The Supreme Court is turning the final corner, racing to get opinions out to meet its self-imposed end of June deadline to bring a historic term to an end. Presumably. More than 20 outstanding cases still linger on a docket interrupted by Covid-19, raising the distinct possibility that the court will continue releasing opinions into…… MORE
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Supreme Court rejects request from California church to block restrictions on in-person services
A 5-4 Supreme Court rejected a request from a church in California to block limitations on the number of people who could attend religious services during the coronavirus pandemic. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the liberals on the bench, and wrote separately to explain his vote. “Although California’s guidelines place restrictions on places of…… MORE
READ: Supreme Court rejects challenge on California’s limits on church crowds
A divided Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, on Friday rejected a request from a church in California to block limitations on the number of people who could attend religious services during the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here to read full story »… MORE
What you need to know about vote-by-mail
President Donald Trump in recent days has resurfaced and repeated false claims about voter fraud in the US. Specifically, the President has suggested that mail-in voting — which many are pushing to expand in light of the coronavirus pandemic — is particularly susceptible to fraud, casting it as a lawless, unregulated exercise. Officials in Michigan,…… MORE
How Karen became a meme, and what real-life Karens think about it
Karen Sun is a far cry from the “Karen” meme that has spread widely over social media in recent years. Aside from a shared first name, Sun — a 23-year-old Chinese-American — doesn’t exactly match the stereotype of a middle-aged, middle class white woman who, to use Sun’s words, acts like she “can get whatever…… MORE
A week of distractions from Trump shows a leader in crisis
On Monday, as the nation marked Memorial Day, President Donald Trump mocked his campaign rival for wearing a face mask. On Wednesday, as the national death toll from coronavirus reached a wretched milestone, Trump and his family flew to Florida in an attempted focus on space travel. By Friday, as smoke was lifting in Minneapolis…… MORE
What you need to know about coronavirus on Saturday, May 30
Anger and pain are stronger than fear. Protests erupted overnight in at least 20 American cities, with large crowds demonstrating against police brutality despite the coronavirus threat. US health officials have warned people to avoid mass gatherings as the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases keeps rising. But the protests have gained momentum. Rather than trying…… MORE
For his 100th birthday, a WWII veteran is walking 100 miles to raise money for coronavirus relief
A World War II veteran from Minnesota is celebrating his 100th birthday with an act of kindness that will help feed thousands of people in his community. Mickey Nelson, 99, is walking 100 miles through his small city of Clarks Grove in an initiative he has named “Walking to 100.” Nelson, who turns 100 on…… MORE
Man in a van shoots into a crowd of protesters in Detroit, killing a 19-year-old
A 19-year-old man was killed after shots were fired into a crowd of protesters in Detroit late Friday, the city’s police department said in a statement. Police said the shots were fired by an unknown suspect in a gray Dodge Durango. The victim later died at a hospital. Detroit is among the many cities across…… MORE
Minnesota governor says destruction is no longer about George Floyd and he’ll mobilize full National Guard
Minnesota’s governor said Saturday he will move to “fully mobilize the National Guard” after destructive Minneapolis-area protests that he says are “no longer in any way about the murder of George Floyd.” “Last night (was) a mockery of pretending this about George Floyd’s death or inequities,” Gov. Tim Walz said in a news conference, adding,…… MORE
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Coronavirus State Hotlines, Local Cancellations & More
If you or a family member are showing signs of symptoms, you can call the hotline in your state. Alabama Covid-19 Hotline: 1-888-264-2256 Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline: 1-866-779-6121 The Call Center is available 24 hours a day. Inquiries may also be emailed to COVID-19@flhealth.gov. Mississippi Covid-19 Hotline: 1-877-978-6453 To view all…
Together for Tennessee Telethon raises $13,770 for tornado victims!
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Cher Rescheduled Pensacola Show
CHER’S “Here We Go Again” Tour at Pensacola Bay Center on March 22nd has been rescheduled to September 10, 2020. Your ticket will be honored for the rescheduled date. For any further ticket inquiries please reach out to point of purchase. http://www.pensacolabaycenter.com/events/detail/cher-here-we-go-again-tour-2020
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