A recent decision by an appeals court has allowed executive orders aimed at restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs to proceed. This move comes after a series of legal challenges and setbacks. The court's decision means that while the lawsuit against these orders continues, the o
The Trump administration is facing a legal battle over its recent decision to fire a large number of civil rights investigators and lawyers from the Department of Education. This move has sparked concerns that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will be unable to handle complaints of discrimination in
In a small town in New York, a series of calls to law enforcement went unnoticed. Patty’s Lodge, a hotel in Canandaigua, New York, was the scene of a horrifying crime. A 24-year-old transgender Black man, Sam Nordquist, was tortured and killed in Room 22. The police were called to the hotel eight
South Carolina is cracking down on gangs and organized crime. Two new bills are making their way through the Senate. These bills aim to beef up state laws and make them more effective against criminal activities. The push for these changes comes from law enforcement. They say current laws aren't st
Lizzo, the renowned singer, has been through a tough time. In 2023, she faced serious allegations from former backup dancers and an ex-stylist. They accused her of sexual harassment and creating a toxic work environment. Lizzo has denied these claims, but the legal battles continue. Her production c
In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, the US is in a race to stay ahead. A major player in this game, a company behind a popular chatbot, has a bold suggestion. They want the US government to make it easier for AI companies to learn from existing creative works. This could mean fewer r
In a surprising turn of events, Newsmax, a well-known news outlet, agreed to pay a hefty sum to Smartmatic, a voting technology company. This settlement came after Smartmatic filed a defamation lawsuit against Newsmax. The lawsuit was based on false claims made by Newsmax about Smartmatic's role in
The NYC Department of Education is asking for a massive $41. 2 billion budget for the next year. This is a huge chunk of the entire city's budget. But school officials say it's not enough. They want hundreds of millions more. Why? They need to hire 4, 000 more teachers to meet a new class size law.
The political landscape of New York is heating up. Andrew Cuomo, former governor, is eyeing a comeback as mayor of New York City. This has sparked a fierce debate about his past policies, especially his stance on sanctuary cities. Cuomo's support for these policies, which offer protection to undocum
DeMarcus Lawrence, a seasoned defensive end, is making a big move in the NFL. After spending 11 years with the Dallas Cowboys, he's now a member of the Seattle Seahawks. This switch comes with a three-year contract that promises $18 million upfront and a potential max value of $42 million. The Seaha
