Key takeaways: The White House’s new cybersecurity strategy calls for comprehensive regulation of the nation’s vital services and for software makers to be held liable…
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Fox News is facing a $1.6 billion lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems, alleging that Fox News hosts endorsed false claims that the 2020 presidential election had been stolen. Rupert Murdoch's testimony under oath has undermined Fox News' defense against the lawsuit, and the scandal has caused considerable financial and reputational damage to the network and its parent company.
A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that just 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic activity per day could lower one's risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death. Moderate intensity activities include hiking, walking briskly, cycling to work or playing actively with children. The study's lead author, Dr. David Hupin, said that the findings are a reminder that even small amounts of physical activity can have substantial health benefits and support the current physical activity guidelines.
Lufthansa Flight 469 experienced severe turbulence while over Tennessee, resulting in minor injuries to some passengers and seven people being transported to local hospitals. The Airbus A330 landed safely at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, and the FAA inspected and cleared the plane for its next flight. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following safety protocols during flights.
SpaceX and NASA launched a mission to the International Space Station on Thursday morning, carrying two NASA astronauts, a Russian cosmonaut, and an astronaut from the United Arab Emirates. The Crew Dragon capsule detached from the Falcon 9 rocket and is expected to dock at the space station on Friday. This mission is the first time an Arab astronaut has been assigned to a long-duration spaceflight and will last roughly six months, during which the astronauts will conduct a variety of experiments and research projects.
The White House has condemned Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) for his "incredibly ugly and inappropriate" remarks on a right-wing podcast, which suggested that U.S. Attorney David Weiss had not indicted either of the Biden sons or Joe Biden himself. Weiss is currently leading the investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes, and the White House has made it clear that they do not condone Comer’s comments. It remains to be seen if any charges will be brought against Hunter Biden or any other members of the Biden family.
On Wednesday, California's Board of Parole Hearings denied parole for Sirhan Sirhan, the man convicted of assassinating Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. This was Sirhan's 17th parole suitability hearing, and the board's decision means that he will not be eligible for parole for another three years. The public has reacted to the decision with mixed reactions, with some believing he should remain in prison and others arguing for his release due to his age and the length of his sentence.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has criticized the Department of Justice for not charging any protesters outside Supreme Court justices' homes in the wake of the Dobbs decision. In response, Attorney General Merrick Garland said that white supremacists are the most dangerous domestic terror group in the US, and that the DOJ is committed to protecting the rights of all Americans. The DOJ has yet to comment on Cruz's criticism.