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Kavanaugh’s pro-choice neighbors tired of Roe v. Wade protesters
Protestors have been demonstrating in front of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home for about two months. They meet every Wednesday to protest the Dobbs ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. Now, the conservative justice’s neighbors, most of whom reportedly identify as pro-choice, are fed up with the protesters’ often vulgar antics. Emily Tucker Strulson is one of Kavanaugh’s… -
Poll: Armed citizens trusted more than police in active shooter situation
It’s been three days since an armed gunmen shot five people and killed three at a mall in Greenwood, Indiana. Police are still looking for a motive. The 20-year-old shooter was a local man. He was armed with a Sig Sauer model 400M (a semi-automatic rifle) and had a few hundred rounds of ammunition. According… -
Biden’s executive order to help American detainees might not help Griner
President Joe Biden signed a new executive order Tuesday. The order aims to punish people who wrongfully detain Americans abroad and provide more information to the families of detainees. The plight of detained American citizens abroad is gaining attention largely because of the ongoing detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner. Griner’s story of getting arrested… -
DHS paid millions for cellphone data to track Americans
For at least the last five years, the Department of Homeland Security tracked the movements of millions of people using cellphone data. DHS tracked citizens and non-citizens, both inside and outside the country. According to a report released Monday by the American Civil Liberties Union, DHS spent millions of dollars to buy the data from… -
Dr. Anthony Fauci to retire…eventually
Dr. Anthony Fauci, arguably one of the most famous scientists in the world, has indicated he could leave his position within the next few years. In an interview with Politico, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases discussed how he likely would step down from his position by the end of President… -
China’s economy slows as India projects record growth
As COVID-19 continues to challenge economies around the globe, China’s economy has cooled while India could become the world’s fastest growing economy. China released data showing the country’s economy slowed sharply in the second quarter, largely due to a zero-COVID policy and lockdowns. China’s gross domestic product grew 0.4% from April to June 2022. It had grown almost 5% in… -
Battle of Waterloo skeleton, ashes of 8000 Nazi victims found
It was a banner week for grisly discoveries. In Belgium, the remains of just the second full skeleton from the Battle of Waterloo were unearthed. In Poland, the discovery of two mass graves containing the ashes of at least 8000 people was announced. The remains of the soldier from the Battle of Waterloo were said… -
Buffalo supermarket reopening after mass shooting
The Buffalo supermarket where a white gunmen murdered 10 Black people is reopening two months since the racist attack. A moment of silence and prayer was held on Thursday to honor the victims, employees and community impacted by the May 14 mass shooting. The overhauled store will reopen to customers on Friday. The Tops Friendly… -
Ivana Trump dead at 73
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, is dead. The 73-year-old passed away at her home in New York City. Mr. Trump announced the news on Truth Social Thursday. In his message, Mr. Trump said,“I am very saddened to inform all of those that loved her, of which there are many, that… -
Rescue efforts underway in Virginia, state of emergency declared after flooding
Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency in southwest Virginia. Heavy rains this week led to reports of rising waters Tuesday night. When daybreak came Wednesday, emergency personnel were able to see the true extent of the damage. More than 100 homes were impacted in some way. Social media videos posted by those in… -
Amber Heard legal team fights Johnny Depp trial verdict
The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard libel trial ended about six weeks ago. But the Heard legal team is trying to get the jury’s verdict in the case tossed. After two months of live streamed, salacious, soap-opera-style testimony, the jury awarded Depp $15 million and Heard $2 million. Depp’s $15 million included $10 million in compensatory damages… -
First Lady Jill Biden apologizes for taco faux pas
Jill Biden is sorry. The first lady apologized Tuesday for comments she made while giving a speech in San Antonio highlighting the importance of diversity in that community. While speaking to Unidos U.S., the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, Mrs. Biden commented on the uniqueness and diversity in San Antonio. “As distinct… -
Russian Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Germany closed for maintenance
The single biggest pipeline bringing Russian gas to Germany is shut down. Russia said Nord Stream 1 needs maintenance, but some German leaders said to expect some “hiccups” along the way. The Nord Stream 1 pipeline supplies natural gas to Germany. It shuts down annually for maintenance. This year, the maintenance window runs through July…
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