Larry Elder, a conservative talk radio host and failed 2021 California gubernatorial recall candidate, has announced his intention to run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Elder is considered a long-shot candidate, but is confident in his ability to lead the country to a “new American Golden Age.” His candidacy is sure to be contentious, as he joins a crowded Republican field, but his announcement adds another layer of intrigue to the 2024 presidential race.
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On Tuesday, a car crashed into pedestrians near Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks, California, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old boy and injuries to four other people. The driver of the vehicle was wanted for allegedly stabbing a person earlier in the day, and the crash is being investigated as an intentional act. The Thousand Oaks community is mourning the loss of the student and sending their thoughts and prayers to the injured victims and their families.
Senate Democrats have been unable to temporarily replace Senator Dianne Feinstein on the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee while she recovers from shingles, as Republicans have blocked the request. Democrats had hoped to replace Feinstein in order to advance stalled judicial nominations, but Feinstein's return date is still unclear. In the meantime, Democrats will have to find another way to move forward with stalled judicial nominations.
Experts believe the spiral was caused by a rocket launch, and photographer Christopher Hayden was able to capture the moment on camera. The sight was a "once in a lifetime experience" for Hayden, and the photo has since gone viral, with many people marveling at the beauty of the phenomenon.
A new study has revealed that dozens of species of coastal invertebrate organisms have been able to survive and reproduce on plastic garbage floating in the ocean. The research team found that coastal species were thriving in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and their findings suggest plastic pollution in the ocean might be enabling the creation of new floating ecosystems. The study has implications for the conservation of coastal species, as well as the management of plastic pollution in the ocean.
Senators Mitch McConnell and John Fetterman are set to return to the U.S. Capitol on Monday after extended absences due to medical issues. McConnell, the Senate Republican leader, suffered a concussion after a fall at a Washington-area hotel, while Fetterman sought treatment for clinical depression. The coming work period will shape the debate over the debt ceiling and other important issues, while questions remain over the illness of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who was hospitalized with an undisclosed ailment last month.
This week has seen a flurry of activity in the abortion debate, with a federal court ruling partially overturning a lower court ruling that had said mifepristone sales should be stopped, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signing into law a six-week abortion ban. DeSantis, who is rumored to be considering a presidential run, has been oddly muted on the abortion issue since the fall of Roe v. Wade, avoiding laying out a federal platform before jumping into the race.
The family of Bob Lee has thanked the San Francisco Police Department for arresting Nima Momeni, the suspect in Lee's murder. Momeni is a 38-year-old man from Emeryville who is the owner of an IT business. The family has stated their intention to work with the District Attorney's office to ensure that Momeni is held accountable for his actions.