Legislation

Mass Shooting Just Miles from Biden Dinner: One Dead, Five Injured

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A fatal shooting incident occurred in Washington D.C.’s Carver Langston neighborhood on Wednesday, leaving one man dead and five others, including two minors, injured. The incident took place shortly after 6 p.m., according to Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith. The location of the shooting was approximately eight miles from the White House, where President Biden was hosting a state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the time. The suspects are believed to …

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New Legislation Could Change Chick-fil-A’s Operations

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New York lawmakers are pushing for legislation that would mandate food-service companies operating at rest areas and transportation facilities along the New York State Thruway to remain open seven days a week. The proposed law, spearheaded by Assemblymember Tony Simone, a Democrat representing areas including Chelsea, the theater district, and midtown Manhattan, would impact the operations of popular fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, known for its policy of closing on Sundays. The New York State Thruway, a …

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Russian Supreme Court Declares LGBTQ+ Movement ‘Extremist’, Triggers Police Raids

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In a recent development, Russian law enforcement agencies have initiated a series of crackdowns on gay bars and other LGBTQ+ venues in Moscow. This action follows the country’s supreme court ruling that declared the LGBTQ+ movement in Russia as “extremist,” effectively outlawing the community. The court’s decision was announced on Friday, following a four-hour closed-door session. Journalists were only permitted inside the courtroom for the reading of the verdict by Judge Oleg Nefedov. The details …

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