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What US SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ordered a temporary halt to full payment of SNAP benefits? Her decision gave the First Circuit Court of Appeals a deadline to hear the Trump administration's request to permanently stay the order to fund the benefits.
A plane taking off from the UPS Worldport in what US CITY crashed on takeoff, killing 14? Both UPS and FedEx grounded the MD-11 jets in their fleets for "a thorough safety review."
What FORMER SPEAKER OF THE US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES announced she would not seek re-election to her San Francisco-based district? She has served in the house since 1987.
Over 1000 people may have been killed in what AFRICAN COUNTRY during crackdowns on protests after president Samia Suluhu Hassan was re-elected with a reported 98 percent of the vote? Over 200 people were arrested for treason related to the protests.
A federal judge issued a permanent injunction blocking the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to what WEST COAST CITY, saying that there was no rebellion or fear of rebellion in the city.
Canada came under consideration of losing its status of having eradicated measles as what PRAIRIE PROVINCE has reported nearly 2000 cases this year?
What ONLINE FAST FASHION platform opened its first physical store in Paris, only to have it threatened with closing when the French government protests the sale of childlike sex dolls on the company's website?
What SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION implemented a reduction in US commercial airline flights, citing safety concerns related to increased absenteeism among unpaid air traffic controllers? Forty airports were earmarked for the reduction in flights.
The Tesla board approved a pay package for Elon Musk that could total $1 trillion, over the objection of what EUROPEAN COUNTRY's sovereign wealth fund? The fund holds just over 1 percent of Tesla's stock, worth around 218 million kroner.
Your HallR Memorial Mini Theme of the Week: Got Out the Vote. What NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLYMAN defeated Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa to become mayor-elect of New York City?
What US STATE passed Proposition 50, which replaces the Congressional district map drawn by its redistricting commission with a new map favoring Democrats, a response to Republican-favoring redistricting in states like Texas?
What FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES under George W. Bush passed away at the age of 84?