Your Wednesday Briefing: The U.S. Beats Iran
Plus China cracks down on protests and the U.S. pledges more aid to Ukraine.
Voters make an important down payment on democracy’s future
By Ben Jealous A lot of good news came out of this month’s elections—and enough bad news to remind us that we can never let our guard down when freedom and democracy are at stake. This year, democracy itself was on the ballot, and voters made an important down payment on its future. In 2020
China’s factory activity at lowest reading since April; Asia markets largely higher – CNBC
China’s factory activity at lowest reading since April; Asia markets largely higher CNBC China factory, services activities slide to 7-month lows on COVID curbs Reuters Live news: Chinese manufacturing contracts faster than expected as lockdowns bite Financial Times China’s Economic Activity Falls as Covid Cases Surge Bloomberg Asia stocks choppy as investors cautious after disappointing China data Reuters View Full
Senate vote to protect same-sex marriage reflects long political shift – The Washington Post
Senate vote to protect same-sex marriage reflects long political shift The Washington Post Senate passes same-sex marriage bill with bipartisan support Fox News US Senate passes Respect for Marriage Act AZFamily | 3TV and CBS 5 News in Phoenix Senate vote tonight passes gay marriage bill to Band-Aid NBC News Senate votes to pass same-sex gay marriage bill. We
Oath Keepers founder guilty of sedition in U.S. Capitol attack plot – Reuters
Oath Keepers founder guilty of sedition in U.S. Capitol attack plot Reuters Oath Keepers Leader Found Guilty of Seditious Conspiracy in Jan. 6 Case The New York Times Oath Keepers boss from Granbury found guilty of seditious conspiracy in 1/6 case FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth Cheney, Thompson applaud Oath Keepers verdicts: ‘A victory for the rule of law’ The
S.C. court directs Meadows to appear before Fulton grand jury – The Atlanta Journal Constitution
S.C. court directs Meadows to appear before Fulton grand jury The Atlanta Journal ConstitutionView Full Coverage on Google News
Severe weather updates: Tornado outbreak hits Mississippi and Louisiana – ABC News
Severe weather updates: Tornado outbreak hits Mississippi and Louisiana ABC News Severe Weather Threat In The South Could Impact 17 Million NBC News Tornadoes, 2-Inch Hail: ‘Particularly Dangerous’ Storms Hit South The New York Times Weather forecast brings winter storm warnings and threat of tornadoes USA TODAY Night sky aglow with lightning strikes in Mississippi FOX Weather View Full Coverage
The Pulse of Entertainment: Grammy Nominated Joan Belgrave Releases ‘Oooo Boy’ EP | Listen
*“It’s a song that touches my heart,” said Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Joan Belgrave about her single from her new EP “Oooo Boy” – the title track. “The song is out right now. I wanted to get the last song out right away…to say when you lose someone you don’t lose them, they stay with you.”
She Maaad! Florida Woman Sues Kraft – Claims Velveeta Macaroni Prep Time is Bogus
*We’ve all seen some pretty wild lawsuit stories but this one might be the funniest/craziest. According to CNN, a Florida woman has decided to sue Kraft Heinz Foods Company for $5 million. Yes, $5 million dollars! Y’all know them lil Velveeta cups we buy for our kids to have when we don’t feel like cooking
‘Darby and the Dead’ Director On Using Comedy to Heal Grief | EUR Video Exclusive
*20th Century Studios’ new supernatural comedy “Darby and the Dead” features a teen queen, the afterlife, and lessons about grief and healing. After suffering a near-death experience as a young girl, Darby Harper (Riele Downs) gains the ability to see dead people. As a result, she becomes introverted and shut off from her high school