Hundreds of gun-rights advocates gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday to protest Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's 30-day ban on the conceal and open carry of guns in and around the city. New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has since announced he cannot defend the order, prompting a number of lawsuits challenging the governor's order. The issue of gun rights has become a contentious issue in the state, with Governor Lujan Grisham defending her order as necessary to protect public safety, and some Democrats arguing that it infringes on the Second Amendment rights of New Mexicans.
News Mash
U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert has confirmed that she was one of two guests removed from a performance of “Beetlejuice” at the Buell Theatre in Denver on Sunday, after theatergoers complained of her vaping, singing, and recording the performance. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts released a statement saying that it had to remove two guests for violating theater policies, and Boebert later confirmed that she was one of them. This is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Boebert, and it remains to be seen how the incident will affect her reputation and political career.
The Seattle Police Department is under investigation after a body-worn camera captured one of its union leaders making light of the death of a woman who was struck and killed by a police cruiser earlier this year. The city watchdog agency is now investigating the incident and the comments made by the officer, while the Seattle Police Department and Seattle Police Officers Guild have released statements condemning the officer's comments and committing to holding officers to the highest standards of professionalism.
Taylor Swift was the biggest winner of the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home the top prize for her "Anti-Hero" music video as well as five other awards. Other winners included Karol G and Shakira for best collaboration, Nicki Minaj for best hip-hop, and SZA for best R&B. Taylor Swift also gave a special performance of her song "Midnights" and NSYNC reunited to present her with the best pop video award.
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met Wednesday at a Russian spaceport, sparking Western concerns that Kim may provide military support for Putin's war in Ukraine. Video posted by Russian state media showed the two leaders smiling and shaking hands, and South Korea's military reported that North Korea had fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern seas. The meeting has raised questions about the potential for military cooperation between the two countries and what was discussed during the meeting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Wednesday in the far eastern Amur region of Russia. This marks the first time the two leaders have met in person since 2018, and is seen as a sign of the growing ties between Russia and North Korea. The meeting comes at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and both Russia and North Korea, and is seen as an attempt to show a united front in the face of the United States.
Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams passed away at the age of 36 on Tuesday following a construction site accident in Florida two weeks ago. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for whom Williams played from 2004-2010, released a statement expressing their sadness at the news. His former teammates also shared their condolences on social media. Williams is survived by his 8-year-old daughter, and the family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
The National Book Foundation has rescinded its invitation to Drew Barrymore to host its 74th National Book Awards ceremony due to her decision to resume production on her daytime talk show despite the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. The Foundation is committed to ensuring that the focus of the Awards remains on celebrating writers and books, and is currently searching for a new host for the ceremony.