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Flock Cameras Are Getting Mobbed

Public opposition to Flock Safety's surveillance cameras has grown across the United States, leading to acts of vandalism, legal challenges, and several cities canceling their contracts with the company.

15-Year-Old Detained In Seattle Food Festival Shooting That Left 3 Dead And Toddler Hospitalized

A 15-year-old has been detained following a deadly shootout at the Bite of Seattle food festival that left three people dead and several others wounded.

Johnson & Johnson Offers Up To $5.5 Billion To Settle Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuits

Johnson & Johnson has proposed a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve approximately 76,000 lawsuits alleging that its talcum powder-based products caused ovarian cancer.

When Black Families Seek Help, Who Keeps Them Safe?

Hundreds of mourners gathered at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Sikeston, Missouri, to honor 44-year-old Lloyd Gilmore, who died in police custody following a physical altercation with officers while seeking help for mental health issues.

Data Center Deal Put Bessemer’s Public In The Dark

Bessemer city officials, including Mayor Kenneth Gulley, have drawn criticism from environmental advocates following the court-ordered disclosure of a strict non-disclosure agreement concerning Project Marvel, a proposed hyperscale data center. The agreement, which kept crucial project details and developer identities confidential, has sparked concerns over transparency and accountability in the historic, majority-Black city.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Died Tragically One Year Ago. Now His Widow Is Suing His Mother

One year after actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, his widow Tenisha Warner filed a lawsuit against his mother over more than $1.2 million in alleged unpaid funds.

Trump Downplays Chinese Election Interference Five Days After Describing Breach Of Historic Proportions

President Donald Trump dismissed recent allegations regarding a massive Chinese hack of U.S. election data, stating that both nations engage in similar activities and indicating that no immediate retaliation is planned before President Xi Jinping's scheduled September visit.

Trump Administration Seeking To Rewrite Historic Preservation Rules To Smooth Way For Pet Projects

The Trump administration is moving to revise a decades-old rule governing historic preservation that critics say would ease the path for the president's projects in Washington by reducing oversight requirements.

Where Social Security Cuts Could Have The Greatest Economic Impact

SmartAsset reports that Social Security benefits significantly impact local economies, particularly in Michigan counties, where cuts could have serious effects.

Gen Z’s Political Gender Divide Is Now Showing Up In Schools

The 74 reports a widening political gender divide among Gen Z, with young women strongly supporting Democrats while young men gravitate towards Republicans, reflecting contrasting views in schools.

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An Independent Autopsy Couldn’t Determine How Nolan Wells Died. Here’s What...

An independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who died following a Fourth of July boating trip in Mississippi, yielded inconclusive results, leaving investigators to await the state's official autopsy findings to better understand the circumstances of his death.