Man who shouted “I can’t inhale” while the CHP held him will receive $24 million from California

According to the family’s lawyers, California is willing to offer $24 million to the loved ones of an individual who expired after screaming “I can’t breathe” as police held him to the floor and attempted to collect his blood after a traffic stop. The tragic dispute in March 2020 occurred just a few months before … Read more

A police officer, 24, was killed, and 4 teenagers have been charged with murder

Officials said Wednesday that 4 minors, such as a 16-year-old, had been accused in the brutal murder of a cherished 24-year-old Chicago police officer. As she received a gunshot and died at around 1:42 a.m. on Saturday, Officer Aréanah Preston had just concluded her duty and was still wearing her uniform, as reported by Chicago … Read more

Army sergeant sentenced to 25 years for killing BLM demonstrator- Texas governor remains silent over his pardon promise

A U.S. Army soldier who brutally assaulted an armed demonstrator at a Black Lives Matter march in Texas received a sentence of 25 years in jail on Wednesday after authorities highlighted his social media activity and texts to paint him as a violent racist who might attack. Given that Republican Governor Greg Abbott has stated his … Read more

Over-the-counter birth contraceptive pill sales are supported by an FDA panel

A decades-old contraception pill must be marketed without a doctor’s prescription, according to federal health experts on Wednesday, clearing the path for the potential authorization of initial over-the-counter contraception in the United States. Perrigo Pharmaceuticals’ proposal to place its once-daily medicine on store racks among eye drops and allergy medications was approved by the FDA advisors’ … Read more

Gov. Abbott Faces Criticism Over Mental Health Care Funding Amidst Calls for Action on Gun Violence

Gov. Abbott Faces Criticism

This statement has been criticized by many, who have pointed out that Abbott’s administration had redirected money from the Texas agency that administers mental health services to fund Operation Lone Star, which is a border mission aimed at slowing illegal immigration. Gov. Abbott has recently made a statement saying that mental health care is the … Read more

Texas Lawmakers Unlikely to Approve Substantial Pay Raise for Teachers Despite Budget Surplus

Lawmakers Unlikely to Approve Substantial Pay Raise

The proposals that would have provided bigger pay hikes did not get out of the House or Senate education committees, and the more modest bills remaining will not make up for the shortfall. Lawmakers in Texas are running out of time to pass an education bill that will give teachers a substantial pay raise Cecil … Read more

Texans’ Property Tax Bill Savings in Limbo as Legislators Clash Over Dueling Bills

Texans' Property Tax Bill

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan are clashing over dueling bills that aim to cut property taxes. As the end of the Legislative session approaches, Texans are left in uncertainty over their property tax bill However, they have differing views on how to execute the cut and which plan is better for … Read more

DeSantis Signs Teacher Pay Raises and Union Crackdown Bill Despite Pushback from Unions

DeSantis Signs Teacher Pay Raises

Among the measures are a $1 billion pay raise, a bill of rights for teachers, streamlining of teacher certifications, and instruction on social media safety. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a package of bills that he claims will provide unprecedented support for Florida’s teachers DeSantis also signed a bill that limits school board members to two, … Read more

Alaska Residents To Receive Up To $3,284 PFD Payment

Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD)

Alaska residents will receive a payment of up to $3,284 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). Alaska Residents Will Receive Annual PFD Payment Alaska residents expect to receive a portion of $3,284 in direct payments through the PFD program, a shared tax revenue program gathered from oil extraction in Alaska. According to The U.S. Sun, this year’s … Read more

Son of El Chapo and Three Other Sinaloa Cartel Members Sanctioned by US Government

Son of El Chapo

Guzman Lopez is one of El Chapo’s 12 children and is part of Los Chapitos, a powerful faction of his father’s drug empire. Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of infamous drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, has been sanctioned by the US government, along with three other members of the Sinaloa cartel Also designated are … Read more