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Russian general detained days after Wagner Group rebellion
A Russian general appears to be one of the first officials to suffer consequences after Wagner Group mercenaries staged a brief rebellion. Gen. Sergei Surovikin, the deputy commander of the Russian group of forces fighting in Ukraine, has reportedly been detained. It’s not clear where Surovikin is detained, or whether he has been charged with… -
Judge rejects Trump request to dismiss defamation lawsuit: June 30 rundown
A federal judge ruled writer E. Jean Carroll is allowed to continue on with her second defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, and the NFL is cracking down on its players violating the league’s sports betting rules. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Friday, June 30, 2023. Judge rejects Trump request to… -
Research shows record share of 40-year-olds in US have never married
More Americans are getting married for the first time in their 40s and 50s. According to the Journal of Marriage and Family, since 1990, the midlife-first-marriage rate has increased by 75% for women and 45% for men. According to a new Pew Research study, 25% of 40-year-olds in the U.S. have never been married, which… -
Report: Chinese spy balloon used American-made tech to spy on US
China used American-made technology to spy on Americans when a Chinese spy balloon was caught hovering over U.S. military bases back in February. The revelation is now coming to light through a Wall Street Journal exclusive that details what U.S. officials were able to find after collecting remnants of the spy balloon and investigating its… -
Judge approves 12-week ban in North Carolina abortion law
A federal judge ruled that most of North Carolina’s new abortion law, including the ban on almost all abortions after 12 weeks, can take effect July 1 as originally planned. Lawyers for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and a physician requested that U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles put most of the new restrictions in the law… -
Powell signals more rate hikes in 2023, tighter rules for banks
Speaking in Spain on Thursday, June 29, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discussed the possibilities of more rate hikes in 2023, as well as tighter rules for banks following the failure of several large banks in recent months. Powell’s comments came at a banking conference in Madrid, a day after Powell participated in a panel… -
GOP support of Trump dips following latest indictment: poll
A poll released Thursday, June 29, from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found GOP support for former President Donald Trump took a slight hit following the indictment over his handling of classified documents. The indictment made Trump the first former president to be indicted on federal criminal charges. Thursday’s poll found 60%… -
Human remains recovered from submarine debris: June 29 rundown
Officials reported human remains have been recovered from the Titan submarine debris, and the artificial sweetener found in your diet sodas will soon be labeled as a potential cancer risk. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Thursday, June 29, 2023. Human remains likely recovered from Titan debris The Coast Guard announced on Wednesday,… -
Environmentalists seek to block Nevada lithium mine needed for EV batteries
A decision by a federal district court judge to permit the construction of a massive lithium mine in Nevada, despite the project’s failure to comply fully with federal law, is now facing backlash. Environmentalist groups and Native American tribes have challenged the ruling in federal appeals court, claiming it represents an illegal overexertion of authority.… -
WHO proposes pandemic treaty, faces backlash over surveillance policy
The overall consensus coming out of the COVID-19 global pandemic is that the world could have done better. But there is a major disagreement on how the world should prepare for the next one. There is a debate taking place over a “pandemic treaty” proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Is there a one-size-fits-all… -
Sen. Rubio: Officials report possession of ‘non-human’ UFOs with ‘dead pilots’
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has alleged that top U.S. officials have come forward with UFO claims. Now, those officials are afraid they are going to lose their jobs. The vice chair of the Select Committee on Intelligence says the individuals speaking out have held very high positions and clearances with the U.S. government, and that… -
Ford cuts jobs, Volvo joins Tesla charging market in latest EV push
In the latest examples of car companies making moves towards a growing electric vehicle (EV) market, Ford announced another round of job cuts, and Volvo signed an agreement to join Tesla’s charging network. The point of Ford’s job cuts is to reduce costs amid a transition to EVs. Ford let go around 200 contract employees… -
US plans to house migrant children at former boarding school
According to a U.S. official who spoke to CBS News, the Biden administration will start housing up to 800 unaccompanied migrant children at a former boarding school in Greensboro, North Carolina. The facility, which used to the home of the American Hebrew Academy, is set to open to the migrants in August. With 800 beds,…
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