The COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, linked to a surge in hospitalizations in Asia, is projected to account for over one-third of U.S. cases, signaling its high transmissibility. While it does not appear to cause more severe illness than earlier variants, updated vaccine access may be limited for many Americans, particularly children and those without underlying health conditions.
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The U.S. government will deploy an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid ongoing legal disputes over their presence, totaling 4,100 troops and 700 Marines in the area. Local leaders, including California Governor Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, criticize the move as politically motivated and ineffective, especially as the 9th Circuit Court deliberates on the legality of the deployment. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA man has been arrested for second-degree murder in the 2003 death of his father, Paul Herlihy, who was found dead in Milford, New Hampshire. Douglas Herlihy, 39, was apprehended in Massachusetts and is held without bail, with extradition proceedings to New Hampshire expected to follow his arraignment. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA dangerous heat wave is set to impact the Midwest and Northeast, bringing triple-digit temperatures just as summer begins, with severe storms expected first across 120 million people. As the week progresses, high humidity will exacerbate conditions, leading to dangerous heat indices, particularly in major cities like New York and Washington, D.C. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe UBS Global Wealth Report reveals that the U.S. minted 1,000 new millionaires daily in 2024, totaling over 379,000, driven by strong stock market performance and a stable dollar, accounting for over half of the world’s new millionaires. Despite this growth, the average wealth per adult in the Americas was around $312,000, highlighting a disparity in wealth distribution. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreA 32-year-old man, Joseph A. Rossomando, was arrested in North Carolina after a missing Pennsylvania teenager, 15, was found living in his home, nearly a year after her disappearance in June 2024. He faces multiple serious charges, including statutory rape and human trafficking, after police discovered child sexual abuse material during a search of his residence. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreIn her dissent in United States v. Skmetti, Justice Sotomayor argues that transgender individuals face discrimination and lack political power to advocate for their rights, contrasting their situation with that of other marginalized groups. She emphasizes that laws reflecting irrational prejudice against transgender persons must be struck down, regardless of whether they are classified as a suspect class. Need More Context? 🔎
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