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University of Utah to Close Specialized Student Centers Amid New DEI Law, Prompting Concern and Heartbreak Among Students

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Salt Lake City, Utah — As Becket Harris embarked on her collegiate journey at the University of Utah, the institution’s LGBT center quickly became a sanctuary—a place to cultivate friendships, study, and feel accepted without reservations about her transgender identity. That sanctuary, along with other pivotal campus centers, is now facing closure following a statewide rollback on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that is prompting widespread concern among students and educators alike. Harris, 20, expressed her dismay, questioning the future of her campus community. “What am I going to do without my space on campus? … Read more

Long Island Man Wins $1.9 Million Verdict After BMW’s “Soft Close” Door Severs His Thumb

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Brooklyn, NY — A Long Island resident, after suffering a severe injury from his luxury vehicle, was awarded $1.9 million in damages by a federal court jury. The incident, which took place in 2016, involved a BMW’s motorized “soft close” door that severed part of the man’s thumb. Godwin Boateng, a 68-year-old software engineer from Valley Stream, expressed relief and satisfaction with the court’s decision nearly seven years after the accident that dramatically altered his lifestyle. Boateng’s attorney, Avi Cohen, recounted that they rejected a significantly lower settlement offer from BMW just weeks before the … Read more

South Dakota Judicial Vacancies Close to Being Filled as New Candidate Emerges

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota – The search for two federal judges to fill vacancies in South Dakota’s U.S. District Court has gained momentum with the emergence of a new candidate. Camela Theeler, a state circuit court judge and former assistant U.S. attorney, is being considered by President Joe Biden’s administration for a lifetime federal appointment. Theeler’s potential nomination, along with that of Sioux Falls lawyer Eric Schulte, could help alleviate the strain on the crowded federal court docket. Theeler, 48, has been designated as an acceptable choice by Republican U.S. Sens. John Thune and Mike … Read more

Healing the Father-Daughter Wound: Navigating a Close Relationship with Father-in-Law

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Los Angeles, California – A woman seeks advice on how to navigate a complicated relationship with her father and father-in-law. In a letter to advice columnist Carolyn Hax, she explains that she grew up in a dysfunctional and abusive environment, primarily under the care of her maternal grandmother. Despite her difficult childhood, she emphasizes that her father always tried his best to support her. Recently, the woman received a promotion at work and expressed gratitude towards her father-in-law for his guidance. However, her father reacted with jealousy, insinuating that she wished her father-in-law was her … Read more