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Mother’s Anguish Highlights Rally Against U.S. Deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador Amid Judicial Clash

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Caracas, Venezuela — At a government-organized rally in Caracas, distraught Jasmin Ramirez held up a photograph of her son, Angelo Escalona, who she fears has been caught up in a harsh U.S. deportation sweep targeting members of the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua. These alleged gang members are being transferred to a notorious prison in El Salvador, a move sanctioned by a wartime law seldom invoked in American history. Ramirez shared that the last communication she had with her son was a phone call on March 14, informing her that he was about to be … Read more

Miley Cyrus’s Bid to Dismiss Copyright Lawsuit Over “Flowers” Denied, Case Moves Towards Trial

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Los Angeles — Pop star Miley Cyrus is embroiled in a legal battle over her hit song “Flowers,” which is accused of infringing on the copyright of Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.” The lawsuit was initiated by Tempo Music Investments, which holds rights previously owned by Mars’ co-writer. Despite efforts by Cyrus’ legal team to have the case dismissed, a federal judge in Los Angeles has decided the case will proceed. Tempo Music Investments, which bought rights from Justin Lawrence, Mars’ co-writer, filed the lawsuit. Cyrus’ attorneys argued that Tempo lacked the legal … Read more

North Little Rock Nail Technician Sentenced to Five Years for Assaulting Customer

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Pulaski County court has found Andrew Nguyen guilty of second-degree sexual assault following allegations that he attacked a patron while working as a nail technician in a North Little Rock salon. The verdict was handed down recently and included a sentence of five years in state prison. The incident, dating back to an unspecified date at the salon, was brought to light after the victim reported Nguyen’s conduct to the authorities, leading to a full investigation by the North Little Rock Police Department. The case gathered significant attention due to … Read more

Study Links Stringent Abortion Laws to Higher Rates of Severe Heart Conditions in Newborns

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WASHINGTON — A recent study indicates a correlation between restrictive state abortion laws and a rise in births diagnosed with cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD), which includes severe cardiac defects reducing the amount of oxygen delivered to the body. This research, which was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, is the first examination of severe congenital malformations following the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in June 2022. The study contrasted states with strict abortion regulations to those maintaining protective abortion policies. Notably, the incidence of CCHD in … Read more