On Monday, the US Supreme Court announced that it would hear arguments on whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case. The court has fast-tracked the appeal, and a ruling is expected by late June. This decision will have significant implications for Trump’s possible criminal trial …

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a new rule that will cap credit card late fees at $8, in a move that is estimated to save American families more than $10 billion annually. The rule will apply to the country’s largest credit card issuers, covering those with more than 1 million open accounts. …

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The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has subpoenaed former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to testify on May 24 about his COVID-19 nursing home policies. This decision comes as part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into the effectiveness of federal guidance and regulations implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically regarding the protection of …

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On Monday, the United States Supreme Court made a unanimous ruling that has caused quite a stir amongst political commentators and social media users alike. The decision, which struck down state efforts to keep former President Donald Trump off primary ballots, has sparked a wave of backlash and anger from those who view the Court …

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There is a new test in town, and it’s grading recently-released movies on their portrayal of the “climate crisis.” The test, aptly named the “Climate Reality Check,” has been inspired by the widely-known Bechdel Test, which measures the presence of women in movies and other forms of fiction. The Climate Reality Check was developed by …

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On Monday, a ship in the Gulf of Aden was set ablaze after being hit by a missile. The incident was claimed by Houthi militants in Yemen, who stated that they were responsible for the attack. The targeted vessel was a Liberia-flagged, Israel-affiliated container ship, according to private security firm Ambrey. The ship sustained damage …

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Tragedy struck the town of Augusta, Georgia last month when the lifeless body of Augusta University nursing student, Laken Riley, was found on the University of Georgia campus. The death of the promising young woman has sparked outrage and a call for justice as it was revealed that her alleged killer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, is …

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In the world of politics, there is no hiding from scandals. And for Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis, it seems 2024 has not been a good year so far. Once hailed as the “savior of democracy,” Willis’ reputation has taken a sharp nosedive as the year began. The media was full of praise for her …

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Former US President Donald Trump has introduced a new nickname for California Governor Gavin Newsom. During a visit to the US-Mexico border, Trump called Newsom “New Scum,” playing on the governor’s last name. The former president was in Eagle Pass, Texas, where he spoke about illegal immigration, a hot-button issue during the 2020 election. Trump …

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Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley made history on Sunday by winning the first Republican Party presidential primary in the nation’s capital against former President Donald Trump. Haley’s victory in Washington, D.C. marks a significant moment in U.S. politics, as she becomes the first woman to win a Republican primary in U.S. history. With nearly all …

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