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Judge delays Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until September
In a major reprieve for former President Donald Trump, sentencing for his hush money convictions was postponed Tuesday until at least September — if ever — as the judge agreed to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
Driver drank 18 beers before fatal nail salon crash on Long Island, prosecutors say
(CNN) — The driver who authorities say plowed his SUV into a Long Island nail salon Friday, killing four people and injuring nine others, told police he had consumed 18 beers the night before the accident, according to CNN affiliate WABC.
City of Atlanta approves $2 million settlement for students tased by police during George Floyd protest
(CNN) — The Atlanta City Council voted Monday to approve a $2 million settlement for two students forcibly pulled from their car and tased by police during a protest following the death of George Floyd.
FDA approves donanemab, Eli Lilly’s treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease
(CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the progression of early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.
How to stay safe in the Texas heat
"How to stay safe in the Texas heat" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Lloyd Doggett becomes first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw
Washington (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas on Tuesday became the first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, a huge moment for the Democratic Party as Doggett says publicly what many elected officials had been speculating about privately.
Lloyd Doggett becomes first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on Biden to withdraw
Washington (CNN) — Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas on Tuesday became the first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, a huge moment for the Democratic Party as Doggett says publicly what many elected officials had been speculating about privately.
Lack of designated cooling centers puts homeless population at risk in Victoria; in June several people had to go to the ER
VICTORIA, Texas - The South Texas heat is a challenge for everyone, especially those who cannot easily escape the hot temperatures. A local advocate for the homeless reports about 7 people have gone to the hospital for heat-related illnesses.
Lack of designated cooling centers puts homeless population at risk in Victoria; in June several people had to go to the ER
VICTORIA, Texas - The South Texas heat is a challenge for everyone, especially those who cannot easily escape the hot temperatures. A local advocate for the homeless reports about 7 people have gone to the hospital for heat-related illnesses.
Victoria teachers learn about water conservation at week-long workshop
VICTORIA, Texas - Nine Victoria Independent School District (VISD) teachers attended a water conservation education and teacher professional development workshop in the past week.
Supreme Court to weigh whether regulators were heavy handed with flavored e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court took up an e-cigarette case Tuesday, weighing Food and Drug Administration decisions blocking the marketing of sweet flavored products amid a surge in vaping by young people.
‘Despicable Me 4’ rolls out another tired helping of warmed-over Gru-el
(CNN) — There’s no mystery why they keep making “Despicable Me” movies – the last sequel, in 2017, raked in more than $1 billion worldwide – but why folks continue watching should be tested by the fourth edition (not including the “Minions” offshoots). A tired, disjointed medley of madcap visual gags, the animated film yields roughly as many legitimate laughs as can be counted on a Minion’s three-digit hand.
Some antidepressants contribute to weight gain more than others, study finds
(CNN) — Antidepressants can be lifesavers for many struggling with so many mental health diagnoses — anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. Yet taking these mood-altering substances can lead to an unpleasant side effect for some — weight gain.
Several shark species are facing extinction. Here’s how you can help
(CNN) — Older than dinosaurs and trees, sharks have endured a lot throughout their 450 million years on Earth. They’ve even survived five mass extinctions, including the asteroid that wiped out 75% of life on the planet. But many species of these aquatic apex predators are now in danger of dying out forever.
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