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A coalition of groups filed a lawsuit Monday challenging Louisiana’s new requirement that the Ten Commandments be posted in all school classrooms, arguing that the new law violates parents’ rights.”Making the Ten Commandments permanently posted and inescapable in every public school classroom in Louisiana would unconstitutionally pressure students into religious observance, veneration, and adoption of state-endorsed religious scriptures,” the lawsuit states, arguing that there is no long-standing tradition of displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms and that courts have already ruled against the practice.The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Americans for Separation…

Rocky Top is now the top of the college baseball world.Tennessee defeated Texas A&M 6-5 in the Men’s College World Series championship series winner-take-all game to capture the team’s first national championship in school history.It didn’t take long for Tennessee to get on the board with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first from Christian Moore. The Aggies boasted one of the best pitching staffs this season, but it was the Tennessee pitchers that put on a dominant showing the majority of the night that made it a frustrating night for Texas A&M. A seventh inning filled…

The key showdown will take place on Thursday, June 27, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Copa AmericaUSA vs. Panama. A match that combines pressure, expectations and recent history that could determine the course of both teams in the tournament. With an USA team enjoying a promising debut and a Panama team looking to exact revenge after a tough loss, this match is sure to be a shocking one.The Americans come into the match high on the heels of a commanding 2-0 win over Bolivia. Christian Pulisic showed his mettle again with a spectacular early goal and an assist for Folarin…

Ben BlanchardTAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said on Monday that democracy was not a crime and dictatorship was the real “evil” after China warned of the death penalty in extreme cases against “stubborn” Taiwanese separatists.China, which considers Taiwan to be its territory, has made no secret of its dislike for Lai Ming, who took office last month, calling him a “separatist” and conducting military drills shortly after he took office.China stepped up pressure on Taiwan on Friday by issuing new legal guidelines to punish those it says support formal Taiwan independence, but Chinese courts have no jurisdiction over…

AMRITSAR: A restored statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, which was vandalised thrice since its installation in Lahore Fort and relocated to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib complex in Pakistan’s Kartarpur, will be unveiled in the neighbouring country on June 26 to mark the Sikh warrior’s 185th death anniversary.Around 450 Indian Sikhs are currently in Pakistan to celebrate the death anniversary of Ranjit Singh, who ruled Punjab in the 19th century and was the first maharaja of the Sikh Empire.Fakir Syed Saifuddin, director of the Fakir Khana Museum in Lahore, led the project to repair, rebuild and reconstruct the statue, which was…

All is not well within the Mumbai unit of the Indian National Congress, where around 16 leaders have called for the replacement of its Mumbai unit chief, Varsha Gaikwad. In a letter dated June 16, they said Gaikwad’s replacement would help strengthen the party’s organisation in Mumbai ahead of the Maharashtra state elections due in October, PTI reported, citing people familiar with the matter. They also believe that Varsha Gaikwad, who was elected from Mumbai North Central constituency in the recently concluded general election, does not have the time to work at an organisational level and they also object to…

The internet has seen people do weird and interesting things like washing shredded cheese to remove anti-caking agents or making countless trendy butter boards. Coffee has also been a frequent topic in many TikTok trends. Remember Korean Dalgona Coffee? Now there’s a new iced coffee trend on TikTok that’s garnering mixed reviews because it uses a totally unexpected and delicious ingredient that you probably have in your pantry or garden: scallions, or green onions.Yes, that’s right. Adding scallions or green onions to iced coffee or lattes is a recent trend that has taken off in cafes across China, the country…

In an era when businesses are increasingly expected to contribute to the well-being of their communities, finding the sweet spot between local engagement and national growth can seem impossible. But tailoring your business model to resonate with the communities you serve builds trust and delivers benefits like increased brand awareness and sustainable growth. At VRM Mortgage Services, we take a community-centric approach with a focus on: Make personalization a priority Even if your service offering is diverse, you can build a sustainable business model by customizing your offerings to meet the needs of your customers and their communities. This approach…

“Game 7” may be two of the most fitting words in sports, perhaps only surpassed when a team is trying to overturn a 3-0 series deficit. That’s because in the history of the major North American professional sports with playoff series (NHL, NBA, MLB), 407 teams had held a 3-0 lead prior to this Stanley Cup Final, and only five teams across all three leagues had blew a lead to lose the series.The good news for the Edmonton Oilers is that four of those have come in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, except they will be playing on home ice against…

RICHMOND — The Republican primary for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District between House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good and state Sen. John J. McGuire III is so close that the winner is officially unknown, the Associated Press said Monday. The voters went to the polls.Local Election Commission The primary elections commission in the Republican-majority district of central Virginia is finishing up its tally of the results from the June 18 primary election, which showed McGuire and Good in a close race, with McGuire leading by just 373 votes. The results will now be sent to the state for certification, a necessary…