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On December 24, the U.S. Ninth Court of Appeals upheld the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to revoke the exporting certificates of a telecommunications company owned by the Chinese government. It was a decision that reflects the current scrutiny and regulatory actions that the United States…
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At the close of his term in office, President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 of 40 federal death row inmates. This decision aligns with the Biden administration's ongoing moratorium on federal executions except in cases involving terrorism or hate-driven mass killing. The Details of the Commutations The…
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Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs find themselves facing accusations from a now 38-year-old who alleges both men raped her when she was only 13. Both men deny the claims. The woman, now residing in Alabama, has chosen to remain anonymous and is referred to as "Jane Doe" in legal…
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A coalition of state attorneys general are suing the weapon manufacturer Glock. In the lawsuit, the states are demanding that Glock immediately pull certain switchable firearms from the market due to serious concerns about public safety. Glock is a global company headquartered in Austria. The company is well-known for…
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Recent events in South Korea, where President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, have sparked discussions about the potential for similar actions in the United States. The short answer is that there is no similar legal path for the U.S. president to declare martial law for the entire country,…
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An employee of Apple Inc. is suing the tech giant for allegedly engaging in unlawful monitoring of its workers' personal communication devices and accounts. Amar Bhakta, an Apple Inc. employee since 2020, claims that the company mandates employees use iPhones and iCloud accounts for work, which are also linked to…
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In an unprecedented and remarkable achievement, Sophia Park has become the youngest person ever to pass the California Bar Exam. At only 17 years old, she surpassed her brother, who, in November 2023, became the youngest person to pass the California bar exam. Sophia's accomplishment is nothing short of…
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President Joe Biden made headlines by pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, from charges related to business dealings, tax issues, and potential foreign influence — and anything else that may or may not have happened in the last 11 years. By pardoning him, President Biden shields his son from current…
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In a controversial move for parents of elementary students, the Texas State Board of Education voted to update its public school curricula to incorporate optional content from the Christian Bible for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The effort is part of a broader attempt by several Republican state…
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While law school is now generally more able to accommodate students at a variety of stages in life, at least one prestigious academic institution appeared reluctant to make accommodations when it comes to balancing its rigorous academic obligations with students' personal milestones. Brittany Lovely is a 2L studying at…
