South Africa had a strong voter turnout in their most important election since the end of apartheid, following criticism of the ANC for the nation’s current issues. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito refused to recuse himself from the 2020 election and January 6th riot cases, despite raised eyebrows after controversial flags were hung outside his home. Pro-golfer Scottie Scheffler had all charges regarding an altercation in Louisville two weeks ago after he allegedly assaulted a police officer. North Korea sent over a 100 balloons filled with trash into South Korea in retaliation to a similar move made by the latter country. The MLB added formerly segregated Negro League statistics into historical record. Stranger Things star Millie Bobbie Brown married Jon Bon Jovi’s son. Jury deliberation for Trump’s hush money case ended their first day without a verdict.
The Bulletin Brief:
South Africa witnesses strong voter turnout in their integral election (Reuters, AP)
Supreme Court Justice Alito refused to recuse himself from cases despite alleged bias (AP, CNN)
Pro-golfer Scottie Scheffler has all charges against him dropped (AP, Reuters)
North Korea sends balloons full of trash to South Korea in retaliation (CNN)
The MLB includes segregated state from “Negro League” in historical record (CNN)
Millie Bobbie Brown marries Jake Bongiovi (CBS)
First day of Trump hush money trial ends without verdict (CBS)