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Former dancers accuse Lizzo of harassment and creating a hostile work environment

Three former dancers are accusing Lizzo, the Grammy-winning artist, of creating a hostile work environment including claims of sexual, racial, and religious harassment and false imprisonment. Allegations in details: The lawsuit was filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, former dancers for Lizzo. * It contains […]

August 3, 2023
Trump’s attorney tells NPR how he plans to defend against the latest charges

Former President Donald Trump’s attorney John Lauro outlines his plans to defend Trump against charges related to an alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Order of events: Trump has been summoned for arraignment and is facing four charges, making it his third criminal indictment but first linked to the January 6, 2021, […]

August 2, 2023
Fitch just downgraded the U.S. credit rating — how much does it matter?

Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+ in response to the federal government’s handling of the debt crisis, causing concern over the nation’s deteriorating finances and political divisions. Cutting the credit rating: On Tuesday, Fitch Ratings reduced the American debt rating by one notch. * Fitch’s decision mirrors that of S&P […]

August 2, 2023
With Brazil’s exit, Marta delivers an emotional farewell to the World Cup

Brazilian soccer superstar Marta bids farewell to the sport’s biggest stage, the World Cup, following Brazil’s early exit in the group stage. Decade of Dominance: Marta had an illustrious career, participating in six World Cups over 20 years. * With a record of 17 World Cup goals, she holds the all-time scoring record for both […]

August 2, 2023
This 18-year-old Colombian survived cancer. Now she’s the World Cup star

18-year-old Colombian soccer player Linda Caicedo, a cancer survivor, is emerging as a star in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The backstory: Linda Caicedo made her professional debut at age 14, became a top scorer in the Colombian league, and has overcome ovarian cancer. * She returned to the field after overcoming cancer, winning her […]

August 2, 2023
What is a ‘fire whirl,’ the rare weather phenomenon spotted in a California wildfire

‘Fire whirls’, a rare weather phenomenon related to wildfires, have recently been observed by firefighters battling a blaze on the California-Nevada border. Context: Climate change is contributing to increasing the risk and intensity of wildfires, which can create their own weather patterns, such as fire whirls. * A ‘fire whirl’ is formed when a wildfire […]

August 2, 2023
Latest Trump indictment could lead to even more disruption in the House

The latest indictment of Donald Trump could cause further disruption in the House and possibly result in a government shutdown this fall. Key Insight: The New York Times congressional correspondent, Annie Karni, has suggested a potential fallout from Trump’s recent indictment. * Karni speculates that if Republicans retaliate by choosing not to pass spending bills, […]

August 2, 2023
Aid efforts for Haitians suffer blow with kidnapping of American nurse and daughter

Aid efforts in Haiti are struggling after the kidnapping of an American nurse and her young daughter, with some fearing this discourages service providers from operating in lawless areas. Driving the news: Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse from New Hampshire, and her daughter were kidnapped late last week in the capital, Port-au-Prince, with a ransom of […]

August 2, 2023
1 person dies, 8 others are seriously hurt in tour bus rollover at Grand Canyon West

A tour bus rollover at Grand Canyon West, Arizona led to one death and serious injuries for eight other people. Incident details: The accident occurred just before 10 a.m. Tuesday on the Hualapai Indian Reservation and involved 57 people. * The bus flipped over near the parking lot of Grand Canyon West after it collided […]

August 2, 2023
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.25 billion after no one hits the top prize

The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $1.25 billion after no one claimed the top prize on Tuesday night. Jackpot details: The lottery numbers drawn were 8, 24, 30, 45, 61, and the yellow ball * No one has won the Mega Millions jackpot since April 18, leading the prize to continually increase. […]

August 2, 2023

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