Trump Declares He Would Not Approve Federal Abortion Ban

TL/DR - Former President Donald Trump stated that he would not sign a federal abortion ban if one were to reach his desk, should he be elected again. Trump has been claiming credits for appointing Supreme Court justices who helped overturn Roe v. Wade while simultaneously distancing himself from the stricter efforts to limit abortion procedures…

Mary Free Bed Pacers from Grand Rapids Advance to Nationals

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids Mary Free Bed wheelchair athletes, known as the Pacers, are preparing to compete in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association championship on April 12th. The Pacers have been practicing since September, with some players also participating on the Paralympic level. The last time the Pacers won first place was in 1987,…

Ex-Virginia Assistant Principal Charged in Teacher Shooting by 6-Year-Old

TL/DR - A former assistant principal at Richneck Elementary in Virginia, Ebony Parker, has been indicted and charged with eight felony counts of child abuse and disregard for life. This follows an incident where a 6-year-old student brought a gun to school and shot his teacher. The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, who survived the shooting, has since…

IRS Suggests Rules for Stock Buyback Excise Tax

TL/DR - The US Treasury Department and the IRS have issued proposed rules providing guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act’s 1% excise tax on corporate stock repurchases or buybacks. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 imposes this tax on stock repurchases by publicly traded domestic corporations and their specified affiliates. The proposed…