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Fire at anti-abortion office in Wisconsin being investigated as arson
An anti-abortion group office in Wisconsin was set on fire and a Molotov cocktail was found, according to authorities.
The building had also been spray-painted with a message: “If abortions aren’t safe, then you aren’t either.”
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said in a statement that “it appears a specific non-profit that supports anti-abortion measures was targeted.” The president of the group considered the fire a “direct threat against” them. Police are investigating the incident as arson.
New York governor Kathy Hochul has tested positive for COVID-19
New York Governor Kathy Hochul tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday.
Aides of the governor say that she is asymptomatic and that the virus was detected as part of the governor’s routine testing.
US Senate will vote on Wednesday to codify abortion rights into law
After a leaked document from the Supreme Court revealed plans to overturn Roe v. Wade–a landmark ruling that gave abortion rights–Congress has decided to try and codify abortion rights into law.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that the Senate will vote to codify abortion rights into law.
“Choice should not be up to a handful of right-wing justices. Choice should not be up to a handful of right-wing politicians. It’s a woman’s right. Plain and simple,” he said.
Nationwide baby formula shortage continues to worsen
The nationwide baby formula shortage has continued to worsen, with parents unable to find formula on shelves. Some have been able to find baby formula online, but even that is rare currently.
A recent recall by Abbott Nutrition, a major manufacturer of baby formula, has made the problem worse. The recall was instated after at least four babies were hospitalized with bacterial infections and two died after consuming formula from Abbott Nutrition, according to the FDA.
In a statement, Abbott said: “We know that our recent recall caused additional stress and anxiety in an already challenging situation of a global supply shortage. We are working hard to help moms, dads and caregivers get the high-quality nutrition they need for their babies.”
Several retailers are also limiting customer purchases, with pharmacy chain CVS capping the max to three baby formula products per purchase. Costco also had caps listed on their website.
World News
Ukrainian fighters still in Azovstal steel plant: “surrender not an option”
All civilians have been evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant, but Ukrainian fighters and medics remain inside what may be the last stronghold of the besieged city of Mariupol.
Captain Sviatoslav Palamar, a deputy commander of Ukraine’s Azov Regiment, said in an online conference on Sunday:
“We will continue to fight as long as we are alive to repel the Russian occupiers. We don’t have much time; we are coming under intense shelling.”
Another officer in the Azov Regiment said that surrender was “not an option.”
New leader of Hong Kong is a former police officer and Beijing loyalist
John Lee, a loyalist to the Chinese government and former police officer, has been elected to be the next chief executive of Hong Kong. He was the only candidate for Hong Kong’s top post and won 1,416 votes in Sunday’s election.
The electoral system of Hong Kong had seen an overhaul last year after the Chinese government ruled that only “patriots” should be allowed to govern the city, which saw massive protests against the Chinese government.
A committee of 1,500 largely pro-Beijing members cast their votes to select the new leader, with Lee needing only a simple majority to win.
Death of 3 Americans at Bahamas’ Sandals resort being investigated; no foul play suspected
Three Americans have died of currently unknown causes at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas and one woman is currently hospitalized in Miami. She was airlifted to the hospital and is in serious condition.
Authorities are currently investigating what may have caused the mysterious deaths, with no foul play currently suspected in the incident.
According to police, they found an unresponsive man lying on the ground in one villa and two other individuals unresponsive in another villa. “Both showed signs of convulsion.”
Police say the individuals in the second villa had “complained of illness the previous evening.” They both received treatment at a local medical facility before returning to their villa.
Business News
Elon Musk tweets: “If I die under mysterious circumstances…” after being allegedly threatened by Russia
Elon Musk, the billionaire in charge of Tesla recently announced a $44 billion bid to buy Twitter.
He tweeted recently that “If I die under mysterious circumstances, it’s been nice knowin ya.”
Before the tweet was sent, Musk shared a post that appears to be a communication saying that he is involved in “supplying the fascist forces in Ukraine with military communication equipment.”
“And for this, Elon, you will be held accountable like an adult — no matter how much you’ll play the fool.”
Electricity providers are warning of nationwide energy shortages in the US
Electricity providers have been warning of energy supply issues as power-generating capacity continues to struggle to keep up with demand.
Several providers have warned customers of potential blackouts as demand increases in the warm summer months, with a regional grid in the Midwest (Midcontinent Independent System Operator) stating that emergency measures may need to be used in the summer.
The issue is increasing amid the introduction of more renewable sources of electricity, which has caused older power plants to retire. However, more renewable electricity forms may not be able to produce electricity all the time and need batteries to store output for later use. The US is also facing a battery shortage, something that may affect the output of electricity this year.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky calls working at offices “anachronistic” and “relic of the past”
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has called working from an office “anachronistic” and that it is “from a pre-digital age.”
Airbnb announced earlier that its employees can remotely work forever without paying penalties, something many companies have refused to allow.
Chesky stated that Airbnb saw a much more productive period when employees were working from home and that remote work hiring was better.
“I think that the office as we know it, is over. We can’t try to hold on to 2019 anymore than 1950. We have to move forward.”
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