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The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected a move to restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone, but it is unlikely to have major political repercussions.The impact would have been much greater if the Court had ruled the other way and restricted something that Americans support by a nearly 2-to-1 margin. Such a decision would have come just two years after the Court overturned a deeply unpopular ruling. Roe v. Wade And it could have sparked a new backlash.But the ruling serves as a reminder of how much abortion rights, and especially how far Republicans and conservatives are willing to…
Broadcast transcript: East Omaha neighborhood reporter Molly Hudson has been talking to neighbors for months who have similar questions.”I wonder if something is going to happen here, if this is going to happen a year from now,” said Melissa Youngblood, vice president of Home Trailer Park of Northeast Omaha. They want to know whether the new Inland Port Authority and those elected to its board will decide whether to eventually pave the way for a business park to be built here.State Sen. Terrell McKinney is a member of the committee, and he hopes it will give local residents some oversight…
Down icon An icon in the shape of a downward angle. Jordan Strauss/InVision/AP; Chelsea Jia Feng/BI Tesla got investor approval for Elon Musk’s compensation, but he’s not likely to make a comeback just yet.Musk’s compensation plan was first approved in 2018 but was struck down by a Delaware judge in January.Now Tesla must take the matter back to a judge. Tesla announced at its annual meeting on Thursday that it had won approval for Elon Musk’s compensation package after weeks of campaigning.Musk was quick to celebrate the win, saying, “Awesome! Love you guys.”Though Musk took to the stage at the…
Microsoft’s president told Congress on Thursday that the company accepted responsibility for serious security flaws that allowed China-linked hackers to penetrate federal computer networks but defended its presence in China.Brad Smith struck a humble tone in testimony before the House Homeland Security Committee, promising that the tech giant would fix security flaws in its products that are widely used by federal agencies.But Republican lawmakers focused on Microsoft’s activities in China, questioning how the company can strengthen cybersecurity while operating in a country where the government demands access to data from companies and other organizations.Smith said Microsoft operates data centers and…
The U.S. Open has begun at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina, and the battle for the top spots in the rankings is already fierce.Everyone seemed to be chasing Scottie Scheffler this week, as he is playing better than he has since Tiger Woods was in his prime. But Scheffler had a very average round. The No. 1 golfer in the world finished with a 1-over 71, six strokes behind the leader.Instead, it was Patrick Cantlay who took the early lead. He made three birdies in the final five holes of the day for a five-under 65, which temporarily put…
The Marine Corps will make changes to its training and education in 2024, potentially establishing more training teams over the next few years, building out career paths for instructors, adding advanced technology and changing how it assigns new officers to duties.The Marine Corps’ first annual training and education report on force design was released Wednesday, a 14-page document that outlines moves made in areas across the service to modernize how Marines learn, with deadlines set out.Lt. Gen. Kevin Iams, commander of Training and Education Command, said in a press release that the document is the command’s “strategic vision” for modernizing…
The 2024 U.S. Open began Thursday at Pinehurst Resort’s No. 2 course in North Carolina.Temperatures are expected to get into the 90s this weekend at golf’s third major of the year and the competition should be just as hot.Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay are the co-leaders after the opening round, each shooting a 5-under 65. McIlroy, a four-time major champ, played bogey-free golf and carded five birdies while Cantlay had six birdies and one bogey. Trailing the pair is Ludvig Aberg (4 under) and then Matthieu Pavon and Bryson DeChambeau at 3 under.Follow along for news and updates from Pinehurst…
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp is in South Korea; Channel 2 Action News I’m talking to him about traveling.He is here to promote business opportunities in Georgia and strengthen the connections businesses already have in the state.Kemp said: Channel 2’s Richard Elliott It wants to strengthen the relationships that already exist between Georgia and Hyundai, Kia and SK Battery.read moreIt was also a chance for Kemp to tour the DMZ and raise his national profile.In an exclusive interview, Kemp told Elliott that the DMZ doesn’t just mark the border between two nations, it marks the border between two ideals.”I think…
Tesla shareholders approved The deal to pay CEO Elon Musk $45 billion in compensation came after a bitter referendum on his leadership.The results, released Thursday, come as the billionaire tycoon struggles to hang on to the largest compensation package ever given to an executive at a publicly traded U.S. company.”First of all, I want to say I love you guys so much!” an elated Musk said as he appeared on stage after the vote.The vote came after a Delaware judge in January invalidated a payment to Musk then worth about $56 billion, on grounds that Tesla’s board was not deemed…
Recently, Render (RNDR) has faced significant downward pressure in line with the widespread bearish sentiment affecting the cryptocurrency market. The notable sell-off in Bitcoin has caused a ripple effect that has negatively affected various altcoins, including RNDR. Over the past week, the price of RNDR has fallen by nearly 18%, a clear reflection of the widespread negative market sentiment. However, Rendar (RNDR) has started to attract increasing attention from analysts and investors, signaling a potential turnaround. As market sentiment gradually shifts to a more optimistic outlook, RNDR has shown resilience by holding support levels, laying the groundwork for a potential…