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07-20-2023
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Typo in U.S. military emails sends sensitive information to Mali domain
A recent typo in U.S. military emails resulted in sensitive information being sent to the domain used by the government of Mali. The Department of Defense has been aware of this issue since 2015. Some of the redirected emails contained sensitive Pentagon information, including diplomatic documents and travel itineraries. Steps have been taken to block outgoing emails to the incorrect domain, but the Defense Department is also coordinating with partners to address the unauthorized disclosure of information.
Verdict Reached in McDonald's Hot Nugget Lawsuit
The family of a 4-year-old girl who was burned by a hot McDonald's nugget has been awarded 400,000 for the future. The injury occurred in 2019 outside a McDonald's in Tamarac. The mother testified that the nugget fell on the child's leg after purchasing Happy Meals, and the temperature of the nugget was disputed during the trial. The case draws parallels to the infamous McDonald's coffee lawsuit from the 1990s.
Lion on the Loose Prompts Lockdown in Berlin
Authorities in Berlin have issued a lockdown warning after receiving a tip about a lion on the outskirts of the city. Helicopters and ground searches are underway to locate the animal, which is not native to Germany.
Existing home sales decline as low inventory holds back buyers
Existing home sales fell 3.3% last month, marking the slowest sales pace since January. Sales sank 18.9% compared with June last year, continuing the 11-month trend of annual sales declines of 20% or more. The national median sales price fell 0.9% from June last year to $410,200. However, the median sales price rose from the previous month. The shortage of homes for sale has kept the market competitive, driving bidding wars for the most affordable homes.
A witness expected to appear before grand jury in Trump investigation
At least one witness is expected to testify before the grand jury in Washington, D.C., investigating former President Trump aide Will Russell. Russell served in the Trump White House before working as an aide to Trump in Florida. Previous witnesses have been asked about Trump's state of mind regarding January 6th and whether he knew he had lost the election. Trump has criticized the investigation as a political witch hunt.
China warns of retaliatory measures against US technology and trade restrictions
China's ambassador to the US, Xie Feng, stated that China does not want a trade or technological war with the US but will retaliate against any further restrictions on technology and trade. Xie criticized US curbs on the sale of microchips and chipmaking equipment to China. He also mentioned that China has imposed export curbs on two key metals used in computer chips and solar cells, seen as retaliation for US restrictions. Xie expressed China's desire for a stable and healthy relationship with the US and suggested concrete improvements such as increasing passenger flights between the countries and renewing cooperation agreements regarding science and technology. Xie also discussed China's stance on the Ukraine conflict and its opposition to formal exchanges between Taiwan and other diplomatic partners.
Alabama to proceed with execution despite previous difficulties
James Barber, convicted of killing a 75-year-old woman in 2001, is set to be executed in Alabama, despite previous problems with lethal injections in the state. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey ordered an internal review after difficulties with IV insertion in previous executions. Barber's lawyers have asked federal courts to block the execution, citing the state's past failures. The Alabama attorney general's office has urged the courts to proceed with the execution, arguing that the Department of Corrections has made efforts to correct any problems.
Ukraine and Pakistan call for peace after Russian strikes destroy grain infrastructure
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed their desire for peace and continued Black Sea grain deal after Russian strikes destroyed Ukraine's grain infrastructure and 60,000 tons of grain.
Navalny Trial to Conclude with Verdict on August 4
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's trial, held behind closed doors in his prison, is set to conclude with a verdict on August 4. Navalny, known for exposing official corruption and organizing anti-Kremlin protests, is currently serving a 9-year sentence on charges of fraud and contempt of court. The new charges against him relate to the activities of his anti-corruption foundation and his associates.
Shakira facing trial for tax fraud in Spain
Spanish prosecutors are investigating two possible cases of tax fraud by singer Shakira. One case is related to her residency in Spain from 2012-2014, while the other is yet to be disclosed. Shakira is set to face trial for allegedly failing to pay 14.5 million euros ($13.9 million) in taxes. She has denied any wrongdoing and her public relations firm stated that she has always acted in accordance with the law.