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| | Good afternoon, it is Thursday, July 11, and we're covering the massive brawl between Uruguay's soccer team and fans, a new Roe vs Wade update, Nike's Olympic Snub & much more!! First time reading? Sign up here. | | American Fact of the Day! | On July 11, 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird, the iconic novel by Harper Lee, was first published. The book went on to become a classic of modern American literature, addressing themes of racial injustice, moral growth, and the complexities of human nature. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1961 and continues to be studied and celebrated for its powerful storytelling and enduring relevance in today's society. | | Breaking Updates | | Uruguay players, including Darwin Núñez, brawl with fans after loss to Colombia | During a tense World Cup qualifying match held in Montevideo between Uruguay and Argentina, an unfortunate incident marred the otherwise spirited atmosphere in the stadium. Fans from Uruguay, known for their passionate support, crossed the line into disruptive behavior during the heated contest. Reports emerged of objects being thrown onto the field, prompting match officials to temporarily halt the game for safety reasons. | The interruption caused a significant delay as authorities and security personnel swiftly intervened to restore order and protect the players and officials. Such incidents not only disrupt the flow of the game but also reflect poorly on the sport, as well as the country hosting the match. | Football governing bodies often impose fines or sanctions on national associations in response to such incidents, aiming to deter future occurrences and uphold the integrity and safety of the sport. Despite these unfortunate events, matches like these serve as potent reminders of the passion and intensity that football evokes among its supporters worldwide. | Read more updates here |
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| Senate Republicans block Democratic bill codifying Roe v. Wade abortion protectionsSenate Republicans block Democratic bill codifying Roe v. Wade abortion protections | Senate Republicans recently blocked a Democratic-led effort to restore protections similar to those established by Roe v. Wade, in response to the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn the nationwide right to abortion. The vote, falling short at 49-44, failed to overcome a filibuster due to widespread opposition from Republicans who dismissed it as a political maneuver rather than a serious legislative effort. | The Reproductive Freedom for Women Act, introduced succinctly to affirm support for abortion rights and reproductive health care, aimed to reinstate and expand upon the protections initially guaranteed by Roe v. Wade. Senate Democrats, holding a narrow 51-49 majority, strategically scheduled votes on various reproductive rights bills ahead of the 2024 elections. | Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the significance of the vote, urging Republicans to align with the majority of Americans who support abortion rights. Despite bipartisan support from Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, Schumer ultimately switched his vote to 'no' for procedural reasons, preserving the option to reintroduce the bill later. | Read more updates here | | | American Sports & Culture |  | Team USA shakes off slow start to beat Canada in pre-Olympics exhibition opener | Anthony Edwards certainly looked like a No. 1 option. |
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|  | Jaylen Brown posts cryptic response after being passed up for Team USA in favor of Celtics teammate Derrick White | Jaylen Brown is a Finals MVP, but he's not an Olympian. |
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|  | July 10 2024, Alec Baldwin trial over 'Rust' movie shooting | Testimony in actor Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial got underway Wednesday in New Mexico following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the 2021 set of the film "Rust." |
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| American Business & Markets |  | Inflation falls in June for first time since 2020 as consumer price increases continue to slow | June's CPI showed inflation is cooling, raising investor hopes for Fed rate cuts |
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|  | US weekly jobless claims fall more than expected | The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped more than expected last week, but volatility around this time of the year as automobile manufacturers idle plants for retooling makes it harder to get a clean read on the labor market. |
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|  | Software firm MicroStrategy announces 10-for-1 stock split | Analysts have said MicroStrategy's purchase of bitcoin to protect the value of its reserve assets has helped strengthen the appeal of the firm's stock, which tends to move in tandem with the digital asset. MicroStrategy began buying and holding bitcoin in 2020 as revenue from its software business eased, and it is now the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency. |
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| | American Politics |  | AOC files articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said on the floor the justices' refusal to recuse themselves from certain prominent cases "represents an abuse of power and threat to our democracy." |
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|  | George Clooney, who hosted major fundraiser for Biden last month, says Democratic Party needs a new nominee | The actor George Clooney, who had been among President Joe Biden's biggest supporters and donors in Hollywood, called on Biden to bow out of the presidential race on Wednesday, just weeks after he hosted a major fundraiser for his reelection campaign. |
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|  | IRS collected $1 billion in back taxes from millionaires in less than a year | The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday that it has collected more than $1 billion in past-due taxes from millionaires since last fall. |
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