The individual known as "the man in the iron lung," who survived polio, has passed away at the age of 78.
On Wednesday, the House passed a bipartisan bill with a vote of 352-65, mandating ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to either divest the social media platform or face a prohibition on its use in U.S. devices. The bill's prospects in the Senate remain uncertain. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Mark Warner (D-VA), the leading figures on the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued a joint statement commending the House's initiative and calling for Senate action, though the timing remains ambiguous. Several senators have proposed that the Senate should conduct hearings on the bill before advancing further.
In blurry footage captured by Romanian police, the man known as the "king of toxic masculinity" is seen being apprehended in the late hours, alongside his brother, before being escorted to a Bucharest court in handcuffs.
The origins of International Women's Day (IWD) trace back to the labor movement, with its roots dating back to 1908 when 15,000 women staged a march in New York City advocating for reduced working hours, improved wages, and suffrage rights. Following this event, the Socialist Party of America officially designated the inaugural National Woman's Day in the subsequent year.
President Joe Biden will have a significant opportunity to articulate to the American people why he merits another four years in office when he delivers the annual State of the Union address on Thursday.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of causing the death of a cinematographer through negligence in handling a prop firearm. She was acquitted of a separate charge of tampering with evidence.
France has achieved the milestone of being the inaugural country to expressly enshrine the right to abortion within its constitution.
On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling stating that states lack the authority to bar former President Donald Trump from running for office due to his involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attacks. In an opinion without a designated author, most justices concluded that the enforcement of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment falls under the jurisdiction of Congress alone, not individual states.
French film star Alain Delon's home was raided by police, resulting in the seizure of 72 guns. Prosecutors revealed that Delon, known for his tough-guy roles, did not possess a valid gun permit.
Karl Jordan Jr, 40, and Ronald Washington, 59, were convicted of the 2002 murder of Run-DMC star. The men targeted the musician after being excluded from a drug deal.