Shia LaBeouf receives $100,000 bond and is mandated to enter rehab following battery charges
Shia LaBeouf’s Court Appearance Following Mardi Gras Arrest Shia LaBeouf faced a judge in New Orleans for a status hearing on Thursday, just over a week after his Mardi Gras arrest. During the session, Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge Simone Levine set bail at $100,000 and mandated that LaBeouf return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation. […]
School groups in LI file lawsuit against NY AG Letitia James regarding trans student athletes and mandated pronoun usage: ‘Intimidation’
Long Island Parents and Educators Sue Attorney General Over Transgender Policy A group of parents and educators from Long Island has initiated a lawsuit against state Attorney General Letitia James. They’re alleging that she is suppressing discussions around transgender students and athletes, as well as compelling school officials to use students’ chosen pronouns. The lawsuit […]
Healing cannot be mandated: Divorce drives homelessness
Matthew Burnett and Homelessness Insights Matthew Burnett, the founder of the Dream Center in Los Angeles, has been involved with the homelessness crisis for years. He reflects on his 30 years of experience during a conversation with Ally Beth Stucky. Burnett shares that many testimonials from people whose lives changed in church services reveal common […]
Wildfires scorch nearly 15,000 acres in Carolinas as states of emergency broadened, evacuations mandated
The fight against the devastating wildfires that tore North and South Carolina has been severely hampered by the prolonged devastation of Hurricane Helen, officials have revealed, calling the situation “an absolute tragedy.” South Carolina continues to deal with fire-related concerns in the area, as well as fire-related fires on more than 6,100 acres of burning […]
Julia Stiles recalls Harvey Weinstein mandated reshoots that made her feel ‘slimy’
Julia Stiles didn't mind Harvey Weinstein's request for re-shooting the film she starred in, making her feel “slim” and said the final product was “executed very poorly.” Stiles talks about the creation of 2000 teen Rom-Com “Down To You,” about the film being buried in the “Brett Goldstein” podcast. “It was a time when teenager […]
Retired cops in Congress shred Dem’s push for mandated police ‘cultural diversity’ training
A progressive-backed bill that would require cultural sensitivity training for police trainees has been panned by House Republicans, some of whom are former police officers. “It is essential that law enforcement officers are fully trained on department policies and procedures to be held to the highest standards that keep officers and the public safe,” Rep. […]
Will the UAW Strike Perpetuate the Death Spiral Already Mandated for the Automobile Industry?
Increased labor costs are potentially insurmountable and uncontrollable challenges facing the automobile industry for the government mandates in wealthy countries for lower emission EVs. The UAW strike that began September 14th by 146,000 UAW union members seeking a 46 percent pay raise, a 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay, and restoration of traditional pensions will […]
FDA head pushes for mandated lead testing by food manufacturers
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf on Thursday urged lawmakers to pass legislation that would require food manufacturers to test for lead in products imported into the country from overseas. Mr. Califf’s call to action came during Thursday’s hearing of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, which is investigating the FDA’s response […]
Utah bill proposes mandated potty training for kindergarteners
A proposed Utah law would make it illegal for parents to send their children to kindergarten without first potty training them. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Douglas Welton, would also create guidelines for referring families who don’t comply with policy changes to social workers. Republican lawmakers said they had no choice but to do […]