Cartoon: The new White House flag pole
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Supreme Court says parents can opt kids out of LGBTQ books in elementary schools
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of parents who objected to LGBTQ-themed books that a Maryland county approved for use in elementary school classrooms. In a 6-3 vote, the court backed the parents’ claim that the Montgomery County Board of Education’s decision not to allow an opt-out option for their children violated their religious rights. Continue reading Supreme Court says parents can opt kids out of LGBTQ books in elementary schools
By maintaining Obamacare pillar, Supreme Court hands win to HIV advocates
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the HIV-prevention field a historic win — yet with a major caveat — as it upheld a federally appointed health task force’s authority to mandate no-cost insurance coverage of certain preventive interventions, but clarifying that the Health and Human Services secretary holds dominion over the panel. Continue reading By maintaining Obamacare pillar, Supreme Court hands win to HIV advocates
Environmental groups file lawsuit to stop migrant detention center in Florida Everglades
The state is building a compound of heavy-duty tents, trailers and other temporary buildings in the Big Cypress National Preserve, which are ecologically sensitive wetlands. Continue reading Environmental groups file lawsuit to stop migrant detention center in Florida Everglades
Ontario ends legal battle to avoid covering surgery for non-binary resident who wants a vagina while keeping a penis
A non-binary Ontario resident’s years-long battle for a publicly funded, out-of-country surgery to have a vagina surgically created while maintaining a penis is over. The Ontario government says it won’t ask the Supreme Court of Canada to review a lower court’s ruling in April declaring that the novel phallus-preserving surgery qualifies as an insured service under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) — the latest … Continue reading Ontario ends legal battle to avoid covering surgery for non-binary resident who wants a vagina while keeping a penis
BREAKING: Trump ‘terminating’ trade talks with Canada over digital services tax
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday he is putting an end to trade discussions with Canada because of the digital services tax moving ahead next week. Trump made the announcement on his social media network, Truth Social. “We have just been informed that Canada, a very difficult Country to TRADE with… has just announced that they are putting a Digital Services Tax on … Continue reading BREAKING: Trump ‘terminating’ trade talks with Canada over digital services tax
RAGBRAI releases final daily route maps, GPX files
Organizers of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa have released the final revised set of route maps for the July 20-26 ride. RAGBRAI 52 will trek 406 miles over seven days from Orange City to Guttenberg, with overnight stops in Milford, Estherville, Forest City, Iowa Falls, Cedar Falls and Oelwein. It will be the second-shortest RAGBRAI and the sixth flattest, with just 10,487 … Continue reading RAGBRAI releases final daily route maps, GPX files
Mariners' Cal Raleigh to participate in MLB Home Run Derby amid historic 2025 pace
Cal Raleigh’s storybook first half to the 2025 MLB season just received another uplifting twist. The Seattle Mariners catcher, who leads all major league players with 32 home runs, will be taking part in the Home Run Derby on July 14 as part of the MLB All-Star Game festivities at Truist Park outside Atlanta. Raleigh announced the development on June 27 on social media, writing … Continue reading Mariners' Cal Raleigh to participate in MLB Home Run Derby amid historic 2025 pace
Swiatek routs Paolini in Hamburg for her first grass final. Pegula awaits
HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Five-time major champion Iga Swiatek reached her first final on grass and first final in more than a year at the Bad Homburg Open on Friday. World No. 8 Swiatek beat No. 4 Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 6-3 in the semifinals and improved her record against the 2024 Wimbledon finalist to 5-0. “I wasn’t expecting to win this match, so I’m happy … Continue reading Swiatek routs Paolini in Hamburg for her first grass final. Pegula awaits
West Ham United Want To Sign 24-Year-Old Midfielder: Should The Hammers Meet His €30 Million Valuation?
West Ham United Want To Sign 24-Year-Old Midfielder: Should The Hammers Meet His €30 Million Valuation? Raphael Onyedika has not gone unnoticed in England. His name has been on the lips of several Premier League clubs for weeks, and one in particular seems determined to go all out for him: West Ham United. After an inconsistent campaign plagued by doubts in midfield, the London club … Continue reading West Ham United Want To Sign 24-Year-Old Midfielder: Should The Hammers Meet His €30 Million Valuation?