Willie Mays, Giants’ legendary ‘Say Hey Kid,’ passes away at the age of 93
Baseball icon Willie Mays, famously known as the ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has passed away at the age of 93. The news of his death was jointly announced by the Giants and Mays’ family. Mays, the center fielder known for his signature basket catch, was revered as one of the greatest and most beloved players in the game. With over 600 home runs and more than 3,000 hits, he was a joy to watch on the field and his legendary over-the-shoulder catch in the 1954 World Series remains one of baseball’s most celebrated defensive moments. He held the title of baseball’s oldest living Hall of Famer.
Deadly New Mexico wildfire forces thousands to evacuate, at least one confirmed death
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A deadly wildfire in New Mexico has led to the evacuation of thousands and resulted in at least one confirmed death, according to the governor’s office. The blaze has caused damage to over 500 structures, including an unknown number of homes. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham mentioned that the rapid spread of the flames has made it too risky for authorities to assess the situation accurately. National Guard troops have been deployed as residents flee under evacuation orders, with little time to salvage their belongings. The governor emphasized that the magnitude of the fires surpasses local capabilities and requires immediate state intervention. Further details on the fatality were not provided by her office.
Biden unveils sweeping plan to grant US citizenship to half a million immigrants
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has initiated a comprehensive plan aimed at granting relief to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants without legal status in the U.S. This move comes following the president’s recent immigration actions at the southern border earlier this month. The new policy announced on Tuesday will allow certain U.S. citizens’ spouses lacking legal status to apply for permanent residency and, eventually, citizenship. Administration officials estimate that this could impact upwards of half a million immigrants. Speaking at the White House, Biden underscored the significance of the plan, stating, “The Statue of Liberty is not merely a relic of American history.”
Russia President Putin visits North Korea in rare trip to reinforce alliance
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin made a rare visit to North Korea early Wednesday, expressing mutual interest in collaborating to overcome U.S.-led sanctions amid escalating tensions with Washington. Upon arrival in Pyongyang, Putin was greeted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Prior to his visit, Putin expressed appreciation for North Korea’s steadfast support of his military actions in Ukraine. Concerns have arisen about an arrangement where Pyongyang supplies munitions to Moscow for the conflict in Ukraine in return for economic aid and technology transfers.
Ship targeted by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in fatal assault sinks in Red Sea, marking second incident
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A bulk carrier that was under attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and believed to have resulted in the death of one crew member, has sunk in the Red Sea. The Tutor sank after the incident, as reported by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center. Debris and oil have been sighted at the vessel’s last location, with indications that it has gone under. The Houthis have not acknowledged their involvement in the ship’s sinking.
New York’s highest court declines to review Trump’s appeal of gag order in hush money case
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite the State’s highest court declining to hear Donald Trump’s appeal regarding the gag order in his New York hush money case, the former president intends to continue challenging the order. The gag order prevents Trump from commenting on witnesses, jurors, and others involved in the case following his felony conviction. The Court of Appeals’ decision keeps the restrictions in place as it did not find substantial constitutional issues with the order. Trump’s legal team intends to persist in their fight against what they deem an unconstitutional restriction. A ruling on their request to lift the gag order is pending.
Biden labels Trump a ‘convicted felon’ at fundraiser, raising around $40M in total
McLEAN, Va. (AP) — President Joe Biden took another jab at Donald Trump, referring to him as a “convicted felon” during a fundraiser with former President Bill Clinton that raised $8 million. This pushes the total amount raised by Biden’s reelection campaign to approximately $40 million within just five days. The majority of this fundraising total was from a high-profile event with celebrities and former President Barack Obama in Los Angeles that generated over $30 million. Biden cautioned about the threat Trump poses in a potential second term, emphasizing it could be greater than his first.
California governor proposes limiting smartphone usage in schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expressed a desire to restrict students’ smartphone usage during school hours. This proposal comes following a call from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for social media platforms to have warning labels about their impact on young individuals. Details of Newsom’s plan have not been disclosed yet. A bill already introduced in the Legislature grants school districts the authority to limit students’ social media use on school premises. In 2019, Newsom signed a law granting school districts the power to restrict smartphone usage by students while at school.
Republicans block bill prohibiting bump stocks for rifles after Supreme Court decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have obstructed bipartisan legislation seeking to ban bump stocks following the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning a ban on the rapid-fire gun attachment. Democrats attempted a procedural vote on the bill to outlaw bump stocks, a tactic commonly used when there are insufficient votes to pass a bill but aim to bring attention to it. The bill would have forbidden the sale of bump stocks, akin to a regulation issued by President Donald Trump’s administration after the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, the deadliest in U.S. history.
Oilers stave off elimination once again, defeat Panthers 5-3 in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Connor McDavid’s stellar performance with two goals and two assists, along with Evan Bouchard’s three assists, helped the Edmonton Oilers fend off elimination by defeating the Florida Panthers 5-3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers took an early lead by scoring the first three goals, eventually securing the win and narrowing Florida’s lead in the series to 3-2. Evan Rodrigues, Matthew Tkachuk, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored for the Panthers. Game 6 is scheduled to take place in Edmonton on Friday night.
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