6 Dead, 2 Injured in Austin Shooting

Published: Wed, 12/06/23


Today's Poll Question


Should Liz Cheney run for president?


VOTE HERE

6 Dead, 2 Injured in Austin Shooting

KXAN Austin

Six people were killed and two injured in a shooting spree across Austin and Bexar County, Texas, with investigators believing one man, who was arrested for Capital Murder, was responsible for all incidents.

 READ MORE

NCAA New Rules Allow Athlete Payment

USA Today

The NCAA proposal to pay players, presented by Charlie Baker, represents a major change in college athletics, enabling schools to directly compensate athletes and potentially set their own rules.

 READ MORE

Biden "Not Sure He'd Be Running"

CNN

President Biden, in a candid remark to Democratic donors, suggested he might not seek re-election in 2024 if Trump were not also running, stressing Trump's candidacy as a factor in his decision-making.

 READ MORE

Trump Jokes About Dictatorship

Yahoo News

Trump jokingly claimed he would be a dictator only on the first day of his presidency to focus on border closure and drilling, amid criticism from opponents about his authoritarian tendencies.

 READ MORE

Watch Today's Headlines

Cheney Weighs Third Party Bid

The Washington Post

Liz Cheney considers third-party presidential run to thwart Trump's return, focusing on democracy's risk, with a decision soon; she aims to prevent a pro-Trump Republican House majority in 2024.

 READ MORE

GOP Debate Spotlight on NewsNation

Associated Press

NewsNation, a young cable network, will air the fourth GOP debate with conservative media moderators, potentially conflicting with its centrist image as it strives to attract a broader audience.

 READ MORE

Tax Policy at Stake in SCOTUS Case

SCOTUSblog

The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a tax on U.S. shares of foreign corporations, with justices favoring a narrow ruling amid constitutional and financial implications concerns.

 READ MORE

College Heads Grilled on Antisemitism

The Times of Israel

During a congressional hearing, the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and Penn did not clearly state that calls for the genocide of Jews constitute harassment under campus rules, mentioning context dependence.

 READ MORE

Poland Warns of Russian Attack

Daily Express

Poland's national security agency head, urging heightened preparedness, warns that Russia could attack NATO countries like Poland, Estonia, Romania, and Lithuania within the next three years.

 READ MORE

Musk Should Be TIME Person of the Year

Newsweek

Laura Rosen Cohen opines that Elon Musk deserves to be Person of the Year because of his significant impact on free speech, social media, and his advocacy for truth and the free exchange of information.

 READ MORE

Homeowner Presumed Dead Post-Explosion

NBC News

James Yoo, an Arlington resident with a history of complaints concerning social media posts, is presumed dead after his home exploded when police tried to serve a search warrant. The cause of the explosion is under investigation

 READ MORE

Up 6 With 3 Seconds Left, Yale Loses

Yale Daily News

Yale lost to Vermont in a controversial ending with a disputed offensive foul call in the final seconds, despite a strong performance, and will have a chance to bounce back in their next game against Fairfield.

 READ MORE

Will Rahm or Won't He?

The Wall Street Journal

Speculation surrounds the possibility of golfer Jon Rahm joining the Saudi-backed LIV Golf, which could have far-reaching implications for the sport and its tentative truce between LIV and the PGA Tour.

 READ MORE

$7.5B and Still No Chargers

Politico

Congress allocated $7.5 billion for electric vehicle chargers in 2021, but two years later, not a single charger has been installed, providing Republicans with ammunition to oppose the program.

 READ MORE

McGregor for President—of Ireland

Irish Mirror

MMA fighter Conor McGregor has hinted at a potential presidential election bid in 2025 in Ireland, criticizing potential rivals and suggesting private funding for weekly votes to ensure accountability.

 READ MORE

Mounting Evidence of Hamas Sexual Attacks

Reuters

Israel is investigating sexual violence allegations during October 7, with potential involvement of the International Criminal Court (ICC), even though Israel doesn't acknowledge its jurisdiction.

 READ MORE

Tuberville Ends Military Blockades

HuffPost

The Senate approved approximately 425 military promotions after Sen. Tuberville ended his blockade over a Pentagon abortion policy, amid bipartisan pressure and concerns about military readiness.

 READ MORE

Trans Cyclists Win Championship

Outkick

Two transgender women won gold and silver in an Illinois women's cyclocross race, repeating their success from two months earlier, amidst debates about transgender athletes in women’s sports.

 READ MORE

Publishing's Good Old Days, Martinis & All

New York Times

"Among Friends" details the transformation of book publishing from the 1960s to 1990s, marked by social gatherings, niche successes, amidst industry consolidation and shifting reader preferences.

 READ MORE

Covid Student Setbacks Were Global

Financial Times

The global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic was significant, with the OECD reporting an unprecedented decline in student attainment worldwide, especially in developed economies, between 2018 and 2022.

 READ MORE

Judge Rejects Bid to Block Trump in AZ

For the Left

An Arizona judge dismissed a lawsuit aimed at disqualifying Trump from the state's 2024 ballot, citing the lack of standing and no competitive injury, similar to dismissals of similar lawsuits in other states. 

READ MORE

Johnson Email Raises LGBTQ Concerns

For the Right

Speaker Johnson expressed concerns in a fundraising email about the increasing number of high school students identifying as LGBTQ, referencing a CDC report and suggesting a cultural decline in America. 

READ MORE

 


1500 Eckington Pl NE
Washington DC 20002
US


Unsubscribe   |   Change Subscriber Options