According to authorities, a lone gunman opened fire at a birthday party on Sunday, killing six before killing himself. What We Know: Shortly after midnight, […]
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Rockets Fired Into Israel As Tensions in Jerusalem Boil Over
The Hamas militant group fired rockets toward Jerusalem on Monday. What We Know: The incident took place after hundreds of Palestinians were hurt during earlier […]
Reversing Trump, US Restores Transgender Health Protections
The Biden Administration announced Monday the U.S. would ensure gay and transgender people do not face sex discrimination in health care. This reverses one of […]
Florida School Principal Will Not be Charged for Paddling Student
Deputy Chief Assistant State Attorney Abraham R. Thornburg released a three-page memo in which he wrote that according to Florida law, spankings don’t equal child […]
Disneyland Reopening Marks California’s COVID-19 Turnaround
Disneyland reopened to California residents on April 30 after a 13-month closure. What We Know: Guests that entered Disneyland and neighboring Disney California Adventure were […]
Ossoff Introduces Bill Reversing GA Law Making It Illegal to Give Voters Water
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) says his Voters’ Access to Water Act is a “direct response” to portions of Georgia’s Senate Bill 202, also known […]
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Requests Aggravated Sentence for Chauvin
The state’s attorney general has requested the former Minneapolis police officer receive a harsher sentence for his role in the death of George Floyd. What […]
National Pharmacy Chains Have Wasted Hundreds of Thousands of Covid Vaccine Doses
Two nationwide pharmacy chains trusted with handling vaccinations are largely responsible for the majority of wasted doses. What We Know: According to the CDC, there […]
Wildfire Survivors, Experts Urge Congressional Action Ahead of Fire Season
Wildfire Survivors and Experts urged Congress to act quickly to prevent more devastation on the West Coast. What We Know: Fire season this year threatens […]
St. Louis Mayor Proposes $4 Million Cut From Police Budget
A new city budget includes a four million dollar cut from the police department. What We Know: Mayor Tishaura Jones proposed a new city budget […]