Overturning of Roe v. Wade, Judge Jackson sworn into SCOTUS and Independence Day shooting: This week in recap
Local News
- Atlanta Hawks hire Mike Longabardi as new assistant coach.
- Radio host Mitch Faulkner dies at age 64.
- The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Peachtree Road Race takes place on July 4th.
- The Braves trade Touki Toussaint to Los Angeles Angels.
SCAD News
- SCAD Lacoste celebrates its 20th anniversary by hosting its annual Film Festival on July 1-4.
- Katharina Grosse’s :Chill Seeping” exhibit is on view for a limited time at SCAD Savannah’s Museum of Art.
National News
- The Supreme Court of the United States has overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that protected the right to have an abortion.
- A gunman opened fire during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois.
- Ketanji Brown Jackson was officially sworn into the Supreme Court of the United States and made history as the first Black woman to do so.
- Joey Chestnut won the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 15th time with 63 hot dogs.
Global News
- Pope Francis shuts down claims of resignation.
- Hundreds wounded, 18 killed in Uzbekistan during protests.
- Brazil reaches new extremes with deforestation of the Amazon, environmentalists concerned.
- Chilean Assembly proposes new constitution to Chilean president.
- Sydney, Australia hit with “life-threatening” floods.
Ongoing News
COVID-19 Pandemic
- The CDC recommends 1/3 Americans need to be wearing masks.
- COVID-19 cases are up over 30% in Britain.
- FDA recommends changing the composition of the COVID-19 vaccine, adding an Omicron BA.4/5 component.
Light News
- Firefighters rescue kitten stuck in Pepsi machine at Walmart.
- Watch the spectacular Washington D.C. Independence Day fireworks show.
- Donated painted pianos are popping up around Fort Collins, Colorado to inspire spontaneous live music.
- Retirees start a neighborhood synchronized swimming team.
- 7-year-old starts “Trash 2 Curb” business to save for college.
This Week in History…
- June 25, 1950 – Korean War begins.
- June 26, 2015 – Same-sex marriage is legalized federally through Obergefell v. Hodges.
- June 27, 1977 – Djibouti gains its independence from France.
- June 28, 1577 – Sir Peter Paul Ruebens is born in Siegen, Germany.
- July 1, 1867 – Dominion of Canada is established, founding Canada Day.
- July 1, 1961 – Diana, princess of Wales is born.
- July 2, 1964 – The Civil Rights Act is signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
- July 4, 1776 – The American Colonies secede from Great Britain through the Declaration of Independence.
