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Trump faces 33 years in prison
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Former president Donald Trump faces 33 years in prison if convicted of violating the Espionage act and two other criminal statutes. The ongoing investigation began in February of 2022 when classified information on White House records was found in 15 boxes at Trump’s mansion, Mar-A-Lago. Federal laws do not permit removing classified documents to…
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News in Brief
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SCOTUS leak signals end to Roe v. Wade On May 2, a draft Supreme Court opinion in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade was leaked to the public. This leak signaled a possible end to federal protection to an abortion, a right that Roe v. Wade guarantees to all Americans up until 24 weeks.…
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MLB strikes into lockout
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The first Major League Baseball (MLB) lockout occurred in 1972 in response to players striving for an increase in pay following the expiration of the league’s three-year pension agreement. The league went on strike again in December 2020 and while it was recently lifted, MLB has brought up numerous issues after seeking to improve…
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Switzerland and Western allies economically strike against Russia
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The United States and the United Kingdom have banned the import of all Russian oil and gas to their countries. This is a major industry within Russia, as the country’s production makes up 40 percent of European gas, and a quarter of their oil. These sanctions have been placed on Russia because of their…
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New variants of COVID-19 are concerning scientists
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For the past two years, the entire world has been living in the COVID-19 pandemic, but as case numbers drop and mask mandates are lifted, many people find themselves asking how much longer COVID-19 will continue. Scientists say that COVID-19 is entering the endemic phase, which means it is easier to be controlled and…
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Borderline hero passes away in motorcycle crash
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Hero of the Borderline shooting from 2018, Matthew Wennerstrom, died in a motorcycle crash on Feb 28. Wennerstorm hit an SUV at Lynn and Kelly roads at 6:21 pm and passed before officials could move him from the scene. This was a major shock to the community, since Wennerstrom is often remembered for helping…
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Legislation saves UC Berkeley’s diminished admissions allowance
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The University of California, (UC) Berkeley will be accepting more than 5,000 first-year college students this year following changes to admissions resolved by Governor Gavin Newsom. A court order issued over housing issues would have cut some admissions and forced several thousand students online or deferred admission offers. However, new legislation signed by Newson…
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Protests break out in the streets of Russia
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Russia in February of 2022 launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a decision which became heavily criticized by the public, from even within Russia. Protests on Russian streets have broken out since then in retaliation to the invasion. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since around 2014, which has continued into…
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The Capitol insurrection trials begin
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On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands of people from across the country visited Washington D.C. in an attempt to avoid the certification of the 2020 election, collectively storming the capital in a coup d’etat. After the insurrection, many people have been detained and put on trial. Many right-wing extremist groups such as the Oath Keepers,…
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Activists rally against Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law
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On March 8, 2022, the Florida Senate passed the Parental Rights in Education Bill with a 22-17 vote. Gov. Ron DeSantis. R-Flor., has not yet approved the new bill, but has indicated that he will do so. If signed, the bill will take into effect starting July 1, 2022. The Parental Rights in Education…