Biden Discusses Conflicts Ranging From Ukraine to the Pacific with Xi

TL/DR - President Biden spoke with China’s leader, Xi Jinping, to address several combative and cooperative issues including narcotics production, the Middle East conflict, North Korea’s nuclear program, and China’s support of Russia during the Ukraine war. The conversation took place days ahead of a visit to China by Treasury Secretary Janet L.…

Florida Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling Limits Women’s Options

TL/DR - The Florida Supreme Court has upheld a 15-week abortion ban, taking immediate effect, and allowed a stricter six-week ban to take effect in 30 days. The new law will affect more women seeking abortions in the first trimester than any other single abortion ban and is set to disrupt the precarious landscape for abortion access developed…

Emergency Bridge Repair Closes I-95 North in NE Philadelphia

TL/DR - A portion of Interstate 95 northbound near the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange in Northeast Philadelphia has been closed for emergency bridge repair following a vehicle strike on the Conrail Bridge. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that repairs will cause the highway to be closed for several…

ASU Alumnus New City Attorney: A Major Win for Tempe

TL/DR - Eric Anderson has been appointed as the new city attorney for the City of Tempe, a role comprising of providing legal advice and counsel for Tempe City Council and other city bodies. Anderson, who graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in biology before attending ASU Law, brings nearly three decades of legal…