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Florida Legislature Approves Child Social Media Ban
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The Florida Legislature has passed a bill banning social media for kids under 16, citing concerns over addictive features and mental health. Governor Ron DeSantis expressed skepticism towards the bill, suggesting changes such as providing parents with the ability to override the ban. If the bill, known as House Bill 1, is not vetoed by…
Biden Participates in ‘The Price is Right’ | News
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President Joe Biden plans to use the Bayh-Dole Act to lower drug prices by potentially granting licenses…
Exploring Black Women in Pop Culture: Insights from AAS 275
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Lydia Kelow-Bennett, an assistant professor of Afroamerican and African Studies, is teaching a course…
DOD Enhances ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Discharge Process – DAV
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The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has announced it will upgrade discharges of servicemen and women who were discriminated under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The policy, which was in effect from 1993 to 2011, barred openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual persons from military service. The upgrade of the discharges is meant to correct…
Justice Department Targets Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a series of criminal and civil actions aimed at…
Serial Killer Suspect Raad Almansoori Detained in Phoenix Mall
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Raad Almansoori, 26, has been arrested by the Scottsdale police and charged with armed robbery, attempted…
Slash Your Medical Debt: How Governments Aid in Michigan
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Medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States and affects over two in five American adults. To tackle this problem, several states and cities are using public money to purchase and forgive medical debt, with Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania all investing millions of dollars for this purpose. However,…
Texas Judge Lets School District Limit Male Hair Length: Darryl George
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A Texas judge ruled that the CROWN Act does not prevent school dress codes from limiting student hair…
Buncombe Unveils Enhanced Vendor Portal: A New Experience
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Buncombe County has launched a new vendor portal with upgraded features that allow vendors to…
AZ Commission Appoints Gosar’s Head Staff as Chief Legal Counsel
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The Arizona Corporation Commission has hired Thomas Van Flein, a former lawyer for Sarah Palin and current chief of staff for Congressman Paul Gosar, as its general counsel. Van Flein will be responsible for providing legal advice to the agency's five commissioners and overseeing all legal questions. Before joining Congressman Gosar's…