House Democrats are pushing for a vote on a resolution to censure Republican Rep. George Santos of New York for lying about his background during his successful 2020 campaign. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Ritchie Torres, would be a formal reprimand of Santos and requires a floor vote within two legislative days. If passed, it would be the latest in a series of actions taken by House Democrats to hold Santos accountable for his misconduct.
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This week, the Northern Hemisphere has experienced heat waves and flooding due to extreme weather conditions. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that temperatures are expected to continue to rise, with Phoenix, Arizona potentially tying the heat record set in 1974. The WMO has warned that the heat wave is likely to continue into August, highlighting the effects of global warming and the need to take action.
Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, is blocking hundreds of military promotions over a Pentagon abortion policy, causing a potential national security crisis. President Joe Biden and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have denounced the move, and Senator Tammy Duckworth has warned it will jeopardize the U.S.' ability to lead the free world. Sullivan has warned that the blockade could soon leave the U.S. without a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or a chief of Naval Operations.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Alaska late Saturday night, prompting a brief tsunami advisory that was canceled about an hour later. In Kodiak, Alaska, sirens warned of a possible tsunami and sent people driving to shelters late at night. The USGS continues to monitor the situation and has urged people in the area to remain vigilant and be prepared for aftershocks.
This weekend, the Southwest region of the United States is expected to experience extreme temperatures, with some areas reaching up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. This heat wave is the latest in a series of extreme weather events linked to climate change, caused by El Niño and the world's hottest period in the last 125,000 years. Governments and citizens must take action to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change in order to address the urgent need to combat climate change.
At the two-day NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, tensions between Kyiv and Western capitals were on full display, highlighting fundamental divisions between the war-torn country and its Western partners. Despite attempts to paper over any discord, the summit revealed a complicated relationship between Kyiv and Western capitals, with debates over Ukraine's potential NATO membership being acrimonious and emotionally fraught. Ultimately, a statement was issued that Ukraine was “on the path to NATO membership”, though some analysts have argued this is unwise and unnecessary.
After 127 years of operation, Anchor Brewing Co., America's first craft brewery and a beloved staple in San Francisco, is set to close its doors due to the impacts of the pandemic, inflation, and a highly competitive market. Despite its success, the brewery has been facing increasing difficulty turning a profit in recent years due to a proliferation of canned cocktails and other craft beers. Anchor Brewing Co.'s closure marks the end of an era for craft beer in the United States.
Key takeaways: G7 nations, including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, have announced a joint declaration of support for…