President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, with mild symptoms prompting his return to Delaware for self-isolation. White House officials confirmed that he will continue his duties during isolation. The president had upper respiratory symptoms and tested positive for the virus, but his vital signs were reported as normal. (UPI)
The fossilized skeleton of a Stegosaurus named “Apex,” which lived 161 million years ago, was sold for almost $45 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York, setting a new record for the most valuable fossil ever sold at auction. The specimen is hailed as the finest Stegosaurus ever found. (UPI)
John Deere will stop sponsoring social events like LGBTQ pride parades, citing a need to distance from controversial issues in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. While denying diversity quotas and pronoun policies, the company will still prioritize diversity in its organization, following conservative pressure and backlash. (NBC News)
The Supreme Court intervened by halting the execution of Texas inmate Ruben Gutierrez, sentenced for a 1998 murder, just before it was to occur. Gutierrez, maintaining his innocence, seeks DNA testing that he believes would support his claim, citing constitutional rights violations due to Texas laws restricting DNA testing. (NPR)
Former CIA analyst Sue Mi Terry was indicted by a New York grand jury for allegedly working as a secret agent for South Korea in exchange for gifts, meals, and money. The indictment claims she disclosed US government information and promoted South Korean policy positions, receiving substantial rewards in return. (CNN)
