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Maryland plans juvenile car-theft pilots in Baltimore, Montgomery
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore directed the Department of Juvenile Services to launch pilot programs in Baltimore City and Montgomery County to identify young people involved in or at risk of stealing cars. The effort will coordinate families, social services, schools and law enforcement, with early support for children too young to face criminal charges, following a series of fatal crashes involving stolen vehicles.
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Kansas Establishes Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed an executive order establishing an annual Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Day on the first Friday of May, with flags flown at half-staff and ceremonies honoring officers killed in the line of duty. The first observance will be in 2027, offering communities and families a chance to remember fallen officers and their service.
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Communities Gather Across US for Crime Prevention
Lifestyle
— Oct 7, 2026
National Night Out events in Vance County, New Orleans and Acadiana brought residents together with law enforcement and community organizations through food, activities and face-to-face conversations, emphasizing crime prevention, trust and support for victims and families. San Antonio’s Neighbors Together event similarly connected residents with one another, local officials, businesses and community resources.
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Chris Spatola, ESPN analyst and Krzyzewski son-in-law, dies at 47
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— Sep 23, 2026
Chris Spatola, ESPN analyst and Mike Krzyzewski son-in-law, died at 47 on Sept. 21, 2026; Duke and family confirmed, cause undisclosed.
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
Jack McGeever · 5 min · 1h
Swatting sends armed police to Cornell Jane Doe’s family home
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A woman suing Cornell University and others over an alleged 2024 fraternity-house rape was left fearing for her safety after a false emergency call brought armed police to her family’s home, where officers confronted her relatives. Her lawyer says the incident followed death threats and doxxing; police are investigating, and the FBI is also looking into the swatting attempt.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Michigan Supreme Court Hears South Haven Drowning Liability
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments over whether South Haven can claim governmental immunity in a lawsuit brought by the family of Brandon Chambers, who drowned at a city beach in 2020. His family argues the city operated the beach for profit and failed to adequately address hazardous conditions; the city says the beach served the public and remains protected by immunity, with a ruling expected later.
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Renee Good’s Family Sues US Over Minneapolis Killing
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— Oct 1, 2026
Renee Good’s family filed two lawsuits over her fatal January shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, accusing the federal government and administration officials of excessive force and a broader crackdown that they say led to her death. The White House called the suits baseless and said it would defend them.
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Judge set to weigh Camp Mystic bankruptcy, lawsuits
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A federal bankruptcy judge is weighing whether Camp Mystic’s current management should remain in control or an independent trustee should take over, and whether families can pursue wrongful-death lawsuits against the camp’s owners while its Chapter 11 case proceeds. The cases follow the deaths of 27 campers and counselors in the July 2025 floods; a separate Texas Rangers investigation is also underway.
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Healey proposes nurse visits for new families after Clancy trial
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— Sep 15, 2026
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled plans to expand postpartum care by funding universal nurse home visits for all newborn families and updating maternal mental-health screenings, building on her 2024 maternal-health law and the Lindsay Clancy trial discussions. The package, including about $2 million for visits and $250,000 to strengthen the Child Psychiatry Access Program, aims to normalize care for new mothers and identify mental-health concerns earlier.
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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Lawsuit alleges funeral home showed wrong body
World
— Oct 7, 2026
A South Carolina woman is suing Ocean View Funeral Home, alleging it displayed an unknown person dressed in her mother’s clothing during an open-casket viewing. The family returned later that day to view the mother’s body, and the lawsuit seeks a refund of funeral costs and additional damages; the funeral home has not publicly commented on the claims.
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Judge Hears Bid to Dismiss Lewiston Shooting Lawsuit
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A federal judge in Maine heard arguments over the government’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by Lewiston shooting survivors and victims’ families, who say the Army failed to act on warnings about Robert Card’s mental health and access to firearms before he killed 18 people in 2023. The Justice Department argues the Army’s decisions were protected judgment calls; plaintiffs say the case should proceed so they can investigate whether required policies were ignored.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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U.S. Deports Nicaraguan Dissident, Jailed Again
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— Oct 5, 2026
Jeffrey Jarquín, a Nicaraguan exile who said he was tortured after protesting the government, was deported from the United States and immediately jailed again at El Modelo prison, according to his family and lawyer. His asylum case had been rejected, and advocates say his return highlights the risks facing Nicaraguans deported under President Trump’s administration.
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Trump administration plans government lawyers for migrant children
Politics
— Oct 6, 2026
The Trump administration plans to have Health and Human Services attorneys represent unaccompanied migrant children in immigration proceedings, following the end of a contract with an independent legal-services network. Immigrant advocates warn that government-employed lawyers may lack the independence needed to protect children and could increase their risk of deportation; HHS says the new division will provide legal support and help reunite families.
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Family sues Publix over blueberry-linked death
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— Sep 23, 2026
The family of Karla Mullins, a Florida woman who died after allegedly eating recalled GreenWise frozen blueberries linked to an E. coli outbreak, is suing Publix and distributor Quirch Foods. The lawsuit also says Mullins’ son became seriously ill and seeks damages, while the claims against the companies have not been adjudicated.
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Over 20 State Treasurers Warn Agencies Against Using ESG For Deciding Credit Ratings
Jack McGeever · 4 min · 1h
Camp Mystic Seeks 749-Acre Auction After Deadly Flood
Business
— Sep 28, 2026
Camp Mystic has asked a bankruptcy court to approve an auction of its Texas property and remaining assets as lawsuits over the 2025 flooding deaths proceed. A group backed by camp families and former campers is expected to make the opening bid, but any buyer would not be required to continue operating a camp.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Seattle parents sue Salem hospital alleging staff told them to drive son's body home
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— Sep 21, 2026
A Seattle-area family is suing Salem Health and an emergency physician, alleging hospital staff pressured them to transport their nearly 9-month-old son’s body home in their private car after his death at Salem Hospital, citing cost concerns and a lack of paperwork for proper transport. The lawsuit also accuses the hospital of failing to provide dignified, timely options or a morgue response and claims the family was guided through decisions in a state of shock, with the infant’s death tied to Down syndrome and other health issues.
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DHS Says 19-Year-Old Illegal Immigrant Ran Red Light, Now Family Faces Possible Deportation
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— May 9, 2025
After a Georgia teen was pulled over by law enforcement for failing to adhere to traffic laws, she and her entire family now face deportation after police discovered she has been living in the U.S. illegally since the…
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Mitch McConnell’s Family Suffers Tragedy: Prominent Sister-in-Law Dies at Age 50
Reporting
— Feb 14, 2024
Angela Chao, the sister-in-law of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was killed in a car accident, her family announced on Tuesday. Chao died at the age of 50 in the accident , NBC News reported. No details about…
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Tom Homan Says His Family Is In Hiding Over Reporters Trying To Identify Them
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— Oct 16, 2025
Border czar Tom Homan said on Thursday that his family has been in hiding because of death threats and reporters trying to seek their location. Law enforcement officers and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
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The Conservative Desk
Goliath death puts Georgia’s ride inspectors to the test
A teacher’s fatal ejection from Six Flags’ Goliath forces a hard look at state inspection duty, park accountability, and the safety ordinary families expect before they board.
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Ten Commandments Law Blocked by Federal Judge in Arkansas After Families File Lawsuit
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— Aug 5, 2025
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Arkansas from enforcing a new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, calling it part of a “coordinated strategy” to inject Christian…
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Blue State Sneaks Two Gun Control Laws Past Voters In Budget Bill
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— May 29, 2026
New York lawmakers inserted two gun-control laws into the state’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget on Wednesday, one of which bans the popular Glock family of pistols. Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the budget into law late…
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Parents’ Suit Claims Law Requiring Ten Commandments In Schools ‘Unconstitutionally Pressures Students’
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— Jun 12, 2025
Several families filed a lawsuit against Arkansas school districts on Wednesday over a new law mandating the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public school classrooms and buildings. Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee…
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Biden Urges Congress To Enact ‘Commonsense Gun Law Reforms’ on Parkland Shooting Anniversary
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— Feb 14, 2021
President Joe Biden is marking the third anniversary of the Parkland shooting by urging Congress to enact “commonsense gun law reforms.” “For three years now, the Parkland families have spent birthdays and holidays…
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Faith Leaders Sue To Block Texas Law That Puts Ten Commandments In Schools
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— Jun 25, 2025
A coalition of Dallas-area families and religious leaders — including figures from Christian and Nation of Islam communities — has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a newly signed Texas law mandating the display of…
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DOJ Issues Nearly A Dozen Subpoenas In Immigration Probe Against Ilhan Omar; Includes Members Of Her Family
Nicole Silverio · 3 min · 2h
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