Supreme Court nomination decision and politics in 2016 era
The piece notes Justice Kennedy to retire July 31 after 30 years on the Supreme Court. It discusses Democratic and Republican battles over a replacement before the November elections, the potential impact of President Trump’s future nominee, and calls for a fair, speedy hearing without partisan obstruction. It contrasts past actions against Garland and emphasizes avoiding political gridlock in nominating a new justice.
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On This Date In History Featuring Scopes Kaesong Telstar
Highlights from history include Scopes trial verdict and fine overturned later. Armistice talks began at Kaesong in 1951. Telstar satellite launched by NASA from Cape Canaveral in 1962. Coca Cola resumes old formula in 1985 while New Coke remains. US women win World Cup 1999 on penalties over China. Bush signs eavesdropping reform bill a decade ago. Navy lands drone on carrier George H.W. Bush in 2015. Trump Jr meets Russian lawyer a year ago. Thought for Today quotes honor and a Malayan proverb about debt and kindness.
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Laughter Therapy Helps Dementia Patients Find Moments of Joy
Dani Modesti seeks laughter for her mother with dementia and joins Elder Clowns a weekly humor therapy program. A retired comedian Sue uses improv and banter to draw smiles and laughter, offering relief similar to medication and highlighting humor as a healing mechanism in aging patients.
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Norman Cousins
Democrats eye blue wave in Texas House and Senate races
Texas Democrat Marc Veasey notes a growing party slate in the state, while MJ Hegar campaigns to unseat Republican John Carter in District 31. The piece traces Veasey’s rise, Hegar’s military service and legal victory against sex discrimination, and the shifting district maps after census reallocations.
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