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Explosion at state-owned corporation compound in Ankara
An explosion at a state-owned corporation compound in Ankara, likely caused by a chemical reaction during production of dynamite, resulted in shattered windows in surrounding areas and an ongoing investigation.
Pope's health recovery proceeding normally after hernia surgery
Pope Francis is recovering well after a three-hour surgery on Wednesday to treat increasingly painful scarring that was a result of previous abdominal surgeries and to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall. The 86-year-old pope's recovery is proceeding normally, but doctors have advised him to avoid any extra physical exertion at this point. While Francis will recite the traditional Sunday noon prayer privately in his hospital room, no date has been announced for his release from the hospital.
Suspect in French knife attack mentions daughter, wife and Jesus Christ
A Syrian refugee with permanent Swedish residency attacked a playground in Annecy, injuring several children and adults. Witnesses reported that the suspect mentioned his daughter, his wife and Jesus Christ during the attack. The motive is unclear, but it does not appear to be terrorism-related. The suspect has been charged with attempted murder and armed resistance and is in custody pending further investigation. The victims are no longer in life-threatening condition. The suspect legally entered France, where he had applied for asylum and was refused a few days before the attack. He had traveled to several European countries before coming to France in October 2021.
Judge rules FTX customer names to remain secret, citing trade secret protection
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John Dorsey has ruled that the identities of FTX's individual creditors and institutional customers will still be protected from disclosure. Dorsey rejected arguments that customers' names should be made public for the benefit of the media and public, citing trade secrets protection as the primary reason. FTX entered bankruptcy in November 2021, and its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, has plead not guilty to charges of cheating investors and looting customer deposits.
Illinois enacts pro-LGBTQ+ laws
Illinois has enacted two new laws to reinforce LGBTQ+ rights. One law will update existing acts to become more gender inclusive for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care, and the other will make it easier for LGBTQ+ couples to marry. These laws will come into effect on Aug. 8 and Jan. 1, 2024, respectively. The move follows more than 75 anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have been signed into law in the US this year, and warnings from Human Rights Campaign and NAACP about discriminatory laws and policies.
American, JetBlue want to keep ticket sales, frequent-flyer programs in Northeast despite antitrust ruling
American Airlines and JetBlue are requesting to continue selling tickets on each other's flights and linking their frequent-flyer programs, despite losing an antitrust case over their partnership in the Northeast. The Justice Department wants the airlines to end most parts of the deal immediately and wind down sharing gates and takeoff and landing slots at key airports while honouring existing tickets to avoid hurting travellers. The airlines object to being barred from revenue-sharing or coordinating routes with each other for 10 years, and any other U.S. airline for two years.
Former deputy on trial for inaction during Parkland shooting
Former Broward County deputy Scot Peterson is facing trial for failing to confront the shooter who killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. During the trial, Coral Springs officer Richard Best testified that Peterson had told him where the gunshots were coming from outside the classroom building. Peterson faces several charges, including seven counts of felony child neglect. He is the first U.S. law enforcement officer ever charged for an alleged failure to act during a school shooting.
Thai Airways jet collides with Eva Airways plane at Haneda airport
A Thai Airways jet collided with a parked Eva Airways plane on the runway at Haneda airport, causing delays and damage to the Thai Airways plane's winglet. The cause of the accident is under investigation.
Man pleads guilty to murder for hire in Vermont
Jerry Banks pleaded guilty to murder for hire and kidnapping charges related to the death of Gregory Davis in January 2018. Davis' body was found on a snowy Vermont back road. Banks was part of a conspiracy that began when Davis threatened to report a fraudulent oil deal to the FBI involving one of the conspirators. Other suspects in the case have pleaded not guilty or are awaiting sentencing.
Nicaragua strips rights of opposition figures convicted of 'acts against the nation's sovereignty'
Opposition figures in Nicaragua have been stripped of their citizenship and properties after being convicted of 'acts against the nation's sovereignty, independence and self determination.' Tamara Dávila, one of the 222 exiled opposition activists, called the confiscation 'completely illegal from any point of view.' The Ortega regime cancelled the citizenship of 94 political opponents, including writers Sergio Ramírez and Gioconda Belli, who are in exile but were not among those flown to the United States.