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Oct 12 2023
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Connecticut man, who found and kept a bag containing nearly $5K in cash, pays back town, felony charge dropped
• On Aug. 25, Robert Withington was arrested after finding and keeping a bag containing almost $5,000 outside a bank. • The bag, which was dropped by an employee, was marked with a bank’s insignia and contained documents identifying the rightful owner of the cash as the town of Trumbull, Connecticut. • Withington, who claimed "finders-keepers," returned the money and was able to get his
Fox News (Online News)Oct 13 2023
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Trans North Carolinians and Montanans Are Suing Their States Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
Transgender and intersex people in two states filed lawsuits against the governments of North Carolina and Montana this week, pushing back against new Republican-sponsored laws they say are unconstitutional. On Wednesday, October 11, the family of a trans boy — joined by LGBTQ+ rights organizations including PFLAG and represented in part by Lambda Legal — filed a suit against North Carolina
ThemAug 22 2023
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Court upholds Alabama ban on child sex-change treatments
A federal court on Monday upheld an Alabama law banning hormonal sex-change treatments for children under 18. The court’s decision places Alabama among the 14 states to have laws banning sex-changing treatments for children in effect. The decision, which was made by a three-judge panel on the 11th Circuit, only temporarily upholds the ban. The lawsuit against Alabama’s transgender treatments
Catholic News AgencySep 24 2023
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Newsom Vetoes Bill on Parental Support of Child’s Gender Identity in Custody Cases
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California vetoed a bill on Friday that would instruct judges presiding over custody battles in the state to take into consideration a parent’s support for a child’s gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions. Why It Matters: The veto signals a break from the governor’s stance in support of transgender rights. In a letter accompanying his veto on Friday,
New York Times (News)Sep 20 2023
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Taylor Swift and Sophie Turner Dine Together In New York City
Swift, who dated Jonas back in 2009, went out to eat with Turner on Tuesday night and then headed to Temple Bar on Lafayette Street, according to People. Earlier this month, Jonas filed for divorce from Turner, whom he’d been married to since 2019. According to court documents, the marriage was “irretrievably broken.” Reports began to circulate that Turner’s and Jonas’ lifestyles weren’t
HuffPostOct 12 2023
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Virginia Beach School Board Adopts Youngkin’s Anti-Transgender Policy Amid Statewide Dispute
The Virginia Beach School Board has revised its transgender model policies to align with the guidelines advocated by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration. This decision comes as Virginia school districts grapple with policies surrounding transgender students’ rights and the Republican administration’s attack on them. With a 9-1 vote in favor of the amendments, the board on Tuesday set new
AdvocateOct 10 2023
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It’s Dangerous for the U.S. to Give Israel a Blank Check to Assault Gaza
Standing by Israel in the wake of this past weekend’s horrific attacks was the right thing for the Biden administration to do. Hamas committed massive, appalling crimes against humanity that require a resolute and unflinching response. However, whether America’s ultimate goal is greater security for the people of Israel, peace and stability in the region, or justice for the people of Palestine
Daily BeastSep 16 2023
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Owner of Bronx day care where 1-year-old died after fentanyl exposure, subletter taken into police custody
The owner of a Bronx day care where a 21-month-old boy died and three other young children fell seriously ill after coming into contact with fentanyl and a man she sublet a room to in the tiny center have been taken into police custody, sources told The Post.
Charges are pending against Divino Nino owner Grei Mendez de Ventura and Carlisto Acevedo Brito.
A third suspect is still
New York Post (News)Sep 20 2023
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Ill. Family of 4 Found Fatally Shot Were Likely Killed in Targeted Attack, Say Police: ‘Not a Random Incident’
A family of four who were shot dead inside a home in Romeoville, Ill. over the weekend were likely killed in a targeted attack, according to police. Along with the identities of the two adult victims — Alberto Rolon, 38, and Zoraida Bartolomei, 32, whose names were released on Monday — in a Tuesday press conference, Romeoville Police Department Deputy Chief Chris Burne identified the two
PeopleSep 20 2023
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3 Edina Schools Closed After 'Concerning Messages'
Insert linkEDINA, MN — Three Edina schools were closed Wednesday after two "concerning messages" were left on the voicemail of Normandale Elementary. The closures include Normandale, South View Middle School, Concord Elementary School, and the Edina Community Center. "Edina Police have been contacted and are working to investigate the credibility of the content of the voicemail," Stacie
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