The California Exodus, a Senator Says He Was Wrong, and a 106-Year-Old Jumps Out a Plane
RJ Hamster
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024
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Sec. Blinken Criticizes Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced strong criticism of Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza Sunday, saying Israel’s actions may have violated international humanitarian law.
Blinken acknowledged a State Department report that indicated Israel violated international law, but he also refused to indicate how the U.S. would respond.
While Blinken declined to reveal if the Biden administration had a “red line” with Israel, he indicated the White House has deep concern about future military operations in Rafah.
The Secretary’s statements seem to contradict earlier statementsmade by President Biden when he said the U.S. would withhold aid should Israel advance on Rafah.
Police and Grads Flee California
Hundreds of California law enforcement officials have grown tiredof the state’s “soft-on-crime” policies and relocated to Texas, according to one media outlet.
Police officers now living in Texas said California passed several anti-law enforcement policies that made policing impossible. In Texas, those same officers said they found a renewed purpose.
College educated individuals are also leaving the Golden State. A recent study revealed that California saw a 23% decrease in those residents in 2023. Many citing housing, living costs, and job prospects as their reasons for leaving.
Like Texas, Nevada has seen an increase in former Californians. According to a Rasmussen survey, 51% of Nevada residents want the government to make it more difficult to move there.
Solar Storms Light Up Skies
Brilliant purple, green, yellow, and pink hues were seen in the night skies worldwide last weekend as severe solar storms enhanced the Northern Lights further south than normal. See photos of the event here.
Powerful geomagnetic storms first arrived on Friday with a historic G5 rating, the highest level on a geomagnetic storm ranking scale. The resulting colorful skies were witnessed by people in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and China. See more photos here.
An updated forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts storms will continue today and Tuesday.
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➤Former President Trump spoke to an estimated crowd of at least 80,000 at a campaign rally in New Jersey Saturday, criticizing President Biden and the “politically motivated” trials keeping him off the campaign trail. (More)
➤ The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a case that will determine the future of absentee ballot drop boxes in the battleground state. (More)
➤ Senator JD Vance recanted his disparaging 2016 remarks about then-candidate Donald Trump Sunday, saying he was wrong and didn’t know Trump was going to be a good president. (More)
➤ The U.S. has spent $78.3 billion on foreign aid for Ukraine this year, an additional $21.6 billion for Israel, and $3.2 billion on Jordan, according to a report released by The Hill Sunday. (See Results Here)
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➤ Rory McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship for a record fourth time Sunday, overcoming a two-stroke deficit to beat Xander Schauffele by five strokes. Rory knocked in two eagles on the final back nine, including a chip-in from the sand. (Watch It)
➤ NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski took advantage of a late-race collision and won the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway Sunday, ending his 110-race winless streak. (Video)
➤ Golfer RoseZhang won the Cognizant Founders Cup Sunday, her second LPGA win. She birdied four of her last five holes to finish at 24 under. (More)
➤ Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, allowed three runs on six hits with seven strikeouts in his MLB debut, helping the Pirates beat the Cubs 10-9. (More)
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➤ American pharmaceutical and biotech giant Pfizer announced it will invest $538.5 million in France to help the country build up its research and development infrastructure. (More)
➤ A federal judge blocked a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau policy aimed at reducing credit card late-payment fees Friday, saying the new rule exceeded the agency’s authority. (More)
➤ The Biden administration is expected to announce new trade tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, solar equipment, and electric vehicles Tuesday. (More)
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➤ NASA’s Dynamics Observatory captured images of two solar flares emitted by the Sun over the weekend, as solar eruptions increased the severity of the geomagnetic storm that hit Earth. (See Images)
➤ Scientists found evidence suggesting early humans used both stone and wooden tools in the same era, leading one researcher to argue the Stone Age could also be considered the Wood Age. (See Image)
➤NASA agreed to license a superalloy it developed for commercial use, saying the invention would lead to stronger, more durable airplane and spacecraft parts while benefiting the economy. (More)
➤ British Foreign Sec. David Cameron appeared to disagree with the Biden administration Sunday, saying halting arms to Israel was not wise and would only strengthen Hamas. (More)
➤ Russian ground forces intensified their assault in Ukraine’s northeastern region with a heavy barrage of artillery and mortar fire, causing thousands of civilians to flee the area. (More)
➤ German police prevented an estimated 800 environmental protesters from storming a Tesla factory Friday. The protest was part of an effort to stop the planned expansion of the factory. (See Video)
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➤ A 106-year-old Texas man claimed the Guinness World Record title of the oldest person to tandem skydive, breaking the previous record set by a 103-year-old Swedish woman. (See Video)
➤ Minnesota’s new state flag, featuring a white North Star and a blue field for the state’s abundant lakes, unfurled the first time Saturday, replacing the old flag deemed offensive by Native Americans. (See Video)
➤ Germany held its annual “Fingerhakeln,” finger wrestling, championship on Sunday, drawing over 150 participants in the traditional sport known for dislocating fingers and straining muscles. (See Photo)
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What is the best workplace comedy TV series?
Cheers: 30.7%
The Mary Tyler Moore Show: 18.1%
The Office: 12.4%
Frasier: 10.2%
Barney Miller: 9.1%
Night Court: 7.4%
Taxi: 7.1%
Other: 5%
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Today’s Trivia
Which six states make up the New England area of the U.S.?
