Columbus, OH

California State

California has become the first state in the United States to prohibit school districts from mandating parental notification when a student changes their gender identification. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the groundbreaking legislation into law on Monday. Implications of the law. The new law specifically bans school rules that require teachers...

California becomes first state to ban rules requiring schools to notify parents of child’s pronoun change

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	The Justice Department sued TikTok and parent company ByteDance, alleging the popular video app repeatedly violated the U.S.’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and related regulations.'House of the Dragon' Season 2 Finale Leaks on TikTok and Twitter/X, HBO Blames 'International Third-Party Distributor'




	The DOJ, together with the FTC, on Friday (Aug. 2) filed the civil lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against TikTok, ByteDance and their affiliates. According to the complaint, from 2019 to the present, TikTok “knowingly permitted children to create regular TikTok accounts and to create, view and share short-form videos and messages...

TikTok Sued by U.S. Justice Department for Allegedly ‘Knowingly and Repeatedly’ Violating Child Data Privacy Law

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

WASHINGTON -- Ordinary Americans are “getting whacked” by too many laws and regulations, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says in a new book that underscores his skepticism of federal agencies and the power they wield. “Too little law and we’re not safe, and our liberties aren’t protected," Gorsuch...

Americans are 'getting whacked' by too many laws and regulations: Justice Gorsuch

Los Angeles, CA

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Homes & Gardens

There are a lot of laws governing fire safety. I spoke to an expert attorney about if it's legal to a fire in your backyard, and how obey the rules

Is it legal to have a fire in your backyard? An expert attorney reveals how to stay on the right side of the law

Park City, UT

On Thursday, KPCW reported that the Park City Restaurant Association canceled its annual Park City Area Restaurant Association Summer Cocktail & Mocktail Contest after organizers of the Park City, Utah contest became aware that multiple entrants may have cheated. The contest administrators believed multiple individuals used a software generator to create fake emails because the contest typically receives 5,000 votes a year. This year it received 200,000, raising eyebrows.

Popular Cocktail Competition Canceled Thanks to Suspected Cheating Scandal

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

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

This site is supported by our readers. We may earn a commission, at no cost to you, if you purchase through links. The answer lies in complex bird ownership laws designed to protect wildlife. Crows fall under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, making it illegal to capture, possess, or harm them without proper permits.

Why is It Illegal to Own a Crow? Surprising Facts About Bird Ownership Laws (2024)

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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The Supreme Court Finally Tells the Alphabet Agencies That They Are Not Legislators

Licensing and permits for small businesses are critical components of starting and operating a business legally and successfully. Understanding the requirements for obtaining and maintaining licenses and permits is essential for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Licensing and permits for small businesses cover a wide range of areas, including industry-specific regulations, zoning laws, health and safety standards, and more. Securing the appropriate licenses and permits not only helps avoid legal complications but also fosters credibility and trust with customers and partners.

Licensing and permits for small businesses- A Fascinating Comprehensive Guide

Denver doesn’t look very “vibrant,” to use the mayor’s term, when bus stops are transformed into open-air drug dens. In fact, the people who smoke meth and fentanyl in homeless encampments, in front of businesses and walking down the street are tarnishing the reputation of Denver’s unhoused neighbors.

Opinion: Open-air drug use in Denver not so ‘vibrant’

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Philadelphia, PA

A recent ruling by a federal judge in Philadelphia rejecting a company’s bid to temporarily block the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on noncompetes in employment contracts could set the stage for a hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court, experts say. The judge in ATS Tree Services LLC...

Conflicting noncompete rulings could lead to Supreme Court showdown

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‘The Fox Should Not Be in Charge of the Henhouse’: Government Shies Away from Big Liquor as it Reconsiders Health Guidelines

The Guardian reported Sunday that officials in the United Kingdom are being urged to keep the booze industry “at arm’s length” as they reconsider liquor policy...

‘The Fox Should Not Be in Charge of the Henhouse’: Government Shies Away from Big Liquor as it Reconsiders Health Guidelines

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