Over 130 million people from Texas to Maine are under alert for dangerous heat and humidity in the coming days. Temperatures in parts of the Mississippi River Valley could feel as high as 115 degrees. Cities like Chicago, Detroit, New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia are bracing for extreme temperatures, with heat indices making it feel over 100 degrees. (Story URL)
An Ontario judge acquitted five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team in a sexual assault case, stating that the complainant’s allegations lacked credibility to justify the charges. The players, aged 25 to 27, were acquitted of sexual assault charges in an incident at a London hotel in 2018. The case involved years of speculation, parliamentary hearings, and legal proceedings. (Story URL)
Adm. Daryl Caudle addressed the Senate Armed Services Committee, stressing the importance of completing the Navy’s shipbuilding program and upgrading weapons systems. He highlighted the need for a stronger Navy to maintain maritime dominance and protect national security. Caudle assured the committee that recruitment standards have not been lowered. (Story URL)
Three years after the Supreme Court allowed state abortion bans, a recent AP-NORC poll reveals that most U.S. adults still support legal abortion. About two-thirds believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, with half supporting availability in their state for any reason. Democrats overwhelmingly support abortion access compared to Republicans. (Story URL)
UnitedHealth Group’s stock declined as the company disclosed being under federal investigation by the Department of Justice. The investigation involves both criminal and civil inquiries, focusing on how the company reports diagnoses for Medicare Advantage plans. UnitedHealth, a major provider of Medicare Advantage plans with over 8 million members, stated its cooperation with investigators. (Story URL)
