Khader Adnan, a leader of the militant Islamic Jihad group, died in Israeli custody after a hunger strike of nearly three months. In response, Palestinian militants in Gaza fired 22 rockets toward populated areas in southern Israel, wounding three people. Adnan's death has sparked outrage among Palestinians and human rights groups, who have called for an investigation into his death and the conditions of his detention.
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Tou Thao, one of four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd, was found guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter by a judge in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Thao was found guilty of holding back bystanders while his colleagues restrained Floyd, who died after officer Derek Chauvin pinned him to the ground with his knee on Floyd's neck for 9 1/2 minutes. Thao's conviction is the latest in a series of rulings in the aftermath of Floyd's death, and is hoped to bring some closure to the family and friends of Floyd, and to the nation as a whole.
Prospect Park Mayor Mohamed T. Khairullah was denied entry to the White House for a reception celebrating Eid al-Fitr, despite the Secret Service declining to comment on individual security clearances. Khairullah expressed his disappointment and shock at the decision, highlighting the discrimination and prejudice that members of the Muslim community still face in the United States. President Biden spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom and tolerance.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has declared loneliness to be a public health epidemic, citing a report that found half of U.S. adults have experienced it. The report suggests that loneliness can be as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, and that more public health initiatives should be implemented to help individuals and communities address it. The report is an important step in recognizing the impact of loneliness on public health, and taking steps to ensure those struggling with it have access to the resources they need.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has signed a bill into law making it a felony for healthcare workers to provide gender-affirming medical care to minors, including treatments such as puberty-blocking drugs and hormones. This is part of a larger trend of conservatives targeting transgender rights across the country, and advocates have argued that the law will have a detrimental effect on the health and well-being of transgender children. The law is set to take effect on November 1st, 2021, with unclear consequences for healthcare workers who violate it.
This article discusses the upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the need for an ethics code of conduct for the Supreme Court. The hearing follows revelations that Justice Clarence Thomas had received lavish gifts from a conservative donor, and is being chaired by Senator Dick Durbin. It is expected to be closely watched, as it could have a major impact on the future of the Supreme Court.
On Friday night, a woman driving under the influence and at 65 mph crashed into the back of a golf cart carrying a bride and groom, killing the bride and injuring the groom and two other passengers. The driver has been arrested and is facing charges, while the groom's mother has set up a GoFundMe page to cover funeral and medical costs. This tragedy serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence and the importance of obeying the speed limit.
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board has voted to sue Walt Disney World in state court in response to Disney's lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and the board. The board is attempting to maintain its oversight of design and construction in the district that governs Disney World's 25,000 acres, and is also defending itself in federal court in Tallahassee, where Disney's lawsuit was filed. The ongoing political feud between Disney and DeSantis has been escalating since the governor's takeover of the district, and the board's lawsuit is the latest move in the dispute.