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Trump lawyers move to dismiss classified documents case
On Feb. 22, Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers launched a bid to drop the criminal charges accusing him of illegally keeping sensitive national security documents after his presidency. Trump’s team submitted three public motions to dismiss the charges against him. Attorneys sent three more motions to the court via email for a review of potential… -
President Biden meets with Alexei Navalny’s family ahead of major sanctions on Russia: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 23, 2024
President Biden meets with the family of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny as the U.S. prepares to impose hundreds of sanctions on Russia. And AT&T reveals what was behind the massive outage that left thousands without phone service. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. President Biden meets… -
Activists at 25 universities aim to boot Starbucks, allege anti-union practices
Starbucks is facing scrutiny from pro-union activists across 25 U.S. college campuses, according to The Guardian. On Thursday, Feb. 22, student organizers are reportedly calling for universities, including the University of Chicago, Georgetown University, and Rutgers, to cancel contracts with Starbucks shops on campus. The Guardian reports that union advocates will be holding petition drives… -
Before Super Bowl parade shooting, KC homicide rates were breaking records
Shots erupted last week during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade, resulting in the death of Lisa Lopez-Galvan and injuries to 24 others. Details have emerged about the suspects implicated in the incident, with charges filed against two adults and two juveniles. Prosecutors said the juveniles are facing charges for resisting arrest and… -
Deep brain stimulation for severe depression shows promising results
A 2023 Gallup survey found 29% of U.S. adults reported being diagnosed with depression at some point in their lifetime, a jump of more than 10 points from 2015. Meanwhile, the share of Americans being treated for depression has reached nearly 18%, the highest rate since Gallup began measuring depression rates using its current form… -
SCOTUS set to hear case on bump stock ban and if device is a ‘machine gun’
On Feb. 28, Supreme Court justices will hear arguments in a case that could once again legalize the ownership of bump stocks. A bump stock is a device that attaches to a semi-automatic firearm and uses the rifle’s recoil to allow the shooter to depress the trigger repeatedly and quickly. According to the Department of… -
Missouri lawmakers pass ban on celebratory gunfire after mass shooting
Less than a week after a mass shooting in Kansas City during a Super Bowl celebration parade, Missouri’s Republican-led House has passed a new piece of gun control legislation. According to The Associated Press, in a bipartisan effort, lawmakers passed a ban on celebratory gunfire in cities, Monday, Feb. 19. However, Kansas City Police said… -
WikiLeaks founder Assange makes final legal fight in UK court to avoid extradition
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Feb. 15, Stella Assange delivered a stark message ahead of her husband, Julian Assange’s extradition hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The U.S. has been trying to get its hands on Assange ever since his website, WikiLeaks, published classified U.S. documents that American prosecutors said put lives at risk.… -
Oregon rethinking drug decriminalization as majority of voters want change
Oregon voters who supported decriminalizing illicit drug possession with the 2020 Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act (Measure 110) are rethinking their vote. Reuters found that 56% of Oregonians now support the repeal of the law, and 64% want it reformed. The current law, Measure 110, features a new approach to combating the drug crisis… -
Right-wing group admits it doesn’t have evidence to back up election fraud claims
As the 2024 presidential election draws nearer, election integrity remains a hot-button issue. A Texas-based right-wing group, True the Vote, asserted it can prove widespread voter fraud in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election. However, recent court documents filed in Fulton County, Georgia, reveal the group admitted it cannot produce evidence of such fraud. True the Vote (TTV)… -
Climate protest closes National Archives’ Constitution display for third day
The National Archives Museum, the keeper of America’s many valued historical documents, has been closed for three consecutive day following a protest by two climate activists. The activists, identified as Donald Zepeda and Jackson Green, targeted the U.S. Constitution display with pink powder, leading to charges of defacing and destroying federal property. On Feb. 14,… -
US restaurant chains feeling impact of Middle East war, protests
Major U.S. restaurant chains are seeking innovation in 2024 to grow their brands as they say sales have taken a hit by the ongoing war in the Middle East. McDonald’s, Starbucks, Taco Bell and Burger King have released quarterly reports, showing the Israel-Hamas conflict has impacted their bottom line. Yum Brands — which owns Taco… -
Israeli forces raid Al Nasser Hospital, strike Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli soldiers pushed into Al Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis early Thursday, Feb. 15. The hospital, southern Gaza’s largest, is still functioning in the enclave amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The operation unfolded as Hezbollah terrorists launched a retaliatory attack into northern Israel. “We have credible intelligence from several sources — including released hostages —…
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