Friday Afternoon Update: Childhood TV Star Running For Congress, Russia And China Naval Drills, Top Dem Has Message For Biden’s 2024 Primary Challengers

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Russia and China Conduct Indian Ocean Naval Drills

Russia and China will conduct naval drills Next month, in the Indian Ocean near the coast of South Africa. The naval exercises — which will take place on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — highlight the push by Russia and China to gain more global influence. South Africa, which will also take part in the drills, has been vocal in its refusal to side with the West in condemning Russia’s actions in Ukraine, claiming neutrality.

James Clyburn Warns 2024 Challengers To Stay Out Of Race

James Clyburn, a South Carolina senior Democrat, is an influencer said This week, he said that President Biden will run for office in 2024 and warned anyone who might be interested to get out of the race.

Texas And Oklahoma Sue Biden Administration

Oklahoma and Texas are the two largest states. sued Biden’s administration claims they illegally gave authority to the World Health Organization for declaring a public emergency in the United States. This is a violation of U.S. sovereignty, the states claim.

Boeing Executives To Appear In Court

Boeing Executives will be appear Next week, the felony charges relating to two fatal crashes of 737 Boeing jets will be brought before a judge. Although the executives were granted immunity under a plea agreement, the families of crash victims demanded that the judge bring criminal charges.

A New Study Reveals the Impact of Virtual Interaction on Children

A new study that compared children’s brain activity There was a significant difference in brain activity between virtual and in-person interactions between 62 mother-child pairs. This suggests that in-person interactions with children are more physiologically different than online ones.

San Francisco Art Gallery Owner Arrested for Hosing Down Homeless Person

A man who owns An art gallery in San Francisco was charged with battery for using a waterhose to spray a homeless woman. He claimed she was homeless. “screaming belligerent things, spitting, [and] yelling” You can reach him.

Boy Meets Congress

Actor Ben Savage best known for starring On the hit ABC sitcom “Boy Meets World,” He is expected to run for Congress. According to paperwork filed with the Federal Election Commission Wednesday, Savage’s run as a Democrat will be in California’s 30th District seat, currently held by Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff. Schiff is reported to be interested in running for U.S. Senator Diane Feinstein’s seat. Feinstein has yet to say if she will run for re-election.

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