FedEx mass shooting - Cuba’s Castro steps down - US refugee cap

Airline middle-seat restriction • US-China climate relations • Raul Castro retirement • U.S. refugee cap • FedEx mass shooting •
17 APR 2021
View in browser
The Factual

Facts, not fear.

TRENDING TOPICS
FedEx mass shooting • U.S. refugee cap • Raul Castro retirement • Airline middle-seat restriction • US-China climate leadership

FEATURED UNDER-REPORTED STORIES
Sputnik V legacy • AI faulty recognition • America's topsoil loss

    You are on the free plan of The Factual
    Refer one friend. Get a month of The Factual Premium for free.


TRENDING TOPICS, MOST CREDIBLE STORIES

#1 in U.S. News • 56 articles
Why did a man kill eight people at a FedEx facility?
Please click Display images in your email app to view this email properly
  1. Top from last 48 hrs
    Police identify suspect in 8 shooting deaths at FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis.
    NPR (Moderate Left) • Credibility Grade 77% • 4 min read

    FBI Agent Paul Keenan said the suspect's mother had reached out to law enforcement last March, warning that her son may attempt "suicide by cop." "The suspect was placed on an immediate detention mental health temporary hold by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. A shotgun was seized at his residence." [Keenan said]
    ...
    Indianapolis Deputy Police Chief Craig McCartt said, "This suspect came to this facility, got out of his car and quickly began some random shooting." McCartt said investigators are trying to determine the motive.
    ...
    The incident is the third mass shooting in Indianapolis this year. Five people were killed in a January shooting, and three adults and a child were killed in an incident in March. Indianapolis Mayor Joseph Hogsett, a Democrat, recently signed onto a letter with more than 150 mayors around the country asking the U.S. Senate to take up legislation to expand background checks [...] and other gun-related measures.
  1. Top from different political viewpoint
    Police: FedEx shooter identified as 19-year-old former employee.
    Daily Wire (Right) • Credibility Grade 67% • 3 min read
  1. Top long-read
    The return of mass shootings.
    New Yorker (Left) • Credibility Grade 74% • 7 min read

View all articles
#2 in U.S. News • 30 articles
Why are lawmakers pressuring President Biden to raise the U.S. refugee cap?


    Today [President Biden] announced that, although he would move to expedite refugee admissions, he will keep Trump's cap as is. His decision leaves thousa...

    Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only.
    One payment. Once a year. $20

    Upgrade Now

#1 in World News • 22 articles
Why is Cuban Leader Raul Castro stepping down?


    During a speech on the first day of the Communist Party's eighth congress, [Castro] said he would hand over power to a younger generation that is "full of passion and anti-imperialist spiri...

    Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only.
    The Factual can remain ad-free with your support.

    Upgrade Now

TODAY'S POLL

Should the US resume talks with Cuba?

All votes are anonymous. This poll closes at: 9:00 PST



YESTERDAY'S POLL

Should the U.S. restrict research that creates animal-human hybrid embryos?

Yes
  64%
No
  24%
Unsure
  12%

327 votes, 85 comments


BEST COMMENTS

Yes - While the intention of this chimera research is laudable and current experimentation does not carry the risks of human neurology and embryos developing in the brains of monkeys that fearmongers cry there is no telling whether given the pace of technological advancement in the 21st century this risks might not draw closer to reality.


No - I fail to see any moral or practical rationale for not continuing research with...


Yes - The stated ultimate goal of growing human organs in animals for human transplant means that con...


#1 in Health News • 9 articles
Why is the CDC recommending airlines continue to block middle seats for travelers?


    A newly publicized study found that maskless flyers could spread COVID-19 at a higher rate when middle seats were not blocked, Insider's Hila...

    Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only.
    Don't scroll past. Support credible news for everyone.

    Upgrade Now

#1 in Science News • 17 articles
How likely are the U.S. and China to cooperate on climate change?


    On Thursday, President Biden’s climate envoy, John Kerry, met in Shanghai with his counterpart to press China on reducing its carbon emissions. “We welcome the United States’ return...

    Full summaries, images, and headlines for subscribers only.
    Save time every day. Get the facts on trending news.

    Upgrade Now

SPREAD FACTS, NOT FEAR

Refer a friend. They get 10% off. You get free stuff.


Your referral count is:    0



View your rewards page

You can also copy & paste your referral link:

https://thefactual.com/?refid=27228436

UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS

HIGHLY CREDIBLE, UNDER-REPORTED STORIES

THE FACTUAL STATS

Highest Scoring Author

Jillian Kramer, National Geographic

Why annual COVID-19 boosters may become the norm.

8,937 Articles Analyzed

Visit The Factual

Older messages

Police shootings protests - Peloton treadmill risk - BLM co-founder's finances

Monday, April 19, 2021

"America First" caucus • Russia sanctions US • Police shootings demonstrations • Peloton treadmill death • BLM co-founder finances • 18 APR 2021 View in browser The Factual Facts, not fear.

Shootings in Texas, Wisconsin - Autonomous driving accident - Israel drops outdoor masking

Monday, April 19, 2021

Ontario covid surge • Czech Republic-Russia tensions • Driverless Tesla crash • Israel mask mandate • Wisconsin, Texas shootings • 19 APR 2021 View in browser The Factual Facts, not fear. TRENDING

J&J vaccine paused - Afghanistan withdrawal timeline - Mail-in abortion pills

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Fukushima wastewater dump • India's Covid cases • Mail abortion pills • Afghanistan troop withdrawal • J&J vaccine pause • 14 APR 2021 View in browser The Factual Facts, not fear. TRENDING

Colleges require vaccines - Daunte Wright shooting - Microchip shortage summit

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Michigan vaccine request • Former UK PM investigated • Colleges requiring vaccines • Microchip shortage summit • Minneapolis police shooting • 13 APR 2021 View in browser The Factual Facts, not fear.

Troops’ vaccine hesitancy - Iranian facility hacked - South American elections

Monday, April 12, 2021

Army lieutenant suits police • EV battery deal reached • Peru & Ecuador elections • Iran nuclear power outage • Marines vaccine hesitancy • 12 APR 2021 View in browser The Factual Facts, not fear.

You Might Also Like

AI chatbots keep failing every accuracy test thrown at them

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

PLUS: Why Substack's new subscriber milestone is so significant ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

Everything We’ve Written About That’s on Sale at Nordstrom

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Plus: Actually cute plus-size maternity clothes. The Strategist Every product is independently selected by editors. If you buy something through our links, New York may earn an affiliate commission.

What A Day: Bad Car-ma

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Elon Musk's politics are sparking a major Tesla backlash, ironically thanks to Trump. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

Rohingya refugees just lost half of their food aid. Now what?

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

An interview with Free Rohingya Coalition what happened last week in Asia, Africa and the Americas Hey, this is Sham Jaff, a freelance journalist focused on Asia, Africa and the Americas and your very

Shayne Coplan’s Big Bet Is Paying Off

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025 THE MONEY GAME Shayne Coplan's Big Bet Is Paying Off By Jen Wieczner Photo: Dina Litovsky At 6 am on Wednesday, November 13, eight FBI agents in black windbreakers burst through the

We need your input.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Share your insights & receive a 70% off forever. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

We Talkin’ About Practice?

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Nobody Told Me There'd Be Days Like These ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

Seattle startup takes eco-friendly aim at recycling clothing 

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Read AI rolls out enterprise search tool | Hard time for hardware ADVERTISEMENT GeekWire SPONSOR MESSAGE: A limited number of table sponsorships are available at the 2025 GeekWire Awards: Secure your

☕ The beauty of it all

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

A conversation with Ulta Beauty's CMO. March 11, 2025 View Online | Sign Up Marketing Brew Presented By Iterable It's Tuesday. Count Kathy Hochul as an ad buyer. The governor of New York is

🤔 What’s in your wallet? A scam.

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Plus, a new streaming deal is the latest gift to Trump from the billionaire CEO and his company — which profits off government contracts. Forward this email to others so they can sign up 🔥 Today on