Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon II arrested on DUI charge
Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II was arrested Sunday in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, on suspicion of DUI and speeding, according to multiple reports. A “half-empty bottle of lemonade vodka and a half-empty bottle of tequila” were found in his vehicle, according to an affidavit in the case. ABC affiliate KOCO News 5 reported the […]
United States knocked out of Copa América after heartbreaking loss to Uruguay
The U.S. men’s national soccer team failed to advance out of Group C of the Copa America, losing 0-1 to Uruguay in a must-win game to advance to the knockout stage. It’s a disappointing end for the U.S. Men’s National Team, which was expected to finish in the top two of a group that also […]
The disappearance of Charley Ross: First kidnapping victim for ransom in United States history
The disappearance of Charlie Ross was the first case of kidnapping for ransom in the United States. Charlie, age 4, and his brother Walter, age 6, were kidnapped on July 1, 1874. Charlie never returned. According to the Library of Congress, in the days before the kidnapping, two men in a horse-drawn carriage had visited […]
Pedestrians deaths declined in 2023 in most states, offering hope for a ‘new trend’
(The Center Square) — Pedestrian fatalities across the United States are finally starting to fall to pre-pandemic levels. But Pennsylvania bucked the national trend. According to an analysis by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, drivers will kill 192 pedestrians in 2023, eight more than in 2022 and 25% more than in 2019. According to […]
John Deere to Execute Big Layoffs in Two States, Plans Shift to Mexico
John Deere is preparing for more mass layoffs in two states, with 610 employees set to lose their jobs by August 30. The company made the announcement on Friday and said 280 employees at its East Moline, Illinois, plant and 230 employees at its Davenport, Iowa, plant would be affected, Fox Business reported. report Saturday. […]
Should gun store sales get special credit card tracking? States split on mandating or prohibiting it
Beginning Monday, a California law will require credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard to provide banks with special retail codes that can be assigned to gun stores in order to track their sales. But new laws will do the exact opposite in Georgia, Iowa, Tennessee and Wyoming by banning the use of specific gun […]
Secretary Of State’s Office Lacks Processes To Clean Voter Rolls Of Over 78K Noncitizens, Nonresidents
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes The secretary of state’s office lacks the processes in place to remove about 78,000 potential noncitizens and nonresidents from its voter rolls. In its last two quarterly reports issued to the state legislature in May and August, respectively, the department reported that it had received reports of but not acted […]
Presidential debate already shaking things up down-ballot in swing states
One of the many issues Democrats will have to address this morning is the impact of President Biden’s performance in last night’s debate on lesser candidates. Shortly after the debate, Politico’s Arie Mutnick I wrote about it on my blog.“There’s talk among Democrats that Joe Biden’s performance tonight could scare off major campaign donors and […]
Texas Supreme Court Upholds State’s Ban on Sex Changes for Minors
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday upheld a state order banning puberty suppressants, hormone therapy and other so-called gender-affirming treatments for children. 8-1 VerdictThe State Supreme Court of Texas Law The law, which came into force in September 2023, went against a woman’s right to decide whether or not to provide medical care for her […]
Republican-led States Sue Biden Administration Over Repeal of Title 42 Border Rule
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Three Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration in an attempt to prevent it from lifting a rule that allows illegal immigrants at the border to be expelled in the name of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Former President Donald Trump instituted that policy, Title 42, but […]