Beware the Impostors: Fake Websites Target Citizens in Jury Duty Scam

FOND DU LAC, Wis. — Authorities have reported a surge in jury duty scams utilizing counterfeit websites to deceive individuals into providing personal information and financial details. This disturbing trend has raised concerns among local officials and law enforcement, who are urging residents to remain vigilant. Fraudsters are creating fake websites that appear legitimate, using procedural jargon and legal terminology to trick users. These sites often present themselves as official platforms affiliated with the court system, instructing victims to pay fees or offer sensitive data under the guise of jury duty obligations. The authorities emphasized … Read more

Landmark Lawsuits in Kansas Target Porn Websites Over Age-Verification Failures, Aiming to Protect Minors

TOPEKA, Kansas — Four unprecedented lawsuits were filed in Kansas on Monday, aiming to hold adult websites accountable for failing to comply with state regulations that require effective age-verification systems. Currently, there are no federal mandates in place that necessitate such verification for pornography sites. The lawsuits, initiated by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) alongside a local law firm, represent a groundbreaking effort to seek legal remedies under state age-verification laws on behalf of a minor and their parent. This legal action marks the first instance in which a minor is taking advantage … Read more

Judge Directs CDC, FDA to Reinstate Websites Following Presidential Directive on Gender Issues

A federal judge has recently mandated that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reinstate several web pages removed following an executive order regarding gender identity signed by former President Donald Trump. The ruling, issued in San Francisco, underscores a crucial confrontation between the judiciary and executive interpretations of regulations affecting gender and health information. The contested web pages, which included vital health information for the LGBTQ+ community, were taken down after Trump’s executive order aimed at certain gender identity protections dictated by health and human services … Read more