Small Business Spotlight: Greedy Reads
In this weeks Small Business Spotlight segment we visit Greedy Reads a bookstore in Fells Point with owner Julia Fleischaker.
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The IndependentEfren Medina: 20-year-old Georgia firefighter dies during first shift
‘Efren was a wonderful brother, son, husband and friend to all,’ says friend on fundraiser page
- Business Insider
Israel says a Syrian missile struck near its top-secret nuclear reactor, so it attacked Syria back
Israel said Syria launched the missile that struck near Dimona, where the nuclear reactor is located. Reuters reported no injuries or damage.
- The Independent
‘I’m not your food’: Jogger films himself being chased by ‘hungry bear’ through national park
‘Hey, no! I don’t care if you’re hungry. I’m not your food,’ says runner as bear follows him
- BBC
Taiwan authorities look into Apple supplier hack
Unreleased Apple product blueprints claimed to be among hackers' haul.
- The Independent
Donald Trump says LeBron James is ‘racist’ and dividing the United States
NBA star says he deleted Ma’Khia Bryant tweet because it was ‘being used to create more hate’
- The Independent
‘God-awful blast’ that rocked towns for miles around was caused by explosion at gender reveal party
Investigating ongoing after residents complain of minor damages
- The Independent
George W Bush reveals who he voted for in 2020 election – and it wasn’t Biden or Trump
Revelation follows criticism of Republican party in recent days
- The Independent
Sotomayor gives blistering dissent to Trump SCOTUS appointees who find juvenile not worthy of parole
Justice calls ruling ‘an abrupt break from precedent’
- The Independent
Facing bankruptcy, NRA launches low-energy $2 million ad campaign against Biden
After another spate of mass shootings in America, Democrats are attempting to tighten gun-control measures
- The Independent
Woman learns she was charged with a felony for failing to return ‘Sabrina the Teenage Witch’ VHS two decades ago
‘I have never watched that show in my entire life, just not my cup of tea,’ says former state resident
- The Independent
Self-described ‘Christian Republican’ mocked for criticising Disney World as too ‘woke’
‘I’m sorry the park about cartoons for children is too soft around the edges for you,’ says one social media user
- The Independent
Trump administration ‘delayed’ $20billion of aid to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017, new report claims
New report by US Inspector General’s housing department claims Trump administration delayed $20billion of aid to Puetro Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017
- The Independent
Biden appears to be only world leader to wear a mask at virtual climate summit
Leaders who could be seen without masks included Putin, Merkel, Erdogan, and EU bigwigs von der Leyen and Michel
- The Independent
US scraps Trump-era proposal allowing homeless shelters to discriminate against transgender people
Move will ‘literally save lives’, civil rights group director says
- The Independent
John Kerry criticises Donald Trump for pulling out of Paris accord ‘without any facts, without any science’
Climate envoy said US now working to ‘restore America’s credibility’ as Biden announces ambitious emissions targets
- The Independent
Biden news: President to visit UK and EU on first trip abroad as he promises green jobs for ‘all workers’
Catch up on the day in US politics
- The Independent
Biden administration allows LGBTQ Pride flag to fly over US embassies after Trump banned it
Reversing a Trump-era ban, the State Department is allowing US embassies to fly the rainbow banner alongside the American flag
- Business Insider
LIFTOFF: SpaceX launches 4 astronauts aboard the Crew Dragon Endeavour, its first time reusing a spaceship on a crewed mission
The Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station launched aboard the same Falcon 9 rocket booster that carried the astronaut mission before it.
- The Independent
148 bills to give GOP lawmakers more power over elections could be ‘death knell’ for democracy, officials warn
From ‘hijacking’ results to ‘micromanaging’ elections, new report reveals how Republicans are trying to strip oversight to gain permanent control
- Kansas City Star
KCK discrimination verdict shows bias in firehouses is real, and must come to an end
The decision is costly from a financial standpoint, but the problems run deeper than one case.