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Kansas voters reject the amendment to ban abortion According to the Associated Press, voters in Kansas on Tuesday rejected a constitutional proposal that would have declared that women in the state had no legal right to an abortion. Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Organization, Kansas was the first state to vote on abortion rights. Abortion access has been preserved for the time being in Kansas, despite the fact that other states in the region are restricting access to the procedure. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, Kansas has become a popular destination for those seeking abortions…

Taiwan is being surrounded by Chinese naval vessels while Pelosi visits House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday, and China’s defence ministry announced Tuesday that its military would perform “targeted” drills and missile tests surrounding the island as a response to Pelosi’s widely anticipated trip. During Pelosi’s visit, the defence ministry announced “targeted military operations” to “safeguard national sovereignty,” vowing to “resolutely thwart external interference and ‘Taiwan’s independence’ separatist attempts.” More than one expert voiced concern that Taiwan’s seas would be crossed by a military exercise. It appears to be “unprecedented,” according to the director of the MIT Security…

Another War Brewing in Europe? The northern part of Kosovo blocked two border crossings on Monday as Kosovo began giving more passports to Serbian citizens entering its territory. About 50,000 Serbs in the north of Kosovo still use licence plates and documentation issued by Serbian authorities, refusing to acknowledge the Pristina government and its institutions, 14 years after Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. It was decided to postpone until September 1 a decision giving local Serb citizens 60 days to switch to Kosovo licence plates and requiring Serbian citizens to be issued additional documents at the border, including those who…

Pelosi’s travel to Taiwan outweighs China’s military threats There will be no more debate between the United States and China over whether or not House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should visit Taiwan on Tuesday. As the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Taiwan in decades, Pelosi’s controversial stay in Taipei implies that the Pentagon has reduced its assessment of a real Chinese military danger to the speaker’s safety. Pelosi’s Taiwan travel has been vigorously criticised by Beijing, and lurid predictions of a serious Chinese response have been given. As China’s foreign ministry spokeswoman put it, “A visit to Taiwan by her would…

In Indonesia, Steam, Epic Games, and Reddit have been banned Most notably, the gaming platforms Steam and Epic Games as well as the social networking site Reddit have been restricted by the Indonesian government. Team Secret, an esports organisation, was the first to announce the blocking of these sites via a meme on its social media accounts. Indonesian officials had previously stated that a new legislation governing internet platforms and services will be introduced soon. They must also have a PSE or Penyelenggara Sistem Elektronik Lingkup Privat permit in order to continue to operate in the Republic of the Philippines.…

Mega Millions Winning numbers for Friday, July 29th 2022 Was the Friday, July 29th Mega Millions drawing on your calendar? Millions could be yours if you are lucky enough to win. Check to see whether the lucky numbers have had an effect on your life. The estimated $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot will be awarded in Friday’s lottery game. Our best wishes are with you, and we encourage you to carefully study your ticket to see if you have won. Winning Numbers: 13 – 36 – 45 – 57 – 67 Megaball 14 Megaplier X 2 We are rooting for you.…

Hochul of New York has declared a state of emergency due to the monkeypox The ongoing spread of monkeypox prompted New York Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency on Friday night. In order to expedite the response and delivery of vaccines, she claimed that the declaration of an emergency would be the best course of action. New York’s health commissioner pronounced monkeypox a “imminent threat to public health.” just one day before. In an effort to ramp up the fight against the monkeypox outbreak, Hochul tweeted on Friday, “I am declaring a State Disaster Emergency. Hochul said…

The House of Representatives has passed a ban on assault-style weapons An assault-style weapons ban bill was approved by the House of Representatives on Friday evening and submitted to the Senate, where it is not likely to move further. 217-213 was the final tally. Democrats Vicente Gonzalez of Texas and Kurt Schrader of Oregon voted against the ban, as did Henry Cuellar of Texas, Jared Golden of Maine, Ron Kind of Wisconsin, and Vicente Gonzalez of Texas. Both Pennsylvania’s Brian Fitzpatrick and New York’s Chris Jacobs, both Republicans, backed the bill. Some House Democrats cited previous mass shootings utilising such…

Las Vegas Strip and casinos Completely Submerged After Flash Flooding The famous Las Vegas Strip and some of its casinos have been affected by flash flooding. Videos shared on social media show a stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard covered in a thick layer of water. People going down the well-known boulevard are being drenched by the torrential downpour. The Circa Resort & Casino’s water screen gushes in one video posted on the internet. The carpet below is saturated with water. Caesars Palace’s ceiling looks to be leaking water, according to a photo posted online by one of the resort’s guests.…

Rio Vista Head-on collision take lives of 4 and another 6 injured Four individuals were murdered and six others were injured in a head-on collision in Rio Vista on Wednesday night, according to local authorities. Just after 8 p.m., there was a collision on Highway 12. A huge SUV and a midsize automobile can be seen in the video. Cops say a family of seven vacationing in Mexico were in the SUV. The automobile had three passengers. According to reports, there were several empty bottles of alcoholic beverages around. They did not say which car the canisters were in, therefore…