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07-29-2023
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Five wounded in shooting incident at Seattle community event
The Seattle Police Department responded to a shooting incident at a community event on Rainier Avenue South. Five people were wounded, with two in critical condition. The motive is still unknown and the police chief emphasized the need to address gun violence in the city.
President Joe Biden acknowledges his granddaughter Navy for the first time publicly
President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged his granddaughter, Navy, for the first time. He stated that he and his wife, Jill, want what is best for all their grandchildren, including Navy. Biden and the First Lady have been following Hunter Biden's lead in the situation, giving him space to figure things out. Hunter Biden has been open about his struggles with substance abuse. Hunter Biden has four other children from different relationships.
Alabama Woman Charged with False Reporting in Kidnapping Hoax
Carlee Russell, an Alabama woman, has been charged with false reporting to law enforcement authorities and falsely reporting an incident. The charges stem from a kidnapping hoax that Russell admitted to fabricating. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office has taken on the case and intends to fully prosecute it. Concerns over the impact on investigations of missing Black and brown women were dismissed by both Marshall and Derzis, who emphasized that law enforcement would thoroughly investigate all cases. Prosecutors advised the police on the charges, and the case was referred back to Municipal Court as the charges were misdemeanors.
Australian military helicopter crashes during joint exercise
An Australian military helicopter, part of a joint exercise with the U.S., crashed near Lindeman Island. A search is underway for the crew, who are all Australian men. The helicopter was participating in the biennial Talisman Sabre exercise, with over 30,000 military personnel from 13 nations involved.
Manslaughter charges against Oklahoma police officers dropped in fatal shooting cases
Manslaughter charges against seven Oklahoma police officers involved in three fatal shootings in 2020 have been dropped. The charges were dismissed after a team of attorneys reviewed the cases and considered evidence. Moving forward, deadly officer-involved shootings will be presented to a grand jury for investigation. The decision has been met with mixed reactions from the police departments and the families of the victims.
Montana law targeting drag performers temporarily blocked by federal judge
A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order blocking a new law in Montana that bans minors from attending drag performances and restricts such events in public places. The judge found that the law is likely to harm individuals who do not conform to traditional gender and identity norms, including transgender people. The law does not provide clear definitions for terms used, leading to self-censorship out of fear of prosecution. The temporary restraining order allows Montana Pride to advertise and hold events in public places. The case will continue to be heard in court.
Tesla to Open Showroom on Tribal Land to Circumvent State Laws
Tesla is expanding its efforts to open showrooms and sales centers on tribal lands, allowing the company to bypass state laws that prevent manufacturers from selling directly to consumers. A showroom and sales center will open this fall at the Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut, owned by the Mohegan Tribe. This move follows the announcement of another showroom opening on land owned by the Oneida Indian Nation in New York. Tesla has faced opposition from car dealerships and has been denied dealership licenses in several states. However, it has found success in states that allow direct-to-consumer sales. The company previously partnered with Native American tribes to establish facilities on sovereign land.
Government funding fight continues as shutdown looms
As the August recess begins, the government funding fight remains unresolved. The House has only passed one of the 12 appropriation bills, while the Senate has not passed any. In September, lawmakers will have limited time to fund the government before the September 30 deadline. Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces the challenge of uniting his fractured conference on spending, with some members pushing for deeper spending cuts. There is a possibility of a partial government shutdown, with Republicans and Democrats blaming each other for the impasse. House and Senate leaders will need to work together to avoid a shutdown.
Turkish Drone Strikes Kill Kurdish Fighters in Iraq and Syria
The counterterrorism service in northern Iraq reported that four PKK members were killed in a Turkish drone strike in Sulaymaniyah. Another drone strike by Turkey in northeast Syria resulted in the death of four fighters from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. The ongoing violence between Turkey and Kurdish fighters has escalated in recent months. Turkish strikes in northern Iraq have been criticized by the Iraqi government as a violation of its sovereignty.
Criticism of Extraterrestrial Testimony from Pentagon Official
Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, head of the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, criticized the testimony of retired Air Force Maj. David Grusch, who claimed the U.S. has a long-standing program to collect and reverse-engineer UFOs. Kirkpatrick denied the existence of any credible evidence supporting these allegations and refuted claims of retaliation and murder. The Pentagon also denied knowledge of harm caused by providing information about UFOs.