Key Senate Midterm Races Expecting Delays in Final Results
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Key Senate Midterm Races Expecting Delays in Final Results
Key Senate Midterm Races , Expecting Delays in Final Results.
On November 8, Americans will decide heated
midterm elections that will determine which party
controls both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
On November 8, Americans will decide heated
midterm elections that will determine which party
controls both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
'Newsweek' reports that the task of counting
mail-in and absentee ballots is expected to
delay final results in several key states.
Another close race in Nevada between Democrat
Catherine Cortez Masto and Republican Adam Laxalt
will continue to accept votes postmarked by election day.
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Those ballots won't be tallied until at least
November 12, meaning the results will be
released once every last ballot is counted.
In Georgia, Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican
Herschel Walker are in another tight Senate race
expected to require a runoff election to decide a winner.
In Georgia, Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican
Herschel Walker are in another tight Senate race
expected to require a runoff election to decide a winner.
'Newsweek' reports that if neither
candidate receives 50% of the vote,
a December 6 runoff would be held.
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The delay could lead to potential control
of the Senate not being decided until almost
a month after the scheduled election date
Adam Schiff Announces, 2024 Senate Run.
NPR reports that the California congressman made the announcement on Jan. 26 via a Twitter video.
The Senate seat is currently held by
Democrat Dianne Feinstein, 89.
NPR reports that Feinstein has not clarified whether she will retire or run again next year, saying she'll decide "in a couple months.".
I think it's all fine. I think people should, if they want to run, run. For me, I just need a little bit more time, Dianne Feinstein, via NPR.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff called his role in the impeachment
"the biggest job of [his] life.".
I wish I could say the threat of extremism is over. It is not. Today's Republican Party is gutting the middle class and threatening our democracy. They aren't going to stop. We have to stop them, Rep. Adam Schiff, via NPR.
Schiff was also on the Jan. 6 panel that investigated the attacks on the U.S. Capitol. .
NPR reports that Rep. Katie Porter has also announced her bid for the Senate seat.
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well. .
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well.
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Mitch McConnell Becomes , Longest-Serving Senate Leader.
Politico reports that on Jan. 3, McConnell broke
Sen. Mike Mansfield's 16-year record as a Senate leader.
Politico reports that on Jan. 3, McConnell broke
Sen. Mike Mansfield's 16-year record as a Senate leader.
McConnell paid tribute to Mansfield in his floor remarks commencing the new Congress.
This scholarly Montanan was not an exciting idealist who transformed our national discourse, nor a policy entrepreneur who brought to the leaderās role his own sweeping wish list of federal programs, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, via Politico.
Mansfield made a huge impact through a different road: by viewing the role of leader as serving others, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, via Politico.
He knew when to go to battle, and when to coordinate with his counterpart Everett Dirksen. In short, he knew how to work the Senate, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, via Politico.
Politico reports that Sen. John Cornyn said McConnell's achievement isn't surprising. .
If youāve read [McConnellās] book, āThe Long Game,ā this is something heās wanted to do his whole life. , Sen. John Cornyn, via Politico.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also took the time to congratulate the 80-year-old senator while looking to the future.
We have a lot of work ahead of us, so I hope we can find some ways to come together and not succumb to gridlock. For the good of this chamber and for the good of our country, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Politico
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Senate Passes Massive, Spending Bill, Avoids Shutdown.
On December 22, the Senate voted 68-29 to
pass a $1.7 trillion spending bill to finance
federal agencies through September.
'The Independent' reports that the bill will
also provide about $45 billion in economic
and military assistance for Ukraine.
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that
the Senate had reached an agreement to weigh
15 amendments before taking a final vote on the package.
The massive bill includes approximately
$772.5 billion for non-defense programs
and $858 billion for defense programs. .
On December 21, lawmakers heard from
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
on the importance of continuing U.S. aid. .
On December 21, lawmakers heard from
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
on the importance of continuing U.S. aid. .
'The Independent' reports that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell endorsed the bill based on the 10% boost it promises in defense spending.
According to McConnell, the legislation
will give U.S. Armed Forces the funding
necessary to ensure national security.
'The Independent' reports that while the bill
faced some Republican opposition, it managed
to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to pass.
Meanwhile, Democrats
are touting the bill
as a domestic win. .
Kids, parents, veterans, nurses,
workers: These are just a few of
the beneficiaries of our bipartisan
funding package, so there is every
reason in the world for the Senate
to finish its work as soon as possible, Chuck Schumer, Democratic Majority Leader, via 'The Independent'
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This Day in History:, Slavery Is Abolished in America.
December 18, 1865.
The 13th Amendment was formally
adopted into the U.S. Constitution.
It ensures that āneither slavery nor involuntary
servitude ā¦ shall exist within the United States,
or any place subject to their jurisdiction.ā.
It had been approved in the
Republican-led Senate in April of 1864.
But the amendment had been
bogged down in the Democratic-led
House of Representatives for almost a year.
On December 2, 1865, Alabama became
the 27th state to ratify the 13th Amendment.
The vote provided the requisite
three-fourths majority of statesā approval
needed to ratify the 13th Amendment
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Congress Avoids , Partial Government Shutdown.
NPR reports that the Senate approved a stopgap spending measure by a vote of 71-19 on Dec. 15. .
The measure gives Congress a week to compile a larger spending package and
averts a partial government shutdown.
The House passed the bill on Dec. 14,
so now it goes to President Biden.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers will continue to negotiate for what they want included in an omnibus package that details the country's spending through September 2023.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
said he hopes both sides of the aisle can come to an agreement so funds can be directed to the military,
Ukraine aid and other domestic concerns.
NPR reports that while details haven't
been revealed, there appears to be
"bipartisan agreement on a framework.".
However, the measure is receiving pushback from some lawmakers, such as House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy.
They want to raise the spending, bring more inflation, create more 'wokeism' in the legislation they want to pass through it and not even give members an opportunity to read it or see it, Kevin McCarthy, House GOP leader, via statement.
President Biden's budget proposal for the year called for
$5.8 trillion with $1.6 trillion in discretionary spending
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Bill Gates Weighs In , On Conspiracy Theories.
'Newsweek' reports that Bill Gates believes traditional
media is helping to magnify conspiracy theories
regarding his role in the global vaccine rollout.
According to the Microsoft founder, advances
in technology have increased the ability for
misinformation to be created and spread.
According to the Microsoft founder, advances
in technology have increased the ability for
misinformation to be created and spread.
Despite these unforeseen consequences
of our technological advancement,
Gates remains optimistic about the future.
The downsides of a modern technology,
we have been able to manage those
to the benefit of mankind. , Bill Gates, Billionaire philanthropist, via 'Newsweek'.
The billionaire added that the next generation, "will hopefully be creative about social media
and how we make it more of a force for good.".
As conspiracy theories regarding Gates
spread across social media, calls were raised
for tech firms to crackdown on misinformation. .
As conspiracy theories regarding Gates
spread across social media, calls were raised
for tech firms to crackdown on misinformation. .
'Newsweek' reports that some of the imposed
censorship has been condemned by Republicans as
overreach by Democratic officials and tech firms.
Since January 2020, the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation has invested over $770 million
in funding the fight against COVID.
According to figures from the World Health Organization
(WHO), the Gates' foundation gave more more money to the
United Nations agency than the United States government.
According to figures from the World Health Organization
(WHO), the Gates' foundation gave more more money to the
United Nations agency than the United States government.
Nobody would have predicted that I and
[Anthony Fauci, the former medical adviser
to the president] would be so prominent in
these really evil theories. I'm very surprised
by that [and] I hope it goes away, Bill Gates, Billionaire philanthropist, via Reuters.
Nobody would have predicted that I and
[Anthony Fauci, the former medical adviser
to the president] would be so prominent in
these really evil theories. I'm very surprised
by that [and] I hope it goes away, Bill Gates, Billionaire philanthropist, via Reuters
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Asian Restaurants Lost Billions, in Revenue Due to Pandemic-Era, Racism, Study Says.
According to a recent study, a racially-driven stigma in the
first year of the pandemic cost Asian restaurants in the
United States an estimated $7.4 billion in revenue.
NBC reports that the study, published last week in
the journal 'Nature Human Behavior,' found that Asian restaurants lost 18.4% more than other restaurants in 2020.
Following the outbreak of the pandemic,
the U.S. saw numerous incidents of anti-Asian
racism from harassment to direct violence.
According to Stop AAPI Hate, a national coalition founded in response to growing racism, nearly 11,500 incidents were recorded between March 2020 and March 2022. .
When you have something like folks
just choosing not to eat in a Chinese
restaurant, that is something thatās a lot
more subtle and under the surface,
but itās also a lot more common, Masha Krupenkin, assistant professor of political
science at Boston College, via NBC.
According to the study's co-author, Masha Krupenkin,
the relationship between partisanship and human behavior
is one of the most important drivers of discrimination.
People tend to really strongly follow
cues from their party leaders. So Trump
setting an example and calling COVID
'the China virus' and really laying blame
on China, I think, was one of the key
drivers of the effects that we saw,
especially among Republicans, Masha Krupenkin, assistant professor of political
science at Boston College, via NBC.
According to Krupenkin, the report found that non-Chinese Asian restaurants had even less traffic than
Chinese restaurants amid the pandemic.
The team found that this spillover of consumer
discrimination was caused by most people not knowing
the difference between different Asian cuisines
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California's politicians remain deeply divided on gun control as the state sees its third mass shooting in little over a week. Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom accused California congressman and leader of the house Kevin McCarthy of remaining largely silent on the issue.
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On Friday, San Francisco authorities released video footage of former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, being attacked by an intruder's hammer as police rushed into their home to stop the attack. The attacker was identified as 42-year-old David DePape.
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Newly released video shows the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi being attacked with a hammer by an intruder.
Mr Pelosi, 82, was attacked by David DaPape in his house in San Francisco last year.
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Donald Trump Pushes , for His Social Media Accounts , to Be Reinstated.
NBC reports that Donald Trump is looking to regain
control of his social media accounts as he
mounts his comeback bid for the White House.
Trump has formally petitioned Facebook's parent
company to unblock his account which has been
blocked for two years since the U.S. Capitol riot.
Trump has formally petitioned Facebook's parent
company to unblock his account which has been
blocked for two years since the U.S. Capitol riot.
We believe that the ban on President Trumpās
account on Facebook has dramatically
distorted and inhibited the public discourse, Trump campaign letter to Meta, via NBC.
NBC reports that Trump's campaign has petitioned
Meta for a āmeeting to discuss President Trumpās
prompt reinstatement to the platform.ā.
A spokesperson for Meta reportedly said that the
company āwill announce a decision in the coming
weeks in line with the process we laid out.ā.
Facebook's initial ban of the former
president came under review
starting on January 7 of this year.
On November 19, Twitter owner Elon Musk reinstated
Trump's account while criticizing the platform's
previous leadership for enacting the permanent ban.
On November 19, Twitter owner Elon Musk reinstated
Trump's account while criticizing the platform's
previous leadership for enacting the permanent ban.
Last month, Democrats in
the U.S. House urged Facebook to
extend Trump's ban on the platform. .
Trump has continued to post harmful
election content on Truth Social that would
likely violate Facebookās policies, and we
have every reason to believe he would
bring similar conspiratorial rhetoric
back to Facebook, if given the chance, Adam Schiff, California House Democrat, via NBC.
NBC reports that Facebook played a crucial role
in Trump's successful 2016 campaign, which helped him
raise money and out-message his opponent, Hillary Clinton. .
NBC reports that Facebook played a crucial role
in Trump's successful 2016 campaign, which helped him
raise money and out-message his opponent, Hillary Clinton.
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White House Announces , Biden Will Deliver
State of the Union , Address Next Month.
On January 13, the White House announced that
President Joe Biden will deliver a State of the Union
address to Congress on Tuesday, February 7.
ABC reports that Biden accepted new House Speaker
Kevin McCathy's invitation to make his first address to
Congress since Republicans took control of the House.
ABC reports that Biden accepted new House Speaker
Kevin McCathy's invitation to make his first address to
Congress since Republicans took control of the House.
The president has accepted it
and looks forward to delivering
the State of the Union address.
We truly appreciate the kind
invitation by Speaker McCarthy, Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, via ABC.
McCarthy tweeted a copy of his letter to the president,
noting that it was his "solemn obligation" to make
the invitation as the new Speaker of the House.
The American people sent us to
Washington to deliver a new direction
for the country, to find common
ground, and to debate their priorities, Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House, via Twitter.
ABC reports that McCarthy's invitation to the president
has a sharply contrasting tone compared to last year's
invitation from former speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Since becoming House Speaker, McCarthy told Congress that it must investigate potential mishandling of classified documents by Biden, news of which surfaced last week.
In 2021, Biden's State of the Union address came just days
after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine and as the
United States headed into its third year of the pandemic.
In 2021, Biden's State of the Union address came just days
after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine and as the
United States headed into its third year of the pandemic.
At the time, Biden reportedly highlighted his
administation's efforts to combat rising inflation and
enacting what he called "a unity agenda for the nation."
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On Saturday, after 14 failed rounds of voting, Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the US House of Representatives on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot. McCarthy won by a margin of 216-212.
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Upcoming Solar Eclipse , Will Be the Last One , Visible From the US for Decades.
NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and
the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years.
NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and
the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years.
On April 8, 2024,
a total solar eclipse will pass
over North America. .
According to NASA, it's the last time
the contiguous U.S. will see a total
eclipse until August of 2044.
A total solar eclipse occurs when
the Moon passes between the Earth
and the Sun, which darkens the sky. .
While these events are not uncommon,
they only occur over specific
parts of the Earth each time.
The last time the continent
experienced a total solar
eclipse was in 2017. .
At the time, the path of
the eclipse traveled from
Oregon to South Carolina.
The upcoming eclipse will
enter the U.S. in Texas before
sweeping across the nation.
Other states along the path are Oklahoma, Arkansas,
Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
NBC reports that viewers outside of
the eclipse's direct path will still be
able to observe a partial eclipse
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Congress Continues to Wait, for a New House Speaker to Be Named.
Associated Press reports that Republican
debate over who will be the next Speaker
of the House has stalled the 118th Congress. .
After several votes, Kevin McCarthy hasn't been able to secure the position.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are growing restless, demanding that if he can't garner enough votes, he should step aside and stop wasting time.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are growing restless, demanding that if he can't garner enough votes, he should step aside and stop wasting time.
Without a speaker, no member of the House
of Representatives can be officially sworn in,
meaning the Congress can't convene or vote on rules. .
At the same time, no committees
can be formed and legislation
cannot be passed.
According to AP, a resolution to the standstill
seemed distant as members of the House
appeared unable to proceed on December 4.
I donāt know what my status is. I donāt know
if I have health care, I donāt know if my staff
get paid. Weāre looking at all of that now
because this hasnāt happened for 100 years, Ted Lieu, Democratic Representative
of California, via Associated Press.
It is the first time in 100 years that
members of the House were not signed in
on the first day of a new Congress.
In 1923, it took three days to complete
the process of choosing a new speaker. .
In 1855, the process was
dragged out over two months. .
Itās a very strange limbo.
We are operating by precedent, Madeleine Dean, Democratic Representative of Pennsylvania, via Associated Press.
We have no exit strategy, Ralph Norman, Republican Representative of
South Carolina, via Associated Press
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Upcoming Solar Eclipse , Will Be the Last Visible , US Event Until 2044.
CBS reports that the next solar eclipse will be
the last chance for residents of the United States
to witness the event for decades to come.
On April 8, 2024, the moon will
completely block out the sun over
Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.
According to NASA, it will be
the last solar eclipse visible from
the U.S. until August of 2044.
CBS reports that the last time
a total solar eclipse was visible
in the U.S. was in August of 2017.
That solar eclipse was the first
of its kind in almost 100 years.
While these types of eclipses occur every one to
three years, they are typically only visible from
Earth's poles or from the middle of the ocean. .
The 2024 full eclipse will not be visible
from coast-to-coast, but it will be
visible over a dozen states, including
Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
CBS reports that states not in
the path of totality will still
experience a partial solar eclipse.
During totality,
take a few seconds to
observe the world around you. , NASA, via CBS.
You may be able to see
a 360 degree sunset. , NASA, via CBS.
You may also be able to see
some particularly bright stars
or planets in the darkened sky, NASA, via CBS
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Here Are Some of the , Best Restaurant Dishes of 2022.
'The New York Times' compiled a list of its writers' and editors' favorite dishes across the country. Here are some of the highlights.
1. Oxtails at Sambou's
African Kitchen in Jackson, Mississippi.
2. Fried Whole Huachinango at Tet a Tet
in Los Angeles, California.
3. Crab Claws at Mosquito Supper Club
in New Orleans, Louisiana. .
4. Fried Green Tomato BLT at the
Tomato Place in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
5. Celeriac Schnitzel at Apteka
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
6. Breakfast Tacos at Maria's Cafe
in San Antonio, Texas.
7. Grilled Oysters at HaiSous
in Chicago, Illinois.
8. Palacsinta at Agi's Counter
in New York City, New York. .
9. Pizza Bianca at Pizzeria Sei
in Los Angeles, California.
10. Khichdi at Vrindavan in Frisco, Texas
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Ben Savage, Registers As Democrat , for California House Seat.
ABC News reports that actor Ben Savage
is considering another run at politics.
ABC News reports that actor Ben Savage
is considering another run at politics.
According to Federal Election Commission documents,
the 'Boy Meets World' star has registered as a Democratic
candidate in California's 30th Congressional District.
According to Federal Election Commission documents,
the 'Boy Meets World' star has registered as a Democratic
candidate in California's 30th Congressional District.
A spokesperson for Savage told ABC that despite the filing, , "he is focused on his upcoming wedding.
Ben is still making decisions and always looking for
opportunities to give back and serve the community.".
A spokesperson for Savage told ABC that despite the filing, , "he is focused on his upcoming wedding.
Ben is still making decisions and always looking for
opportunities to give back and serve the community.".
Earlier in January,
Savage announced his
engagement to Tessa Angermeier.
Currently, the 30th District
seat is held by longtime
Democrat Adam Schiff.
Schiff is reportedly seen as a possible
candidate to succeed Senator Diane Feinstein
once she decides to step down. .
ABC News reports that Savage previously
campaigned to be on the West Hollywood
City Council in the 2022 election. .
ABC News reports that Savage previously
campaigned to be on the West Hollywood
City Council in the 2022 election. .
According to the actor's website,
Savage campaigned on the platforms of
community safety, housing and homelessness.
From 1993 to 2000, Savage played
the lead role of Corey Matthews
on ABC's 'Boy Meets World.' .
From 1993 to 2000, Savage played
the lead role of Corey Matthews
on ABC's 'Boy Meets World.' .
As for Savage's interest in politics,
the actor studied political science at
Stanford University, graduating in 2004.
As for Savage's interest in politics,
the actor studied political science at
Stanford University, graduating in 2004
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Treasury Secretary , Warns US Is on Track , to Hit Debt Ceiling .
On January 13, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
told Congress that the United States
would hit the nation's debt limit next week.
ABC News reports that the announcement sets up a showdown between Democrats and Republicans who have vowed to
couple any increase in the debt ceiling with spending cuts.
According to Yellen, on January 19, the U.S.
will hit its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit.
While Treasury is not currently able
to provide an estimate of how long
extraordinary measures will enable us
to continue to pay the governmentās
obligations, it is unlikely that cash
and extraordinary measures will
be exhausted before early June, Janet Yellen, U.S. Treasury Secretary, via ABC News.
Yellen reportedly added that the Treasury Department will begin implementing "extraordinary measures" to manage the government's cash flow.
ABC News reports that those
measures could include cutting
investments in some retirement funds.
Independent analysts reportedly
caution that the U.S. is not likely to hit
the debt ceiling until late summer or early fall.
In 2011, the U.S. hit the debt
ceiling, which ultimately cost
the nation its AAA rating
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Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles , to Compete in Super Bowl LVII.
Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles , to Compete in Super Bowl LVII.
CNN reports that the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game on Jan. 29.
CNN reports that the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game on Jan. 29.
Earlier that day, the Philadelphia Eagles
beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-7
in the NFC Championship game.
Earlier that day, the Philadelphia Eagles
beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-7
in the NFC Championship game.
Now, the Chiefs and Eagles will go head
to head in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.
It's the first time the Eagles have made it to the Super Bowl since the 2017-2018 season.
CNN reports that this year marks the first time ever that both teams competing in the
Super Bowl will start Black quarterbacks.
CNN reports that this year marks the first time ever that both teams competing in the
Super Bowl will start Black quarterbacks.
Meanwhile, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes seeks to become the first-ever Black quarterback to take home multiple Super Bowl titles.
The Chiefs won against the 49ers in 2020.
Super Bowl LVII will take place on Feb. 12
at 6:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium
in Glendale, Arizona.
Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem, Babyface will perform "American the Beautiful,".
Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem, Babyface will perform "American the Beautiful,".
Sheryl Lee Ralph will perform
"Lift Every Voice and Sing," and
Rihanna will headline the halftime show, .
Sheryl Lee Ralph will perform
"Lift Every Voice and Sing," and
Rihanna will headline the halftime show,
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Predictions Remain Grim , For Lake Mead , Despite Heavy Rains .
'Newsweek' reports that water levels at Lake Mead
have continued to rise over the past week,
however, the predictions for 2023 remain dire.
At the beginning of January,
the reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam
on the Colorado River was at 1,044.69 feet.
As of January 24, following weeks of heavy
rainfall across California and Nevada, water levels
rose just over a foot, reaching 1,045.99 feet. .
The heavy rains came amid
one of the most severe droughts
the region has ever experienced. .
'Newsweek' reports that these
droughts have been impacting
the region since 2000.
States that include Nevada, Arizona,
California and Utah are all using water resources
faster than they can be replenished.
States that include Nevada, Arizona,
California and Utah are all using water resources
faster than they can be replenished.
Consequently, water levels, at Lake Mead, are rapidly decreasing.
Over 25 million people , rely upon the reservoir , to supply water to the region.
'Newsweek' reports that the Hoover Dam, which supplies
power for surrounding communities, will be unable
to operate once the reservoir falls to around 895 feet.
Lake Mead's water levels reached an all-time low
of 1,040 feet in July 2022, and projections suggest
that 2023 could see water levels continue to fall.
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US Sets Aside , $490 Million For , Wildfire Mitigation Efforts.
NBC reports that the United States government
is boosting its efforts to protect vulnerable
areas of the country from devastating wildfires.
On January 19, the Agriculture Department
announced that $490 million will be earmarked
for projects aimed at reducing fire risks. .
The funding will be used for wildfire
mitigation efforts in Arizona, California,
Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.
Last year, $440 million in funds from
Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure law was
set aside for wildfire mitigation projects.
Last year, $440 million in funds from
Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure law was
set aside for wildfire mitigation projects.
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack,
the additional resources will help protect up
to 45 million acres of land in the western U.S.
According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack,
the additional resources will help protect up
to 45 million acres of land in the western U.S.
This expanse includes 134 high-risk
areas where wildfires pose a significant
risk to communities and infrastructure.
According to the USDA's Wildfire Crisis
Strategy, 250 of these high-risk "firesheds"
exist across the western U.S.
We expect and anticipate
that around 200 communities
in the western U.S. will see
a mitigated wildfire risk as a result, Tom Vilsack, U.S. Agriculture Secretary, via NBC.
NBC reports that ongoing "megadrought"
conditions have left states vulnerable to
the year-round threat of wildfires. .
NBC reports that ongoing "megadrought"
conditions have left states vulnerable to
the year-round threat of wildfires. .
We also factored into this determination
the most current predictive science and
research that will allow us to determine
where risks are highest. Itās not a matter
of whether or not a forest will burn.
Itās just a matter of when and where, Tom Vilsack, U.S. Agriculture Secretary, via NBC
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Appeals Court Asked, to Void Derek Chauvin's, Guilty Verdict.
On January 18, an attorney representing Derek Chauvin
urged an appeals court to throw out the former police
officer's conviction in the murder of George Floyd.
On January 18, an attorney representing Derek Chauvin
urged an appeals court to throw out the former police
officer's conviction in the murder of George Floyd.
NBC reports that the attorney argued that legal
and procedural errors deprived the former
Minneapolis law enforcement officer of a fair trial.
On May 25, 2020, Floyd died after Chauvin
pinned him to the ground with his knee
on his neck for over nine minutes.
The death of Floyd triggered protests around
the world and increased calls for a national
reckoning of police brutality and systemic racism.
According to Chauvin's attorney, the trial should have
been moved out of Minneapolis following extensive
pretrial publicity and unprecedented security precautions.
According to Chauvin's attorney, the trial should have
been moved out of Minneapolis following extensive
pretrial publicity and unprecedented security precautions.
Jurors in the trial found Chauvin guilty of
second-degree murder, third-degree murder
and second-degree manslaughter.
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill sentenced Chauvin to
22 1/2 years. In a separate federal civil rights charge, the
former officer was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison.
Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill sentenced Chauvin to
22 1/2 years. In a separate federal civil rights charge, the
former officer was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison.
He is now serving those sentences
concurrently in Arizona.
According to Appeals Judge Peter Reyes,
the court will rule on the request by
Chauvin's attorney within 90 days.
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This Day in History: , The Southern US
Border Is Established.
December 30, 1853.
The treaty, known as the Gadsden Purchase, was signed in Mexico City.
Named after the U.S. Minister to Mexico,
James Gadsden, the treaty settled
the dispute over the location of the
Mexican border west of El Paso, Texas.
For the price of $15 million ā
later reduced to $10 million ā
it established the final boundaries
of the southern United States.
30,000 square miles of what is
now New Mexico and Arizona
was included in the purchase.
The land was deemed to be a highly strategic
location for the construction of the southern
transcontinental railroad.
Eight years later, in 1861,
the Southern Pacific branch
of the Central Pacific Railroad
was established
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Colorado Looks to , Artificial Intelligence , to Prevent Forest Fires.
Following the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's
history, the state is looking into adopting artificial
intelligence (AI) to detect threats before they occur.
Fox News reports that a proposal by
lawmakers would create a $2 million pilot program
to install cameras in high-risk locations.
An AI program developed by a private company
would analyze data from a 10-mile radius with the
aim of detecting anything that could start a blaze.
Fox News reports that the state's efforts
represent an ongoing push to equip
firefighters with new technology.
The combination of a historic drought
and record-smashing heatwaves has made
wildfires harder to fight in the American West.
Scientists warn that climate change-driven
temperature increases will continue to make
fires more frequent and destructive.
The proposed Colorado program is meant to give
first responders more time to put out a blaze
before it can grow and spread out of control. .
The proposed Colorado program is meant to give
first responders more time to put out a blaze
before it can grow and spread out of control. .
Once these fires get into cresting in
the tree tops, itās going to take a lot of
resources, a lot of manpower, and
a lot of good luck to knock them down, Don Coram, former Republican Colorado
state senator, via Fox News.
According to David Blankinship, senior technology adviser
for the Western Fire Chiefs Association, similar detection
technology has already proven effective in other states. .
AI-equipped systems have already been
established in California, Nevada and Oregon.
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āVertical farming can help us grow more vegetables with less space, less water, and zero pesticides,ā says Tusya Garibashvili, who co-founded of Space Farms.
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At Least 9 Dead , After Tornadoes Tear , Through the Southeast .
On January 12, at least nine people were killed
as over a dozen tornadoes ripped through
the Southeastern United States.
NBC reports that the death toll
is expected to rise as search and rescue
operations are now under way.
According to Emergency Management Agency
Director Ernie Baggett, seven of the deaths
were reported in Autauga County, Alabama.
On January 13, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced
that two people were killed, including a five-year-old
boy, after "multiple tornadoes" ravaged the state.
On January 13, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced
that two people were killed, including a five-year-old
boy, after "multiple tornadoes" ravaged the state.
The storm moved all across
our state unfortunately, itās been
a tragic night and morning in our state, Brian Kemp, Georgia Governor, via NBC.
Itās a very dangerous environment,
certainly last night and still is today, Brian Kemp, Georgia Governor, via NBC.
Officials fear the death toll from the storms
will rise as search and rescue efforts
continue across the Southeast.
We're starting our search back up
again this morning to make sure
that we have everyone accounted for, Ernie Baggett, Emergency Management
Agency Director, via NBC.
We have about, we're thinking right now,
about 40 homes that have either been
completely destroyed or have been
damaged to a point where no one
can stay in them anymore, Ernie Baggett, Emergency Management
Agency Director, via NBC.
NBC reports that multiple Georgia departments,
including the state's Emergency Management Agency,
are responding to and assessing the extensive damage.
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Multiple Obstacles Standing , Between Donald Trump , and His Reelection Dreams.
'Newsweek' reports that Donald Trump
is expected to confirm his 2024 reelection plans
in a "special announcement" on..
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he battle for control of Congress is still up in the air, with the Senate coming down to three key races while Democrats and Republicans are still hanging onto hopes of winning a narrow majority in the..
Georgia Election Headed to Runoff , That Will Decide Control of Senate.
Georgia is heading into a December 6 runoff election,
pitting incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock
up against..
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