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Friday August 4th, 2023 night edition

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Poland has deployed attack helicopters to the border in Podlaskie Voivodeship following a provocation by Belarusian helicopters, and they will be on full alert based in two locations.

Details: At a briefing by Defence Minister Mariusz Blaszczak and General Marek Sokołowski, it was announced that Poland had moved combat helicopters from the 1st Air Force Brigade and the 25th Air Cavalry Brigade to Podlaskie Voivodeship, near the border with Belarus.

General Sokołowski said that they will be on full alert, based in two locations.

After two Belarusian helicopters entered Poland at a low altitude, which did not allow them to be detected immediately, the Polish Minister of Defence ordered an increase in the number of troops on the border and the deployment of additional helicopters.

Poland also reported the incident to its allies and summoned the Belarusian envoy.

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From jail to practicing law, Minnesota attorney scores big win

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Last week, Ben Richardson was freed from the Hennepin County Jail after murder charges were dropped last week.

Gad spent six months fighting in court, trying to get the judge and prosecutors to consider the lack of evidence.

She's had to make quite the comeback herself after fighting an opioid addiction since a car accident in 2012. »

Louisiana public schools now required to display ‘In God We Trust’ in all classrooms

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All Louisiana public schools are now required to display the national motto of “In God We Trust” inside of classrooms, under a new law that went into effect on August 1.

The previous law, passed in May of 2018, stated each school must have “In God We Trust” displayed within the building.

“It’s a positive message in this world that throws so many negative things at our children,” Horton said to WVUE. »

82% of Voters Oppose GOP Push to Cut Social Security for Americans Under 50: Poll

Authored by commondreams.org

However, other proposals, such as the Social Security Expansion Act or Social Security 2100 , could extend the solvency of Social Security while increasing benefits for current and new recipients.

Instead, voters would rather see taxes on wealthy Americans to ensure Social Security remains a guarantee for all.".

"Numerous congressional Democrats have called for trillions in new taxes to avoid the Social Security shortfall, as well. »

Nintendo Just Had a Huge Quarter Thanks to Tears of the Kingdom and The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sold an impressive 18.51 million units as of the end of June 2023, Nintendo said.

The eternally-popular kart racer shifted another 1.67 million sales during the quarter and has now sold an eye-watering 55.46 million units.

Nintendo Switch sales increased 13.9% year-on-year to 3.91 million units, and software unit sales increased 26.1% year-on-year to 52.21 million units. »