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“Alabama Does What Alabama Does” Black Lawmakers Decry SCOTUS Forced Redistricting Maps Passed by GOP

Lawmakers in Alabama argued over new maps as required to be redrawn by Friday to follow guidelines set forth in a Supreme Court ruling which upheld the same ruling by a federal district court’s three-judge panel in June. The legislature was required to redraw districts to conform to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act…


Shohei Ohtani’s Future Is Still Uncertain as the Angels Ponder a Momentous Decision

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Angels fans rose and roared when Shohei Ohtani walked toward the dugout after a tumultuous Friday night on the mound. The Big A echoed with “M-V-P!” chants for the unique talent who has revolutionized baseball over the last six seasons in Orange County. The chants and cheers had a melancholy note,…


Biden Administration Proposes Energy Efficiency Standards on Water Heaters

The Biden administration has proposed imposing energy efficiency standards for residential water heaters, a move that it said will help consumers save $11.4 billion every year and combat climate change. The proposed rule would require that the most common-sized electric water heaters use heat pump technology, and gas-fired instantaneous water heaters use condensing technology to…


Sophia Smith Scores Twice for US in in 3–0 Victory Over Vietnam to Open the Women’s World Cup

AUCKLAND, New Zealand—Fresh-faced newcomer Sophia Smith teamed with captain Lindsey Horan to give the United States a balanced performance as the Americans breezed to another opening victory at the Women’s World Cup. Smith scored twice and the two-time defending champions beat tournament first-timers Vietnam 3–0 Saturday for the Americans’ 13th straight victory in a World…


Drone Attack in Crimea Prompts Evacuation, Brief Bridge Closure

A drone attack on an ammunition depot in Crimea prompted authorities to evacuate everyone in a five-km (3.1-mile) radius and briefly suspend road traffic on the bridge linking the peninsula to Russia, the regional governor said on Saturday. Sergei Aksyonov said there was an explosion at the depot in Krasnohvardiiske in central Crimea but reported…


4 Tips for Staying Hydrated and a Decoction for Kidney Stone Prevention and Constipation Relief

One of the greatest gifts of our planet is water. Water is the source of life and a vital element of good health for all of earth’s inhabitants and its environments. Drinking water has many obvious benefits. However, drinking too much water can cause water intoxication and include symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, and other complications….


Prosecutors Want Rapper Back in Jail After He Crashed Car While Awaiting Trial

SAVANNAH, Ga.—Prosecutors want the rapper Quando Rondo sent back to jail after he crashed a car while free on bond pending trial on gang and drug charges. The 24-year-old rapper, whose given name Tyquian Terrel Bowman, was indicted last month in his hometown of Savannah. He was released from jail June 26 on a $100,000…


Summer Holiday Travellers Are Warned of Strikes and Delays

Families heading off on their summer holidays are being warned their travel plans could get snarled up by train strikes, heavy traffic, and downpours. With schools breaking up in England and Wales for the summer on Friday, Saturday is expected to be the busiest day for Brits jetting off abroad this year, according to the travel…


Mother and 3 Children Dead in Possible Oklahoma Murder-Suicide

VERDIGRIS, Okla.—A woman and her three children were found dead in an Oklahoma home Thursday evening in what may be a murder-suicide following an hourslong standoff, authorities said. The names of the victims weren’t immediately released. The standoff began in the small town of Verdigris, a suburb east of Tulsa, when a police officer driving…


Trump Not Obligated to Appear Before Grand Jury: Attorney John Lauro

Former President Donald Trump is not obliged to appear before a grand jury in connection with the special counsel investigation of the 2020 presidential election, attorney John Lauro said on July 21. “There’s no need to appear in front of any grand jury right now. President Trump did absolutely nothing wrong,” Mr. Lauro, who is…