At Least 9 Dead After Tornadoes Tear Through the Southeast
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At Least 9 Dead After Tornadoes Tear Through the Southeast
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, it’s been
a tragic night and morning in our state, Brian Kemp, Georgia Governor, via NBC.
It’s 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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This edition of State of the Union focusses on three issues feeding citizens' anger with the establishment in the EU and beyond: possible nepotism in the EU Commission, infringement of free speech and Georgia's controversial "foreign agent" bill
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Tens of thousands protested in Georgia's capital against a contentious "foreign influence" law, prompting altercations in parliament, demands for its revocation, and clashes with law enforcement, while media outlets reported assaults on journalists.
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Sabrina Impacciatore of 'The White Lotus' and Domhnall Gleeson from 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' have been cast in the new take on the beloved NBC Steve Carell-led comedy 'The Office.'
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Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
The grants will bring solar energy
to over 900,000 households in both
low- and middle-income communities. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
NBC reports that solar power has gained
traction as a clean energy source that could
help reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
49 of the new grants will be awarded at
the state level, six more will serve Native American
tribes and another five are multi-state awards.
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
Officials say that the latest environmental
announcements are part of an effort to energize
young voters ahead of his upcoming reelection campaign.
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda.
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Olympic Break-Dancing , Is Making Its First Appearance , at the Paris Games.
NBC reports that break-dancing will
make its debut as an official Olympic
sport at the upcoming Paris Games.
Also known as breaking, the sport
features headspins, windmills, various
"freeze" moves and will be set to music.
According to the Paris Olympics, the sport is , "characterized by acrobatic movements, stylized
footwork and the key role played by the DJ and
the MC (master of ceremonies) during battles.".
The sport first made an appearance
at the 2018 Youth Olympics
in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
According to NBC Olympics, the event
garnered over one million viewers,
a much wider audience than many other sports.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
Breaking joins a number of other new sports, including
three that were debuted at the 2020 Tokyo Games: , surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing.
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
NBC reports that the new sports represent an effort
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
to draw in younger viewers and athletes. .
The Paris Olympics breaking competition
will be split into two events on August 9
and 10 at La Concorde Urban Park.
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles.".
According to the Paris Olympics, the event
will see a total of 16 B-boys or 16 B-girls , "go face to face in spectacular solo battles."
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Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
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These Are the Women’s , NCAA Final Four Teams.
On April 1, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Angel Reese and
the LSU Tigers 94-87, NPR reports. .
On April 1, Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Angel Reese and
the LSU Tigers 94-87, NPR reports. .
Also on April 1, the University of Connecticut
beat the University of Southern California 80-73.
Also on April 1, the University of Connecticut
beat the University of Southern California 80-73.
Both teams will join North Carolina State
and South Carolina in the Final Four.
Both teams will join North Carolina State
and South Carolina in the Final Four.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
On April 5, Iowa will go up against
UConn, and North Carolina State will
face off against South Carolina.
The back-to-back games will
kick off at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Women's college basketball has garnered record TV ratings this year as popular
players such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, .
Women's college basketball has garnered record TV ratings this year as popular
players such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, .
JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers have become household names, NPR reports. .
JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers have become household names, NPR reports. .
The men's teams at UConn and NC State
have also made it to the Final Four.
The men's teams at UConn and NC State
have also made it to the Final Four.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The men's Final Four games will kick off
on April 6 when Purdue battles NC State,
and UConn goes up against Alabama.
The women's title game will take place
on April 7 at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
The men's title game will happen on April 8
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Alabama Governor Signs, IVF Protection Bill .
On March 6, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed
legislation aimed at protecting in vitro fertilization
patients and providers from legal liability.
CNN reports that some clinics
are ready to lift a hold on certain
IVF services as early as this week. .
The Alabama bill comes after an
unprecedented state Supreme Court
ruling cast the future of IVF care into doubt.
The Supreme Court case reportedly
stemmed from the accidental destruction
of frozen embryos at a fertility clinic.
The state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos
are human beings, meaning that those who destroy
them could be held liable for wrongful death.
The latest bill signed into law by the governor
aims to provide both civil and criminal
immunity to providers and patients in the case
of embryos being damaged or destroyed.
However, the fertility clinics say that the new law
doesn't address the core issue and fails to provide
the legal protection necessary to resume care.
The law does not nullify
the Supreme Court’s analysis
that says the law ought to
treat embryos just like people, Katherine Kraschel, assistant professor at
Northeastern University School of Law, via CNN.
CNN reports that experts have warned that
the latest bill could also insulate providers
from standard medical malpractice claims.
The governor stressed that the new law is meant to be
a "short-term measure" and reassured that "there will
be more work to come" on ensuring IVF protections.
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Senate Democrats Will Attempt , to Pass Legislation Protecting IVF.
On Feb. 27, Democratic Senator
Tammy Duckworth said that she will seek
an immediate vote on Feb. 28 to pass her
Access to Family Building Act, Reuters reports. .
The push comes after Alabama ruled that embryos are essentially children, causing widespread implications for patients and doctors. .
If you truly care about the sanctity of families,
and you’re genuinely actually honestly interested in protecting IVF, then you need
to show it by not blocking this bill on
the floor tomorrow. It’s that simple, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, via statement.
Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran,
and her husband turned to IVF after
not being able to conceive for 10 years.
They currently have two children. .
I have five embryos that were created
(using IVF); three that were deemed
to be nonviable, would not survive, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, via statement.
Under "personhood laws" such as those
enacted in Alabama, Duckworth said, "I could
be convicted of manslaughter or murder for discarding these three eggs that were nonviable.".
Under "personhood laws" such as those
enacted in Alabama, Duckworth said, "I could
be convicted of manslaughter or murder for discarding these three eggs that were nonviable.".
While many Republicans have objected to Alabama's ruling, they are expected to block Duckworth's bill despite indicating otherwise, Reuters reports. .
Duckworth said that if Republicans end up objecting to the bill, she'd "love" to have those individuals named on the record. .
I expect them to, if they live up to the words
that they’re saying, to not block it. But we’ll
see tomorrow when the rubber hits the road, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, via statement
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This Day in History:, New Orleanians Take to
the Streets for Mardi Gras.
February 27, 1827.
Groups of masked students
danced in the streets,
marking the beginnings of the
city's Mardi Gras celebrations.
The Mardi Gras celebration
was brought to the region by French
settlers towards the end of the 1600s.
By the time students in
New Orleans danced in the
streets in costumes and masks.
the celebration of Carnival
had been popular in Mobile, AL,
for more than 100 years.
The New Orleans student
celebrations were inspired by their Paris studies.
Within five years, a French plantation
owner had begun raising money
to fund the celebration.
The first fully organized
Mardi Gras occurred in 1857
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