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03-15-2023
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Federal Judge in Texas Seeks to Withhold Information on Abortion Access Case
A federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, has requested to delay publicly disclosing details related to a hearing involving opponents of abortion access suing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on whether regulators had the right to approve the abortion medication mifepristone. The judge's request may limit public understanding of the case, and his efforts to lower the hearing's profile have backfired as organizers plan to stage protests outside the courthouse. If the plaintiffs win, sales of abortion medication will be halted nationwide.
T-Mobile acquires budget wireless provider Mint Mobile for $1.35B in cash-and-stock deal
T-Mobile has acquired budget wireless provider Mint Mobile in a cash-and-stock deal worth up to $1.35 billion. Mint, along with Ultra Mobile and wholesaler Plum, will be run as a separate business unit. T-Mobile plans to use its supplier relationships and distribution scale to help grow the brands and offer competitive pricing and greater device inventory to more U.S. consumers seeking low cost offerings. The deal also includes the sales, marketing, digital and service operations of the brands. Mint founders David Glickman and Rizwan Kassim will stay on at T-Mobile to manage the brands. Reynolds will remain in his creative role for Mint.
Is Your Honda Car Included in This Massive Recall?
Honda has announced a recall covering some of its most popular models, after it was found that the buckle on 2017 through 2020 CR-V, 2018 and 2019 Accord, 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, 2019 Insight and Acura RDX can fail to latch, increasing the risk of injury.
Four dead after gunman opens fire at homes in Alabama
A gunman opened fire in two homes in Alabama, killing four people, according to police. The suspect is said to have shot two people before traveling to a nearby suburb where he shot two more. The motive for the shooting is unclear, but police believe the suspect knew at least some of the victims. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Daniel Watson, has been charged with capital murder and murder with a gun and is expected to face further charges in Jefferson County.
Russian fighter jet collides with US drone over Black Sea
A Russian fighter jet collided with the rear propeller of an unmanned MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea, prompting the United States to bring it down near Ukraine. Two Russian Su-27 jets were involved in the incident. The U.S. state department called it a "brazen violation of international law" and Ambassador Anatoly Antonov maintained that the Russian jets had not hit or fired on the drone. The drone had taken off from Romania and was flying in international airspace southwest of Crimea when the incident occurred.
Bans on Books and Drag Performances Growing Across U.S., Advocates Warn
Bans on books and drag performances have increased across the U.S., and there have been concerns about those laws violating the First Amendment of free expression. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression has stated that Americans' speech rights are being restricted at all levels of government. However, censorship is not limited to any one political group. It appears to be widespread in many states, and it's deeply troubling. Recently, artworks that were shown in more than two dozen states were unexpectedly censored at Lewis-Clark State College focusing on wifedom and motherhood.
Man pleads guilty to material support for 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Brian Higgins, who was scheduled to face trial later this year for providing material support for the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, has pleaded guilty. He admitted to driving past the governor's property during the plot, which was later broken up by informants and undercover FBI agents. Higgins now faces a maximum prison term of five years.
Wholesale inflation slows, driven by lower egg and shipping costs
Wholesale inflation in the US slowed down by 0.1% between January and February, largely driven by a drop in egg prices. Service prices dropped by 0.1% due to lower shipping costs, while energy and food prices also fell. Excluding volatile sectors, there was no change in core wholesale prices. The producer price data is an early signal of future inflation rates, which are also shown to be rising in a consumer price report. Inflation fears have put added pressure on the Fed, which is considering the possibility of interest rate hikes to fight inflation. However, the recent failure of two major banks has complicated these decisions and some economists expect the central bank to halt rate hikes at their next meeting.
Tragedy in the Sea: 58 Migrants Die Trying to Enter France
58 passengers have died as a result of their boat capsizing on the way to Mayotte, a French territory. The boat sailed clandestinely without going through official channels. The International Organization for Migration is taking action to mitigate this illegal immigration. The IOM is offering income-generating activities to potential migrants to keep them stable in their communities of origin.
Massive Seaweed Bloom Approaching Florida Could Damage Tourism Industry
A massive sargassum seaweed bloom, spanning over 5,000 miles and weighing over six million tons, is approaching Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, posing a threat to tourism in the area. Seaweed can pile up and produce a noxious gas. The bloom, which is not harmful to wildlife, is dependent on wind, temperature, and ocean currents. Sargassum is a type of brown seaweed that originates in the Atlantic Ocean. Researchers blame warmer waters and the increased use of fertilizers for its growth. Experts predict that coastal communities will have to manage this new normal.