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Pennsylvania Department of Health reclassifies fentanyl copycats, allowing harsher penalties
In recent years, synthetic opioids including copycat versions of fentanyl have taken an opioid crisis that began with prescription painkillers and dragged it to new depths. Among this new wave is a class of drugs called nitazenes.
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California legislation would fine stores for theft of their shopping carts
The measure, Senate Bill 753, was introduced at the urging of the city of San Jose, which faces major homelessness and budget crises.
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Parents and teachers legally challenging gender secrecy policies in California schools
Thomas More Society attorneys are representing teachers and parents in a lawsuit over Parental Exclusion Policies on the gender identity of California students.
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Second Amendment Foundation weighs in on lawsuit challenging Illinois assault weapons ban
SAF contends the bill violates the Second Amendment rights of the people of Illinois and argues the government cannot ban those arms simply because they do not like the features that they may possess.
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Gender ideology mandate in foster care opposed by religious liberty, gay rights, pro-drag groups
"The Supreme Court has never affirmed a government-compelled speech requirement like Vermont’s that applies to a private citizen in her own home," group that sued public university for drag ban tells appeals court.
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Pritzker prepares to testify before US House committee on Illinois’ migrant sanctuary policies
Pritzker is taking part in a hearing before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on June 12, alongside Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Group at the center of initial anti-ICE protests funded by California, federal government
The federal funding was terminated by the Trump administration, but the State of California provides extensive funding for immigration services.
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Funk music star Sly Stone dies at the age of 82
The musician, known for being a pioneer in multiple styles including rock and pop, died peacefully after a prolonged battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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DeSantis offers plan to eliminate property taxes for poor, rural Florida counties
His estimate of how much this would cost Florida taxpayers would be about $300 million per year, a drop in the bucket of the nearly $50 billion in general fund spending.
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Violence mars Pride weekend in DC with at least 5 people shot and 2 others stabbed
As the 50th annual Pride celebration came to a close this weekend in Washington D.C., violence was seen across the city. The violent acts followed a long week of debate over whether or not Dupont Circle Park should remain open for pride-related events.
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Suspect in fatal shooting of two on Las Vegas Strip surrenders to police
Two Dead in Las Vegas Shooting, Suspect Turns Self In
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Fear of inflation fell in May: New York Federal Reserve survey
The Fed's Survey of Consumer Expectations showed that the one-year inflation outlook decreased a 0.4 percentage point, down to 3.2%, from April.
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NYC Mayor Adams adopts Holocaust group’s definition of antisemitism
“Antisemitism is a vile disease that’s been spreading across our nation and our city," Adams said in remarks Sunday at the Tribeca Synagogue in Lower Manhattan standing alongside Dr. Phil McGraw.