Iranian Officials are now Openly Speaking of a Nuclear Weapon
Uniic Media Newsletter - Thursday - August 4, 2022
Kansas Data Reveals 4 out of 5 States would show the Same Support
Political News
The sheer amount of those that turned out to partake in the Kansas vote has left analysts to imply that nearly 65% of voters nationwide would reject a similar push against abortion rights. Based on how demographic characteristics predicted the results of the recent voting that has taken place across the nation, it is just a rough guess. However, it is evidence-based and people are suggesting confidently that if 59% of Kansas is supporting it, it’s doing even better in other states.
None of the data really proves that the Democrats will be better off in the midterm elections and there are limits to what can be looked at with the Kansas voter data but the margin makes one thing open for discussion: Abortion supporters now have the voice.
Hopeful Republicans fight for Nashville Seat
Political News
A nine-way primary in Tennessee will be settled today as the Republicans hope to continue holding the incumbent spot. Two of the three Democratic candidates for governor would also be the state’s first Black Democratic nominee for that office.
Heavy interest from the GOP was drawn after lawmakers in Nashville’s 5th District split the area into three districts that favored the GOP in each seat. Here, Democrats hold the power but the incumbent has retired knowing he wouldn’t be re-elected.
Iranian Officials are now Openly Speaking of a Nuclear Weapon
World News
According to remarks made by Iranian officials, the country is enriching uranium and is ready to build an atomic weapon at will. These remarks can force more negotiations to occur between the United States and the country without a plan to seek a bomb. Many people are speculating that Iran may turn into North Korea in the sense that having an atomic bomb outweighed any other thing (including further international sanctions).
Today, the United States, the EU, and Iran will be involved in a snap summit that is being deemed a last-ditch effort to revive Tehran’s nuclear deal. One Iranian video suggests the country’s missiles could “turn New York into a heap of rubble from hell.”
Even as they Claim a Long Recession, the Bank of England Rises Rates to the Highest Since 1998
Economic News
In the last 27 years, the Bank of England hasn’t risen its interest rates as much as it did today even as they announced a long recession is on the way. The bank noted that it is attempting to smother inflation before it gets out of hand. A surge in energy prices has pushed the bank to increase rates to 1.75% from 1.25%.
The 50bps hike was expected by most economists.
Will Biden’s Presidency be a One and Done?
Political News
Multiple Congressional Democrats have voiced their opinion on whether or not President Biden should run again in 2024. His approval rating is now lingering in the all-time low e (38%) and has been below 50% since May. 64% of Democrats would prefer a new candidate and a CNN poll found that 75% of Democrats hold that exact belief.