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Biden to commemorate 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma
President Joe Biden will travel to Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Biden will speak at the Edmund Pettus Bridge where hundreds of civil rights marchers were attacked by police, sparking national outrage and leading to the passage of the Voting Rights Act. He will speak about the importance of commemorating Bloody Sunday and the continued fight for voting rights, which he says is integral to delivering economic justice and civil rights for Black Americans.
Train Derails in Ohio, But No Hazardous Materials Reported
A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed near the Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ohio, causing 20 cars out of the 212-car train to lose their tracks. Despite speculation, no hazardous materials were reported, and officials have not issued any evacuation orders. This is in contrast with a recent Norfolk Southern derailment on February 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, which resulted in hazardous materials being burned and a town evacuation.
Three children stabbed to death during Texas Child Protective Services visit
A woman has been charged with three counts of capital murder after three children were fatally stabbed and two were injured in Texas, during a Child Protective Services visit. The caseworker called 911 after deciding to remove the children from a property during the visit, and responding deputies discovered the victims. All of the victims were children, and three were found dead - a six-year-old boy and five-year-old twins. The woman, Shamaiya Deyonshana Hall, is being held on $6m bond.
Minnesota grants voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a law granting voting rights to those who have completed their time for their offenses and are living and working in their communities. The law requires Department of Corrections or judiciary system officials to provide written notice and an application to vote to newly released individuals. This follows a nationwide shift in voting policy aimed at enfranchising those convicted of felonies. 25 states in the US currently allow felons to vote, while over a million people convicted of felonies are still banned from voting in Florida, which leads the nation in felon disenfranchisement.
New Drug May Be a Better Alternative to Statins for Reducing Heart Disease
Statins, the most commonly prescribed drugs for reducing the risk of heart disease, have side effects including muscle aches. A recent study found that a newer drug, called Nexletol, can reduce heart disease risks without the side effects of statins. The drug substantially lowers LDL cholesterol, and could be a safe and effective alternative for high-risk patients who cannot take statins. Experts are hailing the 23% drop in heart attacks among patients who took Nexletol, calling it a notable impact. However, patients should always check with their doctors before starting or stopping medication.
Michigan judge dismisses lawsuits against school district over 2021 school shooting
All lawsuits filed against Oxford Community School District in connection with the 2021 school shooting at Oxford High have been dismissed by a Michigan Circuit Court judge. The judge ruled that the district and its employees have governmental immunity and cannot be sued as the shooter is the most direct cause of the attack. The victims and families of victims had filed nearly dozen lawsuits accusing the school district and several school employees of negligence, gross negligence and violation of the Child Protection Law, among other claims. Attorney Ven Johnson, who represents the families of students who were killed in the shooting, criticized the ruling and the law behind it, saying his clients feel victimized all over again.
Poisonings of girls in multiple Iranian provinces raise fears for schooling
Schools across 21 of Iran's 30 provinces have allegedly seen cases of girls being poisoned, raising fears for the safety of girls and women in Iran. Educational opportunities for Iranian girls and women have long been an area of focus for the international community, with this news casting a dark shadow over the future for many of Iran's young women. While Iranian officials have denied any knowledge of the group claiming responsibility, speculation abounds that hard-liners within the government or even foreign groups may be involved. The incidents have led to ongoing protests and a cry for action to protect female students in Iran.
Two men arrested with weapons near Philly vote-counting center sentenced to less than a year
Two men, Joshua Macias and Antonio Lamotta, who were convicted on weapons charges near a vote-counting center in Philadephia were sentenced to 11 1/2 to 23 months but then granted immediate parole. The two were convicted last fall but acquitted of election interference charges. The trial was dragged into a controversy by the defense attorneys calling it stenched with politics, which was denied by prosecutors.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried requests flip phone while on bail
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, accused of cheating investors and encroaching on customer deposits, is requesting for a flip-phone while on bail as he waits for trial. Prosecutors are concerned that he may have untraceable communication capabilities. Under the proposal, his phone would be limited to SMS text messages and voice calls, and he would be given a new laptop with limited use. Both the phone and laptop, will have monitoring software installed by the court for tracking purposes.
China sets growth target at around 5%, prioritizes consumer spending and state industry
China's top economic official, Premier Li Keqiang, has set this year's growth target at around 5% and prioritized the recovery and expansion of consumption. The government plans to endorse decisions made by the ruling Communist Party, build up the country's strength and self-reliance in science and technology, and oppose formal independence for Taiwan. Li's report reinforced the importance of state industry, promising to support entrepreneurs who generate jobs and wealth while enhancing the core competitiveness of state-owned companies. Beijing is trying to avoid a rise in debt and nurture self-sustaining growth based on consumption instead of exports and investment.