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Volunteer acquitted for feeding homeless sues Houston for 1st Amdt violations
A Houston volunteer was found not guilty for feeding the homeless outside of a public library. Now, he’s suing the city. 66-year-old Phillip Picone, a volunteer with the group Food Not Bombs, was found not guilty of breaking the law for feeding unhoused people. Feeding more than five people outdoors is a violation of a… -
2 expelled Tenn. Democratic lawmakers win back seats in special election
Two Tennessee lawmakers who had been expelled from the state’s general assembly, won back their seats in a special election. According to The Associated Press, Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson and Nashville Rep. Justin Jones have officially reclaimed their seats in the Legislature. The pair was expelled for leading a gun control protest on the House… -
Parkland shooting to be reenacted with gunfire as part of lawsuit
The Parkland shooting massacre in Florida will be reenacted with gunfire as part of a case against a sheriff’s deputy. Friday, Aug. 4, ballistics experts will fire up to 139 shots at the school where the shooting took place. The 2018 shooting left 17 dead and 17 wounded. It sparked a nationwide movement for gun… -
Mysterious company buying land around USAF base sues farmers; feds probing
The Air Force base that serves as the military’s gateway to the Pacific could be the target of a massive Chinese spy operation on the U.S. military, according to a California congressman. The concern is over Flannery Associates buying land that surrounds three sides of Travis Air Force Base. Flannery has bought 52,000 acres of land… -
Overstock rebrands, launches Bed Bath & Beyond website
Overstock.com is now Bed Bath & Beyond. The move is an attempt to revive the now defunct housewares chain and boost Overstock’s popularity. In June, Overstock acquired Bed Bath & Beyond for $21.5 million, just two months after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. All physical stores were scheduled to be closed by the… -
DeSantis’ Disney World district drops diversity, equity programs
The special district that governs the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida announced it is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs. It’s a decision that is firmly in line with Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and his efforts to limit such measures in areas like higher education. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board,… -
FBI finds 59 missing kids, 200 victims in nationwide sex-trafficking sting
Nearly 60 missing children were found in a sex-trafficking sting that involved 200 victims. The nationwide two-week sweep also arrested 126 suspects of child sexual exploitation and 68 suspected traffickers. Tuesday, Aug. 1, the FBI said its “Operation Cross Country” initiative in July found 59 missing children, all victims of sex trafficking and child exploitation. … -
CDC warns of surge in leprosy cases in central Florida
Leprosy cases are surging in central Florida. The CDC is warning that the disease is becoming endemic in the southeastern United States. According to a recently published research letter from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, central Florida accounted for 81% of leprosy cases reported in the state. That percentage accounts for almost one-fifth… -
Musk sues anti-hate speech nonprofit for alleged false claims, illegal site scraping
Elon Musk’s X Corp. is suing a nonprofit that fights hate speech and disinformation. The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is accusing the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) of asserting false claims and encouraging advertisers to stop investing in the company. In July, CCDH published research that stated hate speech had increased… -
Hunter Biden’s former business partner answers questions: The Rundown August 1
A former associate of Hunter Biden takes questions from Congress. Just how involved was President Biden in his son’s business dealings? Plus, how the government is tackling long COVID. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for August 1, 2023. Hunter Biden’s former business partner testifies A former business partner of Hunter Biden testified for… -
99-year-old trucking company Yellow shuts down, lays off 30,000
Trucking company Yellow Corp., which has been in business for nearly a century, has halted operations on July 30, and will lay off all 30,000 of its workers. According to industry experts, the company is expected to file for bankruptcy as soon as Monday, July 31. It is poised to be the largest trucking bankruptcy… -
Ford recalls 870,000 F-150 trucks after reports brakes activated while driving
Ford Motor Company has announced a major recall of its top selling F-150 after 19 drivers reported their brakes activated while driving. The recall impacts 870,701 trucks potentially affected belonging to the 2021 through 2023 model years and featuring single exhaust systems. In a safety recall report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the… -
Trump team creating legal defense fund, reports say: The Rundown July 31
Trump donors are supplying more than just millions of dollars for his presidential campaign. Plus, one of America’s top-selling vehicles gets a major recall. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for July 31, 2023. Trump fundraising PAC spent more than $40 million on legal fees Donald Trump’s legal fees are stacking up and his…
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