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Surgeon general wants tobacco-style warning labels on social media
The U.S. Surgeon General called on Congress to require tobacco-style warnings on social media platforms. In an op-ed released Monday, June 17, in The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy reiterated his stance that the mental health crisis among young people is an “emergency.” Murthy reiterated that social media is one of the biggest reasons… -
As some companies move away from DEI policies, proponents push for more
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has been around for decades and gained momentum across the country after protests and riots occurred in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in May 2020. In the workplace, DEI is considered to be any policy or practice that ensures employees receive fair treatment and feel welcome, regardless of their… -
Harvard thought experiment suggests aliens may be among us
Despite a recent government report that found no evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence, some academics are urging reconsideration. Harvard and Montana Technological University published a paper that suggests UFO sightings could be the activities of intelligent beings. The paper proposes various origins for these beings; they might be remnants of an advanced, ancient human civilization, descendants… -
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era bump stock ban in blow to ATF
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, June 14, struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks — attachments that rapidly increase the firing rate of a semi-automatic firearm. In a 6-3 ruling, the court found the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) overstepped its authority with the ban in 2018. The federal rule… -
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas loses case, barred from elite women’s races
Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer, lost a case against the World Aquatics at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday, June 12. Thomas was barred from competing in the women’s events, and the ruling maintains that ban. Thomas had requested arbitration with World Aquatics, the governing body of all aquatic sports, to get… -
Survey: Texas promised armed guards at every school, most don’t have them
In 2022, a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 kids and two teachers. State lawmakers said they were committed to never letting it happen again. Last year, the Texas Legislature passed a law that in part required an armed officer at every public school in the state. On Thursday, June… -
19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops faces White House opposition
A bipartisan push in Congress that aims to provide junior enlisted troops with a 19.5% pay raise is facing a significant obstacle: the White House. The proposal, which supplements the 4.5% raise requested by President Joe Biden in his budget, would grant junior enlisted troops an additional 15% pay increase. The estimated cost of this… -
Five convicted of stealing more than $40 million in COVID-19 funds
A jury convicted five Minnesotans of stealing more than $40 million in COVID-19 pandemic funds under the guise that they were feeding kids in need. Seven defendants stood trial. However, two were acquitted on Friday, June 7. “The defendants took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to defraud the state of Minnesota and to steal tens… -
Bridgeport ballot scandal: 4 arrested for alleged roles in 2019 Dem primary
After a five-year investigation, four individuals face charges in connection with an absentee ballot scandal during the 2019 Democratic primary races in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The suspects include a Democratic Party official, a City Council member and two campaign workers. The arrests are as follows: All four suspects are accused of tampering with ballots and unlawful… -
Government can’t ban books even if they include ‘butts and farts,’ court says
A federal appeals court ordered eight of 17 books removed from a Texas library be returned to the shelves within 24 hours on Thursday, June 6. The court said books cannot be restricted based on whether someone dislikes the content, even if it does include “butts and farts.” The ruling comes after parents in Llano… -
Jury convicts Hunter Biden on all counts in federal gun trial
A federal jury found President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, guilty on all three counts related to his gun trial. A panel of 12 Delaware citizens convicted Hunter Biden on two counts of lying on a gun permit and one count of possessing a gun as a drug addict. This is the first time a… -
Virginia NAACP files suit against school board that restored Confederate names
The Virginia chapter of the NAACP, along with five students, has announced plans to file a lawsuit against the Shenandoah County Public School Board on Tuesday, June 11. This federal lawsuit follows the board’s decision to reinstate Confederate names at two Virginia schools. The lawsuit contends that the school board’s action to change the names… -
US officials warn of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang crossing border
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which has caused devastation in Central and South America, is now linked to human smuggling and sex trafficking in the U.S. The gang has been connected to violence in New York, Chicago and potentially Miami, among other places. Murders, sex trafficking, kidnappings, and money…
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