Morning Wire Pfizer Plant Damaged & Powerball Winner in Los Angeles | Afternoon Update | 7.21.23
Jul 21, 2023
A tornado has wreaked havoc on a Pfizer plant in North Carolina, but fortunately, there were no serious injuries. The podcast also explores the perplexing case of Carly Russell's disappearance, stirring community discussions. In legal news, it covers the contentious trial of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and tensions between striking performers and Universal Studios. To top it off, listeners learn about a record-breaking Powerball ticket sold in California, making headlines alongside ongoing protests.
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Pfizer Plant Tornado Damage
- A Pfizer plant in North Carolina making anesthesia drugs was damaged by a tornado.
- All employees were safely evacuated, and no serious injuries were reported.
Carlee Russell's Boyfriend's Actions
- Carlee Russell's boyfriend, Tomar Latrell Simmons, deleted all her photos from his social media.
- This followed police revealing Russell's internet searches about abduction and Amber Alerts.
Alexei Navalny Trial
- Russian prosecutors seek a 20-year prison sentence for opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
- Navalny, a fierce critic of Putin, was arrested in 2021 after recovering from nerve agent poisoning.