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US Confiscates Maduro’s Airplane – The Washington Post

TL/DR - The United States has seized an airplane used by Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro. The action was taken due to violation of U.S. export control and sanctions laws. The seizure took place in the Dominican Republic. U.S. Authorities Seize Airplane Belonging to Venezuela's President Maduro The United States has seized an airplane…

Several Shot Near West Indian American Day Parade, Brooklyn: NBC

TL/DR - Multiple people were shot near the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn, New York. A gunman reportedly opened fire into a crowd along the New York Caribbean Carnival parade route. The reports suggest that at least five people were hit during this mass shooting that took place along the popular parade route. Multiple Shootings…

Paxton’s Election Fraud Charges Cause Disruption, Few Convictions

TL/DR - The election fraud charges led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are upending lives but have resulted in few convictions, drawing criticism and fear of voter suppression. The Texas Senate Democratic Caucus is calling for a Department of Justice investigation into the GOP-led voter roll purge and raids. In response to the allegations,…

Thousands Disrupted as UF Health & Insurer Clash: No Agreement

TL/DR - UF Health and insurance company United Healthcare have failed to reach an agreement, disrupting healthcare services for thousands of patients. The insurance firm's contract with UF Health has expired, leaving the latter's patients without an in-network provider. If the two sides cannot reach an agreement by the September 1 deadline, UF…