The family of a man who tragically lost his life by drowning in the Washington Channel is filing a lawsuit against the District of Columbia, its Office of Unified Communications, and the mayor. The incident occurred after a 911 call…
Life Pieces to Masterpieces, a mentoring program based in Washington, D.C., was one of the 11 programs that received an award. The program aims to provide support and guidance to Black and Brown boys and young men from Wards 7…
The National Weather Service has announced that a flood watch will be in effect for the majority of the wider D.C. region starting at 2 a.m. on Saturday and lasting until 2 p.m. Heavy rain is expected to persist from…
A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Tuesday in Birmingham, Alabama, as there is a possibility of experiencing strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potentially a few strong storms. As the weekend kicks off, a low-pressure system has made…
Governor Kay Ivey has officially signed the “Parents right to know” bill, which aims to provide parents with greater access to their children’s school curriculum. As a result, starting next semester, schools throughout the state will be obligated to make…
The legality of marrying one’s cousin varies around the world. Some cultures and religions may view it as acceptable or even encouraged, while others strictly prohibit such unions. In the United States, the laws regarding cousin marriages differ from state…
The practice of marrying close relatives, particularly first cousins, is a topic that generates significant debate. While historically common in many cultures, cousin marriage has become less frequent in Western societies. Laws regarding cousin marriage vary greatly within the United…
Stand Your Ground laws have become a prominent feature of self-defense legislation in many states across the United States. Mississippi is among those states, and its Stand Your Ground laws provide broad protections for individuals who use force, including deadly…
Stand Your Ground laws have been a topic of significant debate across the United States. These laws change the traditional legal concept of self-defense by removing the “duty to retreat.” In other words, in places with Stand Your Ground laws,…
Stand Your Ground (SYG) laws are present in many US states and alter traditional self-defense legal principles. These laws remove the “duty to retreat,” meaning that individuals who feel a reasonable threat to themselves or others may use force, including…