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Welcome to the Full Auto News Podcast, here are the selections from stories that you should know.
First Lady Jill Biden underwent a procedure known as Mohs surgery to remove two cancerous lesions, one above her right eye and one on her chest. The procedure took place at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and the first lady is said to be in good spirits afterward. President Joe Biden accompanied her and will return to the White House with her in the evening.
In other news:
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Wednesday due to a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots breaking down. The White House said there was no evidence of a cyberattack. President Joe Biden directed the Department of Transportation to investigate. The NOTAM system was unable to distribute new or amended notices to pilots, causing a ground stop for all departing flights. Passengers scrambled to rearrange trips and some found it difficult to determine how long delays would last. The FAA resorted to a telephone hotline to keep departures flying overnight, but as daytime traffic picked up, the phone system became overwhelmed.
In a completely unrelated story, Federal authorities have arrested and indicted over 100 people in 3 different states for gun and drug crimes. In Georgia, 76 people were charged with involvement in a gang-related network that distributed drugs like methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other illegal drugs. In West Virginia, 34 people were charged with selling fentanyl, heroin, and other drugs that led to a spike in overdoses. In New York, 4 men were charged with selling over 50 guns to an undercover police officer and trafficking fentanyl and crack cocaine. The Biden administration is working to combat an uptick in violent crime, particularly involving guns.
In some News from around the world:
Police officer José Luis Soncco Quispe was burned to death by protesters in Puno, Peru, bringing the death toll from demonstrations in the wake of former President Pedro Castillo's ouster to 47. Prime Minister Alberto Otárola announced a three-day curfew and a day of mourning in Puno, while Peru's Ombudsman's Office reported that 39 civilians had been killed in clashes with police and seven had died in traffic accidents. The unrest began after Castillo's removal and arrest following his attempt to dissolve Congress and head off his own impeachment. His successor, Dina Boluarte, has proposed 2024 elections and supported investigations into police actions, but the unrest continues.
And, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has warned that North Korea's nuclear ambitions and missile tests pose a “serious threat” that could lead to a dangerous miscalculation and spark a wider conflict. Yoon has called for closer security cooperation with the US and Japan to counter the North’s “dangerous situation” and has discussed joint planning with the US, involving drills and simulations for nuclear delivery. Yoon has said he won’t pursue talks for the sake of talks with North Korea and has expressed support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. He has also spoken about the crowd crush tragedy in Seoul in October, saying that it was hard to understand how such a tragedy could happen in a developed country and that an investigation is needed before assigning blame.
That should be enough to make you dangerous. Thanks for listening to the Full Auto News Podcast.
Source: APNEWS
