Three things for February 26
1. Violent protests in New Delhi eclipse President Trump’s state visit
Muslim and Hindu groups in New Delhi clashed in protests over a controversial new Indian citizenship law. At least 18 people were killed during the mob violence, and many more have been injured.
These protests are occurring at the same time President Trump is in India for diplomatic talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The violent protests are a response to a new Indian citizenship law, the Citizenship Amendment Act. The new law provides an easier path to naturalization for foreign-born people in the religious minority, excluding Muslims.
“I don’t want to discuss that. I want to leave that to India and hopefully they’re going to make the right decision for the people,” Trump told reporters when asked to comment on the riots.
2. States to investigate Juul’s marketing tactics
According to AP News, 39 states are working together to investigate Juul Labs’ marketing techniques. They will investigate whether or not Juul intentionally marketed to minors and misled consumers about the nicotine content of their products.
The San Francisco based company, Juul Labs, is also facing many other lawsuits from former customers who claim they formed an addiction to the vaping products.
In a response to criticism from the public and the government, Juul released a statement.
“We will continue to reset the vapor category in the U.S. and seek to earn the trust of society by working cooperatively with attorneys general, regulators, public health officials, and other stakeholders to combat underage use and transition adult smokers from combustible cigarettes.”
3. Dixon Center to host operas this weekend
Lee University’s School of Music Opera Theatre will present two one-act operas from February 28 to March 2. Showings will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Monday, with a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Old Maid and the Thief,” is directed by Associate Voice Professor James Daniel Frost. It is a comedy that exposes the gossip and secrets of an otherwise quiet town. “Riders to the Sea” is a tragedy by J.M. Synge and highlights the struggles of a community relying on the relentless ocean.
Tickets for this event are for sale in the Dixon Center Box Office, Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors.
