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Abortion · TopekaKansas will be the first state in the nation to vote on abortion rights in the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade. More than a dozen Republican-led states have moved to ban or further restrict abortion through other means since the bombshell decision. The referendum on the proposed anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution is being closely watched as a barometer of liberal and moderate voters' anger. The outcome might not reflect broader sentiments about the issue in the country as a whole, given how conservative Kansas is.See the Story
Kansas first state to vote on abortion since Roe’s demise
51% Center coverage: 101 sources
NFL · UvaldeJackson presented a check for $170,000 to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Jackson was a football and baseball standout at Auburn University in Alabama. A gunman opened fire in Robb Elementary School, killing 19 children and two adults. A preliminary report by the Texas House investigative committee outlines a series of failures by law enforcement agencies.See the Story
'It just touched me': Bo Jackson named as an anonymous donor for funerals of the 21 Uvalde victims
64% Center coverage: 84 sources
Europe · WashingtonPresident Joe Biden spoke with the wife of detained WNBA player Brittney Griner. Biden assured Cherelle Griner that he is working to win Griner's freedom as soon as possible. The Phoenix Mercury star has been detained for four months and is on trial in Russia. She is accused of possessing vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.See the Story
Biden, Harris speak with wife of Brittney Griner about her detention
46% Center coverage: 68 sources
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US & CanadaThomas, who died in December at age 33, suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver was dealing with depression, anxiety and other CTE symptoms at the time of his death. CTE, a degenerative brain disease which can only be diagnosed posthumously, has been found in more than 100 former NFL players.See the Story
Former NFL star's family says he had CTE at time of death
70% Center coverage: 31 sources
Racism · North CarolinaThe entire police department in Kenly, North Carolina, resigned, citing a "hostile" work environment. Justine Jones, a Black woman, began her role as the town's newly selected city manager. Some residents say they feel like the situation is a "race issue" given that Jones is Black.See the Story
North Carolina town's entire police department quits after town hires Black city manager
42% Right coverage: 24 sources
Black Lives Matter · MinneapolisWednesday marks two years since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer. Four officers involved in his arrest were relieved of their positions as Minneapolis police officers. Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were later charged. President Biden is marking the two-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder.See the Story
Two years after George Floyd’s murder, frustrations growing
56% Left coverage: 25 sources
Raphael Warnock · AtlantaRepublican candidate Herschel Walker on Tuesday said he accepted a debate with Sen. Raphael Warnock (D) in October as the two battle it out for a U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
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Walker says he will debate Warnock in high-stakes Georgia Senate race
53% Left coverage: 15 sources
Business · New YorkSeven current and former employees told The New York Times that they were instructed to interview women and people of color for roles that had already been filled. A Wells Fargo spokesperson told Insider that the company investigated the claims and "could not corroborate the claims as factual." A former executive said he was dismissed in retaliation for raising his concerns about the "fake interviews"See the Story
Wells Fargo staged sham job interviews for black, female candidates: report
44% Left coverage: 16 sources
US & Canada · New YorkJussie Smollett was convicted of faking a hate crime in Chicago earlier this year. His case is currently being appealed. He makes his directorial debut in the movie "B-Boy Blues," which airs in a few weeks on BET+. He also released a new song where he continues to maintain his innocence.See the Story
Jussie Smollett back to work, making directorial debut after convicted for faking Chicago hate crime
62% Left coverage: 13 sources
Black Lives Matter · CaliforniaBlack Lives Matter activist Shaun King lashed out at a report claiming he had spent $40k worth of donations to purchase a large guard dog. The report was documented at the Free Beacon and said King had used money donated to his political PAC named Grassroots Law. The PAC made two payments adding up to $40,650 to Potrero Performance Dogs in California in December and February, according to the report.See the Story
Controversial BLM activist Shaun King’s PAC paid over $40K for guard dog: report
75% Right coverage: 11 sources
NeNe Leakes Sued by BF's Estranged Wife Who Alleges 'RHOA' Alum Broke Up Marriage
83% Left coverage: 6 sources
