On Sunday, a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device in Ankara, Turkey, killing one assailant and injuring two police officers. The attack was condemned by the international community, including the UN and the EU, and the government has increased security measures in response. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
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The White House has sent a team to Detroit to help resolve the strike between the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three auto companies. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell believes this is the most significant negotiation she has witnessed in her lifetime, as it is about the future of the auto industry, workers, and wages. Sperling and Su have been engaging with the parties by phone for weeks and are now in Detroit to help end the walkout, with the White House hoping for a resolution soon.
Libya has been hit by a devastating storm, with flooding breaking dams and sweeping away entire neighborhoods in multiple coastal towns. The confirmed death toll stands at 61, but the destruction appears to be most severe in Derna, which has become inaccessible due to the storm. The Libyan government has declared a state of emergency and called for international assistance, while the UN has urged all parties to ensure that the relief efforts are conducted safely and has called for an immediate ceasefire in the affected areas.
Leah Remini, best known for her role in the sitcom “King of Queens”, has filed a lawsuit against the Church of Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige, alleging that she has been threatened, harassed, and stalked for the past decade. The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief to end the Church's policies against Suppressive Persons, so that current and former Scientologists, and others who wish to expose Scientology's abuses, may feel free to do so without fear of being threatened into silence. The Church of Scientology has yet to comment on the lawsuit.
A group of mutinous soldiers attempted a coup d'etat in Niger on Wednesday, claiming to have overthrown the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have condemned the attempted coup and Benin President Patrice Talon is heading to Niger on a mediation bid. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and hoping for a peaceful resolution.
This article discusses the current situation in the Senate regarding President Joe Biden's nomination of Julie Su to serve as Secretary of Labor. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has announced his opposition to Su, likely dooming her chances of confirmation in the narrowly divided Senate. Under a 1946 law, amended in 1986, Su is permitted to continue to run the department without being confirmed, leaving the Democrats to decide how to move forward in order to ensure the Department of Labor is led by an experienced and qualified leader.
Mike Batayeh, best known for his role in AMC's "Breaking Bad", has passed away due to a heart attack. He was a beloved actor and comedian, appearing in shows such as "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "The Shield". His family has expressed their sadness at his passing, noting his ability to bring laughter and joy to so many.