2 men attacked in suspected hate crime that referenced monkeypox: Police
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Police in Washington, D.C., are investigating a suspected hate crime after two men were punched by assailants who hurled a gay slur at them while referencing monkeypox, according to a police report.
The incide…
White House takes credit for decline in gas prices
Grace Cary via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The White House credits the drop in gas prices to President Joe Biden’s million-barrels-a-day strategic oil reserve release and his engagement with oil companies.
They say this strategy helped bring gas pric…
Uvalde residents confront school board over response to shooting
Brandon Bell/Getty Images, FILE(UVALDE, Texas) — The frustrations of a community still reeling from a mass shooting were on full display Monday night as a procession of Uvalde residents confronted school district leaders over their response to the mass…
Lin-Manuel Miranda launching ‘Hamilton’-themed charity initiative to support abortion access
Disney+Lin-Manuel Miranda, the EGOT-winning creator of Hamilton, is putting the musical phenomenon to work to support abortion access in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Miranda has created Ham4Choice in collaboration with the online fundra…
NYC city council holds special session after migrants arrive from Texas buses
Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE(NEW YORK) — The New York City Council held a special hearing on Tuesday after buses of asylum seekers recently arrived in the city after being sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
The hearing focused on the co…
Nebraska governor will not call special session to discuss 12-week abortion ban
Chris Kleponis/Polaris/Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday he will not call a special session to discuss stricter abortion laws because there is a lack of votes for the proposed legislation.
Curren…
New monkeypox vaccine strategy underway to increase availability
Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE(WASHINGTON) — The Biden administration is moving forward with a plan to increase the U.S. monkeypox vaccine supply by as much as five times.
In an announcement Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secr…
‘Primary suspect’ arrested in murders of 4 Muslim men in Albuquerque
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murders of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Investigators tracked down the Volkswagen sedan with tinted windows allegedly dr…
Smell of success: Johnny Depp reportedly re-ups with Dior in 7-figure deal
Venla Shalin/RedfernsJohnny Depp will remain one of the faces of Dior.
The actor, whose partnership with the fashion line via its Sauvage fragrance remained intact throughout his headline-grabbing divorce and subsequent legal drama, has reportedly re-…
As ‘Prey’ slays on Rotten Tomatoes, the secret’s out about its four-legged scene stealer
20th Century Studios/David BukachThe movie Prey hit Hulu last Friday, and immediately scored with longtime fans of the Predator franchise and critics alike. It’s “Certified Fresh” on the Rotten Tomatoes ratings aggregator, debuting with a 96% critics s…