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Transgender Rights: The Crucial Role of Neil Gorsuch and John Roberts The Supreme Court has recently announced its plan to decide whether or not states possess the constitutional authority to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors. This decision will dictate the fate of laws in over two dozen states that impose strict restrictions, or even criminalize, transgender minors’ access to healthcare. With potential nationwide consequences, the court’s decision could set a

D.C.-Area Forecast: Heat and Humidity Mostly Manageable, With Wednesday Being Exception The coming week brings with it primarily manageable heat and humidity levels for the D.C. area. Though, forecasts show Wednesday standing out as the most uncomfortable day, as temperatures are expected to surge into the 90s and potentially near 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The Beginning of the Week: Cooler and Less Humid The start of the week is predicted to

New York Governor Hochul Dismisses Questions on Congestion Pricing Replacement In New York City, Governor Kathy Hochul turned down attempts to disclose her plans for supporting mass transit following her decision to put congestion pricing on hold earlier this month. This decision has created a $15 billion deficit in the budget of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). No Details from Hochul on MTA Funding At an event in the Bronx,

Donald Trump Talks About Taking Off His Shirt To Show ‘Wounds.’ In an unexpected comment during his address to the Faith & Freedom Coalition in Washington, D.C., former president Donald Trump claimed that he has ‘wounds’ all over his body due to his fight against communists, Marxists, and fascists. Trump’s Controversial Remarks During his address, Trump generated buzz by saying, “Together, we stood up to the communists, Marxists, and fascists

The World’s ‘Ugliest’ Dog has been Crowned It was an unusual sight at this year’s canine competition in Petaluma, California, where beauty was not the focus. Instead, the World’s Ugliest Dog contest took center stage. This friendly, long-tongued frizz-ball named Wild Thang outshone the ‘ruff’ competition to bag the coveted title of the “World’s Ugliest Dog.” A Crown for the eighth time Wild Thang, a Pekingese, has been in the

Is Donald Trump Shielded from Criminal Charges? With a critical decision from the Supreme Court looming, the United States awaits resolution on whether former President Donald Trump can be held responsible for criminal charges. This decision will have a significant impact on American politics and justice. The Implication of Immunity Soon, the Supreme Court will confront a trio of decisions stemming directly from the infamous assault on the U.S. Capitol

Is Baltimore’s harbor swimmable? How participating in Harbor Splash 2024 changed me Yesterday, I jumped in Baltimore’s harbor. Today, I’m a changed man. More than 150 people took a leap of faith into the waters at Bond Street Wharf on June 23, 2024, aiming to raise awareness for a cleaner, more usable waterway. I was among them, and the experience was, to put it simply, transformative. A New Perspective on

Driver Connected to Ohio Shooting that Left 10 Injured Surrenders to Authorities Columbus, Ohio – Shooting Incident The drivers in the harrowing crime incident that left the community of Columbus, Ohio trembling in fear has finally surrendered himself to authorities. The man, who played a vital part by driving the vehicle allegedly used in connection to a shooting that injured 10 individuals, turned himself in on Sunday evening. The local

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Pummels City; Thunderstorm Chances on the Rise Tonight The city faced a new heat health advisory until 7 p.m. as record-breaking temperatures continued to batter the area, making it the hottest June day so far. The scorching heat brought a higher than the average risk of thunderstorm activity set to develop as the evening progresses and extend overnight. In the midst of the stiflingly hot weather spell,

In Providence, a Campaign to Crack Down on Excessive Noise Introduction Even the stillness of the night in Providence, the capital city of Rhode Island, is often pierced with the thunderous roars of motorbikes, the reverberating bass from nightclubs, and the raucous sounds of tricked-out cars. Recently, these excessive decibel levels have caused rising concerns, leading to a local campaign targeting noise pollution- the Providence Noise Project. Noise Pollution: A