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

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has vowed to continue his work to fight for a "free Russia" in a video posted after his death in prison. She accuses authorities of hiding his body and says she will fight for justice and change in the country. Many Western leaders blame President Putin for Navalny's death and are considering new sanctions on Russia. Yulia Navalnaya, who previously kept a low profile, may now take a more public role in continuing her husband's work.

Trump-supporting truckers vow their boycott 'could shut down New York'

Truckers who support Donald Trump are threatening to boycott deliveries to New York City after a $355 million fraud ruling against the former president. The truckers believe that their boycott could potentially shut down the city and cause prices to skyrocket on essential goods. The boycott was sparked by a conservative social media influencer and gained attention on social media, with some truckers expressing support for the movement. Trump himself praised the truckers on his Truth Social network and accused President Biden of using law enforcement as a threat to democracy. Despite the viral attention, the influencer who started the boycott movement later deleted the video but continues to support the cause.

California weather: Nearly the entire population of the state is under flood alerts as rain drenches state | CNN

Nearly the entire population of California is under flood alerts as heavy rain continues to drench the state. Flash flood warnings have been issued for Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties. The Santa Barbara Airport was closed, roads were shut due to flooding and landslides, and water rescues were conducted. Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind, hail, and even tornadoes are expected. Evacuation warnings have been issued in flood-prone areas, and excessive rain is forecasted until Tuesday. Major cities like Los Angeles and Santa Barbara face significant flood risks. The ongoing storm, fueled by atmospheric rivers, is expected to continue bringing large amounts of rain until Wednesday.

Suspect Nicholas Jordan in double shooting at University of Colorado - Colorado Springs in custody - CBS Colorado

Nicholas Jordan, a 25-year-old student, has been arrested in connection with a double shooting at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs campus. The victims, a 24-year-old man, and a 26-year-old woman were found dead in a dorm room with gunshot wounds. The suspect and victims knew each other, and police do not believe it was a random attack against the school or other students. Jordan, originally from Detroit, is enrolled as a student at UCCS. He was arrested on two counts of first-degree murder. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The university held a "healing march" following the incident.

‘Unconscionable’ criminal justice bills could fuel soaring incarceration in Louisiana | Louisiana | The Guardian

Louisiana's Republican-dominated state legislature, under new far-right governor Jeff Landry, is set to pass a series of criminal justice bills that could lead to increased incarceration rates. The proposed measures include restrictions on parole eligibility, executions, lowering the age for adult prosecutions, and changes to post-conviction procedures. Advocates fear these laws could undo previous bipartisan reform efforts that reduced the state's prison population. Critics argue that these severe measures will not improve public safety, disproportionately affect Black communities, and come with a high enforcement cost. The bills also include expanding methods of execution and imposing longer periods of incarceration for certain offenders. Additionally, the legislation may tighten rules on post-conviction relief, limiting the ability to overturn convictions or sentences. Reform advocates condemn these measures as dangerous, expensive, and covering up past misconduct and excessive sentencing.