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SCOTUS clarifies when public officials can block constituents on social media
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that public officials can block individuals on social media under certain circumstances. This ruling addresses critical First Amendment questions in an era where officials frequently interact with constituents online. The ruling arose from two cases — one in Michigan and one in California — where constituents… -
NYC subway shooting renews violence worries after National Guard called in
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head on a Brooklyn subway train during rush hour Thursday, March 14. The altercation took place between a 32-year-old man and a 36-year-old man on board a northbound A train at a Brooklyn station. Chief of Transit Michael Kemper held a news conference and… -
‘Netanyahu has lost his way’: Schumer calls for new elections in Israel
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has called for new elections in Israel to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Schumer also expressed support for a temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas but opposed a permanent one, arguing it would allow Hamas to regroup. On Thursday, March 14, Schumer — the highest-ranking Jewish official in the… -
California sheriff releases bodycam footage of fatal shooting of teen
Recently released bodycam footage has illuminated the circumstances surrounding the death of 15-year-old Ryan Gainer in San Bernardino County. According to authorities, deputies responded to a 911 call reporting assault and property damage. Moments after deputies arrived at the scene at his family home in Apple Valley, Gainer, who was diagnosed with autism, allegedly charged… -
Historic Texas wildfire hits ranchers hard, lawyer says damages could reach $1B
Following Texas’ most catastrophic wildfire, the state’s Panhandle landscape has turned into an expanse of ash, affecting the livelihoods of ranchers and thousands of livestock. Texas has established a committee to investigate the largest wildfire in its history, which claimed over 10,000 livestock and forced ranchers to make difficult decisions about their herds on land… -
Canada’s Online Harms Act: Navigating digital safety and free speech
The Canadian government has introduced the Online Harms Act, a bill aimed at curbing hate speech and harmful content on social media platforms. The legislation has ignited a national conversation about the balance between ensuring digital safety and safeguarding individual freedoms. The bill proposes the creation of a Digital Safety Commission and the assignment of… -
US funding pause to UNRWA could become permanent
U.S. officials are preparing for a potential permanent halt in American funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Funding from the U.S. and several other Western nations was suspended in January, following allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern… -
Mysterious steel monolith appears in Wales, baffling locals
Locals are baffled by the sudden appearance of a towering steel monolith, nearly the size of a semi-truck, discovered atop a hill in Wales. The structure, resembling something out of science fiction, was stumbled upon by a jogger, who described it as “bizarre” and “definitely stainless steel.” Eyewitnesses initially mistook the monolith for a UFO,… -
Judge drops multiple charges against Trump in GA election interference case
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee dismissed six counts in the Georgia case on election interference involving former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants, including three against Trump himself. McAfee said that the state failed to provide enough detail for six counts of “solicitation of violation of oath by public officer.” The Associated Press… -
RFK Jr. says Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura sit atop his running mate list
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., venturing into the 2024 presidential race as an independent, has reportedly approached New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as potential vice-presidential running mates. The unusual pairing highlights Kennedy’s strategy to diverge from conventional political paths and appeal to a wider audience. Kennedy, who has yet… -
UK halts puberty blockers for minors, focuses on research trials
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) announced Tuesday, March 12, that puberty blockers will no longer be prescribed to children under 18, except within regulated clinical trials. Puberty blockers are utilized to delay the onset of puberty. According to the agency, these blockers will now only be accessible as part of research trials after… -
Pentagon announces $300 million in military aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration announced a new military aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday, March 12, according to CNN. The $300 million package follows months of warning about depleted funds, with officials crediting savings from weapons contracts for the availability of the new funding. Politico reported that the package comprises of critical artillery ammunition, anti-aircraft missiles,… -
RNC fires dozens of staffers amid leadership change
The Republican National Committee’s new leadership has initiated staff cuts, firing dozens of employees on Monday, March 11, according to Axios. This comes shortly after allies of former President Donald Trump took key roles in the committee, including Michael Whatley as chair and Lara Trump as co-chair. Whatley’s chief operating officer, Sean Cairncross, mentioned in…
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