A severe storm hit the eastern and southern U.S. this week.
Welcome to Wednesday, August 9th, fuzzy pillows and woolen blankets...
** A severe storm hit the eastern and southern U.S. this week.
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Severe storms hit the eastern and southern U.S. over Monday night, bringing rain, powerful winds, and large hail to multiple states. Two people have died.
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** Can Trump pardon himself if elected?
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In light of Trump's legal troubles, the debate over whether a president has the right to pardon himself has been reignited. The Constitution gives the president broad power to grant pardons in federal cases, but the text is ambiguous.
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** New National Monument near Grand Canyon to be announced
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President Joe Biden announced a new national monument near the Grand Canyon — a move that will protect land sacred to indigenous peoples and ban new uranium mining claims in the region.
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** SCOTUS reinstates Biden’s 'ghost gun' regulation
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The Supreme Court temporarily restored Biden’s regulation of “ghost guns,” kits that can be assembled into a homemade firearm and can be bought online. Sellers and manufacturers will be required to obtain licenses, mark their products with serial numbers, and conduct background checks.
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** All the Memes Fit to Post
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** And, In The End...
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Today is Book Lovers Day. Reading increases intelligence, empathy, creativity, and problem-solving. How many books will you try and read today?
— Emma Kansiz
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