X blocks links to hacked Trump campaign dossier on JD Vance
X is blocking links to an independent journalist's newsletter that published documents allegedly used to vet J.D. Vance, believed to be part of the Iranian government's hack of the Trump campaign. . The social media platform formerly known as Twitter, now owned by billionaire Elon Musk, also suspended Ken Klippenstein, the journalist behind the newsletter. […]
Judge blocks NYAG James from enforcing restrictions on pregnancy clinics
A federal judge this week New York Attorney General Letitia James It's a preliminary injunction barring her from taking action against a pregnancy clinic that promotes abortion pill reversal on the grounds that it would restrict protected free speech. The ruling comes amid a lawsuit filed by the Thomas More Association on behalf of two […]
Cruz gets heated after Booker blocks deepfake revenge porn bill
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) vented his frustration on the Senate floor Wednesday night after Sen. Cory Booker (R-Jersey), in an unusual exchange, opposed a bipartisan bill introduced by Cruz to crack down on fake AI-generated revenge porn. The clash is a sign that Democrats don't want to hand embattled Texas incumbents a legislative victory before […]
Russian Strikes on Kharkiv Apartment Blocks Leaves Dozens Injured
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces have struck a high-rise apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, wounding dozens of people in the second overnight attack in the past week. The bomb fell on Saturday night in the Shevchenkovsky district north of the center of the second city of Kharkiv, local governor Oleh Shniekhbov […]
Hawaii wildfire victims made it just blocks before becoming trapped by flames, report says
As winds blew flames toward houses, neighbors tried to flee the burning neighborhood, abandoning their cars on blocked roads and running to the safety of the factory's outbuildings. All six died just blocks from their homes. The group, which included an 11-year-old boy and his parents, were among the victims desperately trying to flee the […]
Court blocks federal methane rule in five states
{beacon} Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Full text Trump threatens to cut off California wildfire aid if Governor Newsom doesn't change water policy Former President Trump has warned that if re-elected, he will withhold federal aid to combat California wildfires if Governor Gavin Newsom (Democrat) does not change policies to protect endangered fish […]
Court Blocks Biden-Harris Methane Emissions Rule In Five States
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily halted implementation in five states of a Biden-Harris administration rule aimed at reducing methane emissions and minimizing natural gas waste on federal lands. U.S. District Judge Daniel Trainor issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from enforcing new rules that went into effect in […]
California judge blocks school district’s transgender notification policy for parents
A California judge has blocked a school district from enforcing a policy requiring teachers and staff to notify parents if a student wants to change their name or pronouns. San Bernardino County Judge Michael Sachs issued a preliminary injunction against the policy last year, and the court has now formally struck down much of the […]
Judge blocks attempt to stop Jocelyn Nungaray’s family from speaking out
A Texas judge has blocked an attempt to keep the murder of Jocelyn Nungaray away from media attention after two Venezuelan migrants accused of her murder sought a gag order against officials and her family. Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26, and Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, who both entered the U.S. illegally at the southern […]
X blocks users from searching name of Apalachee High School gunman
Elon Musk's social media platform X on Thursday blocked search results for the name of the teen suspected in the Georgia school shooting. Colt Gray, 14, was arrested after two students and two teachers were killed at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia on Wednesday. His name has been published in multiple media outlets, including […]