News Recap - July 29, 2024

Highlighted national news events from July 29, 2024

Each day is packed with events happening all over the world. Cut through the noise so you can stay on top of what matters most.

Domestic

Iowa’s abortion ban has officially taken effect. It was signed in July 2023 and bans abortion once a baby’s heartbeat can be detected, which is as early as 5-6 weeks gestation. However, the law states it won’t prosecute the women themselves if they manage their own abortion. [more]

Mississippi will keep counting absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day and received up to five days later after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the practice. [more]

A New York judge has ruled that Wayne LaPierre, the former head of the National Rifle Association, is banned from holding any paid position with the organization for the next decade. [more]

A former California public school district official has been sentenced to 70 months in prison after being convicted of embezzling nearly $16.7 million over several years. [more]

Economy

The U.S. national debt has hit a new milestone of $35 trillion—just months after it reached the $34 trillion figure in January. [more]

The U.S. is set to send another $1.7 billion in military aid to Ukraine. [more]

Disasters

Fires continue to burn in the U.S. west, with a new one in Northern Colorado that has prompted evacuations. [more]

A 4.9M earthquake was recorded near Barstow, California. Meanwhile, west Texas has experienced 103 earthquakes in one week.

International

More than 30 people are dead and hundreds are feared trapped amid landslides in southern India. [more]

2 young girls are dead and at least 11 others are injured following a stabbing spree at a Taylor Swift-themed event in the UK. The suspect is in custody. [more]

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