The search for the missing Titan submersible, a five-person submersible used by OceanGate to view the wreckage of the Titanic, ended on Thursday with the Coast Guard announcing that debris from the vessel had been found, leading to the belief that the pilot and passengers are now dead. The investigation into the cause of the tragedy is ongoing, with a focus on safety protocols and procedures, and is a reminder of the dangers of deep-sea exploration.
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After a decade-long legal battle, Kesha and Dr. Luke have settled their defamation lawsuit. Kesha alleged that Dr. Luke had drugged and raped her in 2005, while Dr. Luke maintained that "nothing happened." The terms of the settlement were not disclosed and both parties have agreed to not comment further.
The U.S. Coast Guard has declared the five people aboard the submersible vessel Titan, which went missing near the Titanic wreckage, as presumed dead. The vessel was carrying a pilot and four passengers, including 19-year-old Suleman, who had expressed hesitation before the trip. An extensive search by the Coast Guard and other agencies was conducted, but the vessel was unable to be located and the cause of its disappearance is still unknown.
Five people have died in a catastrophic implosion of a tourist submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, raising questions about the safety of the company and other similar companies. The Coast Guard is currently investigating the incident, which has left the families of the five passengers in mourning.
A judge in Wyoming has ruled that the state's first-in-the-nation law to ban abortion pills will not take effect on July 1 as planned. The lawsuit, brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Wyoming and Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, argues that the ban is unconstitutional and would cause irreparable harm to patients seeking abortion care. Judge Melissa Owens ruled that the ban must be suspended while the lawsuit is being resolved, meaning that abortion pills will remain legal in Wyoming for the time being.
Last week, the Republican Study Committee released a 167-page document proposing changes to Social Security and Medicare, including privatization of Medicare and adjustments to the retirement age for future retirees. The White House has rejected the proposal, while Senator Rick Scott is considering a run for the White House despite receiving little support on Twitter.
Last week, five young Muslim women were killed in a car accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Derrick Thompson, 27, has been charged with 10 counts of vehicular homicide for allegedly speeding in a 55 mph zone and running a red light. If convicted, Thompson could face up to 40 years in prison.
The House of Representatives voted to refer a resolution to impeach President Joe Biden to two committees, Homeland Security and Judiciary, after Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., agreed to forgo her push to force an impeachment vote this week. The referral is seen as a way for Republicans to avoid a hasty impeachment vote that likely would have failed on the floor, and the committees will now review the resolution and decide whether to take any action. The fate of President Biden's impeachment remains uncertain.