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Memphis-Area Officials to Decide Fate of Expelled Black Lawmakers Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones

Memphis-Area Officials to Decide Fate of Expelled Black Lawmakers Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones

By News Masher on April 12, 2023

Memphis-area officials are set to meet on Wednesday to decide whether to reinstate Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones, two Black Democrats who were expelled from the Tennessee Legislature last Thursday. The expulsion drew national attention to the state's racial and political dynamics, and on Monday the Nashville Metro Council unanimously voted to return Jones in a 36–0 vote. The decision to reinstate Pearson and Jones is seen as a major victory for the Democratic party and a sign of progress in the fight for racial justice.

Prince Harry to Attend Coronation Service of King Charles III, Meghan Markle to Remain in the US

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Prince Harry to Attend Coronation Service of King Charles III, Meghan Markle to Remain in the US

By News Masher on April 12, 2023

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, will attend the Coronation Service of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on May 6th, but the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, will not be joining him. The Archewell spokesperson released a statement saying that Prince Harry will be attending to support his father, and this will be the first time he has been seen with his father or brother since the publication of his memoir in 2020. The Coronation Service will be a grand affair, with many members of the royal family in attendance.

Louisville to Host Vigil to Honor Victims of Bank Shooting Tragedy

Louisville to Host Vigil to Honor Victims of Bank Shooting Tragedy

By News Masher on April 12, 2023

Louisville is preparing to host a vigil to honor the victims of the Monday bank shooting, in which five people were killed and a rookie cop was critically injured. The gunman, Connor Sturgeon, had been struggling with depression, according to his family. The Louisville Metro Police Department released body-camera footage showing the rookie cop arriving at the scene and being hit in a barrage of bullets. The community is coming together to grieve the loss of the five people and to support the injured rookie cop.

NPR Suspends Use of Twitter After Being Labeled as “State-Affiliated Media

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NPR Suspends Use of Twitter After Being Labeled as “State-Affiliated Media

By News Masher on April 12, 2023

NPR has announced that it will suspend its use of Twitter due to the platform labeling them as "state-affiliated media" and undermining their credibility. The decision was met with criticism from staff and the public, and NPR will continue to use other social media platforms to share their journalism. They will still use Twitter to promote stories and programs, but will no longer engage with their audience.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Good Intentions Lead to Unintended Consequences as He Mistakenly Fills in Service Trench Instead of Pothole

By News Masher on April 12, 2023

Arnold Schwarzenegger recently posted a video of himself filling in what he thought was a pothole in his Los Angeles neighborhood, but it was actually a service trench related to active work being performed by SoCal Gas. Despite his good intentions, Schwarzenegger may have made a mistake, and the City of Los Angeles has clarified that the area he filled in was not a pothole. His video has gone viral, and he has earned a new title: road maintenance worker.

HHS to Unveil Proposed Rule to Protect Women’s Access to Abortion and Safeguard Privacy

By News Masher on April 12, 2023

Key takeaways: The proposed rule will bar doctors, hospitals and health insurance plans from disclosing if a woman has had a legal abortion to criminal…

U.S. District Judge’s Ruling to Stay FDA Approval of Abortion Drug Mifepristone Likely to Reach Supreme Court

By News Masher on April 12, 2023

A federal judge has issued a ruling to stay the FDA's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, in response to a lawsuit brought by anti-abortion groups in Texas. The ruling invalidates the FDA's 23-year-old approval of the drug, and the groups have urged the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to let the ruling stand. The case is likely to be taken to the Supreme Court, and the outcome could have a significant impact on access to the medication.

Ukrainian President Condemns “Beasts” Responsible for Beheading of Two Ukrainian Soldiers in Social Media Videos

By News Masher on April 12, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the perpetrators of two videos that have recently emerged on social media, showing the beheaded corpses of two Ukrainian soldiers. In response, Russian lawmakers have voted to enforce an electronic draft system to make it nearly impossible for men to avoid conscription. The videos have sparked outrage and raised questions about the ongoing conflict between the two countries.