Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope, finding six massive galaxies that date back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang. These galaxies are more than 10 times more massive than the Milky Way, and their discovery could help scientists better understand how galaxies form and evolve. The telescope is capable of looking back to the earliest days of the universe, and has already spotted even older galaxies, dating to within a mere 300 million years of the beginning of the universe.
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The special counsel overseeing the investigation into former President Donald Trump's attempts to remain in power has subpoenaed Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to testify before a federal grand jury. The investigation is looking into Trump's role in inciting the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, as well as his attempts to remain in office after losing the election. It is unclear if executive privilege will be invoked to block their testimony, or if they will provide any new information to the investigation.
Anderson Lee Aldrich is on trial in Colorado Springs to determine if hate crime charges should be brought against him in response to a mass shooting at a gay nightclub last November. Detective Rebecca Joines testified that Aldrich had run a neo-Nazi website, used racial slurs, posted an image of a rifle scope trained on a gay pride parade, and used a homophobic slur. The prosecution is expected to call several witnesses to testify, and if Aldrich is found guilty, he could face up to life in prison.
The FDA has released draft rules allowing plant-based drinks to label themselves as "milk" and providing voluntary extra nutrition labels to note when the drinks have lower levels of certain nutrients than dairy milk. The rules are open for public comment until April 13, 2021, and will provide clarity for consumers and producers when the final rule is issued.
A recent study from Cornell University has revealed that the number of work stoppages in the US has increased significantly in the past year, with 424 work stoppages of all sizes in 2022, up from 279 the previous year. This increase is indicative of a tight labor market, as workers take advantage of the situation to press employers for better pay and working conditions. Miller, a Teamsters Local 230 member, led one of these strikes, with 230 of his coworkers, in order to press their employer, Sysco, for better pay and working conditions.
Miles Bryant, a former Georgia police officer, has been charged with felony murder and kidnapping in the death of 16-year-old Susana Morales after a gun he reported missing was found near her skeletal remains. Bryant was arrested and fired from his police position in the Atlanta suburb of Doraville, and is currently being held in the Gwinnett County Jail without bond. The investigation into the death of Susana Morales is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Gwinnett County Police Department.
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Carlos Medina, 61, has been charged with the murder of Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell, with a special allegation of using a firearm in the commission of the crime. Investigators have rejected Medina's claim that the bishop owed him money, and he is facing 35 years to life in prison if convicted. He is currently being held without bail and is expected to appear in court soon.