We need urgent reform after school shootings. Not same cowardly words. – The Washington Post

Hours after two students and two teachers had been killed in a school shooting, allegedly committed by a 14-year-old boy with an AR-15-style semiautomatic weapon, Kemp declared: “Today is not the day for politics or policy.” Really? Actually, his record makes it clear what date he has in mind for that discussion: Never. From what Continue reading

Trump’s poor climate record undercuts RFK Jr. — and could boost Harris’ chances

In the days since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, the former candidate has promised to provoke a “realignment” of environmental politics. While criticizing Democrats for “divisive” climate policies, Kennedy has made the case for environmental policies that could, he believes, “unite the nation,” including a focus on clean Continue reading

Travis Kelce’s PR team shuts down breakup contract: ‘Documents are entirely false’

Travis Kelce’s PR team shuts down breakup contract: ‘Documents are entirely false’ “Talk your talk and go viral”: The rumors spiraling about “Lavender Haze” singer Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce having a break-up contract are “entirely false,” according to Kelce’s PR agency. Full Scope Public Relations, which represents the Kansas City tight end, Continue reading

Newly released police body camera footage shows Sonya Massey talking to officers 16 hours before her death

Newly released police body camera footage shows Sonya Massey interacting with police officers 16 hours before she was fatally shot in her Illinois home on July 6, when deputies responded to her 911 call of a suspected prowler. In the course of the video, which was obtained by ABC affiliate WICS and is about 45 Continue reading

Trump tightens alliance with Musk, advocating broad role in U.S. policymaking

NEW YORK — Former president Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed a government commission that could give Elon Musk broad responsibilities for auditing federal spending and regulations, tightening their pre-election alliance during a wide-ranging speech in which he also made some misleading or baseless claims on economic policy. Trump’s advisers have discussed the commission for months, Continue reading

US government is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs

The Biden administration is looking into airline frequent-flyer programs and whether they devalue points that consumers have earned The Biden administration is examining the four largest U.S. airline frequent-flyer programs and how they devalue points that consumers have earned and frequently change the number of points or miles needed to book flights. Buttigieg said loyalty Continue reading

Donald Trump has Mike Johnson in another no-win situation

For the entirety of his time leading the House, carrying out Congress’ most routine function has given him the most grief. Johnson now finds himself under pressure from his right flank and former President Donald Trump to go on yet another quixotic snipe hunt This time around, Johnson’s task from the MAGA wing of his Continue reading

Georgia high school shooting: Questions parents should ask school leaders

Here’s the thing about school shootings: The response can be flawless, and the outcome can still be horrific. On Wednesday morning, two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia took their last breaths after being shot by a 14-year-old. Moments after the first shots were fired, screens in classrooms flashed the message, Continue reading

Gunman killed near Israeli consulate in Munich believed to be planning terrorist attack: Police

The 18-year-old suspect was carrying a rifle with a bayonet, police said. Gunman killed near Israeli consulate in Munich believed to be planning terrorist attack: Police LONDON — A “suspicious person” was shot dead by Munich police near the Israeli consulate in what authorities said they believe was a planned terrorist attack. Munich’s police force Continue reading

Father of Georgia school shooting suspect arrested on charges including second-degree murder

WINDER, Ga. (AP) — The father of a 14-year-old boy accused of fatally shooting four people at a Georgia high school was arrested Thursday and faces charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter for letting his son possess a weapon, authorities said. In April, Michigan parents Jennifer and James Crumbley were the first convicted in Continue reading