Columbus, OH

Reuters

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will likely survive a critical court decision next week that could see him dismissed from office, beating back military-appointed former lawmakers who had targeted the premier, his chief of staff said.

Dismissal case against Thai PM likely to fail, says chief of staff

CHISINAU (Reuters) - Election authorities in ex-Soviet Moldova on Wednesday threw out a registration application from a pro-Russian political bloc headed by a fugitive business magnate convicted of mass fraud.

Moldova authorities throw out registration of pro-Russian election bloc

CBS News

Bangladesh's president dissolved parliament Tuesday, clearing the way for new elections to replace longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and left the country the day before after weeks of violent unrest.Earlier Tuesday, a key organizer of Bangladesh's student protests called for Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus to head an interim government.Hasina fled the country by helicopter Monday as protesters defied military curfew orders and march on the capital before thousands of demonstrators stormed her official residence and other buildings associated with her party and family.Her departure came after weeks of protests - against a quota system for government...

Bangladesh's president dissolves parliament as protesters stand firm

BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's disbanded opposition Move Forward unveiled a new political vehicle on Friday that will be the biggest party in parliament, promising to advance reforms and a controversial plan to amend a law that protects the monarchy from criticism. The anti-establishment Move Forward, which won most seats in the...

Thailand's Disbanded Opposition Regroups in New Anti-Establishment Party

NBC News

BANGKOK — A court in Thailand on Wednesday ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which finished first in last year’s general election, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country’s royal family. The Constitutional Court said...

Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but was blocked from power

Fox News

Jewish ex-Democrat Melissa Chapman criticized the party for its response to the Israel-Hamas war and antisemitism unfolding on college campuses across the United States.

Jewish voter who ditched Democratic Party after Oct. 7 slams VP Harris for defending anti-Israel protesters

Insider

As Kamala Harris prepares to replace Joe Biden, her history on human rights issues may , cause unease for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince is probably not psyched that liberal ex-prosecutor Kamala Harris may be president: expert

(AP) — U.S. death rates fell last year for all age groups compared with 2022, federal health officials said Thursday. Here's what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data showed:. — Covid-19 fell to the 10th leading cause of death. Early in the pandemic, the coronavirus was the...

Covid-19 falls to No. 10 cause of death in US

Galveston, TX

GALVESTON, Texas — A Texas federal court tossed the race discrimination, but not sex discrimination, claims brought by a Black high school student against his school district, which placed him in suspension over the length of his dreadlocks. The district could not provide a reason for sex-based distinctions between hairstyles in its dress code. The state governor and attorney general are dismissed entirely from the suit, however.

Dreadlocks case continues

North Carolina State

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Roxboro, NC

Town Talks

According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

Huntington Beach, CA

SAN DIEGO (CN) — Huntington Beach will work to fight California’s prohibition on forcing educators to out LGBTQ students after the City Council voted Tuesday night to prepare a "parents' right to know" ordinance. Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark submitted a request to prepare the ordinance in response...

Huntington Beach moves toward ‘parents’ right to know’ ordinance, challenging ban on forced outing

Hawaii State

Lahaina, HI

(CN) — One year and one day after a wind-driven wildfire razed the town of Lahaina to the ground, Hawaii Governor Josh Green provided a one-year update on the recovery to this point and what will come next in a press conference Friday. After spending the day with families...

One year after destructive wildfires, Hawaii governor focused on housing

Arizona State

WASHINGTON (CN) — The Republican National Committee on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship laws during the presidential election in November. Joined by Republican lawmakers, the committee asked the justices to let Arizona reject registration forms from voters without citizenship documentation and block...

At Supreme Court, RNC pushes stricter voting laws for Arizona

Savannah, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

South Carolina State

Charleston, SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A federal court in South Carolina denied Snapchat’s efforts to dismiss a negligence complaint for lack of jurisdiction. The complaint centers on the social media app’s speedometer filter, which allegedly encourages drivers to go fast; a crash victim’s personal representatives say the filter is to blame for the fatal car crash. The representatives may pursue jurisdictional discovery.

Speeding on Snap

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Thai court bans popular politician, dissolves reformist party

BANGKOK (AFP) — Thailand's most popular politician was banned from politics for 10 years and his party dissolved on Wednesday over his attempt to reform archaic...

Thai court bans popular politician, dissolves reformist party

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