Canadian Wildfires Choke Upper Midwest

Published: Tue, 05/14/24

Updated: Wed, 05/15/24

Wildfire smoke is causing air quality alerts for the second year, affecting areas from Montana to Wisconsin and potentially reaching Iowa and Chicago.Insert Preheader


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Canadian Wildfires Choke Upper Midwest

Associated Press

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing air quality alerts across the Upper Midwest for the second year, affecting areas from Montana to Wisconsin and potentially reaching Iowa and Chicago.

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"Locker Room Talk" Melania's Idea

ABC News

Michael Cohen testified that Melania Trump suggested the "locker room talk" defense for the Access Hollywood tape to minimize its impact on Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.

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What To Know About Menendez Trial

CBS News

The corruption trial of NJ Senator Menendez focuses on accusations that he traded political influence for personal benefits including cash and a luxury car; both he and his wife have pleaded not guilty.

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Trump Ahead in 5 of 6 Battlegrounds

DNYUZ

Trump leads Biden in five of six key battleground states, driven by young and nonwhite voters' dissatisfaction with Biden's handling of the economy and other issues, according to recent polls.

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Psychedelics as the New Yoga

Yahoo! Finance

JJ Wilson, son of Lululemon's founder, co-founded Optimi Health to mainstream psychedelics, aiming to supply medical-grade psilocybin and MDMA globally, making microdosing common as vitamins.

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NFL Will Debut With AFC Rematch

NFL

The 2024 NFL season will start with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Baltimore Ravens in a rematch of the AFC Championship Game on September 5th.

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Exclusion of Jewish Jurors Reviewed

The New York Times

Dozens of cases are being reevaluated after notes from a 1990s murder trial in California revealed that prosecutors deliberately tried to exclude Jewish jurors during the selection process.

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Toby Keith Daughter Accepts His Degree

People

Three months after Toby Keith's death from stomach cancer, his daughter Krystal accepted an honorary degree on his behalf from the University of Oklahoma during their graduation.

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Roaring Kitty Returns

HuffPost

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Birth Rates Are Down All Over the World

The Wall Street Journal

Global birthrates are rapidly declining, leading to potential economic, social, and geopolitical challenges as countries face shrinking populations and diminished global influence.

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Axios Fact-Checked Psaki's Watch Story

Axios

Jen Psaki's book claims Biden didn't check his watch at a soldier's ceremony, contradicting evidence and family accounts, amid efforts to reshape views on the Afghanistan withdrawal.

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Dublin-NYC Portal Bad Behavior

Sky News

People on the Irish side of the portal have been seen flashing body parts and showing images of 9/11 to their New York counterparts - with numerous videos going viral on social media.

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Judge Judy v. the National Enquirer

Deadline

Judge Judy is suing the National Enquirer's owner for defamation, alleging false claims that she sought a new trial for the Menendez brothers, demanding damages and a jury trial in Florida.

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Famed Pathologist Cyril Wecht Passes

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Cyril Wecht, a prominent pathologist and former Allegheny County Democratic leader known for his criticism of the JFK assassination report and high-profile cases, has died at 93.

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Broad Support for Legal Abortion Holds

Pew Research Center

Two years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a majority of Americans, by more than 2 to 1, continue to support legal access to abortion, including medication abortions.

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Harris Drops F-Bomb

The Guardian

At a summit for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander groups, VP Harris advised young attendees to "kick that f***ing door down" if opportunities are blocked.

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Conway: This Is Not a Sideshow

The Atlantic

George T. Conway III has revised his opinion on the magnitude of the New York v. Trump case, now viewing it as an ideal first trial for Donald Trump, potentially leading to prison.

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John Mulaney's Week-Long LA Stint Ends

Vox

John Mulaney's recently concluded Netflix series "Everybody's in LA" was an experimental live show exploring new comedic directions for both the comedian and the streaming platform.

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San Fran to Ban Forever Chemicals

NBC News

San Francisco is set to become the first U.S. city to ban PFAS-containing firefighter gear containing 'forever chemicals', with a vote expected to phase out that equipment due to health risks.

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Comedian Smack-down: Maher and Burr

Mediaite

Bill Burr confronted Bill Maher on his podcast for posing as an expert on the Middle East, mocking Maher's simplistic solutions during a heated discussion about Israel and student protests.

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GOP’s Steps To Hold Garland in Contempt

For the Left

The House Oversight Committee is considering contempt of Congress charges against AG Merrick Garland for failing to comply with subpoenas demanding Biden's interview recordings. 

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Biden’s 100% Tariff on Chinese-Made EVs

For the Right

The Biden Administration plans to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs and batteries up to 100% to protect American jobs, while exempting solar industry items to support U.S. manufacturing. 

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