Today's headlines: The Supreme Court ruled that the abortion medication Mifepristone will remain available via mail and telehealth appointments, but litigation over its FDA approval continues. President Biden is expected to announce his 2024 reelection campaign this week. An IRS special agent seeks whistleblower protection to reveal alleged mishandling of an investigation into Hunter Biden's taxes and foreign business work. A civil lawsuit was filed against police officers in Antioch county, California, accusing them of racist behavior. The Texas state Senate passed bills requiring display of the 10 commandments in classrooms and allowing time for prayer and Bible reading in schools. Bed Bath & Beyond filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and will stop accepting coupons on April 26th. Finally, Twitter has reportedly started emailing certain public figures, including Lebron James & Stephen King, to let them know a complimentary subscription has been extended to them.
Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:
NY Times: Supreme Court Ensures, for Now, Broad Access to Abortion Pill
NBC News: Biden set to make re-election bid official next week
AP News: IRS agent alleges Hunter Biden probe is being mishandled
NBC News: Lawsuit accuses California officers who allegedly sent racist texts of 'malicious treatment'
Texas Tribune: Public schools would have to display Ten Commandments under bill passed by Texas Senate
NPR: Homeware giant Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy
Mashable: Twitter Blue nets 28 signups so far since legacy checkmark purge
The Verge: LeBron James didn’t pay for his Twitter checkmark, but Elon Musk gave it to him anyway
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