Chris Christie, former New Jersey Governor, is set to announce his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination at a town hall in Manchester, New Hampshire on Tuesday. He has been bolstered by a super PAC set up by his longtime advisers and has been a close ally of former President Donald Trump. He joins a field of contenders that includes Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo, and Nikki Haley for the June 2024 primary election.
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The House Rules Committee has voted 7-6 to send the McCarthy-Biden deal to the floor, signaling support ahead of Wednesday's vote. The deal, which was negotiated by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden, has faced criticism from GOP hard-liners. Despite the criticism, the deal is expected to pass in the Republican-controlled House on Wednesday, and then move to the Senate for further scrutiny and debate.
Al Pacino, 83, is set to become a father again with his girlfriend Noor Alfallah, 29. The couple have been together since April 2022 and Pacino is already father to daughter Julie Marie, 33, and 22-year-old twins Anton and Olivia. Pacino is best known for his roles in films such as "The Godfather," "Scarface," and "Scent of a Woman" and has won an Academy Award for Best Actor. The couple have yet to announce the gender of their baby or the due date.
NASA is holding its first public meeting on Wednesday to discuss the findings of its nine-month investigation into unidentified aerial phenomena. Hundreds of military and commercial pilots have reported encountering unusual objects traveling at high speeds with seemingly no method of propulsion. The panel is expected to release a report detailing its findings later this summer, which will be made public when it is released. The meeting will draw attention from UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike, as the findings could shed light on the mysterious phenomena.
The body of Dr. John Forsyth, a Missouri emergency room doctor, has been found in northwest Arkansas after he had been missing for more than a week. His family is devastated by the news and asking for privacy as they grieve. The cause of death is unknown, but the Cassville community is mourning the loss of a well-respected doctor who had worked at Mercy Hospital for over a decade.
Air New Zealand is conducting a month-long survey to weigh 10,000 passengers before they board international flights from Auckland International Airport. The survey is part of the airline's commitment to safety and security, and is a requirement by the Civil Aviation Authority. The survey is voluntary and data will remain anonymous, even to airline staff. Air New Zealand encourages all passengers to participate in the survey in order to help ensure the safety of all passengers.
Dr. Morris Wortman, a New York fertility doctor accused of using his own sperm to impregnate patients without their knowledge or consent, died in a plane crash on Sunday. The aircraft, identified as a Wittman W-5 Buttercup, crashed in a pasture in Orleans County and the cause of the crash is still under investigation. The lawsuit filed against Dr. Wortman is still ongoing and it is unclear how his death will affect the case.
A federal appeals court has approved a deal granting immunity to the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, from civil claims related to the opioid crisis. The plan will see Purdue Pharma become a new company, Knoa, with profits going to a fund to prevent and treat addiction. The family will contribute $5.5-$6 billion in cash over time, or around half of their collective fortune. This settlement is the latest development in the opioid crisis, and is hoped to help fund much-needed addiction programs.