More from Mathew Grisham
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Michael Oher of ‘The Blind Side’ speaks out on lawsuit against the Tuohys
Former NFL star Michael Oher has broken his silence on the lawsuit he filed last year against Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. The Tuohys were portrayed in the movie “The Blind Side.” Oher, whose life was famously depicted in the 2009 film, accused the Tuohys of deceiving him into a conservatorship rather than adopting him,… -
London Zoo becomes latest to remove Banksy street mural for protection
The London Zoo has taken action to preserve a new street mural by the elusive street artist, Banksy. The artwork, which mysteriously appeared on the zoo’s gate, shows a gorilla lifting up part of the gate, allowing birds and a sea lion to escape. It quickly became a hit with visitors, drawing large crowds. The… -
7-Eleven gets buyout offer from owner of Circle K
Can Frosters and Slurpees coexist? What about Polar Pops and Big Gulps? We may soon find out. The owner of Circle K wants to buy the owner of 7-Eleven. The former sent a preliminary offer described as “friendly” and “nonbinding.” Though Alimentation Couche-Tard, the parent company of Circle K, based in Canada, and Seven and… -
Federal court rules on length of private property seizure by law enforcement
A federal court clarified the limits of law enforcement’s ability to hold onto private property after an arrest. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled on Aug. 9, that the Fourth Amendment’s protections against unreasonable searches and seizures apply to more than just how property is seized. The protections also… -
Feds push for ropeless fishing gear to better protect rare whales
It’s a big investment towards protecting one of the world’s most endangered whale species. The federal government announced earlier in August that millions will be invested in new technology to help save the North Atlantic right whale. With fewer than 360 of the whales left, efforts are underway to make commercial fishing safer for these… -
French town tells visitors to stay away during summer tourism surge
France is expected to attract over 93 million international visitors in 2025, but one French town is telling visitors to stay away during the summer. American tourists play a big part in the tourism search, which is a major reason France expects to keep its title as “the world’s most visited country.” However, not everyone… -
Shein and Temu selling hazardous baby products: What parents should know
Products sold by online Chinese retailers like Shein and Temu may be cheap and appealing, but a new report is revealing concerns about baby and toddler items. The report found that some of these products could be deadly, and until recently, they were easy to find on sites like Temu and Shein. Some products are… -
Cigarette smoking at historic lows — but still more popular than vaping
Smoking has seen a huge drop in the past few decades, now registering in at an 80-year low. Numbers back in 1944 said that 41% of American adults smoked. Decades later, that number has fallen to just 11%. Regardless of the steep drop, more adults still smoke traditional cigarettes as compared to vaping and e-cigs.… -
Oregon’s largest ever public works project is almost finished
The largest public works project in Oregon’s history is almost complete. The project brings a bit of the great outdoors to one of its busiest places. Four years of work and more than $2 billion have been invested into the project. The brand-new terminal at Portland International Airport is officially open as the enhancements were… -
Montana Supreme Court rules parental consent for abortion law unconstitutional
In a landmark decision, the Montana Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, Aug. 14, that minors do not need their parents’ permission to get an abortion within the state. The court ruled that the law violates the privacy clause of the state constitution. The high court agreed with a lower court ruling in a unanimous decision.… -
Health issues reported due to mail-order medications in extreme temperatures
Across the nation, the summer sun isn’t just a nuisance for outdoor plans. The hot weather is potentially jeopardizing the effectiveness of millions of prescription medications that are arriving at patients’ doorsteps. With delivery trucks reaching up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, medications are often exposed to temperatures far beyond the safe range of 68 to… -
Upside Foods files lawsuit against Florida officials after lab-grown meat ban
Florida became the first state to ban lab-grown meat in May, causing a new legal battle to emerge. The outcome of this lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for the future of food technology and regulation in the United States. A cultured meat company is at the head of the lawsuit. Upside Foods, a California-based company… -
Students file petitions against cellphone bans in several states
High school students are petitioning against schools in several states across the U.S. as cellphone bans come into effect. Thousands in Florida, Louisiana and Nevada have signed such petitions, stating that they want access to their cellphones during school hours. Broward County Schools in Miami, Florida, recently implemented new restrictions for student cellphone use. The…