Nine media organizations, including CNN, have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the FBI and US Attorney's Offices at the Justice Department for access to surveillance tapes of the Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021. The tapes, which have been provided exclusively to Fox News, contain 44,000 hours of footage and the plaintiffs argue that they should be made available to all media outlets. The lawsuit argues that the tapes are of public interest and the media outlets have diligently sought access to them for the past two years.
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Judge Eric Davis of the Delaware Superior Court has appointed an outside attorney to investigate Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corp., for withholding evidence in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. The investigation will determine if Fox lied to the court to withhold key evidence, and the outcome could have a major impact on the case. Fox News has yet to comment on the judge's decision.
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A rapidly spreading wildfire in southern New Jersey has spread across 3,859 acres in less than 24 hours, with no reported injuries or damage to structures. John Cecil, the assistant commissioner of state parks, forests and historic sites at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, said the fire was a "severe situation" with "200-foot flames raining fire embers." 170 structures in the Manchester Township area were evacuated Tuesday night, but all residents have since been allowed to return home. Firefighters are continuing to battle the blaze and are working to contain it, with the cause of the fire still under investigation.
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient stone scoreboard used in a soccer-like ball game at the Mayan Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. The circular piece is decorated with hieroglyphic writing and two players standing next to a ball. It is believed to have been used for ritualistic events to settle disputes and honor the gods, and was a popular spectator sport. This discovery provides insight into the ancient Mayan culture and is a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting ancient sites.
NPR has announced that it will no longer post content on its 52 official Twitter accounts due to the platform's labeling of the news organization as "state-affiliated media" and "government-funded media." The decision follows criticism of Twitter for its handling of misinformation and hate speech, and joins a growing list of news organizations that have left the platform.
Twitter recently updated the label on NPR's main Twitter account to "Government-funded media," which does not accurately reflect the nonprofit media organization's funding. In response, NPR released a statement expressing their intention to not put their journalism on platforms that have demonstrated an interest in undermining their credibility. Elon Musk, who took over the social media company in November, revealed details about his leadership in an interview with BBC News, including appointing a new "CEO" – his dog.
Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father, King Charles III, at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, although his wife Meghan and their children will remain in the United States. The coronation is part of a series of events to mark the ascension of King Charles III to the throne and will be attended by members of the royal family and dignitaries from around the world. It is sure to be a grand affair and a memorable moment for the royal family and the world.