Eric Tung, a lawyer from Los Angeles, is on track to become a judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He's never been a judge before, but he's known for his strong conservative views and his work in the crypto industry. He's also a competitive shooter and a Catholic. Tung was picked by President Trump to replace Judge Sandra Segal Ikuta, who is stepping down. Tun...
Florida has long been known for its strict gun laws, particularly its ban on openly carrying firearms in public. This ban has been in place since the 1980s, but it's not the first time the state has tried to restrict open carry. In fact, Florida first banned open carry way back in 1893. The ban was briefly lifted in 1983, but lawmakers quickly reversed course and rei...
A legal professional at a respected London law firm is now under scrutiny. The issue? A possible misuse of legal threats on behalf of a shady cryptocurrency company and its missing founder. Claire Gill, a solicitor at Carter-Ruck, is facing disciplinary action. She once worked for OneCoin and Ruja Ignatova, also known as the "Cryptoqueen. " Ignatova is wanted by the ...
A man stood trial for allegedly planning to assassinate a former president. He chose to represent himself and decided not to testify. The trial wrapped up quickly, with closing arguments set for the next day. Prosecutors claimed the man spent weeks planning to shoot the president at a golf club. A Secret Service agent stopped him before he could fire. The man's rifl...
Deep in the heart of Mexico's Sierra Gorda, a dangerous game is playing out. Miners like Hugo Flores are digging for mercury, a toxic metal that's becoming more valuable by the day. This isn't just any mining rush; it's a "mercury boom, " driven by soaring gold prices and a global demand for this hazardous substance. The miners work in narrow tunnels, following vein...
Alex Jones, the well-known conspiracy theorist, is now turning to the U. S. Supreme Court in a last-ditch effort to overturn a massive $1. 4 billion judgment against him. This judgment came about because of his claims that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. The families of the victims, who have suffered immensely, are seeking justice and compensati...
A federal judge has raised serious concerns about the U. S. government's recent deportation actions. Judge Tanya Chutkan accused the administration of trying to bypass legal protections for individuals fleeing persecution. This came after a group of African migrants, including those from Gambia and Nigeria, were sent to Ghana. Some of these individuals now face the r...
A U. S. judge has put a hold on the Trump administration's plan to send back Guatemalan children who came to the U. S. alone. The judge, Timothy Kelly, made this decision after hearing that the government had given wrong information about the kids' parents wanting them back. The story starts with the Trump administration trying to deport 76 kids on August 31. They w...
The Houston Texans are in the spotlight for a potential trade that could shake up the NFL landscape. With a young quarterback, C. J. Stroud, leading the charge, the Texans are looking to solidify their roster. One name that has surfaced in trade rumors is Miami Dolphins' star wide receiver Tyreek Hill. Hill, known for his blistering speed and elite playmaking abiliti...
A federal judge has stepped in to stop President Trump from removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Judge Jia Cobb ruled that Cook should stay in her position while the legal battle continues. This decision came just before the Federal Reserve's important meeting scheduled for September 16. The judge made it clear that the public's interest is best served by ke...