Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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Demonstrators rally outside courthouse to call for dropped charges for pro-Palestine USF protestors
A Pro-Palestine demonstration at the University of South Florida resulted in 13 arrests last month. Activists rallied outside of a Tampa courthouse Tuesday to demand charges be dropped.....Read More
Senate hopeful Debbie Mucarsel-Powell pledges to boost U.S. manufacturing, reduce insurance costs
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, the Democratic candidate challenging Sen. Rick Scott, unveiled a policy platform focused on promoting U.S.-made products, increasing solar production, reducing property insurance costs, despite polling significantly behind the incumbent.....Read More
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Bump stock ruling could trigger booming rapid-fire marketplace
If the Supreme Court rules that bump stocks aren’t machine guns later this summer, it could quickly open an unfettered marketplace of newer, more powerful rapid-fire devices.
The Trump administration, in a rare break from gun rights groups, quickly banned bump stocks after the 2017 mass shooting at a Las Vegas concert that was the deadliest in U.S. history. In the ensuing years, gun rights groups challenged the underlying rationale that bump stocks are effectively machine guns — culminating in a legal fight now before the Supreme Court.
Tampa group demands charges be dropped for the USF 13
A Tampa group is holding a rally Tuesday to show support for the 13 people arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration last month at the University of South Florida.
The Tampa Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression is holdiing a demonostration today outside the Hillsborough County Courthouse, demanding charges be dropped against the 13 people arrested at USf during pro-Palestinian protests that were deemed “not peaceful” by law enforcement.
Monday, May 20, 2024
Researchers studying ‘doomsday glacier’ make worrying discovery
Antarctica’s “doomsday glacier,” referred to as such for its potential to dramatically raise global sea levels, is melting faster than we thought thanks to warmer sea water passing below it, according to a new study.
Video and article HERE
Local group of mothers helps parents who lost children in violent crime
Andrew Joseph Foundation is welcoming women to join their Circle of Mothers support group.
A local group is looking to expand its reach by welcoming women to join their Circle of Mothers. Deanna Joseph said it doesn't matter how much time goes by grief doesn't have an expiration date.
Biden rejects allegations of genocide against Israel in Gaza
President Biden said what is happening in Gaza is not genocide and reiterated his support for Israel as he hosted a White House celebration for Jewish American Heritage month Monday.
Biden addressed dozens of guests gathered in the Rose Garden, where he rejected claims that Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza, criticized an International Criminal Court request for a warrant against Israeli leaders for war crimes and pledged support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
The Florida GOP: If Trump is Convicted
Memorial Day Weekend: Events happening around Tampa Bay
From family-friendly events to a night out on the town, there are plenty of things happening during Memorial Day weekend to choose from.....More HERE
Transgender Hillsborough teacher can use preferred pronouns, federal judge says
In April, a federal judge ruled that a transgender Hillsborough County teacher can use her preferred pronouns. The teacher considers this a win in a state that some may consider hostile to LGBTQ educators.
Video and article HERE
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