Grand jury declines to indict Ohio woman facing charges after she miscarried (abcnews.go.com)
Brittany Watts, 34, miscarried at nearly 22 weeks....
Substack removes multiple newsletters including pro-Nazi content amid growing pressure (www.cnn.com)
Although the platform has explicit guidelines banning content that incites violence, a November article in The Atlantic pointed out at least 16 different newsletters with Nazi symbols, as well as many more supporting far-right extremism, leading to calls for change from many Substack authors and a refusal from leadership.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Fined $12,000 For Alleged Illegal Super PAC Solicitations (www.forbes.com)
Target blamed theft and violence for 9 store closures. Crime is higher at locations it kept open nearby (www.cnbc.com)
New York City Moves to Ban Solitary Confinement, Defying Mayor Adams (www.nytimes.com)
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Israel suffers worst combat losses since October, diplomatic isolation (www.reuters.com)
Intense fighting was under way both north and south Gaza, a day after the United Nations demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. U.S. President Joe Biden said Israel’s “indiscriminate” bombing of civilians was costing international support....
High school security guard pleads guilty to selling homemade bombs with teen accomplice after half-ton of explosives found (abcnews.go.com)
Gaza humanitarian disaster heralds 'breakdown' of society (news.un.org)
Pfizer is sued by Texas over COVID vaccine claims (www.reuters.com)
This all revolves around conservatives focusing on ARR instead of RRR numbers on vaccine efficacy. Here’s a description I found of the difference from another article:...
Mysterious woman tells school board that Scholastic book sparked porn addiction (popular.info)
Burkhardt's gambit has already had an impact. The Conroe school board, after listening to her story, voted to restrict access to Drama, the Scholastic book featuring a kiss, from all students in the 8th grade and below. One of the school board members, Melissa Dungan, suggested replacing Scholastic with SkyTree Book Fairs. "All...
Warner Bros. CEO Claims Scrapping Films Like Coyote vs. Acme, Batgirl 'Took Real Courage' (www.ign.com)
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav commented about shelving completed or nearly completed films like Coyote vs. Acme and Batgirl, saying the decisions "took real courage."
Kyiv Confirms Poisoning of Intel Chief Budanov’s Wife (www.kyivpost.com)
Pence told Jan. 6 special counsel harrowing details about 2020 aftermath, warnings to Trump: Sources (abcnews.go.com)
Speaking with special counsel Jack Smith’s team earlier this year, former Vice President Mike Pence offered harrowing details about how, in the wake of the 2020 presidential election, then-President Donald Trump surrounded himself with “crank” attorneys, espoused “un-American” legal theories, and almost pushed the...
Donald Trump's Colorado ruling "worst decision" he could get: Attorney (www.newsweek.com)
Despite keeping him on the presidential ballot, a Colorado judge’s ruling could still prove “devastating” for former President Donald Trump, a former solicitor general has said....
This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge. (www.propublica.org)
Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ No Longer Dead After Big Backlash to Warner Bros. (www.rollingstone.com)
Supreme Court to adopt ethics code after scrutiny of undisclosed gifts (thehill.com)
Jewish fears as German support for Israel is challenged on streets (www.bbc.com)
As fighting continues between Israel and Hamas, social discord is emerging in Germany.
London Gaza rally: Rishi Sunak vows to hold Met chief 'accountable' over march (www.bbc.co.uk)
Rishi Sunak has said he will hold the Met Police chief “accountable” over a pro-Palestinian march set to take place this Saturday, on Armistice Day....
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s 100% Clean Energy Bills Pass (www.huffpost.com)
Michigan lawmakers approved a slate of bills Wednesday night that are set to transform the energy systems at the heart of America’s heavy industry, putting the major manufacturing state on a course to generate all its electricity from carbon-free sources within just 17 years....
Trump fraud trial live updates: Ivanka Trump to take the stand next after Donald Trump's testimony (www.nbcnews.com)
Latest news and live updates on Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York as Ivanka Trump takes the stand. The former president appeared Monday, and his sons spoke last week....
Woman jailed after Rentahitman.com assassin turned out to be – surprise – FBI (www.theregister.com)
National Association of Realtors CEO steps down, days after the trade group was found liable for conspiracy to inflate rates (www.cnn.com)
Bob Goldberg, chief executive officer of the National Association of Realtors, the nation’s largest trade association, is stepping down, the organization announced Thursday.