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University Of Southern California Struggles To Appease Parents, Students As Speakers Pull Out Of Graduation Amid Protests

The University of Southern California (USC) is struggling to appease parents and students ahead of graduation as keynote speakers pull out amid campus protests, according to The New York Times. The university in April canceled its main commencement ceremony, opting for smaller individual ceremonies for each college after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the campus. The university is set to have 23 smaller graduations, but several speakers have already informed the school they are no longer planning to attend, while students and parents have complained the situation is “a joke,” “inconsisten...

New Jersey Is Having To Shell Out Billions Due To Illegal Immigration, Report Finds

A report conducted by a New Jersey lawmaker found that 1-in-10 residents in the state are illegal immigrants, and they are costing taxpayers well over $7 billion a year. New Jersey Republican assemblyman Paul Kanitra released the “Report on the Cost of Illegal Aliens to New Jerseyans” on Tuesday, which gives a comprehensive breakdown of how many illegal immigrants are residing in the state, its costs to taxpayers, and the current state of the border crisis. The report called for a number of enforcement measures and the abolishment of incentives that attract illegal immigration to the state. Ka...

German Court Upholds Hate-Speech Conviction For Politician Who Warned Women About Rape By Immigrants

A conservative German politician has been convicted and sentenced for “inciting hate” after she made a social media post warning women about gang rapes committed by Middle Eastern immigrants. According to the European Conservative website, on Tuesday, an appellate court upheld the conviction of Marie-Thérèse Kaiser, a leader of the conservative AFD party in Germany. The court’s decision kept in place a fine for Kaiser of roughly $6,500. European Conservative reported that the case stemmed from August 2021. Read: State Of Florida Charges 2 Men For Crypto Money Laundering Scheme, $8M Going To Co...

State Of Florida Charges 2 Men For Crypto Money Laundering Scheme, $8M Going To Colombia

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced criminal charges against two men for operating a cryptocurrency money laundering scheme transferring approximately $8 million to be withdrawn from ATM machines in Colombia. Attorney General Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution is charging Juan Paulo Galeano and Carlos Andrews Cardona Gomez with money laundering and operating as an unlicensed money transmitter. The defendants created shell digital consulting companies to purchase cryptocurrency and then used multiple financial institutions in Florida to operate a money-service business without ...

Florida AG Ashley Moody Demands Congress ‘Defund’ Hamas-Tied UNRWA

Following a recent investigation that found the agency is still connected to terrorism, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is requesting that the United States Congress permanently cut off funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. According to Moody's office, the group promotes antisemitism and incites hatred; it is associated with Hamas. Moody and twenty-three other attorneys general demanded in a letter to Congress today that the group no longer receive any funding from the United States government, effective immediately. Read: Florida Rep. Greg Steube Intros Bill To Defund ...

Biden Admin’s Latest Health Rule Could Be ‘Backdoor’ To Force Doctors To Perform Child Sex Changes

Despite assurances from President Joe Biden’s administration, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) new rule for healthcare providers could end up forcing religious hospitals and doctors to perform child sex-change procedures, legal experts told the DCNF. The rule, which HHS issued on April 26 under the Affordable Care Act, bars healthcare and insurance providers who receive federal funding from denying care due to a patient’s gender identity or sexual orientation. While HHS claimed that the rule “respects” federal protections for religious freedom, legal experts told the DCNF tha...

The Unfolding Saga Of Fani Willis And Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump

The legal battle surrounding the 2020 election interference case in Georgia has taken a new turn, as the Georgia Court of Appeals has agreed to review a decision that allowed District Attorney Fani Willis to continue leading the prosecution against former President Donald Trump. This development has added another layer of complexity to the high-stakes case, which has already been marred by allegations of improper relationships and misconduct. The case in Fulton County, Georgia, is one of the most significant legal challenges facing Donald Trump as he mounts a third bid for the White House. Rea...

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd To Brief Public On 4-Year-Old Child Murdered By Mother In Davenport

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd will brief the public and media at 12:30 p.m. this afternoon about the arrest of a 36-year-old Davenport woman for the horrible murder of her 4-year-old child. She is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and tampering with a witness, according to deputies. Read: Sheriff Grady Judd: Suspect Shot ‘Graveyard Dead’ After Shooting 2 Polk County Deputies In Lakeland She will have a first appearance hearing this afternoon. We will update this story during the press briefing. __Help support the Tampa Free Press by making any small...

State Of Florida, Feds Tangle Over Immigration Case

Florida and the federal government squared off this week in an appeals court about whether the state could legally challenge Biden administration policies that led to undocumented immigrants being released from detention. Lawyers for the two sides filed briefs late Monday at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody have made a high-profile issue of criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of immigration issues, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last year that Texas and Louisiana did not have legal standing to challenge certain im...

5 Horse Racing Betting Tips You Can Use In The Preakness Stakes

The Preakness Stakes, the electrifying "Middle Jewel" of the Triple Crown, isn't just about witnessing equine excellence. It's also a chance to test your knowledge, intuition, and maybe even some luck with a well-placed bet. But with a field of talented thoroughbreds and a dynamic racing environment, navigating the world of Preakness betting can be tricky. Fear not, aspiring handicappers! Here are 5 key strategies to elevate your Preakness Stakes betting game: 1. Beyond the Favorite: Unveiling Hidden GemsWhile the Kentucky Derby winner often carries favoritism into the Preakness, history is li...