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Mayor of Paris takes dip in Seine River to show it’s safe for Olympians
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo delivered on a long-awaited promise on Wednesday, July 17, nine days before the Olympic Games kick off. Hidalgo took a much-anticipated swim in the long-polluted Seine River in an effort to prove that the water is clean enough for the upcoming Olympic swimming competitions that will take place in the waterway.… -
New CA child gender identity law sparks backlash and legal battles
The debate over child transgender-affirming care is back in the national spotlight after California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law Monday, July 15. California Assembly Bill 1955 prohibits requiring public school employees and contractors from disclosing a student’s gender identity or sexual orientation to their parents or guardians. The law stirred up widespread backlash… -
US charges former CIA analyst of acting as an agent for South Korea
A former United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst has been indicted on charges accusing her of acting as a secret South Korean agent in exchange for lavish gifts. The indictment — issued by the United States government on Tuesday, July 16 — said that Sue Mi Terry, who worked for the CIA and White… -
Jack Black halts Tenacious D’s future plans after Gass’ Trump comments
Jack Black announced that “all future creative plans are on hold” with his on-stage partner, Kyle Gass, following comments Gass made regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The incident occurred when the duo’s band, Tenacious D, was performing a concert in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, July 14 During the performance, Black brought out… -
Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all 16 counts in criminal corruption trial
A Manhattan jury convicted U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., on all 16 criminal counts he faced on Tuesday, July 16. The jury deliberated for around 12.5 hours over three days before reaching a verdict in a trial that lasted nine weeks. The jury convicted Menendez of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes in… -
FBI investigates Trump shooter’s phone, motive remains elusive
FBI agents are investigating 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks’ phone, searching for what may have compelled Crooks to shoot former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, on Saturday, July 13. Trump survived the assassination attempt with an injury to his ear, one person in the crowd was killed and two others were critically… -
Why Trump campaign is against certain voter registration efforts in Michigan
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced a lawsuit against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, on Monday, July 15, to block some of her voter registration efforts in the state. The lawsuit claims that the state of Michigan violated the National Voter Registration Act by using the Department of Veterans… -
IRS makes it easier to use your retirement account as an ATM
For years, many Americans have struggled to build emergency savings and it’s only gotten worse with inflation and high interest rates since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Bankrate, nearly 6 in 10 U.S. adults don’t feel comfortable with their level of emergency savings, and 27% have no savings at all. However, the IRS is now… -
World leaders condemn attempted assassination of Donald Trump
Reaction regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is pouring in from across the world. Both allies and rivals of Trump condemned the attack on Saturday, July 13. On Sunday, July 14, President Joe Biden addressed the U.S. from the Oval Office, saying the country needs to turn down the temperature. “Thankfully, former… -
As thousands remain without power, Gov. Abbot ramps up pressure
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, said that he will take executive action in order to address what he calls massive failures of the state’s power providers. Specifically, Abbott called out Houston’s utility service, CenterPoint, which has not yet fulfilled his request of a detailed plan for future storms in the wake of Hurricane Beryl but has… -
Federal judge dismisses Trump’s classified documents case
The federal judge in Florida overseeing former President Donald Trump’s case of allegedly mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House dismissed the charges against him. Judge Aileen Cannon, who Trump appointed to the federal bench, ruled Monday, July 15, that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith violated the U.S. Constitution. Trump was accused… -
Report: Trump expected to reveal VP choice Monday as RNC kicks off
Fox News reporter Bret Baier said Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will announce his pick for his vice president sometime on Monday, July 15. Baier made the comments during an appearance on Fox News. Former President Trump is expected to reveal his choice ahead of the Republican National Convention’s (RNC) formal vote on Monday evening,… -
Texas federal judge rules 1868 ban on at-home distilling unconstitutional
A ban on at-home distilling that has been in place since 1868 was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in Texas on Wednesday, July 11. The federal judge sided with a group that has been advocating for the legalization of at-home production of spirits such as whiskey and bourbon for their personal consumption. U.S District…
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