The Supreme Court granted “substantial immunity” from prosecution to former President Donald Trump on charges of election subversion, prompting backlash from Democratic appointees. The ruling paves the way for a delay in Trump’s trial until after the November election. The broad new immunity extends beyond just Trump to include past and future presidents. (NPR)
A family of five from Georgia was killed in a plane crash in New York on Sunday. The group, which included two children, was flying back to Atlanta after attending a baseball tournament in Cooperstown. The downed single-engine plane, a Piper Malibu Mirage, was located after a search involving drones, helicopters, and ATVs. Police said they were unaware of the cause of the accident. (ABC News)
Sixteen-year-old running prodigy Quincy Wilson has been chosen to represent the U.S. in the Paris Olympics, making him the youngest American male to join the Olympic track team. Despite finishing sixth in the 400-meter final at the U.S. Olympic trials, he was selected for the 4×400 relay pool. Wilson, a high school junior, has already broken the world’s under-18 400-meter record twice en route to his qualification. (CBS News)
As of Monday, California public bars and clubs are required to provide free or affordable drug-testing devices to protect patrons from drink tampering, as mandated by Assembly Bill 1013. Establishments holding Type 48 licenses must offer these devices, capable of detecting controlled substances. Patrons have welcomed this initiative for added safety and peace of mind. (UPI)
Charlotte, the round stingray who made headlines earlier this year for becoming pregnant without male fertilization, has died at her aquarium in North Carolina. The aquarium stated that her cause of death was a rare reproductive disease. They asked for support from her fans as they deal with her loss, adding that they are working with research specialists and her medical care team. (NPR)
