Federal Law Thwarted Chicago’s Attempt to Sue Gun Makers. But Now It Has a New Strategy. (www.propublica.org)
Taking advantage of a new state law, Chicago's lawsuit accuses Glock of manufacturing pistols with designs that allow modification and failing to make changes that would protect the public.
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Maduro declared victor of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election (www.aljazeera.com)
FDA approves blood test to screen for colon cancer (www.nbcnews.com)
With DUI-related ejection from Army, deputy who killed Massey should have raised flags, experts say (apnews.com)
The Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car, authorities said, but that didn’t stop multiple law enforcement agencies from giving him a badge....
The Rio Grande Valley’s pet population is out of control. Will a proposed limit in one city help? (www.texastribune.org)
Apex Legends battle pass U-turn fails to stop Steam review bombing (www.pcgamesn.com)
Venezuela: Maduro declared winner amid global skepticism (www.dw.com)
A record 191 openly LGBTQ+ athletes are competing in the 2024 Olympics (apnews.com)
A record number of athletes openly identifying as LGBTQ+ are competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, a massive leap during a competition that organizers have pushed to center around inclusion and diversity....
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever (apnews.com)
Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 million) and notched a spot in the...
William Calley, Army officer and face of My Lai Massacre, is dead at 80 (wapo.st)
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California man defends his home as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West (apnews.com)
In the small forest community of Cohasset, Ron Ward watched as flames hundreds of feet high from California’s deadly Park Fire approached his family ranch....
'Indian Police Pinpoint Seat of Movie “Camming” Pirate by Analyzing the Film Angle'. (torrentfreak.com)
Greening the desert: is Sisi’s grand plan using up all of Egypt’s water? (www.theguardian.com)
For the two hours drivers can spend on the eight-lane, often empty, highway from Cairo to El Dabaa on the north coast, all there is to see is miles and miles of intensively farmed land on each side. Ten years ago, this expanse of the Western desert was little more than rocks and sand....
Biden calls for supreme court reforms including 18-year justice term limits (www.theguardian.com)
President also says presidential immunity for crimes should be removed and ethics rules for justices should be stricter...
4 hottest days ever observed raise fears of a planet nearing ‘tipping points’ (www.washingtonpost.com)
Since last July, Earth’s average temperature has been at least 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels....
Blinken says US has 'serious concerns' about announced result of Venezuelan election (abcnews.go.com)
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States has ‘serious concerns’ about the announced result of Venezuela’s hotly contested presidential election that authorities say was won by incumbent Nicolas Maduro....
Deputy who killed Sonya Massey was removed from the Army, had DUIs and needed ‘high stress decision’ classes, records show (www.cnn.com)
Years before sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson gunned down Sonya Massey in her own home, he had been discharged from the Army for serious misconduct and had a history of driving under the influence, records show....
Idaho sued for a law that pushed libraries to go "adults only" (www.lgbtqnation.com)
NC Gov. Cooper opted out of Harris VP vetting, in part over worry about GOP lieutenant: AP sources (apnews.com)
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper opted not to be a candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate search in part due to concerns that his Republican lieutenant governor would try to assume control if he left the state to campaign as part of the Democratic ticket, according to three people familiar with the matter....
Donald Trump accused of falsely vilifying migrants for surge in US fentanyl deaths (www.theguardian.com)
Former head of US border security says claim ‘terribly misleading’ and statistics show nine of 10 convicted traffickers are US citizens...
Sunset Riders Now Available On MiSTer FPGA And Analogue Pocket | Retro Gaming News 24/7 (www.retronews.com)
Sunset Riders, a beloved classic from the 1990s developed by Konami and popular for its wild west setting, has made its way onto modern devices thanks to Jotego. The game, famous for being later ported to the Genesis/Mega Drive, SNES, and available in Arcade Archives on Switch, now graces MiSTer FPGA and Analogue Pocket. If...
President Biden Announces Bold Plan to Reform the Supreme Court and Ensure No President Is Above the Law. (www.whitehouse.gov)
VOA: Biden unveils plan for Supreme Court changes, says US stands at ‘breach’ as public confidence sinks.
