Illinois State

The Biden administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to let it enforce new anti-discrimination rules in schools, including protections for pregnant women and women who have had abortions.

Biden administration asks Supreme Court to let it enforce anti-discrimination rules for pregnant women in schools

Indiana State

Virginia State

The Independent

The Biden administration’s attempt to protect transgender students from discrimination hit another roadblock on Wednesday when a federal appeals court allowed the new rules from taking effect in August.A three-judge panel for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld 2-1 a lower court ruling that paused President Joe Biden’s changes to Title IX that expand the anti-discrimination law to include sexual orientation and gender identity.The judges claimed that the Department of Education likely exceeded its authority in redefining “sex discrimination” insinuating that Congress would need to approve the change and said the rollout would be difficult to implement before school...

Trans students’ rights suffer another blow as appeals court refuses to lift block on new Biden protections

Minnesota State

A federal appeals court on Tuesday agreed that Minnesota’s ban on 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns publicly is unconstitutional, the second and largest legal blow yet to the 2003 state statute. The Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals made it almost certain that adults younger than 21 will...

US court agrees Minnesota age limit on carrying handguns in public is unconstitutional

California State

The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The mother of a first grader punished for handing an “innocent” drawing with the phrases “black lives matter” and “any life” to a classmate of color is appealing to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a lower court ruling declared first-grade students are too young to be protected by the First Amendment.
                After a first grade lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. and Black Lives Matter, a student who felt bad for her classmate of color drew a picture for...

California judge: first grader too young for free speech rights, family appeals

(The Center Square) – An Illinois congressman and a Jewish nonprofit group share their concerns about Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris' absence during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress last month. Darin LaHood, who serves on the House Intelligence Committee, said he thinks it...

Jewish groups and Illinois congressman question Kamala Harris’ support for Israel

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

The Guardian

Second activist also arrested during ‘summer of heat’ protest against second largest financier of fossil fuels

Cello-playing climate activist arrested at New York Citibank protest as crackdown escalates

TIME

Consequences mattered to the Founders—and that meant early American judges upheld major gun restrictions.

The Supreme Court's 2nd Amendment Mistake

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Florida State

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Akeena

Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Rankin County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence. Carly Gregg, a 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting her mother and injuring her stepfather, appeared in court on Tuesday, August 6. Judge David Morrow waived the 30-day justice hearings typically required for juvenile defendants as Gregg's trial approaches.

Teenager Charged in Rankin County Shooting of Parents Appears in Court

Tustin, CA

NewSantaAna

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 9:33 PM, three suspects, all with multiple arrests and convictions in Los Angeles County, drove to the City of Tustin to commit a robbery, according to the Tustin Police Department .

Three L.A. County men were arrested for robbing a U.S. Secret Service agent in Tustin

Ocilla, GA

Last Thursday, agents from the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF) made an arrest following a successful execution of a search warrant at a residence in Ocilla. According to officials, the search yielded a significant quantity of drugs, including tablets suspected to contain fentanyl, associated with a criminal street gang.

Successful Drug Bust in Ocilla Leads to Arrest Linked to 'Local Criminal Street Gang'

Pompano Beach, FL

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

(The Center Square) – Former Arizona House Democratic Leader Dr. Eric Meyer will fill the vacant seat in Legislative District 4. Former Rep. Laura Terech left the Phoenix area seat shortly after the legislative session ended in June, and she now works at the Arizona Secretary of State’s office.

Former Arizona House Democratic leader appointed to Phoenix area vacancy

Melbourne, FL

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Straight Arrow News SANcom

A federal judge ruled Harvard must face a lawsuit from Jewish students alleging the university failed to protect them from antisemitism.

Judge rules Harvard must face lawsuit over antisemitism claims

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Chicago, IL

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?

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Lawsuit: Illinois ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ violates employers’ free speech rights

(The Center Square) – The Liberty Justice Center filed a First Amendment lawsuit to challenge a recently enacted Illinois law that would prohibit companies from holding...

Lawsuit: Illinois ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ violates employers’ free speech rights

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