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Telsa founder Elon Musk tweeted a meme of himself laughing in response to a brewing legal battle with Twitter after he moved to drop his $44 billion takeover of the company.

Elon Musk responded to the latest major development in his ongoing feud with Twitter early Monday morning – tweeting out a meme of him laughing after Twitter reportedly lawyered up to sue him for moving to drop his $44 billion takeover of the company.

The post has a series of four photos of the Telsa founder laughing with captions that read: “They said I couldn’t buy Twitter; Then they wouldn’t disclose bot info; Now they want to force me to buy Twitter in court; Now they have to disclose bot info in court.”

The tweet quickly garnered over 180,000 likes. Musk is one of the most-followed people on the platform, with 100.8 million followers

Moments later, Musk tweeted another meme featuring Chuck Norris playing chess. “Chuckmate,” Musk added.

Musk had been absent from Twitter for several days. Monday morning’s post is the first statement from Musk since Twitter reportedly hired heavyweight merger law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz LLP to represent it in a forthcoming suit, Bloomberg reported Sunday.

Source: Elon Musk responds with laughing meme to Twitter lawsuit over broken buyout | Fox Business

A pregnant woman in Texas is contesting an HOV lane citation she received last month as she claims her unborn child should as a unique person after a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

A pregnant mother from Plano, Texas is looking to contest a traffic citation she received for driving in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane, as she claims her unborn child should count as a second passenger.

On June 29, officers pulled over Brandy Bottone, who was 34 weeks pregnant at the time, as they suspected her of being the only person in the vehicle that was driving in the HOV lane, FOX 4 of Dallas reported.

She claimed, however, that her unborn child is a legal person, following a majority of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Source: Pregnant mother in Texas sparks legal debate in claiming unborn child should allow HOV travel in post-Roe era | Fox News

The Texas House Investigative Committee’s preliminary report into the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde could be released within the next 10 days, and the chairman of the committee is pushing for the report to include the critical 77-minutes of “hallway” surveillance video, according to a source close to the committee.

(CNN)The Texas House Investigative Committee‘s preliminary report into the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde could be released within the next 10 days, and the chairman of the committee is pushing for the report to include the critical 77-minutes of “hallway” surveillance video, according to a source close to the committee.

Rep. Dustin Burrows, the committee chairman, is not pushing for the release of video showing victims or footage of violence, per the source.

The shooting took place May 24, when a gunman fatally shot 19 young students and two teachers inside a classroom before authorities breached the door more than an hour later — after waiting in a school hallway.

Burrows is prohibited from releasing the 77-minute “hallway” video of the law enforcement response because he signed a non-disclosure agreement with Texas Department of Public Safety, he said on Twitter on Friday.

Source: Uvalde shooting: Investigative report into shooting could be released within 10 days – CNN

Officers found the boy on a train platform with a stab wound to the abdomen, police said in a statement. Preliminary investigations indicate a fight began on the street and continued into the train station .

Source: Subway stabbing: A 14-year-old is fatally stabbed at a train station in New York, authorities say – CNN

CHICAGO (WLS) — Six outdoor diners were hurt when a car jumped a curb and crashed into a Near North Side restaurant late Friday night, Chicago fire officials said.

“It was shocking, but I’m really happy with how everyone handled the situation the best way they could,” said Jeffrey Magee, the assistant general manager of Uproar.

Source: Chicago Crash: Car slams into Near North Side Uproar restaurant patio, door, 6 diners injured, police say – ABC7 Chicago

Authorities in Johannesburg’s Soweto township say 14 people were killed and three others were wounded during a mass shooting at a bar Saturday night.

Source: South Africa police say 14 dead in bar shooting in Soweto

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: A man was shot and a car was riddled with bullets in an overnight shooting in Wilkinsburg.

Source: Man taken to hospital, car riddled with bullets after overnight shooting in Wilkinsburg

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Two people were shot and two others were injured in an overnight shooting in Pittsburgh’s Terrace Village neighborhood.

Source: 2 people shot, 2 others hurt including juvenile in overnight Terrace Village shooting

Kiski Township is one of the biggest townships in the state, covering 42 square miles, but overnight the majority of its police force walked off the job.

Source: Majority of Kiski Township police officers quit jobs overnight

Mayim Bialik is in hot water again following her recent hosting gig on “Jeopardy!”

The game show producers were forced to intervene during a show earlier this week when Bialik, 46, mistakenly said that a contestant didn’t win her points, when, in fact, the player did.

Source: Mayim Bialik makes another ‘Jeopardy!’ snafu: ‘That was ridiculous’

(CNN)President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Friday aimed at protecting abortion rights in response to the landmark decision by the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

Biden is expected to sign the executive order during a Roosevelt Room ceremony Friday morning. Vice President Kamala Harris is also scheduled to attend.

There is no action the President can take to restore the nationwide right to an abortion in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling. Biden has acknowledged publicly his options to expand abortion access remain limited, and has called on the American people to elect more members of Congress in November’s midterm elections who will support federal legislation protecting abortion access.

Source: Biden to sign executive order Friday aimed at safeguarding abortion rights – CNNPolitics

Two new monkeypox cases have been reported in Allegheny County.

In a July 1 press release, the health department suggested these methods to prevent monkeypox:

• Practice safe sex, including the use of condoms and dental dams
• Avoid contact with bedding and other materials contaminated with the virus
• Avoid contact with people who may be infected
• Avoid skin to skin contact with someone with a rash
• Wash your hands with soap and water
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) when caring for infected persons

Source: 2 new monkeypox cases reported in Allegheny County; brings county total to 5 – WPXI

PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — A new bill is proposing changes to the current medical marijuana laws in Pennsylvania.

Currently, the Commonwealth has a zero-tolerance policy for anyone driving with THC (the psychoactive chemical in marijuana) in their system.

However, advocates for Senate Bill 167 say that even when the intoxicating effects of marijuana wear off, THC remains in the body for much longer. Meaning even if a driver is not intoxicated at the time of a drug test, they can still test positive for THC.

Senate Bill 167, sponsored by State Sen. Camera Bartolotta (Beaver/Greene/Washington), would require “proof of impairment”, just like with many other prescription medications.

Source: New changes coming to Pennsylvania medical marijuana law

The Washington Street bridge in Swissvale was shut down unexpectedly Thursday evening after drivers reported feeling movement or shaking while crossing over it.

Swissvale Fire Chief Clyde Wilhelm said one driver felt movement or shaking while coming across the bridge, then pulled over. Another driver also pulled over behind the first driver stating they felt movement on the bridge too.

Source: Emergency shutdown of Swissvale bridge

The former prime minister of Japan was assassinated on Friday in the city of Nara. He served in the office longer than anyone before stepping down in 2020.

Source: Shinzo Abe Dies After Being Shot in Japan: Latest Updates – The New York Times

Pittsburgh Regional Transit, formerly known as the Port Authority, said the incline will be out of service from Aug. 1 through mid-November during a rehabilitation project to update the mechanical, control and electrical systems.

There will also be upgrades to the incline’s upper and lower stations, where passengers board and exit at West Carson Street and Grandview Avenue, and the bridge structure will be painted.

During the closure, PRT said shuttle buses will run between Mount Washington and Station Square every 30 minutes. Trips will also be added to the 40 bus route.

The Monongahela Incline is a community asset that provides a quick and reliable connection from Mt. Washington to Station Square and downtown Pittsburgh.

For more information about the upgrades, go to PortAuthority.org/InclineRehab.

Source: Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline will close for rehab project

Driverless technology company Argo AI has laid off recruiters this week. The firm said it is making “prudent adjustments” to continue to grow in a capital-intensive field that likely won’t generate profits for years.

Source: Pittsburgh-based Argo AI lays off recruiters after hiring more than 1,700 people in 6 years

‘It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6,’ read a Thursday tweet from James Caan’s official Twitter

Source: James Caan, The Godfather and Elf Acting Legend, Dead at 82

Crash happened early Thursday morning

ALIQUIPPA, Pa. —

The coroner was called to the scene after a vehicle hit a person on Route 51 in Beaver County.

The crash happened in the southbound lanes a little after 2 a.m. Thursday, approximately a half-mile south of the Aliquippa exit.

No identities of any of the people involved have been released.

There was also no initial word on what caused the crash.

Source: Coroner called to scene after vehicle hits person in Beaver County

Incident began early Thursday morning

PITTSBURGH —

SWAT was called to the scene of a home in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood on Thursday morning.

The incident began shortly before 4 a.m. on the 1700 block of Maplewood Avenue.

The initial call was about an assault.

Pittsburgh Police asked people to avoid the area while the situation unfolded.

Around 7:20 a.m., Pittsburgh Police announced that an actor had been taken into custody.

Source: SWAT called to home in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood

PITTSBURGH — Two men were shot inside an apartment in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill City View neighborhood Wednesday night.

According to Allegheny County 911, crews were dispatched to the 2100 block of Rhine Street at 9:29 p.m.

Both victims were taken from the scene in personal vehicles. One was taken to a hospital and the other was taken to McKees Rocks where medics took him to a hospital.

Police said one of the victims was shot multiple times in the leg.

Source: 2 shot inside apartment in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill City View neighborhood – WPXI

Two people were shot inside an apartment in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill City View neighborhood Wednesday night.

Both male victims were taken from the scene in personal vehicles. One was taken to a hospital and the other was taken to McKees Rocks where medics took him to a hospital.

Source: 2 shot inside apartment in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill City View neighborhood

A shooting occurred overnight in downtown Steubenville. It took place around 2:30 a. m. when police were called to Club 106 on South Street.

Source: Four injured in shooting in downtown Steubenville

A man climbed a crane in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood early Tuesday morning and eventually jumped from what appeared to be more than 100 feet. Police said the man did not survive the fall. The crane is in the 5800 block of Centre Avenue in East Liberty.

Source: Man jumps from crane, dies in East Liberty, police say