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Former Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Student Moves Forward with $40 Million Lawsuit Against Newport News Public Schools

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Abby Zwerner, a former school teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, is now heading to trial in her lawsuit following a tragic incident. Zwerner was shot by her own 6-year-old student in her classroom. The judge has ruled that her $40 million lawsuit against Newport News Public Schools can proceed. Attorneys Diane Toscano, Kevin Biniazan, and Jeffrey Breit, representing Zwerner, expressed their satisfaction with the decision. They stated that this victory brings them closer to holding the Newport News School Board accountable for their actions. In November, Circuit Court … Read more

Injury Woes for New York Yankees Starting Pitchers Threaten Season’s Prospects

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HOUSTON – The New York Yankees are off to a strong start with two come-from-behind victories against the Houston Astros. While some may view their perfect record as a positive sign, the team’s true success will rely heavily on their starting pitching, which has already faced some setbacks early in the season. Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole has been placed on the 60-day injured list with forearm inflammation, aiming to return by June 1. The remaining starting pitchers for the Yankees are not without their own challenges. Nestor Cortes and Carlos Rodón, … Read more

The Lingering Shadow of the Comstock Act: A Relic of Free Speech Suppression

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In the ongoing debate over expanded access to the abortion pill, mifepristone, the applicability of the Comstock Act has emerged as a chilling concern for advocates of free speech. This 151-year-old law was originally intended to ban the mailing of materials deemed “obscene, lewd, [or] lascivious,” including contraception and pornography. However, the Act’s connection to the availability of mifepristone is hotly contested and unlikely to gain traction in the Supreme Court. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, while outliers on this issue, have raised the Act’s relevance in the recent oral arguments. … Read more

Dutchies Wins the PayPal Best Starter Award at the Prestigious Shopping Awards 2024

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AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – The Dutch Shopping Awards, one of the most prestigious ecommerce award shows in the Netherlands, took place last night for the 23rd time. This year’s event celebrated the achievements of various online stores and recognized the top performers in the industry. Notably, Dutchies, a new online shop specializing in handmade leather phone cases and bags, emerged as the winner of the coveted PayPal Best Starter Award. The Shopping Awards have become a well-known ceremony within the ecommerce sector in the Netherlands, honoring excellence and innovation. In addition to the PayPal Best Starter … Read more