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The FBI will interview former President Donald Trump as part of its investigation into an assassination attempt against him. The bureau said it wanted to understand Trump’s perspective and learn about his observations that day. So far, the FBI has interviewed more than 450 people, including people who knew gunman Thomas Crooks.
Former President Trump waved his fist as he rushed off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
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- 🎧 NPR’s Ryan Lucas tells the story first up The FBI has not determined a motive in the case but provided a more detailed timeline of events. Crooks is believed to have carefully planned before the rally and tried to hide his activities. He used aliases to buy guns and explosives online, and his online search history included information about mass shootings and an assassination attempt on the Slovak prime minister. Investigators believe Crooks reached the roof by climbing a pipe on the side of the building. One officer was lifted to the roof, but was thrown back to the ground after Crooks pointed his gun at him. Just 25 to 30 seconds later, Crooks fired eight shots and was killed by the Secret Service.
Some Republican donors are keeping a close eye on Democrats’ U.S. House races Today’s primary election In the swing state of Arizona. Some even donate to elementary schools. The reason: cryptocurrencies and their possible impact on congressional races. Former Arizona Congressman Raquel Terán and former City Councilman Yassamin Ansari are the top contenders vying to make history based on their personal backgrounds. Ansari has emerged as the most popular candidate among donors interested in cryptocurrencies.
- 🎧 “Cryptocurrencies may leave the biggest mark on this election cycle,” says NPR’s Claudia Grisales. Ansari told Grisales that she may have gained support because of her ideas on how to innovate the digital asset industry. Tran said she must confront Republicans and cryptocurrency donors who support her opponent. Protect Progress PAC, a Republican-based cryptocurrency organization, has donated more than $1.3 million to support Ansari’s campaign. Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss, well-known Republican donors, also gave the maximum amount allowed . Ansari said she had no relationship with the Winklevoss twins.
President Biden yesterday called for term limits and enforceable ethics rules for Supreme Court justices. The White House said the proposal would appoint a judge every two years to serve on the Supreme Court for 18 years. He also called on Congress to pass binding, enforceable conduct and ethics rules that would require Superior Court judges to disclose gifts, avoid public political activity and withdraw from cases when they or their spouses have financial or other conflicts of interest. The president has also called for a constitutional amendment that would limit the broad immunity the president currently enjoys due to a recent Supreme Court ruling.
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On July 24, 2024, fires broke out in Oregon and western Canadian provinces, and Denver’s air quality was severely affected.
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Wildfire season is here again. Flames produce smoke, which studies show can be as deadly as the fire itself. Scientists recently studied the long-term consequences of California wildfire smoke exposure between 2008 and 2018. As climate change makes fires more frequent, everyone needs to be prepared to protect themselves. Here’s what you need to know:
- 🔥 Check the air quality index. If it exceeds 100, avoid outdoor exercise. If it is over 150, wear a tight-fitting N95 mask when going out. Run the air conditioner with a high-efficiency filter installed.
- 🔥 High-risk groups, including children and pregnant women, should consider additional measures such as designated “clean rooms”, There are almost no doors or windows, and it has its own portable HEPA air purifier. Avoid things that may increase indoor air pollution, such as vacuuming and lighting candles.
- 🔥 Exposure to PM2.5 during pregnancy Linked to a higher chance of preterm birth.
- 🔥 If your child has asthmamake sure you have your medication on hand.
- 🔥 Poor air quality can also be dangerous for puppies and kittens, older pets, and pets with heart and lung problems. If the AQI is over 150, keep them indoors except for a quick bathroom break. If they have difficulty breathing and have red, watery eyes, contact your veterinarian.
- 🔥 The CDC recommends that all employers relocate or reassign employees who work outside the home Go to an area or time of day with less smoke. Frequent breaks are also encouraged.
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Residents and community organizers took to the streets of the La Vega neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday morning, going door-to-door to explain their votes and show support for opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez.
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Venezuelans woke up yesterday morning to tense election results: President Nicolás Maduro and his main rivals claim victory. Nearly a decade of socio-political crisis, including hyperinflation, repression and violence, has led to the flight of more than 7 million citizens. During this time, the country has experienced a national protest movement, assassination attempts and efforts by the opposition to form an internationally recognized parallel government to Maduro’s government.
- 📷 View photos at two campaign events in the days leading up to this historic presidential election.
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Rasha Kowalewski and her mother.
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- Rasha Kowalewski’s mother, Cheryl Suzanne Stephens, was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2013. It spreads. The extra care and tenderness shown to Stephens by a nurse and unsung hero while she was unconscious provided Kowalewski with comfort during the most difficult time of her life.
- Maryland school system to be first in U.S. to offer pickleball as a varsity sport this fall.
- Novo Nordisk is an ozone manufacturer that powers the Danish economy. In 2023, it became Europe’s largest company. Nearly a fifth of the jobs created in Denmark last year were in pharmaceutical companies.
This newsletter is edited by Suzanne Nuyen.
