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Kroger agrees to pay $110M in Kentucky opioid settlement
Kroger has agreed to pay $110 million to settle claims it helped fuel Kentucky’s opioid crisis by failing to properly monitor the distribution of painkillers in the state. The settlement, announced Thursday, Jan. 9, is part of Kentucky’s broader effort to hold businesses accountable for their role in the state’s opioid epidemic. Kentucky’s Attorney General… -
Huntington Beach sues California over law limiting police work with ICE
The city of Huntington Beach is once again challenging a California sanctuary law, nearly seven years after its first attempt. The city is suing the state in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Jan. 7, arguing the California Values Act or SB-54, which limits local authorities’ ability to work with federal immigration officials, is unconstitutional. The… -
Judge blocks Biden’s Title IX changes, including ‘gender identity’ protections
A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule, which changed language in the law’s ban on “sex” discrimination in schools to cover discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. The rule, which took effect in August 2023, has been challenged by more than two dozen states. The rule change has… -
Parent sues Texas high school football coach after 400 push-up workout
A parent is suing her son’s former Texas high school football coach and a dozen assistant coaches after she says her son was pushed over his limit and ended up in the hospital. According to the lawsuit, in January 2023, the staff ordered the Rockwall-Heath High School players to complete nearly 400 push-ups in under… -
New Ohio law notifies parents of child’s gender identity changes
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed 30 bills into law Wednesday, Jan. 8. One of those bills was legislation that requires schools to notify parents if their child’s gender identity does not align with their sex. The new law also allows parents to opt their child out of instruction related to sexuality and gender. It… -
Trump wants no new US wind farms built during his upcoming term
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his desire to stop the construction of new wind energy projects during his upcoming term. Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago this week, Trump criticized wind energy. The president-elect described the wind energy industry as reliant on government subsidies and claimed it to be the most expensive form of energy production.… -
Sports leagues impacted by devastating Los Angeles wildfires
As wildfires continue to devastate several areas in and around Los Angeles, it’s now impacting sports leagues and schedules. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the NFL issued a statement saying it is monitoring the fires ahead of Monday night’s Wild Card Playoff game between the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams. Air quality is a major… -
Wildfires rage through LA prompting mass evacuations, impacting thousands
Thousands of residents are being forced to flee as multiple wildfires burn across Los Angeles County. Firefighters continue to battle the fires, which have intensified due to strong winds and drier conditions. So far, more than 28,000 homes and businesses are in the direct path of the fires, with evacuation orders affecting over 70,000 people.… -
MoviePass ex-CEO pleads guilty to fraud over ‘unlimited’ plan
The former CEO of MoviePass, Ted Farnsworth, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 7, to fraud for lying to investors about the success of the company. Now, he faces up to 25 years in prison. The subscription service gained a lot of attention in 2017, promising unlimited access to movies at theaters for just $9.95 a month.… -
Two federal inmates reject Biden’s commutation of their death sentences
Two federal inmates who spent years on death row are rejecting President Joe Biden’s commutation of their sentences. Both men have already filed emergency motions requesting that their commutations be blocked. Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis, who refused to sign their paperwork after Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 inmates last month, are appealing… -
Drinking water exposed 23 million Americans to ‘forever chemicals’: Study
A recent study found wastewater treatment plants are responsible for exposing 23 million Americans to toxic “forever chemicals” in their drinking water. These chemicals, known as PFAS, don’t break down naturally and are linked to a range of health issues, including various types of cancer and liver damage. The study, conducted by a team of… -
Wolfgang Puck’s Vegas restaurant reopens after health code violations
Foodies on the Las Vegas Strip looking for a bite to eat at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant were out of luck this past weekend. The Southern Nevada Health District closed down Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand after an inspection Thursday, Jan. 2. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the health department found multiple… -
Rise of the right in Europe as Austria Freedom Party set to take power
After doubling their votes and winning the September 2024 election, Austria’s far right Freedom Party (FPÖ) now has a shot at governance and the chancellorship. Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said on Monday, Jan. 6, that the FPÖ had a greenlight to try its hand at forming a coalition government after the second place…
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