The Supreme Court Keeps Citing ‘History and Tradition.' Whose History?
Many historians are saying the Supreme Court majority’s historical arguments lack context, accuracy, and representation of people of color and women.
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Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Allowing States to Ban Abortion
The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade. Friday’s outcome is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states.
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Breaking Down Fashion at the 2022 NBA Draft
Fashion becomes more and more of a centerpiece on draft night. Brandon Gaston, @TheLifeStylest on Instagram, breaks down the looks from the night’s biggest stars.
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America's Obesity Epidemic is a Challenge for the Military
More than 70% of Americans ages 17-24 don’t meet the fitness standards to serve in the military, due to a variety of reasons including obesity. That creates a challenge for recruiters and the staff trying to keep personnel fit and healthy.
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Supreme Court Overturns NY's Concealed Carry Law, Expanding Gun Rights
In a 6-3 decision by the court’s conservative majority, the justices ruled that requiring people to demonstrate a particular need for carrying a gun in order to get a license to carry one in public violated the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.”
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Analyst Predicts Slow Drop in Gas Prices
President Joe Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax, an 18-cent-per-gallon tax, to give customers relief as prices at the pump remain high. Oil prices are coming down too, which will decrease the price of gasoline. Patrick De Haan of Gasbuddy is confident that prices will keep coming down, potentially into the July 4 weekend.... -
Ex-Election Worker Mom and Daughter Humanized the Jan. 6 Hearings
After testimony from multiple Republican officials on the lead-up to the January 6 Capitol Riot, the testimony of a mother-daughter team of former elections workers stands out. Ruby Freeman and daughter Shaye Moss opened up to Congress about the threats that supporters of then-President Donald Trump made to them and their family simply for doing he... -
Debunking Misinformation on This California Abortion Rights Bill
After the leak of the draft Supreme Court opinion that could overturn Roe v. Wade, misinformation about reproductive rights has spread far and wide across social media. A California bill on abortion rights, AB223, has been the focus of some falsehoods. MediaWise campus correspondent Vanessa Hardy breaks it down.
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Are Digital Pictures Messing With Our Memories? A Ph.D. Explains
Our phones are filled with photos. A lot of photos. Most of us have thousands or tens of thousands of them stored on our devices and in the cloud. By the time we retire, we may have millions. It wasn’t always this way. There was a time when you had to print your pictures and put them in photo...
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Where Is Crypto Legal? This Map Can Help
Use the map below to see where crypto is legal and where it’s banned. Tap or hover to see specific regulations about taxation, anti-money laundering laws, and counter-financing of terrorism laws. Use the searchable table at the bottom of the article to find more information. Data comes from various sources, including the Global Legal Research Direc... -
What's in the Supreme Court's Recent Decisions on Schools and Crime?
As the public awaits a coming decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court released a batch of other decisions. They ruled in favor of religious freedom in a Maine case on school choice, and tweaked a criminal sentencing rule on attempted robbery cases. Constitutional attorney Andrew M. Lieb joins LX News to discuss.
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Is Unlimited PTO a Trap? Experts Discuss the Pros and Cons of the Policy
Summertime means warm weather, a little bit of a slower pace, and of course, vacation season – which for workers means clocking out and taking their time off. But budgeting those vacation days can be kind of tricky, which is why one workplace benefit seems like gold: unlimited vacation. It’s also a perk more young workers have been looking for̷... -
Looking Back at NBA Rookie Shoe Deals Ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft
Prospective NBA stars have the chance to land contracts with brands like Nike and Adidas before they even take the court.
