Montana House Speaker has refused to allow transgender lawmaker Rep. Zooey Zephyr to speak on the House floor until she apologizes for comments she made about a bill to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. In response, activists held a "die-in" protest in the state Capitol rotunda to demonstrate their support for Zephyr, who has refused to apologize and is continuing to fight for the rights of transgender people in Montana.
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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.
Lori Vallow is on trial in Boise, Idaho for the murder of her two children and a romantic rival. Prosecutors allege that Vallow used money, power and sex to get what she wanted and that she was involved in a complicated plot to cast out evil spirits. The defense is expected to argue that there is no physical evidence linking Vallow to the deaths.
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is being treated for a lung infection and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia in a Rome hospital. He is in good spirits and his condition is stable, with doctors hopeful for a full recovery. His diagnosis serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and treatment of chronic conditions.
Israeli officials reported a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon and Gaza into Israel on Thursday, raising fears of an escalation in violence during a sensitive holiday period. The attack came after a tense night at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, where Israeli police clashed with Muslim worshippers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is monitoring the situation closely, with no group yet claiming responsibility for the attack.
Pope Francis has been admitted to a Rome hospital after experiencing difficulty breathing in recent days. Tests have revealed a respiratory infection, though Covid-19 has been ruled out. The Pope has canceled his audiences for the next two days to undergo medical therapy, though the Vatican has not released any further information on his condition.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the U.K. arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for their first foreign trip as monarchs, greeted with a 21-gun salute and a flyover of two military jets. The purpose of the visit is to improve relations with the EU and to show that Charles can win hearts and minds abroad. During their three-day stay, the royal couple will attend a wreath-laying ceremony, visit the Brandenburg Gate, and meet with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that if his nation does not win the battle in the key eastern city of Bakhmut, Russia could use the victory to build international support for a deal that could require Ukraine to make unacceptable compromises. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, with both sides accusing the other of violating the ceasefire. The United Nations has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, and has urged both sides to return to the negotiating table. Zelenskyy's warning is a stark reminder of the potential consequences of a prolonged conflict.