June 17, 2024 News, Weather
NBC News reports: Almost 72 million people across the country were under warnings of extreme heat Monday morning, the National Weather Service said. With Thursday’s seasonal solstice taking place amid a weeklong heat wave expected for the East Coast and the Midwest, the summer of 2024 is coming in hot. Extreme heat warnings were in place for Chicago, St. Louis, …
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June 17, 2024 Mass Shootings, Michigan
The Associated Press reports: Authorities on Sunday identified the man who opened fire at a splash pad in suburban Detroit before taking his own life, but his motives remained unknown as investigators worked to determine if he left behind any hint of his plans. Oakland County Sheriff’s spokesperson Stephen Huber said the shooter was 42-year-old Michael William Nash of Shelby …
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June 17, 2024 Trump cultists, Trump Lies
“You have somebody who’s impaired with the nuclear codes in charge of the military, in charge of the safety of the people of our country. “I’m sure they’re they are gathering and trying to figure out how they get out of this dilemma which they created because they knew from the beginning that he was having some cognitive issues. “His …
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June 17, 2024 Climate Change, Politics
Florida Politics reports: The intense rainfall across the southern part of the state has prompted Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency in more southern counties due in part to flash flooding. The downpour also caused significant standing water on those farms with many farms facing repairs due to the damage of the rushing water during the storms. …
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June 17, 2024 Trump Corruption, Trump Lies
Politico reports: In the weeks since the verdict, both parties have sought to shape the public’s initial reaction, with Republicans largely denouncing it and Democrats citing the result as further evidence that Trump is unfit for office. To figure out how this unprecedented moment is being processed by the electorate, POLITICO Magazine partnered with Ipsos in a new survey. Among …
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June 17, 2024 Homocons, LGBT News
The Hill reports: The Trump campaign has done nothing specific to mark Pride Month, a move reminiscent of the multiple years while Trump was in the White House when he did not issue a proclamation recognizing the month of celebration for the LGBTQ community. Instead, Trump and his allies are making a broader pitch that his policies on the economy …
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June 17, 2024 Extremists, Trump cultists
Newsweek reports: While appearing at Turning Point Action’s (TPA) convention on Saturday, conservative media personality Steve Bannon issued a Make America Great Again (MAGA) battle cry to a cheering audience when he said, “Ladies and gentlemen, it’s very simple: Victory or Death!” Bannon outlined what America would look like if former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican 2024 presidential nominee, …
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June 17, 2024 Trump Corruption, Trump Lies
NBC News reports: The Biden campaign announced a $50 million advertisement investment Monday as part of its effort to demonstrate the contrast between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the days leading up to the first presidential debate at the end of June. As part of the $50 million investment, the campaign is releasing a 30-second advertisement …
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June 17, 2024 Politics, Social Media
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy writes: The mental health crisis among young people is an emergency — and social media has emerged as an important contributor. Adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media face double the risk of anxiety and depression symptoms, and the average daily use in this age group, as of the summer …
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June 17, 2024 Politics, Republicans
Axios reports: Rep. Tom Cole’s shift to House Appropriations chair has created a quintessentially Capitol Hill problem: It’s left House Republicans without a private spot to enjoy cigars close to floor, and lawmakers are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to find a solution. GOP lawmakers stressed to Axios the need for quiet places to gather off the House floor …
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