The United States Supreme Court rules Trump has some immunity from prosecution to the euphoria of his supporters. The US Supreme Court issues a long-awaited ruling on whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for official actions taken while in office. Dissenting justice: President is now a king above the law Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, dissented the opinion. Justice Sotomayor called the consequences of the court’s decision…
Caribbean braces as Hurricane Beryl strengthens Caribbean nations are urging residents to prepare for a powerful and potentially deadly hurricane which is rapidly intensifying as it approaches the islands. Beryl, the first named hurricane of the season, is expected to hit several islands late on Sunday. Forecasters warn it could become a category four storm, with winds up to 155mph (250km/h) and storm surges between 6-10ft (1.8-3m). The storm is anticipated to strengthen further, threatening…
Another mysterious monolith appears in Colorado – and this time on a dairy farm causing a frenzy on social media users who suspect UFO activity. Lori Graves, the owner of Morning Fresh Dairy Farm in Bellvue, told local station KDVR she has no idea how the 8-foot tall, 4-foot wide, and 8-inch deep shiny structure ended up on her property. Bellvue is a small town located in Pleasant Valley. A narrow valley based near the…
Key Points Oklahoma orders schools to teach Bible immediately Oklahoma’s top education official, Ryan Walters, has mandated the inclusion of the Bible in lessons for public school students aged 11-18, sparking a new cultural debate over religion in education. Walters, a Republican and former history teacher, emphasised the Bible’s historical and cultural significance, asserting that its inclusion is essential for understanding the nation’s foundations. It comes after a recent law in Louisiana stated that public…
Key Points Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho The Supreme Court has dismissed an abortion case from Idaho, providing a temporary win for abortion rights supporters by allowing women to receive emergency abortions despite the state’s near-total ban. However, the justices did not address the core issue of whether a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilising treatment in emergencies overrides Idaho’s abortion ban, which only has an exception for the life, not the…
Key Points Trump v Biden in the first 2024 presidential debate: Biden stumbles amid growing concern over his age Joe Biden’s debate performance on Thursday night heightened concerns about his age and fitness for office. Despite low expectations, Biden’s performance was notably lacklustre. He appeared flat, rambled through answers, and struggled with clarity. His campaign attributed his raspy voice to a cold, but this explanation seemed insufficient. Throughout the debate, Biden often seemed on the…
Idaho abortions: Supreme Court briefly leaks opinion allowing Idaho abortions In a surprising development, the US Supreme Court accidentally leaked a significant opinion on abortion rights, suggesting it may be ready to overturn part of Idaho’s near-total abortion ban. The leak indicates that justices will rule against Idaho’s ability to deny emergency abortions to women whose health is in danger. A document briefly appeared on the court’s website before being swiftly removed. According to this…
A Missouri woman laced her husband’s Mountain Dew with weed killer The Missouri woman who laced her husband’s Mountain Dew with weed killer was arrested after being caught on camera spiking her husband’s Mountain Dew with a chemical weed killer, police said. Michelle Peters, 47, was charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action, the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office announced in a social media post on Tuesday. Peters allegedly repeatedly spiked her husband’s Mountain…
Oakland mayor breaks silence after FBI raid Oakland’s embattled mayor Sheng Thao gave her first public remarks Monday after federal agents raided her home. “I want to be crystal clear. I have done nothing wrong,” Thao said, reading prepared remarks from the podium. “I can tell you with confidence that this investigation is not about me. I have not been charged with a crime, and I am confident I will not be charged with a…
One million under flood warnings as heavy rain hits US Midwest Over a million people in the upper US Midwest are under flood warnings following days of heavy rain, with Iowa and South Dakota being the hardest hit. In Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds declared a state of disaster in 21 counties, describing the floods as “catastrophic.” In South Dakota, one person has died, and Governor Kristi Noem declared a state of emergency, warning of potentially…
Child dies at California water park, police said A 12-year-old boy died at a California water park on Saturday afternoon after experiencing a “medical-related incident.” According to the Irvine Police Department, authorities and local fire officials responded to Wild Rivers water park in Irvine, California on Saturday afternoon. Law enforcement said that they were called out for reports that a child needed medical aid. Paramedics brought the child to the hospital, where they later died,…
Storm Alberto claims lives in Mexico and drenches US coast Three people have died in Mexico after Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the North Atlantic hurricane season, made landfall on Thursday. The storm, now weakened to a depression, has also brought heavy rains to southern Texas. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) had warned of “life-threatening” flooding in both countries. The fatalities occurred in Nuevo León state, where officials reported that at least…
Trump campaign gets $50m boost from single donor Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has received a significant boost with a $50 million donation from conservative billionaire Timothy Mellon, as disclosed in a federal filing on Thursday. Mellon’s contribution was part of the $68 million raised by the Super-PAC “MAGA Inc” last month. Mellon, heir to the Mellon banking family, made his donation a day after Trump was convicted on 34 charges of falsifying business records related…
DOJ concealing info on probe into whether Hunter Biden violated ‘debauchery’ law, watchdog says A government watchdog group filed suit in Delaware federal court this week, seeking to compel the Justice Department to produce records that may determine whether Hunter Biden should be further investigated under a 1910 law relating to “prostitution or debauchery.” The Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project petitioned the same Wilmington bench where Biden was found guilty on gun charges this month, contending…
Louisiana orders every classroom to display 10 Commandments Louisiana has become the first US state to mandate that every public school classroom, from elementary to university level, display a poster of the Ten Commandments. The Republican-backed law, signed by Governor Jeff Landry, claims the commandments are “the foundational documents of our state and national government.” Civil rights groups are expected to challenge the law, arguing it violates the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause, which prohibits the…
Boeing crash families demand record $25bn fine Families of victims from two Boeing 737 Max plane crashes are calling for prosecutions and a $24.8 billion fine, labelling it “the deadliest corporate crime in US history.” Paul Cassell, the families’ lawyer, argues that this amount is “justified and clearly appropriate” considering the “enormous human costs of Boeing’s crimes.” In a 32-page letter seen by the BBC, Cassell urged the US government to prosecute Boeing leaders responsible…
White House questions Netanyahu’s criticism over weapons delay The White House has refuted claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. is withholding weapons and ammunition from Israel. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that a specific shipment of bombs is on hold, but emphasised that no other weapons are being withheld. Secretary of State Antony Blinken echoed this, stating the pause concerns their use in urban areas of Gaza and remains under review.…
Florida plastic surgeon charged in wife’s death who went into cardiac arrest Florida plastic surgeon charged in wife’s death after she went into cardiac arrest on his operating table, and he allegedly waited 20 minutes to call 911, police said. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s office, 41-year-old Benjamin Brown was arrested for the death of his 33-year-old wife, Hillary Brown. In a press release, Police authorities said that they were called to Restore…
KEY POINTS One in five Americans under extreme weather alerts Around 70 million Americans, or one in five, are under heat alerts as temperatures are expected to soar. The Northeast and Midwest are bracing for extreme heat, with temperatures potentially reaching 105F (41C). In other parts of the country, a wildfire north of Los Angeles has forced hundreds from their homes. Meanwhile, Montana is experiencing a rare June snowstorm with heavy snow expected. Scientists attribute…
KEY POINTS White House slams claims Joe Biden froze at LA fundraiser after viral clip The White House has accused “right-wing critics” of spreading misleading videos to question President Joe Biden’s mental fitness. Recently, critics claimed Biden was confused and needed Barack Obama to guide him off stage at a fundraiser. The White House responded by sharing footage showing Biden pausing to appreciate the applause. Both Biden, 81 and his opponent Donald Trump, 78, are…
Americans believe US should focus more on domestic issues, but support leadership on world stage: poll A majority of Americans believe the U.S. should focus more on issues at home and withdraw from foreign affairs, despite an increasing number of Americans believing the U.S. should be more engaged and take the lead when it comes to international events. Just under two-thirds of Americans, 62%, believe the U.S. would be “better served by withdrawing from international…
John Fetterman at fault for car accident Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was at fault for a car accident that injured him, his wife and another driver, authorities said in a police report. Fetterman and his wife Gisele were involved in the car crash early Sunday in Maryland in the area of westbound Interstate 70 at Interstate 68, between Pennsylvania and West Virginia. According to a preliminary investigation, police said a Chevrolet Traverse was traveling “at…
Coast Guard offers update on deadly Titan submersible implosion nearly one year later Nearly a year after five people died when the OceanGate Titan submersible imploded on its way down to view the Titanic, the U.S. Coast Guard has given an update on its investigation into the tragedy. The Coast Guard said Friday it is still “actively investigating” the factors that led to the deaths of U.K. billionaire Hamish Harding, OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush, father-son…
California democrats ‘playing dirty tricks’ to keep Prop 47 reform off ballot, GOP leader says Prop 47, a voter-approved initiative passed in 2014, loosened the penalties for drug and theft crimes in California and has been blamed for California’s rampant theft problems. Californians for Safer Communities, a bipartisan group made up of law enforcement, elected officials and businesses, said it has collected more than 900,000 signatures in support of the proposed amendment to reform Prop…
Underdog candidate Andy Kim wins NJ Senate primary, setting up battle against Bob Menendez New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim defeated his Democratic rivals in the state’s Democratic primary Tuesday night and will face off against embattled Sen. Bob Menendez in November, who is running for re-election as an Independent. Rep. Kim defeated challengers Lawrence Hamm and Patricia Campos Medina to have the opportunity to unseat Menendez who has held the elected role since 2006, currently…
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