The United States is preparing to evacuate its embassy in Sudan due to the ongoing violence, which has already claimed the life of one American citizen. The State Department has offered its condolences to the family of the deceased, but has not yet issued an official statement on the evacuation. Preparations are underway, but it is unclear when the evacuation will take place or how many people will be affected.
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Twitter has recently removed labels describing global media organizations as government-funded or state-affiliated, which has been met with criticism from some. This has affected organizations such as National Public Radio (NPR) in the United States, who argued that the label of "government-funded media" was still misleading as they receive only a tiny fraction of their funding from the government. Twitter has yet to comment on the removal of the labels, and it remains to be seen how the platform will address the issue going forward.
Billie Davis, 56, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Evansville, Indiana for a hate crime in connection with the January 2023 attack of an 18-year-old Indiana University student. Davis allegedly told police that she stabbed the student in the head with a folding knife for "being Chinese" and the Justice Department is prosecuting the case. The attack has sparked outrage and fear in the Chinese-American community and the Chinese-American Student Association at Indiana University has organized a rally to show support for the student and to call for justice.
An American Airlines worker tragically died at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Thursday due to traumatic injuries sustained while driving a service vehicle. Austin Police Officer Destiny Silva has thanked the community for their patience while the incident is being fully investigated, though the cause of the accident is still unknown.
Larry Elder, a conservative talk radio host and failed 2021 California gubernatorial recall candidate, has announced his intention to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Elder is considered a long-shot candidate, but is confident in his ability to lead the country to a “new American Golden Age.” His candidacy is sure to be contentious, as he joins a crowded Republican field, but his announcement adds another layer of intrigue to the 2024 presidential race.
Federal prosecutors are considering charging Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, with three tax crimes and a charge related to a gun purchase. The investigation into Hunter Biden began in 2018 and has been looking into whether he failed to file his taxes, wrongly claimed deductions, or lied about being on drugs when purchasing a gun. The case is still ongoing and no charges have been filed yet, but if Hunter Biden is charged and convicted, he could face jail time.
Barbara Barrick has filed a wrongful death civil rights lawsuit against the McCurtain County Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff Kevin Clardy, and several sheriff's deputies in response to the death of her husband following an arrest in 2022. Audio of Clardy reportedly talking about killing journalists and boasting about physically confronting the local district attorney has been released. The lawsuit seeks damages for the wrongful death and an injunction to prevent similar conduct in the future, highlighting the need for police reform and accountability.