Key takeaways: Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward a 12-point peace plan to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared…
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A 17-year-old student from Matanzas High School in Florida has been arrested and charged with felony aggravated battery with bodily harm after a video showed him attacking a school employee. The student reportedly became upset after the employee took away his Nintendo Switch device and threatened to "beat her up" every time she took away his game. Surveillance footage of the incident showed the student pummeling the employee, leaving her unconscious.
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is under investigation for lying to a Seattle judge about working for Goldman Sachs during a 2017 court appearance. The investigation began when his Florida address was found inside a rental car used by a suspect in an ATM skimming investigation. During the hearing, Santos spoke in support of the suspect, claiming his parents had been sending money to ensure he had a place to stay if released on bail. Santos has not yet commented on the audio or the investigation.
Scott Adams, creator of the long-running comic strip Dilbert, recently made controversial comments about Black people during an online video show. His remarks have sparked a backlash from readers and media outlets, leading to the strip's removal from several newspapers across the U.S. under the USA Today and Advance Local umbrellas. Andrews McMeel Syndication, which distributes Dilbert, has not yet responded to requests for comment.
Mike Pence has announced that he is considering a run for the 2024 presidential election and is currently listening to his family and reflecting on his "calling". He also wants to see a return to civility in politics, a clear reference to Donald Trump's uncivil discourse. A federal judge is also being asked to compel the release of documents related to the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, have been concerned about the safety of their water supply since a train derailment in July caused several cars containing chemicals to spill. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local and state leaders have said that the water supply is safe to drink, but residents remain concerned and are calling for further testing and monitoring. The Ohio EPA has said that it is continuing to monitor the situation and will take any necessary action to protect public health.
Key takeaways: Soyuz MS-23/69S spacecraft is carrying supplies and equipment to the ISS, and is expected to provide a safe ride home for the three…
Rep. Scott Perry's cell phone records have been revealed, showing that he had been in contact with President Donald Trump and powerful Trump backers around the 2020 election. Chief Judge Beryl Howell of the DC District Court noted the "powerful public interest in accessing these judicial records" and emphasized that the records should be made available to prosecutors. The release of the court document has raised questions about Rep. Perry's involvement in the 2020 election and his attempts to shield records from investigators.