Retired Officer’s Trial Begins in Landmark Parkland Shooting Case

Retired Officer's Trial

Peterson, the school’s armed resource officer at the time, claimed that he didn’t enter the building because he couldn’t determine the source of the gunshots during the attack that claimed the lives of 17 people, making it the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history. The trial of Scot Peterson, the retired police officer who … Read more

Young Mother Fatally Shot in Violent Attack by Ex-Boyfriend in Arizona

Young Mother Fatally Shot

The suspect, identified as Ruben Xavier Rocha, has since surrendered to the authorities and is now facing charges of murder, burglary, and aggravated assault. A tragic incident unfolded in Glendale, Arizona, as a young mother was shot and killed when her ex-boyfriend allegedly broke into her third-floor apartment and opened fire on the occupants The … Read more

Food Stamps: SNAP and WIC Programs Provide Crucial Support for Lower-Income Families in America

SNAP and WIC Programs Provide Crucial Support

This program, formerly called food stamps, serves as an essential resource for many families across America. Food Stamps, officially known as SNAP, is a crucial program in the United States that provides electronic debit cards loaded with funds each month to help lower-income households purchase food In addition to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), there … Read more

Minnesota Passes Law Granting Free College Tuition to Undocumented Immigrants

Free College Tuition

Under the program called the North Star Promise, illegal immigrants can avail themselves of this opportunity by completing a Minnesota Dream Act application. A new law recently passed in Minnesota allows undocumented immigrants residing in the state to receive free college tuition The eligibility criteria for the program exclude students from households earning over $80,000 … Read more

Lululemon CEO Stands Firm on Firing Employees Involved in Robbery Intervention

The incident occurred in late April at a Lululemon store in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Lululemon’s CEO, Calvin McDonald, has defended the company’s decision to terminate the employment of two individuals who intervened during a robbery at one of its stores Cellphone footage captured the moment two individuals wearing hoodies and face masks rushed into the … Read more

Florida Judge Who Oversaw Parkland Shooter Trial Faces Formal Reprimand for Alleged Bias

The commission found that her conduct during the trial seemed to favor the prosecution, and Judge Scherer has agreed to the reprimand without contesting the findings. Judge Elizabeth Scherer, who presided over the death penalty trial of the Parkland school shooter in Florida, has been recommended for a formal reprimand by the state’s judicial oversight … Read more

Congressional Earmarks Offer Hope for Addressing Homelessness Crisis

Homelessness Crisis

Thanks to the revival of congressional earmarks, the building’s owner received a surprising call from a city housing official suggesting that Congress could fund the necessary updates. The Gower Street Apartments, a supportive housing development for formerly homeless individuals in Hollywood, may finally receive the much-needed repairs it requires This proposal addresses a significant challenge … Read more

Microsoft to Pay $20 Million Fine for Illegally Collecting Children’s Data on Xbox

Microsoft to Pay $20 Million Fine

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Microsoft obtained this data without notifying parents or obtaining their consent, and furthermore, it unlawfully held onto the collected information. Microsoft has agreed to pay a hefty fine of $20 million to resolve charges brought by the FTC regarding the unlawful collection and retention of data from children … Read more

IRS Faces Challenges in Launching Free Tax-Filing Service

IRS

The pilot program, set to be launched next year, is confronted with administrative, operational, and technological obstacles. The IRS is planning to introduce a free tax-filing service called IRS Direct File, but it faces various challenges that could hinder its implementation While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is still finalizing the details, concerns about costs, … Read more

Suboxone Maker Settles Anticompetitive Claims for $102.5 Million

Suboxone

The agreement, announced on Friday, resolves claims that the company engaged in anticompetitive practices. By agreeing to the settlement, Indivior avoids a trial that was scheduled for later this year. Indivior, the pharmaceutical company responsible for manufacturing the opioid addiction treatment drug Suboxone, has reached a settlement of $102.5 million with 41 states and the … Read more