Detroit judge Kenneth King was disciplined after putting a 15-year-old girl into jail clothes and handcuffs for falling asleep during a field trip to his courtroom. The chief judge at 36th District Court said that King will undergo “necessary training to address the underlying issues that contributed to this incident.” King has been temporarily removed from his criminal case docket. (AP)
The White House’s agreements with pharmaceutical companies are expected to save taxpayers and Medicare beneficiaries billions by reducing list prices of 10 costly drugs by hundreds or thousands of dollars for a 30-day supply. Savings of $6 billion for taxpayers and $1.5 billion for Medicare beneficiaries are predicted, with discounts ranging from 38% to 79% and taking effect in 2026. (AP)
A 12-year-old Texas girl died after her mother and stepfather failed to seek medical help for four days, despite severe injuries. The parents tried to treat her with smoothies but eventually called 911 when she had trouble breathing. They were arrested and charged with a first-degree felony for injury to a child by omission. The girl’s injuries and her parent’s motives are still unclear. (NBC News)
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the term “unborn human being” can be used in a voter guide for a ballot measure on abortion rights. The decision overruled a previous ruling. There was a debate between Democrats and Republicans on the use of the term, with Democrats considering it “inflammatory” and Republicans arguing that “fetus” is not specific enough. (UPI)
July 2024 was the hottest July in 175 years, with record-breaking global temperatures for the 14th consecutive month. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported the U.S. experienced above-average temperatures, contributing to worsening drought conditions in multiple regions. (CBS News)
