Melinda Davies, Author at News Addicts

30 Jun

SCOTUS Strikes Down Biden Administration’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

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The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, put a halt to President Joe Biden’s plan for student loan forgiveness, marking a considerable drawback for his administration. The plan, designed to offer up to $20,000 in debt relief for millions of borrowers, was thwarted by the conservative majority, leading to…

30 Jun

SCOTUS Upholds Freedom of Conscience in Major Ruling

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The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a noteworthy decision in the case of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, a ruling that could have significant implications for discussions surrounding personal freedom and societal norms in the United States. The Supreme Court upheld the rights of Lorie Smith, a Colorado-based website designer,…

29 Jun

Supreme Court Decision Strikes Down Racially Preferential College Admission Standards

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The Supreme Court of the United States has issued a significant ruling, prohibiting Harvard University and the University of North Carolina (UNC) from using racial preferences in their admissions process. Chief Justice John Roberts, in the majority opinion, emphasized that any advantages given to students who have overcome racial discrimination…

27 Jun

Hungarian Foreign Minister Warns EU Severing Ties With China Would Be Economic ‘Suicide’

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Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has cautioned that the European Union (EU) would encounter grave issues if it persists in curtailing economic connections with China. “European political leaders seem disinterested in fostering relations with China. Rather, they are keen on severing economic ties or minimizing risks, which we believe would…

27 Jun

Over 1,000 Civilians Killed in Attacks Since Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan, UN Report Says

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The United Nations (UN) disclosed on Tuesday a notable tally of civilian fatalities and injuries in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover, despite a substantial decrease in casualties compared to prior years of war and insurgency. A recent report by the UN mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) states that from mid-August 2021…

27 Jun

Blinken Supports Azerbaijan and Armenia Working Together to Achieve Peace

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Washington supports the joint work of Azerbaijan and Armenia to achieve a lasting peace agreement. “Hosting peace talks this week with Foreign Ministers Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center. We support Armenia and Azerbaijan working…

27 Jun

Wildfires in Canada Trigger Air Quality Warnings in Chicago and Milwaukee

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Smoke from wildfires currently raging in Canada has triggered air quality alerts across parts of the U.S. Midwest and Canada itself, with some regions reporting some of the world’s worst air quality readings on Tuesday. The wildfire smoke, emanating from Quebec, Canada, has contributed to exceptionally poor air quality…

27 Jun

Fox News Host Suggests Trump May Have Leaked Explosive Audio in Classified Documents Case

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On Monday night, CNN dropped a bombshell into the midst of the American political conversation. The network obtained audio that appears to reveal Trump discussing classified documents and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley’s military posture toward Iran. CNN has exclusively obtained the audio recording of the 2021 meeting…

27 Jun

Alabama Legislature Must Redraw Entire Congressional Map, Federal Court Rules

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Governor Kay Ivey of Alabama has announced that a special session will be held on July 17 to address the redistricting of congressional maps. In a statement accompanying the proclamation for the special session, Governor Ivey emphasized the importance of fair and accurate representation for Alabama in Washington. The original…

27 Jun

House Democrats Urge Chief Justice Roberts to Launch Internal Investigation of Justices Thomas and Alito

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A group of 18 Democratic congressmen has written a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts, calling for an internal investigation into Supreme Court Associate Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. The letter, led by Rep. Dan Goldman of New York, cites reports from ProPublica, a nonprofit news outlet, which…