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Shooting at entertainment complex in Illinois
Two people were injured in a shooting at the Scene75 Entertainment Center complex in Romeoville, Illinois and are receiving medical attention. The incident is currently being investigated by authorities.
Report Finds Intelligence Community Split on Covid-19 Origins
A declassified U.S. intelligence report found that agencies are still divided on the origin of COVID-19, with four agencies believing the virus was transmitted from animals, and two agencies suspecting a lab leak in the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Republicans and some researchers accused the U.S. government of withholding classified information, and critics argued that the report was incomplete.
GOP lawmakers continue to press probe into Hunter Biden’s business dealings
The Justice Department's investigation into Hunter Biden’s overseas business dealings has entered its fifth year and Republican lawmakers are still pressing to uncover wrongdoing. New whistleblower allegations have emerged in the form of a WhatsApp message allegedly sent by Hunter Biden bragging about his ability to wield political influence. The White House has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, but the plea deal between Hunter Biden and federal prosecutors has only further fuelled the ongoing investigation. Republicans are calling it a sweetheart deal, and some have criticised the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney who brokered it. Meanwhile, Attorney General Garland has defended the integrity of the Justice Department.
Woman sentenced to 18 years for role in husband's murder during Zambia hunting trip
Lori Milliron has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for her part in the murder of Bianca Rudolph. Milliron was convicted of perjury, being an accessory to murder after the fact, and obstructing a grand jury in a case that involved her partner, US dentist Lawrence Rudolph. Rudolph was convicted last year of fatally shooting his wife while on a hunting trip in Zambia. Prosecutors argued that evidence showed that Bianca could not have accidentally killed herself, as initially claimed by her husband.
Hiker Finds Body of Climber Killed in February Avalanche
Yun Park, a 66-year-old man from Palisades Park, New Jersey, who was one of the climbers killed in an avalanche on Colchuck Peak in February, was found by a hiker and recovered by a rescue team. Two other climbers, Seong Cho and Jeannie Lee, were also killed. The three were part of a New York-based climbing club.
Flight CX880 returns to gate following technical issue
Cathay Pacific flight CX880 bound for Los Angeles had to return to the gate due to a technical issue and initiate a passenger evacuation. Eleven passengers were treated for injuries sustained during the evacuation. The flight later departed for Los Angeles carrying 283 passengers.
Supreme Court: Police can be sued for misconduct during investigations
The Supreme Court has ruled that police officers can be sued for misconduct during investigations. The unanimous decision reverses a previous ruling and reinstates a lawsuit by the wife of a man whose naked body was left in plain view for eight hours after he was shot and killed. The court found that investigations and prosecutions are different and that police officers cannot be shielded from misconduct lawsuits stemming from investigations.
NYC Officials Enact Stricter Regulations on E-Bike Repair Shops After Recent Fires
Following a surge in e-bike-related fires resulting in fatalities in New York City, officials have fined ten repair shops for unsafe battery handling and implemented new guidelines for fire officials to respond to complaints about e-bike batteries within 12 hours. The new regulations will include educational outreach to repair shops and a proposed ban on the sale of e-bikes and scooters that do not meet safety standards.
Teenage access to guns fuels rise in deadly shootings
Recent mass shootings involving teens are on the rise in the US due to availability of guns. Teenage access to guns and the use of firearms in disagreements has replaced physical aggression as the norm. Guns enable them to act recklessly and impulsively, often without thinking of the consequences. Although programs are increasingly available for young people, homicides by teenagers have risen 90% for those aged 15 to 17, with firearms playing a significant role. Social media can also be a catalyst for violence, with quarrels escalating from cyberspace to reality. Homicide is now the top cause of death for young African Americans.
U.N. Security Council issues call to action on Sudan conflict
The U.N. Security Council has called for increased humanitarian assistance for Sudan and neighboring countries amid ongoing conflict that has resulted in thousands of deaths and forced millions to flee their homes. The conflict has centered around competing military factions and has led to ethnically motivated attacks in the capital and Darfur region. Despite ongoing violence, 85 humanitarian groups have provided aid to 2.8 million people thus far.