Trump, Biden Debate Tonight, Viewing the Pillars of Creation, and the Weight of a Cloud

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off tonight in the first of two planned debates, the earliest presidential debate in history It's so early that neither man has actually been nominated yet.
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Politics

➤ The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit accusing the Biden administration of pressuring social media platforms to block controversial posts. The Court ruled 6-3 that the plaintiffs had no standing to sue. (See Details

Also Wednesday, the Supreme Court inadvertently released a draft opinion before quickly pulling it down from its website. The draft opinion reinstated an Idaho law allowing emergency abortions to protect the mother’s health. (More)

➤ The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a publicly funded Catholic charter school in the state was unconstitutional, and that the contract creating it should be revoked. (More)

Denmark became the first nation to tax livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases emitted by their cows, sheep and pigs. The law will go into effect in 2030. (More)

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The Atlanta Hawks took Zaccharie Risacher with the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft. Risacher was the top international player in the draft, and was a part of the three French players taken in the top six of the draft. 

➤ Jacksonville approved a $1.4 billion stadium that will keep the Jaguars in Jacksonville for 30 years. The proposal needs approval from NFL owners and is expected to pass. (More)

The Nets have agreed to their first trade with the Knicks since 1983. The blockbuster deal will send former Nets star Mikal Bridges to the Knicks, and the Nets will receive five first-round draft picks and Bojan Bogdanovic. (More)

➤ Yesterday's results: MLB | WNBA | Copa America

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➤ Big Stock Move: Rivian stock rose 23% after Volkswagen announced a $1 billion investment in the electric truck company. (See Details)

Chipotle split its stock 50-1 today, its first-ever stock split and one of the biggest splits in New York Stock Exchange history. (More)

➤ Waymo, the self-driving robotaxi service, has opened its car doors to anyone who wants to sign up through its app. Previously, people waited up to months for access, and only "trusted testers" who signed NDAs were allowed in. (More)

➤ Paramount, owner of MTV, has completely wiped all MTV News archives from the internet, erasing decades of music journalism and videos. The reason for their removal remains unclear. (See Details)

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Science & Technology

NASA unveiled a stunning new video that soars through the interstellar Pillars of Creation, revealing intricate details of the star-forming region. (See Video)

Australian scientists are building low-cost miniature greenhouses, or saunas, for frogs to combat an amphibian extinction crisis caused by a deadly fungus. (See Photos)

A quantum compass being tested underground in London's subway system could potentially replace GPS by using subatomic particles for precise navigation. (More)

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➤ Consumer confidence dropped for the second month in a row in May, according to Gallup's latest Confidence Index. The public's assessment of economic conditions is the most negative it's been since November. (See Results)

➤ Nearly 75% of Democrats prefer a bigger government providing more services, while 79% of Republicans want a smaller government providing fewer services. (See Poll)

A survey asking students to grade their schools shows that 64% give their school an A (26%) or B (38%), while about one-third (36%) grade their school a C or lower. Final average school grade: B-. (See Survey)

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Et Cetera

The entire Hells Angels chapter in Bakersfield, California, was arrested as part of a kidnapping, robbery, and assault probe. Law enforcement agencies seized firearms, ammunition, and gang regalia. (See Photos)

Nearly 300 types of canned coffee are being recalled nationwide over botulism concerns after the FDA discovered potential contamination risks. (See Recalled List)

A kinkajou, a tropical rainforest animal also known as a honey bear, was found at a rest stop south of Ellensburg, Washington, raising questions about how the creature ended up in the Pacific Northwest. (See Photos)

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Will you watch the Trump-Biden debate tonight? 

  1. Yes 
  2. No


Wednesday's Results:

How do you like your coffee?

  1. Black: 29.5%
  2. With cream: 20.5%
  3. With cream and sugar: 16.7%
  4. I hate coffee: 12.1%
  5. With sugar: 7.7%
  6. Other: 7.4%
  7. Iced: 6.1%

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Assange Freed, a Rare Triple Play, and Zoo Swoons for Baby Piglet

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed from a UK prison after reaching a plea agreement with US prosecutors. He has been in some form of confinement for 14 years. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏

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Floods and Temperatures Rise, Gas Prices Drop, and a 3,300 Year Old Shipwreck

Sunday, June 23, 2024

Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in multiple states this weekend.set the rules for the first 2024 presidential debate on June 27 in Atlanta, with Independent candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr., still

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