NC GOP overrides abortion ban veto, Ukraine grain deal extended, Fox News’ new primetime lineup?

Tim MeadsMay 18, 2023

North Carolina GOP Overrides Democrat Abortion Ban Veto

North Carolina Republicans have used their supermajority to override Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a abortion ban.”>12-week abortion ban, putting the pro-life measure into law. The law bans abortions after the first trimester with exceptions for rape or incest until 20 weeks and fetal abnormalities until 24 weeks. The House voted 72-48 to implement the abortion ban.

Philly Democratic Mayoral Nominee Hospitalized

Cherelle Parker, who won the Democratic nomination for Philadelphia’s upcoming mayoral election, was hospitalized on Tuesday, causing her to miss her victory celebration. Parker, who campaigned largely on addressing the city’s recent crime wave, won the Democratic primary with 33% of the vote. She will take on Republican David Oh in the November 7 general election.

Is This Fox News’ New Prime Time Line Up?

Cable networks Fox News and CNN are both making changes to their primetime lineup. The Drudge Report reported today that Sean Hannity will take over Fox’s 8 p.m. time slot left open by the firing of Tucker Carlson. That same report states that Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfield will also be shifting into primetime. Meanwhile, CNN announced that Kaitlan Collins will take the helm at the network’s 9:00 p.m. show, which had belonged to Chris Cuomo and then Don Lemon.

Ukraine Grain Deal

The governments of Ukraine and Turkey announced an extension of the deal which allows Ukrainian grain to be exported from Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea. Turkey’s president told the media that the deal would be extended for 60 days. The original deal was set to expire this Thursday, and the extension was brokered by the United Nations. UN World Programme Director Cindy McCain spoke to the importance of the agreement, saying “Ukraine used to be pretty much the breadbasket of Europe. And now that’s not happening. And the grain, we need to get the grain out because it’s affecting other countries.”

Elizabeth Holmes Must Report To Prison, Pay $452 Million In Restitution

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes’ bid to remain out of prison while she appeals the convictions against her. Holmes, the founder and CEO of failed blood-testing company Theranos, will have to report to prison, leaving behind her current partner and her two young children, both of whom she had after being charged with fraud. According to AP, a date has not been set for when Holmes will have to report to prison.

Prince Harry And Meghan Involved In Car Chase?

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, along with Markle’s mother, Doria Ragland, claim that they were involved in a car chase with paparazzi for over two hours on Tuesday night. A spokesperson for the family described the incident as “near catastrophic” and that it happened following an event in New York City where Markle received a “Woman of Vision” award. The spokesperson also said it was a “relentless pursuit” that “resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians, and two NYPD officers.” The New York Police Department stated that there were no collisions, injuries, or arrests made. The couple’s cab driver who was interviewed by the Washington Post stated, “I don’t think I would call it a ‘chase.’ I never felt like I was in danger.”