The Supreme Court has decided not to intervene, at least for now, in the ongoing legal battle over Maryland’s ban on so-called assault weapons. By declining to take up the case at this stage, the nation’s highest court has allowed the legal proceedings to continue playing out in lower courts. The challengers to Maryland’s law had asked the Supreme Court to take up their case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit could rule on whether the ban violates the Second Amendment. However, by rebuffing this request, the Supreme Court has effectively allowed Maryland’s restriction on certain…
Author: Louis Cromwell
With less than six months until the November general election in the United States, an unprecedented situation is unfolding in the crucial swing state of Ohio. As of now, Joe Biden’s name is not listed on the state’s ballot due to a conflict between Ohio’s ballot access laws and the timing of the Democratic National Convention. Ohio law mandates that presidential and vice presidential nominees must be “certified to the secretary of state or nominated on or before the 90th day before the day of the general election.” This year, that deadline falls on August 7th. However, the Democratic National…
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has set July 4 as the date for a highly anticipated national election, seizing on a positive economic report to urge voters to give his governing Conservatives another chance. “Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future,” Sunak declared. The announcement comes as Sunak’s center-right party has seen its support dwindle steadily after 14 years in power, grappling with crises including an economic slump, ethics scandals, and a revolving door of leaders in the past two years. The center-left Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, is strongly favored to defeat Sunak’s Conservatives. Speculation…
A new national survey has revealed widespread disillusionment with Biden among Arab American voters. The survey, conducted jointly by the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and the Truth Project on May 17 and 18, found Biden’s support at a mere 7 percent. This stark lack of support contrasts sharply with the pivotal role Arab and Muslim voters played in several key swing states during the 2020 election, where they overwhelmingly voted Democrat. After taking office in January 2021, Biden had initially unveiled “A Plan for Partnership” with the Arab-American community, aimed at strengthening ties with his administration. However, according to…
On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency sounded the alarm, warning that cyberattacks targeting water utilities nationwide are escalating in frequency and severity. In an enforcement alert, the agency urgently urged water systems to implement immediate protective measures to safeguard the nation’s drinking water supply. Alarmingly, the EPA revealed that approximately “70% of utilities inspected by federal officials over the last year violated standards meant to prevent breaches or other intrusions.” Officials emphasized the critical need for even small water systems to bolster their defenses against hacking attempts. Recent cyberattacks linked to groups affiliated with Russia and Iran have specifically targeted…
After months of anticipation, SpaceX has finally obtained the necessary FCC license to operate its new “V4” Starlink dish and the upcoming “mini” dish model on moving vehicles, ships, and aircraft. This crucial approval paves the way for the company to expand the reach of its next-generation satellite internet service to a broader range of applications. Initially, the FCC granted SpaceX a license to utilize the new dishes in fixed positions back in September. However, it was not until last week that the US regulator granted the additional authority for these dishes to operate while in motion, onboard aircrafts, vessels,…
After more than five decades at the helm, Klaus Schwab, the founder and driving force behind the World Economic Forum (WEF), has announced his intentions to step back from his executive role. This transition marks a significant milestone for the organization that Schwab established in 1971, initially known as the European Management Forum. In an email to staff on Tuesday, Schwab revealed his plans to relinquish his position as executive chairman and transition to a non-executive chairman role. This change, however, is contingent upon approval from the Swiss government, a process Schwab expects to be finalized before the WEF’s annual…
Amber Rose, model and rapper, took her fans by surprise with a recent Instagram post expressing her support for former President Donald Trump to her over 24 million followers. “Trump 2024,” she declared Monday night, accompanying the statement with a photo of herself, the former president, and First Lady Melania Trump. The post sparked a wave of criticism from some of her followers. “This goes against everything you’ve preached,” commented one fan. Another follower expressed their frustration more bluntly: “Lol I better never see you speak on women’s rights again.” One particularly pointed response read, “Imagine being an ‘advocate’ for…
In a surprising turn of events, Scarlett Johansson has issued a statement revealing a contentious exchange with OpenAI over their latest AI voice system. Last September, Johansson was approached by Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, with an offer to lend her voice to the ChatGPT 4.0 system. Altman suggested that her voice could play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between technology and creativity, making the transition to AI-driven interactions more palatable for the public. Despite the intriguing proposition, Johansson ultimately declined the offer for personal reasons. Fast forward nine months, and Johansson found herself at the center…
A ferocious lobbying battle is raging in New York as major tech giants like Google and Meta spearhead an aggressive push to kill child online safety legislation. The controversial efforts have already seen over $823,000 spent lobbying state lawmakers through mid-March as two prominent bills advance toward potential votes. The Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act and the New York Child Data Protection Act are the focus of this intense lobbying blitz by Big Tech firms, advocacy groups, and companies across sectors. An anonymous Albany insider described the staggering lobbying spend as “astonishing” for just “two reasonable bills.”…