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Oklahoma charter school board seeks SCOTUS review of religious school case
The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board is asking the Supreme Court to review a state court ruling that denied public funding for the nation’s first Catholic charter school. St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Charter School Inc. was founded by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa in 2022 and was set to… -
FDA suicide warning on antidepressants may have opposite effect on kids
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has long warned antidepressants have been linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors among the youth. To raise awareness, “black box” warnings have been put on these medications since 2005. Black box warnings, labels in bold black border on the medication or in the info pamphlet, highlight the medication’s risks. However,… -
Backlash after full Chicago school board resigns, mayor appoints new members
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has appointed six new members to the Chicago Board of Education just days after all seven board members resigned amid a growing fight over control of the city’s schools. The move has raised concerns about maintaining continuity in governance. “What’s being carried out right now is my authority as mayor of… -
Man sentenced for grandson’s accidental death with an unsecured gun
A man whose grandson was shot and killed with a loaded, unlocked gun in his home was sentenced to a minimum of 38 months to a maximum of 15 years in prison for violating Michigan’s new safe storage law. Karl Robart pleaded no contest in August. In April, Robart and his wife, Theresa Robart, left a… -
Haiti condemns Dominican Republic plan to deport 10,000 migrants per week
As Haiti remains plagued with gang violence, thousands are fleeing to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, and many are reportedly illegally crossing the border into the Dominican Republic. Now, the Dominican Republic said that it plans to deport tens of thousands of these migrants back to Haiti. The move drew condemnation from Haiti’s… -
The UK now has most migrants in country illegally in Europe: Study
A new study found Britain has more migrants in the country illegally than any other part of Europe. According to Oxford University Researchers, there are 745,000 undocumented migrants in the United Kingdom. That’s 1 in 100 of the population. A total of 973 migrants reached the U.K. on Saturday, Oct. 5, beating the previous record… -
Georgia’s top court reinstates 6-week abortion ban, considers state appeal
Georgia’s Supreme Court reinstated a 6-week abortion ban, prohibiting the procedure about six weeks into pregnancy, while it considers a state appeal. This means Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban will is back in place on Monday, Oct. 7, as the court reviews an appeal to a lower court’s decision that expanded access to abortion. The ruling… -
Supreme Court upholds Texas emergency abortion law
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Monday, Oct. 7, to allow a ruling barring emergency abortions that violate Texas law to stand. The justices provided no reasoning for their decision, leaving questions about the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, and state abortion bans, unaddressed. The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act ensures patients, regardless of… -
Mexican mayor in state plagued with violence killed days after taking office
An investigation is underway into the murder of a mayor in Mexico just six days after he was inaugurated. Mexican police say that Mayor Alejandro Arcos was killed on Sunday, Oct. 6, in Chilpancingo, the capital city of the Guerrero state, which has been plagued with gang violence. Authorities confirmed the killing after pictures on… -
‘Merchant of Death’ allegedly returns to arms trade after US release
Viktor Bout, the infamous Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death,” is reportedly back in the arms trade after his release by the U.S. in 2022. According to The Wall Street Journal, Bout is now reportedly brokering weapons deals for the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Bout was originally sentenced to 25 years… -
Journalist attempts to set himself on fire at pro-Palestinian rally in DC
A man, identified as a former photojournalist, attempted to set himself on fire during a pro-Palestinian rally near the White House on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 5. Samuel Mena Jr. set his left arm ablaze, holding it high and screaming in pain as bystanders quickly intervened, dousing water on Mena and using clothing to… -
Japanese government admits to editing ‘sloppy’ cabinet photo
Japan’s government confirmed Monday, Oct. 7, that it made minor edits to an official photo of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s newly announced cabinet after online criticism of the group’s appearance. The alterations, which were made to address visible shirt creases and untidy suits, sparked a wave of mockery on social media. Eagle-eyed users were quick… -
Raid targeting Tren de Aragua gang sees 20 arrested in Texas
Twenty individuals, including four confirmed members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, were arrested during a multiagency raid this weekend in San Antonio, Texas. The operation, dubbed “Operation Aurora,” involved over 150 officers from various agencies, including the San Antonio Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, FBI, Homeland Security, and U.S. Border Patrol.…
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