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Sen. Tim Scott announces 2024 presidential run
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Monday, touting his record on cutting taxes and backing the police in a kickoff speech that reflected on growing up in poor circumstances as the son of a single mother. He already has $22 million in his campaign chest, the most of any candidate in American history, and has signaled that he intends to aggressively compete in the primaries.
Texas ban on abortions under fire in new lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights challenges several Texas abortion laws, alleging that they have denied necessary medical care to pregnant people. The suit seeks to suspend the laws due to ambiguity surrounding the exception for medical emergencies. The suit also alleges constitutional violations, among other issues.
Child dies after entering closed river with mother and sibling
A child has died after entering a closed river in California with their mother and sibling. The boy has not been found. The children were not wearing life jackets. The Kings and San Joaquin rivers have been closed to recreational users since March 14th due to hazardous conditions. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has warned people to exercise caution along rivers where high water levels and stronger flows are creating dangerous conditions.
Meta hit with record €308m GDPR fine by Irish Data Protection Commission
Meta has been fined €308m for failing to comply with standard contractual clauses relating to data transfers between the US and EU, according to the Irish Data Protection Commission. Regulators called it the largest-ever fine imposed under GDPR, and a
Social media-driven trend of stealing Kia and Hyundai cars raises safety concerns
Social media trends like the “Kia Challenge” on TikTok have led to a sharp uptick in stolen vehicles without engine immobilizers, leading to safety concerns and legal action from cities and states. Police departments have reported performance crime factors in the increase of juvenile arrests for car thefts, though some experts say their inexperience at crime may lead to inaccuracies. Attorneys general from 17 states have called for a mandatory recall on Kia and Hyundai, blaming the companies for at least 14 crashes and eight fatalities. Meanwhile, social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube face criticism for hosting dangerous content that gains traction with teens looking to go viral.
SpaceX launches private crew to the International Space Station
SpaceX launched a private crew of four guests to the International Space Station on a chartered flight that docked less than 16 hours later. The trip, organized by Axiom Space, marks Saudi Arabia's first female astronaut and a Tennessee businessman who started a car racing team. The $55 million ticket prices for the private trip last year were not disclosed for the latest trip.
France's Macron visits Mongolia, pledges cooperation on minerals for tech
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Mongolia and promised to work with the nation on the mining and trade of minerals necessary for modern technology. Mongolia is rich in coal, copper, and other key minerals, making cooperation beneficial for both countries. Macron's visit is the first by a French head of state to Mongolia, which is a landlocked democracy located between Russia and China.
Mass shooting at all-terrain car rally in Mexico leaves at least 10 dead
Multiple gunmen opened fire on participants of an all-terrain car rally in San Vicente, Mexico, killing at least 10 people and injuring nine. The rally was organized by a group called Cachanillazo, which expressed sympathy for those affected and stated that they had no control over the tragedy that occurred during the tour. The perpetrators fled the scene in gray vans and there have been no reports of arrests made.
India suffers deadly heat wave as temperatures skyrocket
The Indian Meteorological Department issued a heat wave alert for seven southern and central states last week and broadened it to the capital and some northern states on Monday as sizzling temperatures breached normal levels. The southwest monsoon is slightly delayed this year and will hit in the first week of June, causing temperatures to stay high longer than usual. The heat wave caused blackouts lasting more than 12 hours in some parts of Uttar Pradesh, and the lack of power has made life unbearable for many residents. A searing heat wave in April that struck parts of South Asia was made at least 30 times more likely by climate change. India is the third highest emitter of planet-warming gases, and drastic measures to reduce carbon dioxide emissions are the only solution.
Greece’s center-right leader, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, falls short of governing majority in parliamentary election
Kyriakos Mitsotakis did not secure a governing majority in Greece's parliamentary election after his New Democracy party won 40.79% of the vote, leaving him five seats short of the threshold to govern alone. He is expected to secure the support needed in a second vote slated for late June or early July. Mitsotakis has promised to boost employment and wages, as well as cuts taxes if elected. The head of the socialist Pasok party, Nikos Androulakis, said Sunday's election marked his party's return to the centre of Greek politics after suffering major losses in 2015. The communist party posted gains, while the small right-wing anti-immigration party also saw success.