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In a contentious move, the Kentucky House voted with a wide margin of 68-18 to halt funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices at public universities. The bill, which was passed Friday, seeks to curtail DEI initiatives on campus, sparking heated debate between Republicans and Democrats over its potential impact. The overhauled bill, which…
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A federal lawsuit filed on Monday alleges that a man was left paralyzed and ultimately had to undergo leg amputation after an encounter with police officers in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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A bill aiming to repeal New York’s longstanding adultery law is gaining momentum in the state legislature, potentially bringing an end to a statute that has been on the books since 1907. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblyman Charles Lavine, seeks to remove the rarely enforced law that criminalizes cheating on one’s spouse, punishable by up…
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Alabama resident Carlee Russell, who sparked a nationwide frenzy after falsely claiming she was the victim of a violent kidnapping, has avoided jail time but faces a $17,000 fine. Russell, 26, pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors in a hearing at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Expressing remorse for her actions, Russell tearfully apologized for the panic…
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An appeals court has overturned the conviction of former DeKalb County police officer Robert “Chip” Olsen, who was previously found guilty of several charges for fatally shooting a naked and unarmed military veteran, Anthony Hill. The incident occurred on March 9, 2015, when Olsen responded to a call about Hill behaving erratically at an apartment…
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In the quiet streets of Cleveland, the cries of a toddler named Jailyn pierced the night, echoing unheard as she whimpered and howled in distress. Tragically, her calls for help went unanswered, for she was alone, abandoned by her mother, Kristel Candelario, who had embarked on a 10-day summer vacation, leaving Jailyn confined to a…
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The Hollywood Police Department (HPD) has brought allegations against Felicia Smith, a 39-year-old teacher from South Florida, for her involvement in an inappropriate relationship with a student. Smith, who was employed at Driftwood Middle School, was taken into custody following the accusations but has since been released. As reported by Local 10 News, Smith disclosed…
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A tragic event unfolded in the early hours of a Saturday morning in Indianapolis, as a suspect now identified as Nicholas Fulk, 25, faces severe charges in connection with a nightclub shooting that left one person dead and five others injured. The Indianapolis Metro Police Department swiftly made the arrest, with Fulk taken into custody…
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Nique, a young woman, is urgently seeking financial assistance for reconstructive surgery after her own sister perpetrated a horrifying acid attack against her. The vicious assault has left Nique with severe burns, both physical and emotional, as she struggles to cope with the aftermath. Taking to her GoFundMe page, Nique poured out her heart, expressing…
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The United States has launched a significant lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant of monopolizing the smartphone market and suppressing competition. In this legal action, the Justice Department claims that Apple misused its control over the iPhone app store to lock in customers and developers. It accuses the company of taking illegal measures to…
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