9 F degrees on Wednesday and Tuesday,… -
Video shows Russian fighter jets harassing US drones in Syria
The Air Force released video that appears to show Russian fighter jets harassing several U.S. drones in Syria on Wednesday, June 5. The video shows a Russian SU-35 fighter closing in on a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone, and later showed a number of the so-called parachute flares moving into the drone’s flight path. “Additionally, one… -
Wagner Chief Prigozhin back in Russia following revolt: July 6 Rundown
Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin returned to Russia following the group’s revolt, Russian fighter jets harassed U.S. drones in Syria, and a man was arrested on his way to former President Barack Obama’s residence. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Thursday, July 6, 2023. Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin back in Russia Wagner… -
Former press secretary says she saw Trump share classified documents
After a recently released audio recording of former President Donald Trump reportedly discussing a classified document in his possession, new allegations are coming to light from his own former White House press secretary. Stephanie Grisham said that Trump showed top-secret government papers to guests at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Grisham, who served as Trump’s… -
Virginia Woolf’s classic ‘To the Lighthouse’ receives trigger warning
The classic novel “To the Lighthouse” by British novelist Virginia Woolf will now include a disclaimer regarding triggering or offensive language. The new trigger warning was added due to the “attitudes” portrayed in the book. “This book was published in 1927 and reflects the attitudes of its time,” the disclaimer reads. The publisher, Vintage Books,… -
Iceland named most peaceful country for 15th consecutive year
Iceland has secured the title of the most peaceful country in the world for the 15th consecutive year, according to the recently-released 2023 Global Peace Index by the Institute for Economics and Peace. The report, however, also highlighted a concerning trend of decreasing global peace overall. “Over the last 15 years the world has become… -
Judge limits government contact with social media platforms
A federal judge has issued a ruling that prohibits the Biden administration from contacting social media companies. The move is an effort to prevent certain federal agencies from pressuring the platforms to remove, delete or suppress online content. The ruling was made in response to a lawsuit filed by the Republican-led states of Missouri and… -
Secret Service confirms cocaine found in White House: July 5 rundown
The U.S. Secret Service is currently conducting an investigation into the discovery of cocaine inside the White House’s West Wing, which houses the Oval Office and serves as a workspace for presidential staff. The substance was found on Sunday during a routine inspection, leading to a brief evacuation of the premises. President Joe Biden and… -
FAA approves test flights of flying car in skies above Silicon Valley
The Federal Aviation Administration has given a flying car permission to begin test flying in the skies above Silicon Valley. It’s a concept only seen on movie screens but it is now being turned into reality. Alef Aeronautics is a California-based company led by CEO Jim Dukovny. He said the new flying contraption is a… -
Glass bottle plants closing after Bud Light boycott cuts sales
More than 600 employees will be losing their jobs this month due in part to the backlash surrounding Bud Light, according to an internal message revealed by WRAL News. Two glass plants that make bottles for the beer giant are shutting down in mid-July. Bud Light sales fell in May and into June after a… -
Baltimore police search for suspects after 30 shot in mass shooting: July 3 rundown
Cities across the U.S. are riddled with gun violence and violent protests in France continue. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Monday, July 3, 2023. 31 people shot at Baltimore block party A mass shooting at a holiday celebration in Baltimore left two young people dead and another 28 people shot and injured.…
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