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Ex-Biden official’s lawsuit against Fox echoes case that led to big settlement
Former Biden administration official, Nina Jankowicz, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News over alleged false claims about her made by the network, drawing parallels with a similar case which saw Fox News settle for $787 million. Defamation case in motion: Jankowicz’s lawsuit, filed in May, is proceeding in a federal court in Delaware. […]
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6 white ex-officers in Mississippi plead guilty to assault on 2 Black men
Six white former Mississippi police officers pleaded guilty to a racist assault on two Black men, ending with one victim shot in the mouth. What happened: The officers entered a house without a warrant, abused the men over a 90-minute period using an array of items and staged a “mock execution” that went wrong. * […]
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When temps rise, so do medical risks. Should doctors and nurses talk more about heat?
A new project encourages healthcare professionals to discuss the health risks related to heat increases with their patients, especially as temperature highs and heatwaves are becoming more frequent due to climate change. The Initiative: A pilot project by the non-profit Climate Central and Harvard University’s Center for Climate, Health and the Global Environment targets healthcare […]
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Scientists want you to mail dead butterflies for research if you live in these states
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is asking residents in six states to mail in dead butterflies, moths, and skippers for a project studying potential causes of declining insect populations. The initiative: This “citizen science” initiative is occurring in Alabama, Georgia, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas, chosen for their relevance to monarch butterfly migration paths, extensive […]
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Raising money and poll numbers, Donald Trump stays ‘Teflon Don’ amid indictments
Despite facing three indictments on various criminal charges, Donald Trump remains the favored Republican presidential candidate as his poll numbers and fundraising efforts continue to rise. In context: Trump, the only president to have been impeached twice, faces charges related to hush money payments and mishandling of classified documents, and most recently, the Jan. 6, […]
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2 U.S. Navy sailors charged with providing sensitive military information to China
Two U.S. Navy sailors based in California have been charged with providing sensitive military information to China; they have both pleaded not guilty. The Charges: Authorities allege that the two sailors provided China with details of wartime exercises, naval operations, and critical technical material. * It’s still unclear whether the sailors were in contact with […]
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The 2 expelled members of the ‘Tennessee 3’ win back their state House seats
Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones, formerly expelled members of the “Tennessee Three,” reclaimed their state House seats in a special election. Achieving victory: The young Democratic lawmakers were reinstated on an interim basis after being expelled for involvement in a gun control protest, going on to win in districts favoring Democrats. * Jones, […]
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Bud Light boycott takes fizz out of brewer’s earnings
Bud Light’s recent boycott has led to significant losses in U.S. sales and profits, according to Anheuser-Busch InBev, the beer’s parent company. Impact of the boycott: Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a loss of $395 million in North American revenue between April and June, equating to a 10.5% dip in U.S. revenue compared to last year. * […]
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Post Malone bought Magic: The Gathering’s ‘One Ring’ card valued as high as $2 million
Rapper Post Malone has reportedly purchased a unique Magic: The Gathering card called ‘The One Ring’ for an amount thought to be around $2 million. Backdrop: Malone previously shattered Magic * The One Ring card, which was released in June, is valued as high as $2 million. * Malone has been a long-time fan of […]
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A new take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ brings readers to 2000s New York Chinatown
C.K. Chau brings a fresh take on Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ presenting the story through the lens of a Cantonese American family in early 2000s New York City Chinatown, in her new book ‘Good Fortune.’ Meet the author: C.K. Chau, author of ‘Good Fortune,’ uses the classic enemies-to-lovers plotline to narrate the story of […]