Brittney Griner Remains Detained in Russia Following Arrest Over Vape Cartridges
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Brittney Griner Remains Detained in Russia Following Arrest Over Vape Cartridges
Brittney Griner Remains Detained in Russia , Following Arrest Over Vape Cartridges.
'The New York Times' reports that on March 5, Russia said it had detained the 31-year-old WNBA star on drug charges.
'The New York Times' reports that on March 5, Russia said it had detained the 31-year-old WNBA star on drug charges.
According to the Russian Federal
Customs Service, vape cartridges
containing hashish oil were found
in Griner's luggage.
NBC reports Griner faces up to 10 years
in prison for the offense.
CNN reports that a U.S. House Armed Services Committee member said, "it's going to be very difficult" to get Griner out of the country.
CNN reports that a U.S. House Armed Services Committee member said, "it's going to be very difficult" to get Griner out of the country.
As stated by Rep.
John Garamendi of California,
"our diplomatic relationships with Russia are
nonexistent at the moment," due to the Ukraine crisis.
As stated by Rep.
John Garamendi of California,
"our diplomatic relationships with Russia are
nonexistent at the moment," due to the Ukraine crisis.
Garamendi also pointed out that "Russia has some very, very strict LGBT rules and laws," which may affect Griner, who is married to a woman.
Griner's wife, Cherelle, took to Instagram on March 6 to
thank fans for their support during this difficult time.
Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged any Americans currently in Russia to leave the country and promised to work to free detained Americans.
Whenever an American is detained anywhere in the world, we, of course, stand ready to provide every possible assistance, and that includes in Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, via NPR.
NPR reports two other Americans who've been detained
in the country are former Marines Paul Whelan and
Trevor Reed, who were arrested in 2018 and 2020, respectively
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Caitlin Clark Reacts , to US Olympic Team Snub.
Clark was not chosen to represent America
at the Olympics in Paris this summer. .
Clark was not chosen to represent America
at the Olympics in Paris this summer. .
The 12 players who are reportedly
on the roster for team USA are:.
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner, Alyssa Thomas,
Napheesa Collier, Jewell Loyd," .
"Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young,
Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost.
"Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young,
Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost.
"Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young,
Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost.
"Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young,
Sabrina Ionescu, Chelsea Gray and Kahleah Copper," according to HuffPost.
Clark, who was named
WNBA Rookie of the Month in May, .
shared her reaction to the news on June 9. .
I know it’s the most competitive team
in the world and I know it could have
gone either way. I’m excited for them. , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
I’m going to be rooting them on to
win gold. I was a kid that grew
up watching the Olympics. It will
be fun to watch them, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
I’m going to be rooting them on to
win gold. I was a kid that grew
up watching the Olympics. It will
be fun to watch them, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
"Honestly, no
disappointment,"
she said. .
I think it just gives you something to
work for. You know, that’s a dream.
Hopefully one day I can be there. , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
I think it just gives you something to
work for. You know, that’s a dream.
Hopefully one day I can be there. , Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Hopefully in four years, when four years
comes back around, I can be there, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
Hopefully in four years, when four years
comes back around, I can be there, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
The 12 they have selected
are really great players so I think
they’re in pretty good hands, Caitlin Clark, via statement.
The 12 they have selected
are really great players so I think
they’re in pretty good hands, Caitlin Clark, via statement
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After Blinken’s F-16 Announcement, Norway pledges to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with deliveries starting this year, fulfilling a promise made during Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's visit to Kyiv in August 2023. Multiple NATO countries, including the US, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands, have committed to providing F-16s, aiming for over 60 jets by year-end.
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The United States has announced the transfer of the first batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated these jets would be operational in Ukrainian skies this summer to help defend against Russian aggression. This development was revealed during the NATO summit in Washington, DC, where world leaders have gathered to pledge continued support for Ukraine.
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The US State Department has released its 2023 religious freedom report, covering over 200 countries. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over the increase in hate speech, anti-conversion laws, and the demolition of homes and places of worship for minority groups in India. The report also mentions efforts to protect religious freedom globally. During the Lok Sabha poll campaigns, accusations of hate speech surfaced against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which were denied by the BJP. The report cites increased attacks on minority groups and challenges in protecting their rights. India has rejected the report, calling it biased and based on misinformation, yet emphasizes the importance of its partnership with the US and continued dialogue on these issues. Subscribe to stay updated on further updates.
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Angel Reese Ties WNBA Record , for Most Consecutive Double-Double Games.
Angel Reese Ties WNBA Record , for Most Consecutive Double-Double Games.
On June 27, Reese, the 7th WNBA draft pick, had
18 points and 11 rebounds to secure her 9th straight
double-double, according to Bleacher Report. .
She's the youngest WNBA player to ever do so.
The only other player to get that many consecutive double-doubles in a single season is Candace Parker.
Although Reese's team, the Chicago Sky,
lost 95-83 to the Las Vegas Aces, .
the former LSU star has been on a double-double streak for a few weeks now. .
the former LSU star has been on a double-double streak for a few weeks now. .
Since the Sky's game against the
New York Liberty on June 4, .
Reese has averaged 15.8 points and 12.9 rebounds per game, according to Bleacher Report.
On June 20, she had a career-high 18 rebounds
in under 30 minutes against the Dallas Wings.
The Sky won 83-72 that day.
Reese will have a chance to break
Parker's consecutive double-double record
on June 30 against the Minnesota Lynx.
The game starts at 3 p.m. ET
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed on Thursday to resolve international crises and restore America's global standing, claiming he could "stop wars with a telephone call." Speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Trump criticized President Joe Biden's administration, depicting a world on the brink of World War III. He promised to restore global peace, stability, and harmony, asserting that under his leadership, the US would regain respect, power, and secure borders.
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Supreme Court Rules That , Some Jan. 6 Defendants, Were Improperly Charged.
NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court voted to limit which defendants accused of taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot can be charged by federal prosecutors.
The decision also casts doubt on two out of
the four felony counts in former President
Donald Trump's election subversion indictment.
According to conservative Chief Justice John Roberts,
the court ruled that the U.S. government must prove , “that the defendant impaired the availability or integrity
for use in an official proceeding of records, documents,
objects, or other things used in an official proceeding.”.
NPR reports that prosecutors relied
on a key criminal statute to prosecute
over 350 participants of the Capitol riot.
The statute makes it a crime to alter or
destroy official documents, or to otherwise
obstruct or impede official proceedings.
Roberts wrote that the statute was
not meant to broaden the meaning of
the law to make it a catchall provision. .
The decision will impact other cases related
to Jan. 6, many of which will have to be
resentenced, retried or defendants will be released. .
NYU law professor Ryan Goodman authored
a study that found only 346 of the 1,417 people
charged in connection with the Capitol riot
were charged under the obstruction statute.
The study also found that 71 people are still
awaiting trial on the obstruction charge, but over
half of them are also charged with another felony.
NPR points out that if found guilty of other felony charges,
the sentencing judge is still allowed to use the charge of
obstruction to determine the length of their sentence.
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Supreme Court Rules , Against SEC's Authority, to Impose Fines.
NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court
recently voted 6-3 against the Securities and
Exchange Commission's policy on fraudulent conduct. .
NPR reports that the United States Supreme Court
recently voted 6-3 against the Securities and
Exchange Commission's policy on fraudulent conduct. .
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court's
conservative majority, said the current rules deprive accused
transgressors of their constitutional right to a jury trial. .
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court's
conservative majority, said the current rules deprive accused
transgressors of their constitutional right to a jury trial. .
The SEC relies on administrative
law judges (ALJ) to make legal conclusions
in cases brought before the agency.
The Supreme Court's decision has the potential
to send ripples through dozens of agencies,
from labor rights to energy regulation.
The Court did exclude from its decision those
agencies dealing with federal benefits, while some
conservative justices wanted the ruling to go further.
The three liberal justices
in dissent blasted the
decision by the majority. .
The case was brought by a former conservative
radio host and hedge fund manager, George Jarkesy,
following an SEC fraud investigation.
The case was brought by a former conservative
radio host and hedge fund manager, George Jarkesy,
following an SEC fraud investigation.
An in-house evidentiary hearing fined Jarkesy $300,000,
ordered him to pay back almost $700,000 in ill-gotten
profits and barred him from the securities industry.
Jarkesy argued that he was entitled to a jury trial
held in a federal court and that Congress lacked
the power to delegate such authority to the SEC.
NPR reports that Jarkesy's case was supported
by a number of conservative and business groups, and individuals such as Elon Musk.
NPR reports that Jarkesy's case was supported
by a number of conservative and business groups, and individuals such as Elon Musk
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Amazon Reaches $2 Trillion , in Stock Market Value.
On June 26, Amazon became the 5th American company to join the $2 trillion club, NPR reports. .
Amazon shares ended the day up nearly 4%, giving the company a $2.01 trillion stock market valuation. .
Within the past year,
Amazon's stock has gained 52%.
Part of that gain can be attributed
to investors' enthusiasm about the
company's AI endeavors, NPR reports. .
A big part of the valuation boost has
been cloud and AI. Amazon is going to
be a major player in the AI revolution, Dan Ives, Wedbush tech analyst, via NPR.
Amazon currently has a chatbot called Q, which businesses that use AWS have access to. .
Amazon currently has a chatbot called Q, which businesses that use AWS have access to. .
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy recently said that
AI has rejuvenated the growth of AWS.
The cloud computing unit is reportedly on pace to bring in $100 billion in annual revenue.
Amazon recently invested in Anthropic, a California
AI company, "to develop so-called foundation models
that underpin generative AI systems," NPR reports. .
Amazon also makes its own AI chips.
The other four U.S. companies that
belong to the $2 trillion club are
Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. .
The other four U.S. companies that
belong to the $2 trillion club are
Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. .
The other four U.S. companies that
belong to the $2 trillion club are
Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia. .
The other four U.S. companies that
belong to the $2 trillion club are
Google, Microsoft, Apple and Nvidia.
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Border Arrests Fall Over 40% , Since Biden Suspended Asylum Processing.
The Homeland Security Department made the announcement on June 26, NPR reports. .
Average daily arrests that the
Border Patrol has made over a week-long period have dropped below 2,400.
That is a decrease of over 40% from before the president's proclamation went into effect on June 5.
That is a decrease of over 40% from before the president's proclamation went into effect on June 5.
However, arrests need to drop to the
1,500 mark before asylum processing can resume.
Still, the current data marks the lowest number
of arrests since Jan. 17, 2021, NPR reports. .
Last week, President Biden touted a 25% decrease
in border arrests since the order took effect, .
which means they've
dropped a lot more since then.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has called the executive order a "tremendous success.".
We indeed have seen a tremendous
success early on, and I should emphasize
that it is early on in our implementation
of the president’s proclamation and
our accompanying regulation, Alejandro Mayorkas, to CNN.
Mayorkas will address border enforcement
efforts in Tuscon, Arizona, on June 26.
The area has served as "the busiest corridor for illegal crossings" recently, NPR reports.
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Upcoming Presidential Debate , Between Biden and Trump, Breaks With Tradition.
Upcoming Presidential Debate , Between Biden and Trump, Breaks With Tradition.
On June 27, President Joe Biden and former
President Donald Trump will meet in the
first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta.
On June 27, President Joe Biden and former
President Donald Trump will meet in the
first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta.
NPR reports that the debate marks the beginning of
a new phase in the presidential election, with less
than five months until Election Day on November 5.
According to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist polls,
Biden and Trump are nearly tied following a month-long
trend of national surveys with the same results.
According to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist polls,
Biden and Trump are nearly tied following a month-long
trend of national surveys with the same results.
Breaking with campaign tradition, the debate comes
months earlier than usual, following a set of rules
agreed to by candidates and without a live audience.
The event is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET
and is expected to run for 90 minutes.
CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will
moderate the event, which will take
place at the network's Atlanta studio.
CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will
moderate the event, which will take
place at the network's Atlanta studio.
The presidential debate will also be available
on CNN and the Max streaming platform. .
The presidential debate will also be available
on CNN and the Max streaming platform. .
NPR reports that presidential debates
have traditionally occurred in front of a live
audience and are coordinated by the bipartisan
Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD).
However, both Biden and Trump have said they
will not participate in the CPD's planned debates,
pushing for earlier face offs ahead of the election.
However, both Biden and Trump have said they
will not participate in the CPD's planned debates,
pushing for earlier face offs ahead of the election.
The second debate is scheduled
for September and will be
hosted by ABC News
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Brittney Griner’s Arrest Extended , Until May 19 by Russian Court.
CNN reports that according to Russian state news agency TASS, Griner isn't getting out of Russia any time soon.
CNN reports that..
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