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Survey reveals nearly half of US parents support adult kids financially
A recent study from Savings.com found that nearly half of American parents (47%) are providing financial assistance to their adult children, emphasizing economic challenges faced by younger generations. According to the study, rising costs of living, including increased expenses for food and housing, have led many young adults to rely on parental support for their… -
Possible plea deal could help WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange avert espionage charges
Federal prosecutors are in talks to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to avoid espionage charges by instead pleading guilty to a lesser offense of mishandling classified information, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The possible agreement could lead to Assange being released from prison. Assange, known for his WikiLeaks disclosures, faces extradition to the… -
University of California delays vote to ban political speech on websites
University of California regents have postponed a vote on a proposal to ban professors and staff from posting personal views on campus web pages amid concerns about restrictions to free speech. The proposal would prevent employees from posting personal opinions on the homepages of the university system’s academic departments. While most regents support the proposal’s… -
Justice Department sues Apple, claims company holds iPhone monopoly
The Justice Department announced Thursday, March 21, that it has filed a significant antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc., accusing the technology behemoth of illegal anti-competitive practices aimed at maintaining its smartphone market monopoly and inflating profits. According to the lawsuit, Apple is alleged to have manipulated application development rules and features of its iPhones —… -
New probe alleges staff kept migrants locked up during deadly Juarez fire
On March 26, 2023, a fire engulfed a migrant detention center in Juarez, Mexico, claiming the lives of 40 individuals and leaving 27 others injured. Nearly a year later, a new report suggests that staff may have knowingly kept detainees locked inside a holding cell as the fire burned. Immediately following the fire, officials asserted… -
Police warn of fake rideshare drivers luring riders at Atlanta airport
Atlanta police are cautioning travelers at the city’s international airport to be vigilant of impostors posing as rideshare drivers. Recognized as the busiest airport globally, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport saw nearly 94 million passengers navigate its gates in 2022. Local news station 11Alive reported several individuals, masquerading as rideshare drivers, actively soliciting rides from unsuspecting… -
Biden administration reduces emission targets in a win for automakers
The Biden administration has unveiled final rules that aim to make it easier for automakers to continue selling gas-powered models and slow the transition to electric vehicles through 2030. The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 20. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a rule that weakens yearly emissions targets through 2030, compared to a… -
DeSantis signs ban on Florida homeless sleeping in public places
Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., has signed legislation banning those experiencing homelessness from sleeping in public spaces without a permit. The law, which takes effect on Oct. 1, reportedly makes it illegal for cities and counties to permit people to sleep on public property without a lawful permit. The legislation also promises greater access to services… -
Chicago sues Glock, blames gunmaker for pistols turned into ‘machine guns’
The city of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Glock Inc., charging the firearm manufacturer with contributing to the proliferation of illegal machine guns in the city. The suit claims Glock sells semiautomatic pistols that can be readily converted into automatic weapons using a device known as a “Glock switch.” These conversion devices are easily… -
Supreme Court green-lights lawsuit against FBI over no-fly list
In a unanimous decision from the Supreme Court, an Oregon man’s lawsuit against the FBI is set to move forward. The no-fly list, established post-9/11 to combat terrorism, has faced longstanding criticism for its lack of transparency and alleged discriminatory practices. Yonas Fikre, a Muslim U.S. citizen, claims he was placed on the no-fly list… -
Supreme Court rules Texas can enforce contentious immigration law for now
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, March 19, that Texas enforce a new law allowing state and local police to arrest migrants, for now. The conservative-majority court reportedly rejected an emergency request by the Biden administration, which claimed states have no authority to legislate on immigration, an issue the federal government has sole authority… -
Tenderloin residents sue San Francisco leaders for better living conditions
Residents and business owners in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District have initiated legal action against the city for better living conditions. Rampant drug use and chronic homelessness have plagued the district for years, and now some residents have banded together to file a federal lawsuit against city leaders. Representing the plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit, attorney… -
After backlash, Rep. Porter regrets calling California primary ‘rigged’
Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., expressed regret for calling the recent California Senate primary “rigged” after losing to Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Republican Steve Garvey, a former professional baseball player, according to The Hill. Porter’s initial comments after her primary loss reportedly sparked backlash and criticism within her own party. In early March, Porter wrote…