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The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging President Biden’s decision to close the southern border to nearly all migrants seeking asylum in the United States.The measure marks the first legal challenge to an order the Biden administration hopes will reduce the number of illegal border crossings and neutralize one of the president’s most serious political weaknesses.The ACLU said in a statement that the asylum ban, which took effect a week ago, violates legal protections for people seeking protection in the United States.Biden’s order would block migrants who cross the US-Mexico border without authorization from applying for asylum.…
MOURI Tech, an Irving-based global enterprise IT solutions provider, has acquired Vertisystem Inc., a California-based IT services company specializing in the gaming and hospitality industries. MOURI said the acquisition is part of its strategy to enhance its service offerings and expand its foothold in the gaming and hospitality industry, and will enable MOURI to expand its presence in the US and India, strengthening its global distribution capabilities. Anil Yellammaredi Anil Yelamreddy, CEO of MOURI Tech, said the company is “extremely pleased to welcome Vertisystem into the MOURI Tech family,” adding that the move will enhance its service offerings to customers.…
Pet owners await remains from now-closed Las Vegas business LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The owner of a now-closed pet cremation business where animals destined for cremation were dumped more than 100 miles away appears to be apologizing to customers whose orders were arriving months later. Last fall, 8 News Now investigators spoke with several people who had paid 1st Call Pet Cremation to dispose of their dog bodies and said they couldn’t believe the bodies they were given belonged to their beloved animals. Dozens of pets that owners had arranged to be cremated near Las Vegas were dumped more than…
We independently selected these products because we love them and think you’ll love them at these prices, too. E! has affiliate relationships so we may get a commission if you buy through our links. Products are sold by retailers, not E!. Prices were accurate at the time of publish. Get ahead of the fashion curve with the exhilarating F1-inspired trend taking over the streets and Instagram feeds this season. Inspired by the high-speed world of F1 racing, the trend seamlessly blends sleek, aerodynamic designs with sporty accents and technical fabrics. Think bold graphic prints that recall the liveries of race…
The historic quest for justice by the last two centenarian survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre likely ended Wednesday when the Oklahoma Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s dismissal of their lawsuit seeking compensation.The ruling likely represents the final legal check for Recy Benningfield Rundle, 109, and Viola Ford Fletcher, 110, who were children at the time and who, after years of remaining silent, have begun to speak publicly, including in testimony before a congressional committee, about the details of one of the worst racially-charged crimes in American history. Fletcher and Rundle argued that the destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood neighborhood,…
A preliminary injunction has been issued to stop a golf cart repair and resale business operating out of a home in Sanibel Village. Sumter County Attorney Jennifer Ray informed commissioners Tuesday night that Judge Christy M. Healis granted a restraining order against Charles Abisari in Circuit Court earlier in the day. The injunction could mark the end of an eight-year effort to shut down the business. The county commission in February authorized Ray to seek a preliminary injunction. The county is also seeking a cease and desist order, a $50-a-day fine, damages and attorney’s fees. Abisari, who lives at 834…
The European Union said on Wednesday it would impose additional tariffs of up to 38 percent on electric vehicles made in China, saying the measures would help level the playing field for European automakers.The tariffs, which have been expected for months, are on top of an existing 10% tariff, but there is ongoing debate about how big an impact they will have. Some European automakers say the tariffs will spark a trade war, while other experts say they won’t stop China’s dominance in the auto industry.Rather, they argue that if the European Union wants to meet its goal of banning…
Image source, Getty ImagesArticle informationauthor, Sam Cabralrole, BBC News, Washington12 June 2024 15:36 BSTUpdated 49 minutes agoThe U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to indict Attorney General Merrick Garland for contempt of Congress.The Republican-controlled House passed the resolution by a vote of 216-207, with only one Republican siding with the Democratic unified opposition.Garland has refused to turn over interview tapes in a Justice Department investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.Responding to the contempt vote, he said House Republicans had “turned a vital congressional power into a partisan weapon.””Today’s vote ignores the constitutional separation of powers, the need…
USA Weightlifting will send its strongest team ever to Paris 2024. When it comes to the five American lifters heading to Paris, the stats speak for themselves. Four of the five lifters are ranked in the top five in their weight classes. Two of them are the No. 2 juniors and one is the No. 1 seed. That’s a historic trove of talent for the U.S. heading into the Olympics. The team* includes three new Olympians. Hampton Morris (61kg) Olivia Reeves (71kg) and Mary Theissen Lappen (+81kg), and two athletes returning to the Olympics: Jordan Delacruz (49kg) and Wes Kitt…
DIXON, Ill. (AP) — Three sheriff’s deputies were shot Wednesday while responding to a home in northern Illinois, and a suspect was also wounded, authorities said.Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said his deputies responded to a call about someone threatening to kill themselves or others inside a home in the Lost Lake area near Dixon. The suspect was also shot, he said. He did not provide any information about the suspect, including his name, age or where he lives.VanVickle said a family member called police just after 8:30 a.m. to report someone was in the house and was threatening them.…