Maduro declared winner of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has officially been declared the winner of the controversial presidential election in his country. The announcement was made on Monday, following claims of victory from both the political opposition and the incumbent leader. Maduro, who is supported by the National Electoral Council loyal to his ruling party, secured a third six-year term as president amidst an economy in recovery and a population yearning for change. The opposition has not yet responded, but plans to hold a news conference later in the day. In the capital city of Caracas, demonstrators have started gathering, with some attempting to block freeways.
Biden reveals plan for Supreme Court reforms, highlighting declining public confidence
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has expressed that President Joe Biden’s proposal for changes to the U.S. Supreme Court aims to restore confidence in the institution. The Democratic president is urging Congress to establish term limits and an ethics code for the court’s nine justices. Biden is also pushing for the ratification of a constitutional amendment that would limit presidential immunity. Details of Biden’s court plan were outlined by the White House on Monday, but it faces challenges in a closely divided Congress with just 99 days until Election Day. Biden is expected to discuss his proposal at the LBJ Presidential Library in Texas.
Trump and Harris enter a 99-day sprint to determine an election that has undergone a sudden transformation
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — The presidential election, which seemed inevitable just a week ago, has taken on a new dynamic with 99 days remaining until Election Day. Vice President Kamala Harris has been breaking fundraising records, dominating social media, and generating excitement comparable to former President Barack Obama’s historic candidacy. On the contrary, Republicans are grappling with fear and frustration as they come to terms with the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s potential victory. The swift metamorphosis of the election serves as a reminder that little is certain in the Trump era, and conventional wisdom often proves to be inaccurate.
Trump agrees to FBI interview in assassination attempt investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has announced that former President Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed as part of the agency’s investigation into his attempted assassination in Pennsylvania. The interview with the 2024 Republican presidential nominee is part of the FBI’s standard procedure to speak with victims of federal crimes during investigations. The FBI revealed that Trump was hit by a bullet or bullet fragment during the assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. The FBI also disclosed new details about the gunman, including internet searches related to mass shootings and the recent attempted assassination of Slovakia’s prime minister.
Stabbing rampage at a dance class in England leaves 2 children dead and 11 injured
LONDON (AP) — A stabbing incident in northwest England has resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to 11 other individuals. Merseyside Police confirmed the arrest of a 17-year-old boy and the seizure of a knife following the violent attack in Southport, near Liverpool, on Monday. The incident took place at a community center hosting a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga event for primary school-aged children. Witness accounts describe several bleeding children fleeing the building. Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the attack as “horrendous and deeply shocking.”
Israeli military detains 9 soldiers over alleged detainee abuse
SDE TEIMAN BASE, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military has detained nine soldiers for questioning following allegations of significant abuse of a detainee at a shadowy facility where Palestinian prisoners have been held during the conflict in Gaza. Details surrounding the alleged abuse were not disclosed, and the military’s top legal official has initiated an investigation. Reports have previously shed light on poor conditions at the Sde Teiman facility, the largest detention center in Israel. The detentions of soldiers has sparked outcry among members of Israel’s far-right government.
Army discharge of deputy involved in Massey shooting should have raised concerns, experts say
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was reportedly discharged from the Army due to a DUI conviction, which was the first of two such convictions involving a weapon in his car. Law enforcement experts believe questions should have been raised when Sean Grayson was hired as a Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy. Grayson, who pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in Massey’s death on July 6, reportedly had a DUI conviction in 2015. Experts assert that his record should have raised red flags for law enforcement agencies considering his employment.
Infants’ tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed and unnecessarily treated, warns American Academy of Pediatrics
NEW YORK (AP) — The American Academy of Pediatrics has expressed concerns about overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment of an infant condition known as tongue-tie, which can impact breastfeeding. The increasing use of scissors or lasers to remove tongue tissue in infants when breastfeeding difficulties arise has raised alarms in the medical community. The academy’s latest report, released on Monday, advises pediatricians to consider nonsurgical alternatives for ankyloglossia. A study highlighted in the report suggests that less than half of kids showing signs of tongue-tie actually encounter breastfeeding challenges.
California firefighters make progress as wildfires continue to devastate and spread smoke across the US West
FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters have achieved some progress in combating wildfires that have ravaged vast areas and caused widespread damage in the western United States. The Park Fire in California, exceeding the size of Los Angeles, is one of over 100 blazes blazing across the U.S. The individual accused of starting the California fire is due in court on Monday. Firefighters have increased containment to 12% with the assistance of cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Evacuation orders have been issued for about 2,000 individuals due to a fire sweeping through Southern California’s Sequoia National Forest. Air quality alerts have been issued in the northwestern U.S. and western Canada.
Simone Biles to compete on all four events at Olympic team finals despite calf injury
PARIS (AP) — American gymnast Simone Biles will not let a calf injury slow her down. She is set to participate in all four events during the Olympic women’s team finals, despite tweaking her left calf during the qualifying round. Biles had her calf taped briefly after the injury but returned to post top scores on floor and vault, leading in the all-around category.
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