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Three MQ-9 Reaper drones that the US military said were “harassed” by Russian fighter jets over Syria on Friday were the same drones that later carried out an airstrike that killed a leader of the group Estat Islamic, the US Central Command announced on Sunday. IS leader Usama-al-Muhajir was killed on Friday, CENTCOM said. The news ended three consecutive days of tense meetings where the United States had criticized Russian pilots for “unsafe and unprofessional” behavior with their drones flying over Syria. “Friday’s strike was carried out by the same MQ-9s that earlier in the day had been besieged by…

A public breakup that has allegedly been discussed by both parties on social media has now landed in court. On June 30, Newnan-based L Strategies LLC filed a lawsuit in Coweta County Superior Court against Angie Wong, one of the company’s founding owners, alleging misappropriation of $2,000 and defamation for both defamation as for slander. The organization is seeking $1.4 million in punitive damages and $282,000 in compensatory damages. Almost three weeks earlier, Wong posted on his Facebook page his “official statement” about L Strategies. The letter, with a typewritten signature by Atlanta attorney Alex Kaufman, told attorney Jared B….

This will be President Biden’s first meeting with King Charles since his coronation. The two men have met before, including at the UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland on November 2, 2021. Jane Barlow/AP hide caption toggle subtitle Jane Barlow/AP This will be President Biden’s first meeting with King Charles since his coronation. The two men have met before, including at the UN climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland on November 2, 2021. Jane Barlow/AP President Biden heads to the UK where she will meet King Charles at Windsor Castle on Monday to discuss a priority they both share: tackling climate…

Instagram’s new Threads app ‘will do nothing to promote’ politics and ‘hard news’, says Instagram boss Adam Mosseri said in a Threads conversation with The Verge’s Alex Heath. The extra scrutiny, negativity and integrity risks that come with politics and hard news aren’t worth the “complication or incremental revenue,” Mosseri wrote. “There are more than enough amazing communities (sports, music, fashion, beauty, entertainment, etc.) to make a vibrant platform without needing to get into politics or hard news.” (Mosseri’s strong point here is likely informed by his time with Facebook’s news feed.) In recent years, Meta has distanced itself from…

Good Sunday morning, folks. I hope your Fourth of July was enjoyable and, especially if you’re one of the lucky people who thought ahead and took the entire week off instead of dealing with a holiday Tuesday, relaxing- yes Our house celebrated in the most American way we could imagine: skipping the fireworks for nachos and Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, given the humidity. But the fact that the legislature is out for the summer does not mean that the political news stops. And if you’re back from vacation or just spent the last week offline (which, I don’t necessarily blame…

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Missouri Rep. Crystal Quade, D-Springfield, launched her run for governor in a video message released this morning. The House Minority Leader and District 132 representative was first elected in 2016. In his campaign videoQuade shared his intention to restore abortion rights and touted his support in the House to stop China and Russia from buying up Missouri farmland. The only Democrat in the race, Quade is running to succeed Gov. Mike Parson, who cannot run again because of term limits. Republican candidates in the governor’s race include Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and state Sen. Bill…

9 people shot in mass shooting in Cleveland, police say Updated: 04:50 PDT on July 9, 2023 At least nine people were injured in a mass shooting in Cleveland, Ohio, early Sunday morning, police said. “Preliminary information indicates that a suspect opened fire on a group of people and then fled the scene,” Cleveland police spokeswoman Jennifer Ciaccia said. in a statement. No deaths have been reported. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. CLEVELAND – At least nine people were injured in a mass shooting in Cleveland, Ohio, early Sunday morning, police said. “Preliminary information indicates that…