Today, the Republican National Convention (RNC) begins, with an array of notable speakers expected to make speeches – including Governor Kristi Noem (R-N.D.), former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, and of course, Donald Trump himself. Today, it was reported that Trump had selected Ohio Senator J.D. Vance to be his running mate – something that the former President is expected to announce formally at the Convention. Just years ago, the now-Senator was an ardent critic of Trump – even comparing him to Hitler! Vance’s Early Life Kent Nishimra / Getty Images J.D. Vance was born in 1984 in Middletown, Ohio…
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Following the shocking news of an assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, world leaders have rushed to condemn this act of violence. Additionally, political leaders within the US, such as Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi (whose family were also victims of a politically-motivated violent attack) have condemned the assassination attempt. “A Warning”: Condemnation From Italian Prime Minister Kent Nishimura/GettyImages Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded by saying, “In political debate …there are limits that should never be crossed. It is a warning to everyone, regardless of political affiliation, to restore dignity and honour to politics, against all forms of…
Hackers have stolen half-a-year’s worth of calls and text messages from nearly every AT&T customer, the telecommunications company revealed on Friday. AT&T, whose wireless network has 127 million devices connected to it, said they learned of the hack as far back as April but are only announcing it today. Potential for Data to Be Matched with Names Azamat E/Unsplash Hackers “unlawfully accessed and copied AT&T call logs” that had been saved via third-party cloud platforms. The company said, “While the data does not include customer names, there are often ways, using publicly available online tools, to find the name associated…
One of the most important questions surrounding a pervasive autoimmune disease may have finally been answered. Research from the Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital may have finally found the root cause of a potentially fatal autoimmune condition that affects over one million people in the United States. Long-Held Beliefs Challenged Nik Shuliahin/Unsplash The prevailing belief among scientists has been that genetics/hormones make some people predisposed to having lupus – with various environmental factors acting as a trigger. The study published on Wednesday in the journal Nature suggests the disease’s development can be linked to immune system abnormalities Study…
In November, Californians will vote in a series of important elections for President of the United States, members of the House of Representatives, a US senator, and members of the state legislature. Additionally, voters will decide whether to agree to a series of ballot proposals on issues spanning climate change, forced labor, minimum wage, and rent control. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about these consequential measures. Proposition 3: Same-Sex Marriage Pexels/Rosemary Ketchum This proposition would amend the state constitution to remove outdated language from 2008’s Proposition 8 which characterizes marriage as being between one man…
A popular non-alcoholic drink, often used as a mixer for spirits, has been pulled from shelves after a potentially deadly health risk was revealed. The drinks were produced in an unlicensed and uninspected facility and could potentially be under-processed. The Recalled Drinks & Their Risk Ash Edmonds/Unsplash The Urban Spirits drinks, made by Urban River Spirits LLC, did not meet shelf stability testing requirements. This under-processing gives way to the risk of a potentially fatal illness known as botulism. Keep reading to find out the symptoms of botulism. Symptoms of Botulism Victoria Shes/Unsplash Botulism symptoms may include: difficulty swallowing, difficulty…
New findings from a team of respected researchers have unlocked key information about the LHS 1140 b exoplanet. Findings discovered using the James Webb Space Telescope found that the planet may have a large temperate water ocean – raising the possibility that it one day could be habitable for human life. What is LHS 1140 b? NASA/Unsplash LHS 1140 b is an exoplanet that orbits a red dwarf star, which itself is a fifth the size of the sun and is 48 light-years away from the Earth. LHS 1140 b lives in its star’s habitable zone – nicknamed the “Goldilocks…
One of America’s biggest convenience stores is running a free giveaway today. On Thursday, July 11th, a Texas-based, US-wide convenience store chain is giving away a beloved Summer favorite drink. What You Need To Know About The Giveaway Jacob Capener/Unsplash 7-Eleven is inviting customers to get free Slurpee drinks to celebrate its 97th birthday on July 11th. The convenience chain said customers would be entitled to a free small Slurpee at Stripes, 7-Eleven and Speedway locations. Eligibility For Giveaway Greg Rosenke/Unsplash The Slurpee giveaway is limited to one drink per person. Marissa Jarratt, executive vice president and chief marketing and…
In November of this year, when voters across the US decide who will be their next President, Californians will also vote on Proposition 33. The proposed legislation, officially called The Justice for Renters Act, would repeal existing laws in California to allow rent controls to be expanded across the state. What is Proposition 33? Tierra Mallorca/Unsplash If passed, Proposition 33 would remove California’s existing statewide restrictions on rent control, which proponents say would make apartments more affordable for lower and middle-income renters. The Act, which is just 23 words, reads, “The state may not limit the right of any city,…
The small town of Arabi in Georgia, USA has elected a member of Generation Z to represent their area. 21-year-old Brooke Huckaby is the youngest-ever female mayor in the US and is the daughter of the town’s former mayor Craig Huckaby. Huckaby Wants To Make a Change AboutMyTrip.com via Flickr Huckaby said, “It’s just really concerning to me how people my age aren’t involved in our economy or politics or any real thing going on in the world”. Speaking to Fox & Friends guest host Lisa Boothe, the 21-year-old added, “I just wanted to be the one to be able…