What to expect in the news Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
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Biden Administration Releases Plan Overhauling Organ Transplant System
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a plan to overhaul the nation's organ transplant system, which has long been plagued by sometimes lethal delays and IT failures.
New Bill Aims to Outlaw Caste Discrimination in California
California may become the first state in the nation to outlaw caste-based bias, a safeguard people of South Asian descent say is necessary to protect them from discrimination in housing, education and the tech sector where they hold key roles.
DeSantis to Expand 'Don't Say Gay' Law to All Grades
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don't Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.
TikTok CEO Faces Off With Congress Over Security Fears
Lawmakers grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Thursday in a high-stakes hearing on the future of the popular, Chinese-owned video sharing platform in the U.S.
Los Angeles Strike Highlights Paltry US School Worker Pay
The pay is a driving factor behind a three-day strike that has shut down the entire Los Angeles school system and put a spotlight on the paltry pay of support staff that serves as the backbone of schools nationwide.
What to Expect If Former President Donald Trump Is Indicted in Hush Money Case
Former President Donald Trump has yet to be arrested after he told supporters that he expected to be indicted in New York this week.
President Biden Gives Springsteen, Kaling and Others Arts Awards Delayed During Covid Pandemic
Musician Bruce Springsteen, actress Mindy Kaling and designer, Vera Wang were some of the celebrities honored at the White House on Tuesday. President Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden gave honorees medals. Other honorees included Gladys Knight, Julia Louis Dreyfus and Amy Tan. The medals are Biden's first batch of awards for the arts and humanities. They were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report: 119K People Hurt by Riot-Control Weapons Since 2015
More than 119,000 people have been injured by tear gas and other chemical irritants around the world since 2015 and some 2,000 suffered injuries from “less lethal” impact projectiles, according to a report released Wednesday.
Biden Signs Bill Declassifying Details on COVID-19 Origins
President Joe Biden is calling for more transparency by signing the COVID-19 Origins Act.
