March 22, 2023

CDC warns of ‘alarming spread’ of treatment-resistant fungus

The number of drug-resistant C. auris cases tripled in 2021.


190,000 Californians without power, bracing for more

The latest atmospheric river has brought a powerful low pressure system to the Southeast, causing widespread power outages across California.


LA school district shut down by 3-day strike

Protesters are calling on the district superintendent to use $4.9 billion in reserves to invest in staff, students, and communities, and raise wages by 30%.

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Putin and Xi discuss peace plan for Ukraine

Blinken expresses criticism over China's visit and its proposed peace plan for Ukraine.


DoD accelerates Abrams tank delivery to Ukraine

Zelenskyy: "We appreciate U.S support in Ukraine's fight against Russian Federation's aggression!"


Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan

Emergency measures have been imposed in all hospitals and medical teaching institutes in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan.

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Japanese Prime Minister visits Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was pleased to welcome "a truly powerful defender of the international order and a longtime friend of Ukraine."

March 21, 2023

Manhattan DA Bragg asked to testify in Trump probe

Robert Costello discredits Michael Cohen, denies claims that his firm answers to Trump.

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‘Last opportunity:’ IPCC Climate Report calls for urgent action

The U.N. Secretary-General says the report is “a survival guide for humanity.”


Biden issues first veto, rejects Republican bill to reverse investing rule

Biden: "This bill would risk your retirement savings by making it illegal to consider risk factors MAGA House Republicans don't like."

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