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Trial begins for 2 men charged in fatal human smuggling case
The trial of two men charged with federal human smuggling crimes began Monday, Nov. 18. The case originates three years ago, after a family from India froze to death while attempting to cross the U.S.-Canada border. The Patel family — a mother, father and two young children — were attempting to cross the U.S. northern… -
Trump taps longtime critic of Big Tech, Brendan Carr, to chair the FCC
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Brendan Carr to serve as the next chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Both Trump and President Joe Biden previously nominated Carr to serve as an FCC commissioner. The Senate unanimously confirmed Carr three times. In a statement, Trump praised Carr’s record. “Commissioner Carr is a warrior for free speech,… -
Could holograms revolutionize health care in rural and low-income areas?
The hologram technology that Princess Leia used to plead for help in “Star Wars” is real. It’s been notably used for posthumous performances by renowned artists like Michael Jackson and Tupac Shakur – but now it’s making its way into hospitals. A north Texas hospital is the first in the United States to use the… -
Minneapolis businesses in George Floyd Square sue city, mayor for $30M
In Minneapolis, five business owners near the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue are suing the City of Minneapolis and Mayor Jacob Frey for $30 million. The businesses claim that the city’s actions of closing the intersection, which is the site of George Floyd’s murder, with large concrete barricades have negatively impacted their revenue,… -
Indiana law banning gender-affirming care for minors to remain in effect
A federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday, Nov. 13, that an Indiana law banning gender-affirming care for minors can remain in effect. A panel of judges on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an appeal filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to block the law from taking effect. The law prohibits… -
Lawsuits accuse Kraft Heinz and Lindt Chocolate of lying about ingredients
A federal judge refused a motion by Kraft Heinz to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against it, which accuses the food giant of lying about its Mac & Cheese claims of no artificial preservatives in its ingredients label. U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland ruled on Wednesday, Nov. 13, that the plaintiffs made a reasonable allegation that… -
Infowars sale to The Onion on hold pending judge’s review
A judge has paused the sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to satirical news outlet The Onion over concerns about the auction’s transparency. The decision comes as families of Sandy Hook victims back the deal, which would transform Infowars into a parody site focused on far-right conspiracy theories. According to The Associated Press, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge… -
New LA County DA takes on crime, weighs in on Menendez brothers case
Crime policies are a major point of contention among residents in California. Now, the newly-elected Los Angeles County District Attorney plans to get rid of what he calls a “pro-criminal” blanket stance by the current DA. Incoming Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman said he’ll go after low-level, nonviolent crime. He said his first tasks… -
President-elect Trump plans to reassign ICE officers back into the field: Report
President-elect Donald Trump plans to reassign U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Under this plan, officers who have been working desk jobs under the Biden administration would be able to get back into the field, according to the New York Post. Federal employees working at a West Coast and East Coast field office told… -
Conditions so bad at Fulton County Jail, they violate civil rights: DOJ
Conditions in Georgia’s Fulton County Jail are so bad that they’re violating inmates’ civil rights, according to the U.S. Justice Department. A DOJ investigation found the jail’s housing units were flooded by broken toilets, infested with roaches and rodents, and had dangerous exposed wiring. They also said inmates were malnourished from a lack of food,… -
Paul to head Homeland Security Cmte, says he’ll use it to uncover COVID origins
Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul is set to become chair of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs in January. He says his main mission will be to “uncover the truth about the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to The New York Post. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in 2020, Paul has… -
City, state leaders and police say they won’t help with Trump deportation plan
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants when he takes office. As a result, city and state leaders in “sanctuary” regions are being asked if they will comply with the Trump administration’s orders. In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass and City Attorney Hydee Soto met with immigrant rights groups… -
Iran sets up ‘treatment clinic’ for women defying hijab laws
The Iranian government announced the creation of a “treatment clinic” for women who do not comply with mandatory hijab laws. A hijab is a head covering that some Muslim women wear. The announcement comes just over a week after a female Iranian college student stripped down to her underwear in protest in Tehran. Iran’s morality…
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