Georgia primary election, SCAD fashion show, and nationwide formula shortage: This week in recap
Local News
- More Georgians went to vote in the 2022 primary election than ever before.
- Music Midtown’s 2022 lineup has been announced.
- Click here for Georgia election resources.
- First amendment rights questioned as rap lyrics are used as evidence in Young Thug’s indictment.
SCAD News
- SCAD FASHION 2022 fashion show and senior capstone event occurred.
- Join SCAD alumni for AAPI culture and heritage month.
- Late Night Brunch returns to SCAD Atlanta from 9-11pm on May 26th.
National News
- The United States is facing an infant formula shortage.
- Some Jif Peanut Butter products recalled due to salmonella.
- Recovery efforts continue after destructive tornado hits Michigan.
- The highest court in New York is deciding whether Happy the elephant deserves human rights.
Global News
- Australia’s left-leaning Labor Party wins the election on Saturday.
- Nine dead and thousands affected by severe storms in Canada.
- Read IQAir’s reports for places for best and worst air quality.
- Gianni Versace’s mansion in New York City is on the market for a whopping $70 million.
Ongoing News
COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID-19 spikes in Illinois as health officials recommend wearing masks again.
- Follow Georgia Department of Public Health’s COVID updates here.
Russian Invasion of Ukraine
- Ukraine’s environment is another casualty of war that could last for decades.
- Woman storms Cannes Film Festival red carpet in protest of sexual violence in Ukraine.
- French minister says EU membership for Ukraine would take “15 or 20 years.”
- Ukraine’s Parliament votes to extend martial law for another 90 days.
Light News
- 2 year old orders 31 McDonald’s burgers on DoorDash… and leaves a generous 25% tip.
- Check out the new portable wind turbine that can fit in your backpack made for campers, researchers, and hikers.
- Zeus, a nearly 3.5 ft tall great dane, has been pronounced the World’s Tallest Dog.
This Week in History…
- May 16, 1986- Top Gun was released in theaters and made Tom Cruise an international star.
- May 17, 1954- The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Brown v. Board of Education that segregated schools were unconstitutional.
- May 19, 1994- Jackie Kennedy, former first lady to John F. Kennedy, dies at age 64.
- May 20, 1946- Iconic American singer and actress Cher is born in El Centro, California.
- May 20, 2002- East Timor becomes an independent country.
- May 21, 1927- Charles Lindbergh becomes the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
- May 21, 1936- Amelia Earhardt becomes the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
- May 23, 1951- Tibet is annexed by China, leading to a rise in the Tibetan independence movement and protests worldwide.
