On Saturday morning, a public bus in Baltimore City crashed into two cars before hitting a building, injuring 17 people, two of them critically. The Baltimore Police Department responded to the scene and the Maryland Transit Administration reported that 10-15 people were transported to local hospitals. The MTA police department is actively investigating the incident and urged riders to use the Transit app for alert notifications.
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The PGA Tour and LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed upstart league, have proposed a surprise deal which has raised concerns from top Democrats in the Senate and House. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, the widow of Jamal Khashoggi, has spoken out on the matter, saying that her late husband would agree that the people of Saudi Arabia shouldn't be penalized. The Treasury Department is now tasked with investigating the deal to determine whether it should be allowed to go through.
Dodgers Stand Firm in Support of Diversity and Inclusion Despite Protests at 10th Annual Pride Night
Dodgers Stand Firm in Support of Diversity and Inclusion Despite Protests at 10th Annual Pride Night
The Los Angeles Dodgers held their 10th annual Pride Night at Dodger Stadium, which was marked by the controversy surrounding the invitation of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a rights advocacy group. The invitation was met with criticism from some conservative Catholics, leading the team to rescind and re-invite the Sisters to the event. Despite the criticism, the Sisters were honored at the event, and the Dodgers remain committed to celebrating diversity and inclusion.
UPS employees have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a nationwide strike if a satisfactory agreement is not reached by July 31. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien said the vote showed workers are united and determined to get the best contract in their history. If a strike is declared, it could have far-reaching implications for workers and the economy.
The Biden administration has delayed punitive economic measures against China and played down Beijing’s intensifying intelligence-gathering in order to revive diplomatic talks between the two governments. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Michael Cloud have urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to secure the release of a Texas businessman on death row in China, as Blinken embarks on the highest-level diplomatic visit to China since 2018. The Biden administration is hoping to mend relations with Beijing in order to discuss a range of issues, from trade to human rights.
A 66-year-old Arizona man was killed in an unprovoked attack by a black bear on Friday morning. Neighbors and witnesses attempted to distract the bear, but were unsuccessful. The bear was eventually shot by a neighbor, and the sheriff's office is currently investigating the incident and reminding people to be aware of their surroundings in wooded areas.
Paula Peltonovich is demanding the return of her mother's remains after learning that her father's body was stolen as part of an alleged gruesome theft ring at the Harvard Medical School morgue. Harvard confirmed that her father was a victim of the ring, and Peltonovich is now demanding that her mother's remains be returned to their family. She is still in shock over the news and is hoping to get some closure.
This article discusses the FDA's recommendation that drugmakers update their Covid booster shots to target the predominant coronavirus strain in the US, XBB.1.5. The current vaccines still contain the original coronavirus strain, but the FDA is encouraging drugmakers to update their vaccines to ensure the best protection against the virus. The agency is also working with the CDC to ensure that the vaccines are distributed to those who need them.