U.S. advocacy organization demands international action to prevent starvation, disease, and genocide in Gaza. Academics and legal experts condemn the Israeli assault of Gaza as genocide. Growing calls for a cease-fire in Gaza are rejected by top Israeli and American officials
The article discusses the recent trends in housing construction in the US and its impact on rents and affordability. It provides statistics on the number of housing units under construction and vacancy rates.
NEWS SUMMARY ____________________________ The news story discusses the new Coke Y3000, a limited-edition flavor that was created with the help of AI. The flavor is supposed to be inspired by an optimistic future and has a sweet, vanilla aftertaste. Coke Zero fan has no interest in trying Coke’s newest version, Coke Y3000, created by AI and marketed as a taste of the future, and criticizes Coke’s attempts at dumb branding opportunities and the use of QR codes…
This news story is about the Chicago Public Schools’ Facilities Master Plan, which estimates the cost of repairing and updating its buildings in the next 10 years. The plan identifies $3.1 billion in “critical” repairs that must be done in the next five years, such as windows, roofs, masonry, and heating and cooling systems. The plan also includes $5.5 billion in repairs in the next six to 10 years, and $5.8 billion in modernization projects, such as labs, auditoriums,…
This is about a person’s experience with long Covid and their girlfriend’s attempt to organize a theater event to watch the Barbie movie with Covid-cautious people. Unfortunately, the plan did not work out as expected. The person’s girlfriend wanted to join the celebration of feminism and engage in discussions about the movie’s take on gender and other issues. The author also shares their experience of being ill with Covid for more than two years and how it has…
The choice between gun access and law enforcement: Alabama’s attitude toward guns reveals the lawmakers’ priorities. Last year, when faced with a choice between gun access and funding law enforcement, Republican lawmakers chose gun access.
Concealed carry permits: This was a bill that made concealed carry permits optional. There was no mass demand for this. But the National Rifle Association threw a ball, and Republican lawmakers chased it.
Sheriffs’ income loss: Pistol permits were a major source of revenue for Alabama…
