5 things you need to know
1. The Arizona Supreme Court rules that a near-total abortion ban enacted in 1864 is enforceable and will be replaced by a 15-week abortion ban passed in 2022. . The state's Republican lawmakers, like Matt Gress, voiced their opposition to the ruling, saying, “This decision is unacceptable. I absolutely support it.” We refuse to turn back the clock to a time when slavery was still legal and women and doctors could be locked up for having an abortion. ”
2. Dozens of Wichita East students violated their First Amendment rights and walked out of class in protest yesterday. They opposed certain anti-trans laws that bar minors from receiving gender-affirming care and worked to make their voices heard. That bill, Senate Bill 233, has already been approved by the Kansas House and Senate and is currently waiting on the governor's desk.
3. Did you know that Costco sells gold bars? gold price crashes Record over $2,300 per ounce | It's sold at Costco $200 million in gold bars per month.Costco started selling gold bars in August and reported $100 million in sales in the first quarter.
4. First class stamp rate will further increase. The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday announced plans for rate increases that include increasing the price of first-class stamps from 68 cents to 73 cents. This is part of an overall 7.8% price increase that will take effect on July 14th.
5. The days of flipping Scrabble boards in the air and sending tiles flying everywhere are history. Mattel launches a new version of the game designed to be more collaborative and accessible for those who find word games intimidating. The new double-sided Scrabble board still features the original game for those who prefer to play the traditional version. But on the other hand, the new game includes helper cards, uses a simpler scoring system, and lets you play faster. You can also compete in teams on the new board “Scrabble Together”. Because at the end of the day, it's all about having fun. No… no, it’s not, it’s about winning and dominating your opponents and bragging rights….
It's becoming a trend.
