Child trafficking cases in the Charlotte area have increased by 76% since 2020, according to an expert.
Surge in Human Trafficking Cases in North Carolina Sparks Concern A troubling increase in human trafficking incidents in North Carolina has experts and parents alarmed, with particularly high numbers of children being targeted. The state now ranks ninth nationally for human trafficking, based on recent data from the National Human Trafficking Hotline. In 2024, there […]
Teen cannabis poisoning cases have surged since New York legalized it.
Teen Marijuana Use Surges in New York After several years of decline, teenage marijuana use in New York is on the rise, according to recent statistics, which have become evident just three years post-legalization in 2021. A study indicates that nearly 20% of individuals under 21 in the state report using cannabis. This report, released […]
Justice Hantz Marconi Stepping Away from All Cases Until Her Retirement in February with a $111,046 Pension
State Supreme Court Justice Announces Reduced Judicial Role CONCORD – Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi of the State Supreme Court informed the court on Friday that she plans to limit her judicial duties as she approaches her retirement, which will occur upon turning 70 years old on February 12, 2026. In a letter dated November […]
Federal prosecutors instructed to record judge challenges in antifa cases
Justice Department Directs Prosecutors to Report Judicial Hurdles Leaders within the Justice Department have instructed federal prosecutors to submit examples by the end of the week detailing the challenges they’ve faced with judges in cases related to law enforcement attacks and incidents involving Antifa. A memo from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s office—shared with select […]
Supreme Court will consider cases involving transgender athletes in January 2026
Supreme Court Sets Dates for Key Arguments on Women’s Sports Dates have been confirmed for oral arguments in two Supreme Court cases that may shape the future of women’s sports. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the justices will hear arguments in the cases of Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ. These cases revolve […]
Supporters of women’s sports welcome possible policy change as Supreme Court cases approach
Reports indicate that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering banning biologically male transgender athletes from participating in women’s events, which has prompted significant attention from advocates for women’s sports. This potential policy change represents a significant step towards reinforcing women-only categories in competition. In the U.S., two important cases about this matter are on […]
Almost 10% of terrorism cases at CSIS involve young people due to online radicalization
Concerns Over Youth Radicalization in Canada In an unusual public statement on Thursday, Daniel Rogers, the Director of the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS), highlighted a troubling trend: almost 10% of their terrorism investigations involve individuals under 18. This raises significant alarms about the influence of online extremism on young people. Rogers mentioned that […]
Supreme Court Announces Date for Cases Involving Transgender Athletes
Supreme Court to Hear Transgender Sports Cases in January The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for January involving two cases concerning transgender individuals participating in women’s sports. The justices will conduct oral arguments for Little vs. Hecox and West Virginia vs. BPJ on January 13, 2026, according to a recent calendar released by the […]
Health officials caution that whooping cough cases have almost increased fourfold in the southern state.
Texas Sees Surge in Pertussis Cases Health officials in Texas are raising concerns about a notable increase in common childhood diseases. This week, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) reported that the incidence of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is nearly four times higher than it was at this time last year. […]
Judge’s Decision Could Complicate Cases Against James Comey and Letitia James by Dismissing Trump’s DOJ Prosecutor
Legal Scrutiny Over Prosecutors’ Appointments Alexandria, Virginia — During a hearing on Thursday, a judge nominated by Clinton expressed doubts regarding the legitimacy of the appointments of attorneys prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey and former New York State Attorney General Letitia James. The lawyers for Comey and James argued that Lindsey Harrigan’s role as […]