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Federal judge blocks Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law as unconstitutional
Louisiana’s controversial new law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public schools will not be going into effect come January, after all. A federal judge temporarily blocked it Tuesday, Nov. 12, while the case — brought by a coalition of parents — plays out. That judge called the law “unconstitutional” and barred the… -
French newspapers sue Elon Musk’s X over content payments
Multiple French news organizations sued X, accusing Elon Musk’s social media platform of running their content without paying them. The eight media groups including Le Monde and Le Parisien said X violated what’s known as European neighboring rights, which is a law that requires payment after social media platforms republish news content. This new lawsuit… -
Failures and delays mark Biden’s $325M effort to disrupt meatpacking industry
Three years after the Biden administration launched a program to inject competition into the $200 billion U.S. meatpacking industry, the results are far from promising. One of the program’s recipients, Pure Prairie Poultry, declared bankruptcy and culled 1.3 million chickens in northern Iowa after the company couldn’t afford to feed them, despite receiving nearly $46… -
Trump to name Stephen Miller Deputy Chief of Policy
President-elect Donald Trump selected his longtime adviser, Stephen Miller, to serve as Deputy Chief of Policy. Vice President-elect JD Vance confirmed the news in a post on X. “This is another fantastic pick by the President,” Vance wrote. “Congrats Stephen Miller!” The announcement comes nearly a week after the election. Miller, known for his advocacy… -
Forced prison labor will stay in California after ballot measure fails
Californians rejected a state ballot initiative in which would have eliminated involuntary servitude for those serving prison sentences. Nearly 54% of voters rejected Proposition 6. The Associated Press reported that 72% of the vote has been counted so far. Some residents refer to the conditions in the state’s prisons as modern-day slavery or forced labor.… -
10,000 North Korean troops join Russia near Ukraine border
Russia has amassed a force of 50,000 troops, including 10,000 North Korean soldiers, near the Kursk region in preparation for a new assault to retake Ukrainian-held territory, according to U.S. and Ukrainian officials. This escalation comes as North Korean forces, training with Russian troops, are expected to join in direct combat in what could mark… -
Financial strain hits thousands of veterans due to mistakes by VA
On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country, but for some veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is causing financial strain instead of providing support. NPR reported that the VA has left thousands of veterans struggling with higher mortgage payments that they cannot afford. Thousands of veterans have been affected by… -
FEMA employee fired for advising relief team to skip Trump supporters’ homes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it had fired an employee on Saturday, Nov. 9. The employee was reportedly fired after advising a hurricane assistance team to avoid assisting homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump. “I want to be clear to all of my employees and the American people, this type… -
DOJ indicts 48 suspected members of Sinaloa cartel after series of drugs raids
Federal authorities have seized tens of millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine in raids across California, Arizona and Nevada. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday, Nov. 7, that it has charged 48 suspected members of the Sinaloa cartel with distributing meth, fentanyl, heroin and cocaine. Authorities say that they found more than… -
Judge to decide whether Trump’s hush money convictions stand
It’s been a week since former President Donald Trump became president-elect for a second time. His recent reelection has called into question at least one of his other titles: convicted felon. A Manhattan judge is set to decide whether to uphold Trump’s guilty verdict on 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016… -
Mauritius blocks social media after wiretapping scandal ahead of election
Mauritius imposed and then swiftly lifted a social media blackout this week amid a wiretapping scandal that implicates government officials just days before national elections. The move, which has drawn backlash from citizens and rights groups, raises serious questions about the stability of Mauritius’ democratic institutions. The government initially blocked access to platforms including Facebook,… -
Long held beliefs about some victims of Pompeii may be false: Study
It’s the only archeological site in the world that provides a complete picture of an ancient Roman city. However, new research published on Thursday, Nov. 7, has raised doubts about the authenticity of Pompeii. DNA analysis of the skeletal remains of those killed in the ancient eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. shows some… -
Giuliani calls $148M defamation judgment a ‘political vendetta’
Outside a Manhattan federal courtroom Thursday, Nov. 7, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said he is the victim of political persecution. “But the reality is that this case is obviously a political vendetta,” Giuliani said. “Just the mere fact that it’s a $145 million judgment, I’m very, very disappointed that this judge doesn’t…
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