The concept of marrying one’s cousin evokes a range of reactions: curiosity, surprise, perhaps even disapproval. While cousin marriage is accepted in many parts of the world, it is regulated or prohibited in various jurisdictions. In the United States, the…
The question of whether it’s legal to marry your cousin is surprisingly complex. Cousin marriage carries historical baggage, evokes strong opinions, and has laws governing it that vary from state to state. In Texas, the answer is a qualified “yes”,…
The practice of marrying one’s cousin has been a subject of debate and varying levels of acceptance throughout history and across cultures. While some societies have embraced cousin marriage, others have outlawed it due to concerns about genetic risks and…
Stand Your Ground laws are a type of self-defense legislation that removes a person’s duty to retreat from a perceived threat before using force, including deadly force. Pennsylvania is one of many states that have adopted some form of Stand…
Self-defense is a fundamental human right. When faced with the threat of imminent danger, people have the right to protect themselves. However, the laws governing self-defense vary across jurisdictions. In New York State, the concept of “Stand Your Ground” does…
Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law is one of the most well-known and controversial self-defense laws in the United States. The law eliminates the traditional “duty to retreat” from a dangerous situation before using force, including deadly force. This law has…
Five women were apprehended on Monday for allegedly stealing a substantial amount of clothing from a Lululemon store in Detroit. Detectives witnessed the suspects exiting the store with thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise. The police have stated that…
In response to an online ad posted by an undercover detective, Edmundo Dasilva, a 37-year-old resident of Holly Springs, North Carolina, sent a social media message. DaSilva expressed his desire to meet, as he had recently celebrated his 18th birthday…
During the initial six months of its recent agreement with Rhode Island, MTM, a company specializing in coordinating non-emergency medical transport, was compelled to return approximately $350,000 in penalties, according to an investigation by the NBC 10 I-Team. Kristen Sousa,…
As the days grow longer and the weather begins to warm up, one of the sure signs that spring has arrived in Rhode Island is the return of zeppole to bakery shelves. These delectable Italian pastries, often associated with the…