California recently made a decision that affects how much Californians pay for electricity. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) gave permission for big utility companies like Pacific Gas & Electric to add a fixed charge to people’s monthly power bills. This charge covers the cost of setting up and maintaining the equipment needed to deliver…
In a recently released secret recording, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito criticized the media for its persistent criticism of the U.S. Supreme Court, which he claims has eroded public trust in the judiciary. The recording, made by journalist and political consultant Lauren Windsor, was captured during the Supreme Court Historical Society’s dinner on June 3…
Twenty-seven men were arrested in an undercover sting operation in Jacksonville, Florida, targeting individuals using the internet to solicit sex acts with children. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters announced the results of the operation, named “Valiant Knights,” during a press conference. Undercover detectives posed as children online, engaging with adults who solicited sexual activity and arranged…
A significant and unprecedented campaign has been launched by far-right groups to pressure the U.S. Supreme Court into shielding fossil fuel companies from lawsuits that could cost them billions of dollars. Some of these groups are tied to Leonard Leo, a key figure in establishing the conservative majority in the Supreme Court and connected to…
Citizen Groups Tackle Child Predators In the face of rising online child exploitation, citizen groups in Santa Cruz, California, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, are stepping up. Some are ending up facing felony charges themselves. These groups, often using social media platforms, are running sting operations to apprehend child predators. However, their methods have stirred up…
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has proposed cutting budgets for public safety, including prisons and law enforcement, as the state faces a huge deficit and prioritizes climate goals related to fairness. The budget, unveiled in May, aims to tackle a $27.6 billion deficit, with cuts including $97 million for trial court operations, $10 million for…
Louisiana lawmakers recently made headlines by approving a new law allowing surgical castration for people convicted of serious crimes against children. This significant decision means that judges in the state can now order a convicted criminal to undergo surgery to remove their ability to have children. This law specifically targets crimes such as rape, incest,…
In Nebraska, officials are looking into a bizarre incident involving a 74-year-old woman who was thought to have passed away while under hospice care but was discovered to be breathing after being taken to a funeral home. The unusual situation unfolded on Monday morning when the woman, identified as Constance Glantz, was transported from a…
The Mooresville Police Department recently conducted the largest child predator operation in its history, resulting in the arrest of 14 individuals involved in internet crimes against children. Chief Ron Campurciani compared these crimes to old-fashioned methods of luring children, emphasizing the modern dangers of online platforms. At a news conference on Friday, Campurciani announced the…
In a heated session on Capitol Hill, Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, testifying before Congress about his work as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The hearing, convened by House Republicans, focused on the origins of the virus and Fauci’s role in the federal response….
