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Judge Sides with Bernalillo County Commissioners in Controversial Hiring of Former Clerk

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Bernalillo County, N.M. — A local judge has ruled in favor of the Bernalillo County Commission in a dispute regarding a position for a former elected official. The ruling clarifies that Linda Stover, who served as the county clerk until 2024, is prohibited from taking a paid role within the county for at least a year after her tenure ended. Stover transitioned to a full-time role as the deputy treasurer for Bernalillo County at the start of 2025, a move that sparked objections from county commissioners. They contended that county regulations strictly barred her from … Read more

Supreme Court Sides with U.S. Gun Manufacturers in Controversial Lawsuit by Mexican Government Against Cartel Arms Trafficking Claims

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a lawsuit by the Mexican government against seven American gun manufacturers cannot proceed, determining that the claims lacked sufficient evidence of wrongdoing. The case, which accused the companies of facilitating arms trafficking to Mexican cartels, has been a significant point of contention amid ongoing violence attributed to drug trafficking in Mexico. The Court’s unanimous decision centered on the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), which shields firearm manufacturers from litigation related to the misuse of their products. Justices concluded that Mexico’s allegations … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Sides with NASCAR, Vacates Injunction in High-Profile Antitrust Case Involving Michael Jordan’s Racing Team

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A federal appellate court has sided with NASCAR in an ongoing antitrust case involving two race teams, one owned by basketball legend Michael Jordan. A three-judge panel vacated an injunction that required the teams, 23XI and Front Row Motorsports, to be recognized as chartered entities while their legal dispute progresses. The two teams filed suit against NASCAR late last year after they opted not to endorse renewed charter agreements. NASCAR’s charter system, akin to franchise agreements in various sports, allows charters to be revoked and are subject to expiration. While 13 other … Read more

Jury Sides with Gerry Adams in BBC Defamation Case, Questioning IRA Allegations Amid Ongoing Controversy

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Belfast, Northern Ireland — Gerry Adams, long considered a pivotal figure in the Irish republican movement, maintains he was never a member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), despite widespread historical accounts portraying him as a commander since 1972. His involvement came to light when British officials released him from prison to engage in the group’s initial truce discussions with U.K. government representatives in London. According to the Irish government, supported by its own security agencies, Adams remained on the IRA’s ruling council until the organization officially renounced violence and disarmed in 2005. In … Read more