Tuesday, February 20th, 2024

Today’s Headlines: In a whirlwind of news, the past week has seen a series of significant events unfold. First, the shocking report of Alexei Navalny's death in a Siberian prison has sparked accusations of foul play linked to Russian President Putin. Navalny's widow, Yulia, has openly accused Putin of orchestrating her husband's demise and has vowed to continue his fight. Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump finds himself in legal hot water, facing a staggering $355 million penalty in a fraud trial, along with a three-year ban on him and his sons from running companies in New York. In another scandal, Congressman Matt Gaetz faces allegations of involvement in sex parties and questionable business dealings. The Alabama Supreme Court's controversial ruling on frozen embryos has stirred debate, while Wisconsin braces for political upheaval with the introduction of new legislative maps. Additionally, revelations regarding fake traffic on Twitter and misconceptions surrounding recycling have come to light. And to end on a brighter note, Greece has made history by legalizing same-sex marriage and adoption, marking a significant step forward for LGBTQ+ rights.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

BBC: Alexei Navalny's widow Yulia Navalnaya vows to continue his work

NY Times: The Civil Fraud Ruling on Donald Trump, Annotated

The Independent: Matt Gaetz accused of paying woman for sex parties as new bombshell texts emerge 

Huffpost: Alabama Rules That Frozen Embryos Are 'Children'

NBC News: Wisconsin governor signs new state legislative maps into law, ending a GOP gerrymander

BBC: Greece legalises same-sex marriage

Mashable: The majority of traffic from Elon Musk's X may have been fake during the Super Bowl, report suggests

The Guardian: ‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals 

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