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Judge rejects Mark Meadows’ efforts to move Georgia racketeering case to federal court
A federal judge has rejected former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows’ request to move his Georgia election interference case to federal court. The backdrop: Mark Meadows is accused of participating in a conspiracy with Former President Donald Trump and 17 other individuals to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. * Meadows sought […]
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The number of people missing following devastating Maui wildfires has dropped to 66
One month after historic wildfires ravaged Lahaina, Hawaii, the number of missing people has dropped to 66, with the confirmed death toll remaining at 115, according to Governor Josh Green. Key updates: Governor Green reported that tens of millions in aid are due to reach families and businesses affected by the blaze, with restrictions lifting […]
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A powerful earthquake in Morocco has killed hundreds, government says
A powerful earthquake hit Morocco on Friday night, resulting in hundreds of casualties and significant infrastructure damage. Immediate impact: According to Morocco’s Interior Ministry, the quake killed at least 296 people and injured another 153. * The most significant destruction was witnessed in provinces outside city areas. * Videos posted online show buildings in ruins […]
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Biden administration urges Supreme Court to hear case on major abortion pill
The Biden administration is urging the Supreme Court to reconsider a lower-court ruling that would limit access to the key abortion pill, mifepristone, much used in early pregnancies. The appeal to Supreme Court: Biden’s administration, through a petition from the Justice Department, campaigned for the Supreme Court to reconsider the ruling on mifepristone restricting its […]
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Appeals court slaps Biden administration for contact with social media companies
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an injunction limiting the Biden administration’s communication with social media firms to counter misinformation, potentially impairing efforts to combat misleading information about elections and public health. Injunction Decision: GOP-appointed judges noted the administration’s efforts to flag misleading content as likely violating the First Amendment. * The […]
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi is running for reelection
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is seeking reelection in 2024, following her decision not to run for another term in party leadership in 2022. Announcement details: Pelosi first shared her reelection plans at a volunteer breakfast in San Francisco, and later confirmed the decision on the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter. * […]
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A climate protester glued his feet to floor and interrupted the U.S. Open semifinal
The U.S. Open semifinal between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova was interrupted by a climate protester who glued his feet to the floor, causing a delay of 50 minutes. The big picture: The incident occurred when a group of three protesters halted the ongoing game, one of whom had glued his bare feet to the […]
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Green groups sue, say farmers are drying up Great Salt Lake
National and western environmental groups have sued the state of Utah, accusing it of not doing enough to prevent the Great Salt Lake from drying up. Legal action: The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, demands an injunction compelling Utah’s leaders to create a comprehensive plan to save the lake. * Despite the state lawmakers directing hundreds […]
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Biden is off to India and Vietnam. It’s part of his push to counter China’s influence
President Biden is visiting India and Vietnam, aiming to counter China’s increasing influence by strengthening relationships with these key Asian countries. The situation: Biden is set to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and will attend the G20 summit that India is hosting. * Biden plans to enhance the clout of […]
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Japan launches rocket carrying an X-ray telescope to explore the origins of universe
Japan has successfully launched a rocket with an X-ray telescope to the origins of the universe and a small lunar lander. Mission details: The HII-A rocket, launched from Tanegashima Space Center in Japan, carries two main payloads. * The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) satellite will study the nature of intergalactic objects to improve […]