Biden Signs Respect for Marriage Act
In a move that reflects both his personal evolution, and the evolution of the country on same-sex marriage, President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday. The law recognizes same-sex marriage federally and protects same-sex marriage across state lines, even in states that have trigger laws making same-sex marriage illegal in the event the Supreme Court overturns Obergefell.
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Scientists Announce Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
Officials from the US Department of Energy announced a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion science on Tuesday: For the first time, scientists have successfully produced more energy from fusion than the energy they used to power the experiment. This has serious implications for clean energy and the fight against climate change, though officials acknowledge that it could take decades before the technology is commercialized.
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US Lawmakers Introduce TikTok Ban
Sen. Marco Rubio has introduced a bill that, if passed, would prevent the popular Chinese social media app TikTok from operating in the US. The bill aims to block and prohibit all transactions by larger social media companies (more than one million users) based in, or under the substantial influence of, countries that are considered foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela.
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