Thursday, January 25th, 2024

Today’s Headlines: In the aftermath of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, Donald Trump secured 54.3% of the vote, overshadowing Nikki Haley's 43.3%. Despite Haley's optimistic rhetoric, the results indicate that Trump may not be as universally popular as he wishes. President Biden received a crucial endorsement from the president of the United Auto Workers union, Shawn Fain, bolstering his support among working-class voters. A disturbing revelation comes from research indicating that since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, an estimated 65,000 pregnancies resulting from rape occurred in states with abortion bans lacking exceptions for rape. In Washington state, a $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over its role in the opioid crisis was announced, with funds allocated for substance abuse treatment and litigation costs. Ohio's Republican state legislators overrode their governor's veto to ban gender-affirming healthcare for minors, impacting trans youths' access to treatments. Lastly, a Boeing 757 operated by Delta experienced a nose wheel incident during takeoff in Atlanta, adding to Boeing's recent troubles.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• AP News: Trump wins New Hampshire primary: Live updates 
• NY Times: Biden Receives Endorsement from United Automobile Workers Union
• Axios: Abortion ban states have seen 65K pregnancies from rape, study estimates
• AP News: Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis
• WA Post: Ohio lawmakers ban gender-affirming care for minors, overriding governor's veto
• AP News: Delta plane loses nose wheel as it prepared for takeoff from Atlanta 

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Edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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