Remembering
Aretha Franklin.
Aretha Louise Franklin was born on
March 25, 1942, and died on August 16, 2018.
Here are five facts
to celebrate the
“Queen of Soul.”.
1. She was the first woman inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2. Franklin taught
herself how to play
the piano by ear.
3. She performed for
Presidents Jimmy Carter,
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
4. Franklin's single, "Respect,"
was a civil rights anthem.
5. NASA named an
asteroid after her.
Happy Birthday,
Aretha Franklin!
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NASA has unveiled striking images capturing the extensive flooding in the UAE following the recent torrential rainfall. Describing it as a "slow-moving storm," NASA highlighted the unprecedented deluge that inundated the Gulf states, surpassing a year's worth of rainfall in some regions. According to the UAE's meteorological department, the country received a staggering 6.04 billion cubic metres of rain last week, nearly equivalent to its annual precipitation of 6.7 billion cubic metres. This remarkable event underscores the magnitude of the weather phenomenon that swept across the region.
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Nasa granted awards for the human exploration rover challenge on Monday to two Indian student teams from Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. The "Crash and Burn" award went to.. IndiaTimes
Isro's S Somnath discusses Aditya L1 solar mission's ongoing Sun data transmission and instrument observations. The 5-year mission includes solar eclipse data.. IndiaTimes
The Labor Origins of, Women's History Month:, Explained.
Though women should be celebrated
every day, March has been designated
National Women’s History Month.
Here's how March came to be
known as Women’s History Month.
Women’s History Month was birthed after
garment workers in New York City held a
massive protest on March 8, 1857.
The strike was repeated on the same date in
1908 and throughout the year, which led to March 8
being named International Women’s Day.
In 1978, activist Molly Murphy
MacGregor instituted a local
“women's history week”
in Sonoma, California.
It was recognized nationally
on a year-to-year basis in 1980 by
President Jimmy Carter.
By 1986, 14 states recognized March as Women’s
History Month, as a result of the hard work of
The National Women's History Project.
A year later, in 1987, the entire nation began celebrating National Women's Day in March
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Why Women's History Month
Is in March.
In honor of the start of
Women’s History Month,
here’s a look back at its origins.
The United States, United Kingdom
and Australia all celebrate women
during the month of March.
The reason for this is a single day:
International Women’s Day,
which falls on March 8.
The United Nations officially recognized the day in 1977, though it had been observed since 1911.
Local groups and municipalities
also began celebrating National
Women’s Week in the 1970s.
After gaining enough traction,
the first official National Women’s
Week was declared by President
Jimmy Carter beginning on March 8, 1980.
According to the National Women’s History alliance, states began declaring the entire month Women’s History Month before a national push came in 1986.
Congress declared the first official
Women’s History Month in March 1987
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US Historians Inform Supreme Court , That They Reject Trump’s Immunity Claim.
Former President Donald Trump faces multiple federal election interference charges stemming
from his attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
He and his legal team assert that he is immune to prosecution since he was president at the time.
But 15 historians have since "filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court" in an attempt to disprove Trump's claims, 'The Guardian' reports. .
But 15 historians have since "filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court" in an attempt to disprove Trump's claims, 'The Guardian' reports. .
According to the historians, Trump , "asserts that a doctrine of permanent
immunity from criminal liability for a president’s
official acts, while not expressly provided
by the Constitution, must be inferred." .
To justify this radical assertion, he
contends that the original meaning
of the Constitution demands it. , U.S. Historians, via amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court.
But no plausible historical
case supports his claim, U.S. Historians, via amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court.
Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy initiatives at the Brennan Center.
said that Trump's claims of immunity
are "deeply un-American.".
From the birth of the country through
President Clinton’s acceptance of a plea
bargain in 2001 [avoiding indictment over
the Monica Lewinsky affair], it has been
understood that presidents can be prosecuted, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'.
From the birth of the country through
President Clinton’s acceptance of a plea
bargain in 2001 [avoiding indictment over
the Monica Lewinsky affair], it has been
understood that presidents can be prosecuted, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'.
From the birth of the country through
President Clinton’s acceptance of a plea
bargain in 2001 [avoiding indictment over
the Monica Lewinsky affair], it has been
understood that presidents can be prosecuted, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'.
The Supreme Court must not delay
in passing down a ruling in this case, Thomas Wolf, brief co-counsel and director of democracy
initiatives at the Brennan Center, via 'The Guardian'
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President Joe Biden, alongside Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, faced protests during a fundraiser defending the White House's Gaza crisis handling. The event, raising $25 million, featured discussions moderated by Stephen Colbert at Radio City Music Hall. Obama emphasized the complexities of presidency, while Clinton praised Biden's economic policies. The event aimed to bolster support amid discontent over Biden's Israel stance.
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Biden Campaign to Rake In $25 Million , at Star-Studded Fundraiser.
President Biden will host the
most lucrative political fundraiser in
American history on March 28, Politico reports. .
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
Mindy Kaling will emcee the event
from Radio City Music Hall.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Stephen Colbert will host an "armchair conversation" with Biden, Obama and Clinton.
Unlike our opponent, every dollar we’re raising
is going to reach the voters who will decide
this election — communicating the president’s
historic record, his vision for the future and
laying plain the stakes of this election, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
The numbers don’t lie: today’s event
is a massive show of force and a
true reflection of the momentum
to reelect the Biden-Harris ticket, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
$25 million is expected to be raised at the event. .
By comparison, Biden's campaign raised
$21 million during all of last month.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump
raised $20 million during the month of February.
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This Day in History: , Prince Dies.
April 21, 2016.
The iconic musician, 57,
was found dead at his estate,
Paisley Park, in Minnesota.
Prince had overdosed on fentanyl.
His death was ruled accidental.
Over the span of four decades,
Prince transcended genre and created
more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros.
Prince often played all of the
instruments on the album himself.
He was charismatic and electrifying on stage.
His 1984 album 'Purple Rain'
sold 13 million copies. It was number one
on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks.
He won seven Grammy awards.
His final album was released in 2015,
just months before his death.
Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com
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16 Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration , for Pausing Liquid Natural Gas Exports.
The lawsuit was filed on March 21.
The states claim that the Biden administration
does not have the authority to deny
"federal permits for new liquid natural
gas (LNG) exports," 'The Hill' reports. .
The 16 attorneys general also allege
that the pause goes against Congress.
This ban disregards statutory mandates,
flouts the normal regulatory process, upends
the industry, disrupts Plaintiffs’ economies,
and subverts our constitutional structure, Via lawsuit.
These unlawful actions leave Plaintiffs
with no choice but to once more turn
to the courts to enforce the law, Via lawsuit.
The suit goes on to allege that the ban is
motivated by politics and comes "in the midst of an election year, and after a sustained pressure campaign from billionaire conglomerates, celebrities, ‘influencers,’ and banks.".
The timing of the decision, in an election
year, raises the likelihood that political
motivations drove the action, House Oversight Committee Republicans,
in a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm.
LNG, which is often considered to be
"a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration.
LNG, which is often considered to be
"a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration.
President Biden's pause on permits signifies
a stark contrast from his predecessor.
In February, the House passed a bill that would
strip the White House of its LNG permit authority
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