Thousands Urge Verizon To Nix Contracts

US Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, looks on as he attends a vigil for the victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on May 25, 2022. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images Sen. Ted Cruz says he intends to speak at the NRA's leadership conference on Friday. He hit out at Democratic lawmakers and the press for, he claimed, trying to "demonize the NRA." He also said that, in his opinion, the NRA "stands up for the rights of every American." Sen.

Elon MuskHANNIBAL HANSCHKE /Getty Images Elon Musk polled his Twitter followers on whether they distrusted billionaires or politicians more. He then asked AOC to do the same: "I dare you to run the same poll with your followers." Musk and AOC have previously clashed on topics such as unionization and free speech. On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk dared Rep.

A man prays in front of a makeshift memorial outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Photo by Yasin Ozturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Salvador Ramos, 42, the father of the Texas school shooter, has spoken out about his son. Ramos said he wishes his son had killed him instead of shooting up the school.

on April 13, 2022, a Russian soldier stands guard at the Luhansk power plant in the town of Shchastya. Alexander Nemenov/Getty Images A Russian mother successfully made Russian authorities return her sons from Ukraine. Her two sons were conscripts but never meant to serve in the Ukraine war, the mother told the BBC. She won a case with the military prosecutor and said "lied to my face." A Russian mother who was initially excited about her two sons' conscription to the Russian military last year forced Putin's government to return her sons home after she found out they were wrongfully sent to fight in Ukraine, according to the BBC.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during the Houston Region Business Coalition's monthly meeting on October 27, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images The school shooting in Uvalde wasn't the first gun tragedy Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has faced. The Republican lawmaker has overseen six mass shootings throughout his two terms as governor. Insider delved into Abbott's background, beliefs, and tenure as the Lone Star State's leader.

A Nelnet spokesperson said the nearly two-year pause on student loan payments has led to "extremely low call volume and limited work available" at the company. Getty Images A leaked internal email at student-loan company Nelnet detailed layoffs resulting from the payment pause. The email, provided to Insider on Thursday, said all impacted employees have already been notified.