Morning Wire Atlanta Shooting & NY Gas Ban | Afternoon Update | 5.3.23
May 3, 2023
A tragic shooting at an Atlanta hospital leaves one dead and raises alarm as a manhunt ensues. Meanwhile, rising tensions in Ukraine amplify as Russia claims an assassination attempt on President Putin. In New York, a groundbreaking energy policy bans natural gas in new buildings, pushing a shift to electricity. Additional headlines cover the sad loss of athlete Tori Bowie, escalating crime in Texas, and looming economic policy shifts from the Federal Reserve.
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Atlanta Hospital Shooting
- One person died and at least three were critically injured in a shooting at Northside Hospital Medical Midtown in Atlanta.
- The shooter, a male wearing a gray hoodie and gloves, used a handgun and is still at large.
Alleged Drone Attack on Kremlin
- Russia accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate President Putin with drones over the Kremlin.
- Ukraine denied involvement, but Zelenskyy's chief of staff posted then deleted fire emojis on Telegram.
New York Bans Natural Gas
- New York banned natural gas hookups in most new buildings, becoming the first state to do so.
- The ban has exceptions, including hospitals and restaurants, but critics question the electrical grid's capacity.