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‘Star Trek’ star Nichelle Nichols was branded a ‘trailblazer’ by many. And she kept in touch with her roots in Illinois

CHICAGO — A little piece of a legend still lives on in her hometown, a small village southwest of Chicago, while most of Nichelle Nichols’ fans worldwide know her for roles in “Star Trek” and at NASA.

Chicago Tribune

Eastman also targeted GA Senate races

Eastman told Giuliani that challenging Georgia results would help Trump even after Biden was sworn in

Salon

Russian prosecutors ask to jail Brittney Griner for 9 1/2 years

Russian prosecutors asked a judge to jail WNBA player Brittney Griner for nine and 1/2 years on drug charges Thursday, close to the maximum, as talks between Russia and the U.S. on a possible prisoner exchange involving the basketball star remain deadlocked.

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Trump White House lawyers subpoenaed by 1/6 probe grand jury

A federal grand jury investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has subpoenaed the White House counsel under then-President Donald Trump and his top deputy

The Independent UK

Senate Judiciary Committee grills FBI director on violent crime - Roll Call

FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Americans face increasing threats from domestic terrorism and violent crime.

Roll Call

Boardrooms add diversity as Washington mulls disclosure rules

WASHINGTON — Companies are making good on promises to add racially and ethnically diverse candidates to their boards even as Congress and the Biden administration debate whether to require them to disclose the demographic makeup of directors, executives and workers.

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Taiwan dominates the world’s supply of computer chips – no wonder the US is worried

One aspect of Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan that has been largely overlooked is her meeting with Mark Lui, chairman of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC). Pelosi’s trip coincided with US efforts to convince TSMC – the world’s largest chip manufacturer, on which the US is heavily dependent –…

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Taiwan: Beijing reacts to Pelosi's visit with live-fire exercises prompting fears of escalation

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has reportedly fired several DF-15B ballistic missiles into the seas around Taiwan as part of large scale military drills announced in response to the visit this week by the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi.

The Conversation

US secretary of state Antony Blinken's visit aims to reset relations with South Africa

US secretary of state Antony Blinken has embarked on a five nation tour of Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

The Conversation

Congresswoman apologises to Biden for saying he won’t run in 2024

Maloney doubles down after awkward debate moment

The Independent UK

The Biden Administration Must Ban Racial Profiling

The public opposes immigration authorities' use of race in border apprehensions, but it continues to be legal in some circumstances.

Texas Observer

Nikki Fried is running for Florida governor. Is she an insider or an outsider?

TAMPA, Fla. — In spring 2003, the culture wars came to the University of Florida.

Tribune News Service

After 16 Florida elections, Charlie Crist gears up for one more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The last time Charlie Crist was considering a run for Florida governor, in 2014, he shared a moment of clarity with one of his consultants.

Tribune News Service

Sinema fights to save tax cut for rich

Sinema, who got $2 million in Wall Street donations, met with leading opponents at the Arizona Chamber of Commerce

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Saudis open airspace to more flights serving Israel

Cathay Pacific and Air Seychelles have overflown Saudi Arabia for Israel flights for the first time, aviation data showed on Thursday, after Riyadh announced last month it would open its airspace to all airlines, paving the way for more overflights to and from Israel.

The Conversation

The US government’s call for deep nicotine reduction in cigarettes could save millions of lives – an expert who studies tobacco addiction explains

The cigarette is the only legal consumer product that – when used as intended – causes the premature death of half of long-term users.

Evening Standard

Let’s pray Pelosi’s Taiwan trip doesn’t start the next big war

Nancy Pelosi is as tough as old boots. She is 82, she has served two stints as Speaker of the House of Representatives and is third in line to the US presidency. Never let it be said that if she does end up kicking off World War Three in the…

Roll Call

Democrats double down on abortion rights after Kansas referendum

The defeat of a Kansas abortion referendum by 18 points signals voters are rejecting what Democrats call the GOP's "extreme" politics.

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After Kansas, right's in deep denial

After a stunning defeat in the Sunflower State, abortion foes make up excuses: Maybe they didn't go far enough!

The Guardian - US

The Kansas victory shows that Democrats can fight for abortion rights and win

Even in conservative Kansas, abortion rights are popular. The Democrats need to stop shying away from abortion and make it a campaign issue

Salon

Andrew Yang won't go away: Is that good?

He couldn't get elected president, or even mayor. But he still thinks he can revolutionize American politics

Roll Call

Lack of immigration guidance set to ripple through enforcement - Roll Call

Former DHS officials warn that the lack of nationwide immigration guidance could force some inconsistent decision-making across the country.

The Hindu

Who is Brittney Griner and what is her fate in Russia?

Brittney Griner, 31, is a two-time Olympic champion and star player in the Women’s National Basket

WEKU

Biden used to keep Trump mentions to a minimum. Not anymore

With the midterms approaching and lots of chatter about whether Biden will run in 2024, Donald Trump is a useful foil for the president once again.

The Guardian - UK

Hey, that’s my house: US aid worker realises Zawahiri villa is his old home

The Kabul property hit by a US drone was familiar. It turned out Dan Smock had something in common with al-Qaida’s leader

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