The discussion focused on the implementation of the president’s executive order on mail-in ballots, which requires states to upload voter lists and conform to new standards. A new lawsuit by 25 Democratic-led states is expected to challenge this rule. The Supreme Court previously ruled 6-3 that the lawsuit was premature, but now that the Postal Service has implemented its rule, the case may proceed. The conversation also touched on the over-reliance on medication, the delay in Khalid Sheik Mohammed’s trial, and the need for careful vetting of immigrants from certain regions.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
