Almost 4 Million Kia Vehicles Could Have Explosive Airbag Inflators, Report Says

ToplineNearly 4 million Kia vehicles have airbag inflators that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned could explode in a crash, according to the Wall Street Journal, following a report from the agency that indicated at least two people were killed…

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Texas House Impeaches Attorney General Ken Paxton—A Key Trump Defender

ToplineThe Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton—a Republican and loyal supporter of Donald Trump—on Saturday, removing him from office and placing his fate with the Texas Senate following a months-long investigation into his alleged criminal activity.…

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Cannes Gives French Film ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’ Top Prize—American Films Shut Out

ToplineThe 76th Cannes Film Festival—which annually recognizes international films, directors and actors—concluded Saturday with the French film Anatomy of a Fall being awarded the festival’s top prize, while none of the American film entries received any honors. Key Facts Director Justine…

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Trump Supporters Scammed By Novelty Items—‘Trump Bucks’—Advertised As Legal Tender

ToplineSeveral companies have been fooling supporters of former President Donald Trump by selling commemorative items they claimed could be used as legal tender, according to NBC News, as some Trump supporters said they spent thousands of dollars on the items in…

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Nearly 2,000 Illinois Children Sexually Abused By Catholic Clergy Since 1950, Report Finds

ToplineMore than 450 Catholic clergy members across six Illinois-based dioceses sexually abused nearly 2,000 children during a period spanning seven decades, according to a report from Attorney General Kwame Raoul, the latest investigation implicating the Catholic church in sexual abuse. Key…

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Nebraska Becomes Latest State To Restrict Gender-Affirming Care—Here Are All The States With Similar Bans Or Restrictions

ToplineNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed a bill Monday restricting access to gender-affirming care for minors and banning abortions after 12 weeks following months of heated debate, making the state the latest in a growing list of others—including 16 this year—that…

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Tubi’s Alleged ‘Poisonous Corporate Culture’: Fox’s Streaming Platform Accused Of Gender Discrimination In Suit

ToplineA former Tubi executive filed a lawsuit against the streaming service—owned by Fox Corporation—accusing the company of gender discrimination and a “poisonous corporate culture,” adding to a string of sexual harassment and discrimination allegations against Fox in recent years. Key Facts…

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Nebraska Likely Next State To Restrict Gender-Affirming Care—Here Are All The States With Similar Bans Or Restrictions

ToplineThe Nebraska legislature approved a bill Friday restricting access to gender-affirming care for minors, following months of heated debate combining restrictions with a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks, as Nebraska is expected to join a growing list of other…

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Musk Praises Tim Scott’s Presidential Campaign Message, Prompting Speculation: Who Will He Back?

ToplineSen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) received a message of support from Twitter CEO Elon Musk after Scott announced Friday he would run for president, adding to speculation of which Republican candidate Musk—who previously voted for Democratic candidates—would support in next year’s presidential…

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D.C. Officer Charged With Leaking Confidential Information To Proud Boys Leader

ToplineA Washington, D.C., police officer was arrested and charged Friday for allegedly obstructing an investigation into former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio, according to the Justice Department, after the officer leaked confidential information to Tarrio and other members of the far-right…

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Abortion Ban Divides North Carolina: Gov. Cooper Vetoes Limits—GOP Legislature Pressed To Override

ToplineGov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) vetoed a bill Saturday that would have banned abortions in the state after 12 weeks of pregnancy, following its approval by the General Assembly earlier this month, testing North Carolina’s GOP-led legislature after some Republicans suggested they…

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DeSantis And Gaetz Applaud ‘Hero’ Daniel Penny—Charged With Manslaughter For Killing Jordan Neely

ToplineGov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) offered their support for Daniel Penny, after Penny was charged Friday with second-degree manslaughter in the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, suggesting Penny was a “hero” for protecting himself…

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200-Degree McNugget Left Child Severely Burned—And McDonald’s Liable, Jury Finds

ToplineMcDonald’s was found liable late Friday for a “dangerously hot” chicken nugget that caused a child to suffer second-degree burns, following a case that drew comparisons to another lawsuit against the fast food restaurant involving coffee nearly 20 years ago. Key…

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