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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

When Courts Clash Over Privacy and Power

In a recent Supreme Court hearing, something unusual happened. Justice Elena Kagan, known for her liberal views, seemed to agree with her more conservative colleagues. The case? A dispute between a religious nonprofit and the New Jersey Attorney General. The nonprofit, First Choice Women's Resource

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Dec 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Scarlett Johansson's First Date Fiasco with Colin Jost

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are now happily married, but their love story had a rocky start. In 2017, they went on their first date, and it did not go as planned. Jost asked Johansson out for dinner at an Italian restaurant in the East Village. The date seemed to be going well, but things took

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Churches and Politics: A Legal Showdown

A big fight is happening in court. It could change how churches talk about politics. A group of religious organizations sued the government. They want to change a rule from 1954. This rule stops churches from supporting political candidates. The rule is called the Johnson Amendment. In November 202

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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

Why Is a Retired Navy Captain Under Fire for Stating the Law?

Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy captain, is under investigation for stating a well-known legal principle: military personnel can refuse illegal orders. This principle is not new; it was established after World War II during the Nuremberg trials. The investigation began after Kelly and other lawmak

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Local Satire Page Sparks Free Speech Debate in California

In San Benito County, California, a humorous Facebook page has become the center of a heated discussion about free speech. The page, named “Benito Beet Beat, ” started in June and shares funny takes on local politics and news. However, the county's board of supervisors is not amused and wants to fin

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Nov 28 2025CRIME

A Deadly Attack on Guardians of the Capital

A tragic incident shook Washington, D. C. , as a gunman opened fire on two National Guard members. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, now faces first-degree murder charges after one of the victims, Sarah Beckstrom, succumbed to her injuries. Beckstrom, a 20-year-old Army specialist, was pronounced d

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Nov 28 2025RELIGION

Navigating Religious Displays in Public Spaces

The First Amendment's Establishment Clause is a balancing act. It prevents the government from favoring one religion while protecting everyone's right to practice their faith. This can get tricky, especially during the holiday season when cities want to celebrate. The Supreme Court has ruled that r

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Nov 27 2025HEALTH

Helping Heroes: A Big Step Forward for First Responders' Mental Health

First responders are the unsung heroes who rush into danger when others run away. But what about their mental health? A big problem is that many of them face stress and trauma on the job. In fact, about one in seven first responders show signs of PTSD from their regular duties. This number goes up e

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Nov 26 2025EDUCATION

Free Speech Wins: Student Returns to Law School After Controversial Posts

A student at the University of Florida is back in school after a judge said the university broke the rules. The student, Damsky, was kicked out for writing things online that upset people. One post said, \"Jews must be abolished by any means necessary. \" The judge said the school should not have p

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Why Business Class Is Taking Over From First Class

Airlines are changing the way they offer luxury travel. Business class is becoming more popular than first class. This shift is happening because passengers are choosing business class over first class. Many airlines are removing first class cabins from their planes. They are investing more in busin

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