Biden Administration’s New Rules , for Asylum-Seekers at Border Blocked by Judge.
In May, rules took effect which made it more difficult for migrants to gain asylum if they came into the U.S. after going through Mexico or elsewhere without trying to get protection there first, NPR reports.
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U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar has blocked those rules after finding them unlawful since they impose conditions on migrants that Congress didn't plan.
Noncitizens who enter between
ports of entry, using a manner of entry that Congress expressly intended should not affect access to asylum, U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar, via ruling.
Tigar's ruling will be stayed for 14 days, which gives the Biden administration time to appeal.
NPR reports that illegal border crossings dropped significantly in May and June.
The Biden administration attributes
the decrease to the new asylum rules
as well as the mobile app CBP One.
The app allows migrants "to schedule interviews
at official ports of entry," NPR reports.
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The interview process is the
first step in filing for asylum.
GOP-led states have continually
challenged current border policies.
They contend that too many migrants are being allowed into the U.S. to pursue asylum.
Biden Signs Executive Order , Capping Number of
Asylum Seekers , at US-Mexico Border.
Biden Signs Executive Order , Capping Number of
Asylum Seekers , at US-Mexico Border.
On June 4, President Joe Biden signed an
executive order restricting asylum seekers
at the United States' border with Mexico.
On June 4, President Joe Biden signed an
executive order restricting asylum seekers
at the United States' border with Mexico.
'Newsweek' report that the executive order utilizes
a controversial regulation last used by his
predecessor, former President Donald Trump.
'Newsweek' report that the executive order utilizes
a controversial regulation last used by his
predecessor, former President Donald Trump.
The executive order will effectively halt migrants crossing
the U.S. border once a daily cap of 2,500 crossings per
day over a seven-day average has been reached. .
The executive order will effectively halt migrants crossing
the U.S. border once a daily cap of 2,500 crossings per
day over a seven-day average has been reached. .
It also allows officials to rapidly deport
migrants who cross the border illegally.
We will need to review the executive
order before making litigation
decisions, but any policy that
effectively shuts off asylum would
raise obvious legal problems,
just as we did when the Trump
administration tried to end asylum, Lee Gelernt, Deputy director of the ACLU's
Immigrants' Rights Project, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that the executive order
marks a significant shift in the Biden
administration's immigration policy. .
'Newsweek' reports that the executive order
marks a significant shift in the Biden
administration's immigration policy. .
The executive order utilizes a law referred to as Section
212(f), which dates back to the 1950s, and was last used
by Donald Trump at the beginning of his presidency. .
The executive order utilizes a law referred to as Section
212(f), which dates back to the 1950s, and was last used
by Donald Trump at the beginning of his presidency. .
The measure allows the president to
suspend the entry of any foreigner deemed
"detrimental to the interests" of the U.S. .
It also comes ahead of the 2024 election
and criticism that his administration has
failed to deal with years-long surge of
migrants arriving at the southern U.S. border.
It also comes ahead of the 2024 election
and criticism that his administration has
failed to deal with years-long surge of
migrants arriving at the southern U.S. border.
'The New York Times' reports that while daily numbers have
fallen below the record 10,000 reached in December 2023,
approximately 3,500 migrants crossed on June 2 alone.
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UK Passes Bill , to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda.
Following two years of challenges, British parliament has passed the controversial bill, CNN reports.
The U.K. government will now be able to
redirect asylum seekers to Rwanda, where their claims will be weighed by the East African country.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak celebrated
the bill's passage on April 23. .
We introduced the Rwanda Bill to
deter vulnerable migrants from
making perilous crossings and
break the business model of the
criminal gangs who exploit them. , Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, via statement.
The passing of this legislation will
allow us to do that and make it very
clear that if you come here illegally,
you will not be able to stay, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, via statement.
The U.N. and human rights activists
have condemned the bill. .
Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner
for Refugees, said.
“Protecting refugees requires
all countries – not just those neighboring
crisis zones – to uphold their obligations.”.
This arrangement seeks to shift responsibility
for refugee protection, undermining
international cooperation and setting
a worrying global precedent, Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, via statement .
Amnesty International U.K. referred to the legislation
as "a stain on this country’s moral reputation" , which "takes a hatchet to international legal protections for some of the most vulnerable people in the world.".
Amnesty International U.K. referred to the legislation
as "a stain on this country’s moral reputation" , which "takes a hatchet to international legal protections for some of the most vulnerable people in the world.".
Since the U.K. remains a "signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights,".
the British government could
"face legal challenges in the European
Court of Human Rights," CNN reports.
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Surgeon General Wants, Social Media to Include , Warning of Mental Health Risks.
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
called on Congress to require social media
platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. .
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
NBC reports that Murthy warned that the
mental health crisis among young Americans
has become an urgent problem, citing social
media as "an important contributor.".
According to Murthy, the warning would include
language that alerts users to potential mental health
harms associated with using social media.
A surgeon general’s
warning label, which requires
congressional action, would
regularly remind parents and
adolescents that social media
has not been proved safe, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Evidence from tobacco labels
shows that surgeon general’s
warnings can increase
awareness and change behavior, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC.
Murthy reportedly went on to
acknowledge that a warning alone has
limitations and fails to make social media safe.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,'
Murthy linked the amount of time spent using
social media with an increased risk for children
to develop anxiety and depression.
According to the American Psychological Association,
teens spend around five hours a day on popular
platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. .
In his 'NYT' op-ed, Murthy called on all social media
platforms to "proactively enhance and contribute to
the mental health and well-being of our children.".
One 2019 study found that the number of teens with suicidal thoughts increased 47% between 2008 and
2017, a period which also saw social media use soar.
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Following the Kanchenjunga Express train accident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Railway Ministry for neglecting passenger amenities and the well-being of railway employees, including officials, engineers, technical staff, and workers. She highlighted that their old pension has been withdrawn and accused the government of focusing more on elections and manipulation rather than governance. Congress leader Pawan Khera also condemned the government, pointing out the recurring nature of such tragic incidents and accusing the ministry of not learning from past mistakes. He criticised the ministers for visiting the incident site primarily for publicity and emphasised that in the past, leaders from his party would resign after such accidents, setting a standard of accountability.
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Merrick Garland , Held in Contempt of Congress.
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted to hold the attorney general in contempt of Congress on June 12, BBC reports.
The resolution was passed by a 216-207 vote.
Only one Republican,
David Joyce, voted in opposition. .
As a former prosecutor, I cannot in good
conscience support a resolution that
would further politicize our judicial
system to score political points, Rep. David Joyce, via statement.
Garland is held in contempt of Congress
for refusing to provide interview tapes with President Biden that were recorded during the Justice Department's classified document probe. .
Following the contempt vote, Garland said
House Republicans have "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon.".
Today’s vote disregards the
constitutional separation of powers,
the Justice Department’s need to
protect its investigations, and the
substantial amount of information we
have provided to the Committees. , Merrick Garland, via statement.
Garland is now the third U.S. attorney
general in American history to be held in contempt of Congress, BBC reports. .
In an opinion piece published in the 'Washington Post' on June 11, Garland said that "the Justice Department is under attack like never before.".
He pointed to a rise in "conspiracy theories, falsehoods, violence and threats of violence towards department officials by Republican critics.".
The short-term political benefits of
those tactics will never make up for
the long-term cost to our country. , Merrick Garland, via the 'Washington Post'
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Apple Announces Partnership , With OpenAI.
Apple Announces Partnership , With OpenAI.
Apple made a lot of announcements at its
Worldwide Developers Conference this year.
Apple made a lot of announcements at its
Worldwide Developers Conference this year.
but one of the company's most-anticipated reveals was that it's teaming up with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, NPR reports. .
The deal is the first of its kind for the tech giant, which has been slower than its competitors to adopt AI. .
Apple software chief Craig Federighi said that Siri will become integrated with OpenAI.
The feature will allow Apple users to ask for assistance with things such as recipes, decorating tips or even writing a story.
Suppose you want to create a custom
bedtime story for your six-year-old who
loves butterflies and solving riddles, Craig Federighi, Apple software chief, via statement.
Put in your initial idea,
and send to ChatGPT, Craig Federighi, Apple software chief, via statement.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to X to celebrate the announcement.
Very happy to be partnering with
Apple to integrate ChatGPT into
their devices later this year!
Think you will really like it, Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, via X.
Apple will also roll out its own generative
AI software, Apple Intelligence.
The new features are set to be
released later this year
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Some Early Tesla Bulls , Are Ditching the Stock.
Reuters reports that Tesla's shares
are down about 30% this year.
Since 2021, shares have fallen
over 50%, causing the company to
lose $600 billion in market value. .
Q1 results fell short of analysts' expectations.
As a result, many of Tesla's
institutional shareholders are saying
goodbye to the stock, Reuters reports. .
Gabelli Funds sold all of
its 65,900 shares in Q1. .
It started to feel like the
fundamentals were becoming
detached from reality. , John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR .
We think the stock works best when
there are auto company fundamentals
that justify the stock price, John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR .
Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management has sold
about 200,000 Tesla shares this year. .
I think the story is over,
is the best way to say it, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management, via NPR.
Over the last year and a half, Elon’s
personal quests based on the way that
he sees the world have superseded the
interests of Tesla and its shareholders, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management, via NPR.
However, not all of Wall Street
has given up on the stock.
Five mutual funds tracked by Morningstar
increased their Tesla shares last quarter,
and 19 analysts have given Tesla a "buy" or "strong buy" rating, Reuters reports.
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Claudia Sheinbaum Is Elected , As Mexico’s First Female President.
The former Mexico City mayor was elected as the country's first female president on June 2.
She's estimated to win the
election with "between 58% to
over 60% of the votes," NPR reports. .
Xóchitl Gálvez is projected to
get about 28% of the vote.
while Jorge Álvarez Máynez will likely
receive about 10% of the vote.
Outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador took to X to congratulate Sheinbaum.
Today is a day of glory because
the people of Mexico freely and
democratically decided that Claudia
Sheinbaum becomes the first
female president in 200 years of
independent life of our Republic. , Andrés Manuel López Obrador, via X.
Congratulations to all of us who
have the joy of living in these stellar
times of pride and transformation, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, via X.
Sheinbaum is considered by many to be López Obrador’s political protege, promising to uphold policies and programs he instated while in office.
Sheinbaum is considered by many to be López Obrador’s political protege, promising to uphold policies and programs he instated while in office.
Many voters consider the transition to be "perfect" since Sheinbaum has López Obrador’s support.
I don’t have a lot of life left to live,
but I will support him to the death, 77-year-old Ignacio Morales, via NPR.
Others weren't so supportive. .
He’s a dictator,
and Sheinbaum is his puppet, Almarosa Anaya, via NPR
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American Airlines Is Sued for Discrimination , After Removing Black Men From Flight.
Three Black men filed a lawsuit against
the airline on May 29, NPR reports.
The men allege that they and five
other Black men were subjected to
"blatant and egregious racial discrimination"...
... when they were removed from
a flight in January "without any valid
reason, based solely on their race.".
The eight men reportedly did not know one another and weren't seated by each other on the flight. .
The lawsuit claims that an American Airlines representative singled out each of the men, asking them to leave the plane and book another flight.
In fact, once they reached the jet bridge,
they saw that several other Black men were
also being removed from the plane. In fact,
it appeared to Plaintiffs that American had
ordered all of the Black male passengers
on Flight 832 off the plane, Via lawsuit.
Later, the men discovered that they had been removed from the plane because a passenger complained about body odor, although none of them were approached about body odor. .
When the men told another American
Airlines staff member that they were being
racially targeted, the employee said she
"did not disagree," the lawsuit claims.
Ultimately, the passengers re-boarded the flight because there were no other flights available to their destination that evening.
Plaintiffs then had to re-board the plane
and endure the stares of the largely
white passengers who viewed them
as the cause of the substantial delay. , Via lawsuit.
They suffered during the entire
flight home, and the entire incident
was traumatic, upsetting, scary,
humiliating and degrading, Via lawsuit.
American Airlines is "currently
investigating the matter, as the claims do
not reflect" the company's "core values."
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Struggling With Everyday Decisions? , Here's How to Be More Decisive.
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through streaming services, overwhelmed by the thousands of options,
so you continue scrolling for what seems like forever?.
NPR reports that indecisiveness is a trait that has gained momentum among citizens of the United States since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NPR reports that indecisiveness is a trait that has gained momentum among citizens of the United States since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Per the American Psychological Association's yearly
'Stress in America' Survey, almost one-third of American adults say they often have trouble making everyday decisions.
Per the American Psychological Association's yearly
'Stress in America' Survey, almost one-third of American adults say they often have trouble making everyday decisions.
Here's how to be less indecisive:.
Nothing is Perfect.
Have you been frozen by the sheer amount of options on a restaurant menu? Are you afraid of making the "wrong" choice?.
Have you been frozen by the sheer amount of options on a restaurant menu? Are you afraid of making the "wrong" choice?.
Experts say there is often no perfect choice, and the idea that one may exist could prevent you from choosing at all. Trust yourself.
Limit Your Options .
Experts say, if possible, give
yourself less room to choose.
For instance, while at the grocery
store, avoid "analysis paralysis" by preparing a list and sticking to it.
For instance, while at the grocery
store, avoid "analysis paralysis" by preparing a list and sticking to it.
Self-Trust.
Second opinions can be invaluable,
though experts say you must
learn to trust yourself.
There are situations
where I want to sit
with the discomfort
of making the
decision myself, , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR.
... and then [I] kind of look at what is the outcome of the decision, so that I can build up trust in my ability to
know what's right for me... , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR.
... and then [I] kind of look at what is the outcome of the decision, so that I can build up trust in my ability to
know what's right for me... , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR
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The U.S. Department of Defense ran a secret psychological operation on social media for over a year, aimed at undermining Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccines and medical supplies. Utilizing fake accounts, it questioned the efficacy and religious permissibility of China's vaccines across multiple countries. While some U.S. officials objected, the controversial campaign continued through both Trump and Biden administrations before ending in mid-2021.
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The US-led campaign to protect Israeli interests in the Red Sea has escalated into the "most intense" running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II. According to an AP report quoting American military commanders and experts, the US Navy has been engaged in relentless naval operations against Yemen’s Armed Forces for over seven months. Commanders warn that the situation is extremely perilous, with daily attacks from Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, including missiles and drones, in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This video covers the current state of the conflict, the challenges faced by the US Navy, and the broader implications for regional stability.
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Biden Supporters Mostly Back Him , Because They Don’t Want Trump, Poll Finds.
According to a new CBS/YouGov poll, 54% of President Biden's supporters want him to get reelected simply because they don't want Trump back in office, 'The Guardian' reports. .
According to a new CBS/YouGov poll, 54% of President Biden's supporters want him to get reelected simply because they don't want Trump back in office, 'The Guardian' reports. .
27% back Biden because they like him.
19% are offering their support since
he's the Democratic nominee.
Meanwhile, the CBS poll found that Biden and Trump are practically tied in important swing states.
Meanwhile, the CBS poll found that Biden and Trump are practically tied in important swing states.
55% of voters said Trump's recent conviction won't impede their pick for president.
Only 28% said that it will certainly be a factor. .
14% said they are backing Trump
specifically because of his conviction. .
The poll also found that eight out of 10
Trump voters wrongly believe that Trump
was on trial because of the Biden administration rather than NYC prosecutors. .
The poll also found that eight out of 10
Trump voters wrongly believe that Trump
was on trial because of the Biden administration rather than NYC prosecutors. .
The former president is set
to be sentenced on July 11.
Meanwhile, the issues most important to
voters in the 2024 election are the U.S. economy, inflation, democracy and crime, the poll found. .
Meanwhile, the issues most important to
voters in the 2024 election are the U.S. economy, inflation, democracy and crime, the poll found.
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In a historic move, US President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky have signed a 10-year security agreement during the G7 summit in Italy. This treaty, described by Zelensky as elevating bilateral ties to the level of a "true alliance," promises extensive US support for Ukraine's defense capabilities, including military aid, intelligence cooperation, and economic assistance. As global tensions rise, this agreement marks a pivotal development in Eastern European security dynamics. Watch to learn more about the implications of this landmark pact and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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