Twitter boss Elon Musk defended technical issues during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential announcement event on the social network as "imperfect" and "genuine." Also in the news: Today marks three years since George Floyd's murder at the hands of police in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Florida Panthers are headed to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1996. |
Now, here we go with Thursday's news. |
DeSantis' first public campaign moment does not start well |
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign got off to a rocky start Wednesday when his announcement event on Twitter was plagued by technical difficulties, which persisted for more than 20 minutes before the governor was able to deliver his speech and participate in a question-and-answer session. |
Whatever the cause, the technical glitches marred what was supposed to be a triumphant moment for DeSantis as he debuted as a national candidate after years of buzz about his presidential potential. |
Tina Turner, queen of rock 'n' roll, dies after long illness |
Tina Turner, the musical behemoth and pioneering soul-turned-rock star, has died at age 83. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon died at her home in Switzerland after a long illness, according to a statement on her official social media accounts. Throughout her career, Turner's life was one of musical greatness and personal trauma, as she fled an abusive relationship with her musical mentor and first husband, Ike Turner, to achieve unlikely pop stardom in the '80s with "What's Love Got to Do With It." Read more |
Debt ceiling talks 'still far apart' |
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Republicans remain far apart with the White House on a deal to raise the debt ceiling and signaled his caucus won't make any policy concessions to Democrats other than action to avoid a first-ever default. Negotiators for House Republicans and President Joe Biden met Wednesday afternoon at the White House to continue talks as a default looms as early as June 1 unless the debt ceiling is raised. Talks have centered on Republicans' proposals for stricter work requirements for welfare benefits. The White House has signaled an openness to these cuts, but not to the extent that Republicans want. Read more |
Three years after George Floyd's killing, has change been realized? |
The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police was three years ago today, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world in response seemed like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing. Along with a few other cities, Minneapolis has issued bans on chokeholds and neck restraints, and restrictions on no-knock warrants. But activist calls to defund the police, and to hold officers accountable have mostly failed. The killing of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police earlier this year underscored just how long it's taking to achieve meaningful change. Read more |
| • | Opinion: Three years after George Floyd, I want to tell my daughter Michigan changed policing. | | • | ''The public deserves to know:'' Jayland Walker's family attorney demanded an information release. | | • | Colin Kaepernick does not see ''any substantial change'' in NFL since he last played in 2016. |
| Demonstrators gather outside Cup Foods to celebrate the murder conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd, April 20, 2021, in Minneapolis. John Minchillo, AP |
Super Typhoon Mawar hits Guam |
Many residents of Guam remain without power and utilities Thursday after Typhoon Mawar tore through the remote U.S. Pacific territory and ripped roofs off homes, flipped vehicles and shredded trees with 140 mph winds. There no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. The typhoon is the strongest to hit the territory of roughly 150,000 people since 2002. Read more |
| • | More world news: The head of Russia's mercenary army said he could envision Ukraine pushing Moscow's troops out of occupied territory. |
| This satellite image obtained from the The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Typhoon Mawar, as it approached Guam on May 23, 2023. JOSE ROMERO, NOAA/RAMMB/AFP via Getty Images |
Photo of the day: Florida Panthers sweep Carolina Hurricanes, reach Stanley Cup Final for first time since 1996 |
The Florida Panthers swept the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes Wednesday night. Florida is now heading to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1996. The Panthers, who had never swept a series in their history, will face the Vegas Golden Knights or Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Final and look to win their first championship. Read more | Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes. Sam Navarro, Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports |
Associated Press contributed reporting. | | | |
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