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Supreme Court Sides With Biden Administration in Social Media Case

Supreme Court Sides With Biden Administration , in Social Media Case. Attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri, and other right-wing individuals, . Attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri, and other right-wing individuals, . previously brought a lawsuit against the government, alleging that it had influenced what social media companies allow on their sites. In particular, plaintiffs in the case of Murthy v. Missouri questioned whether the Biden administration violated free speech protections amid the pandemic when social networks were instructed to remove COVID misinformation. In particular, plaintiffs in the case of Murthy v. Missouri questioned whether the Biden administration violated free speech protections amid the pandemic when social networks were instructed to remove COVID misinformation. On July 4, 2023, Louisiana Judge Terry Doughty agreed with the plaintiffs and restricted members of the Biden administration from interacting with social media companies in an attempt to moderate their content. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the lower court's ruling by a vote of 6-3 on June 26, 'The Guardian' reports. . The plaintiffs, without any concrete link between their injuries and the defendants’ conduct, , Justice Amy Coney Barrett, via majority opinion. ... ask us to conduct a review of the years-long communications between dozens of federal officials, across different agencies, with different social-media platforms, about different topics, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, via majority opinion. This court’s standing doctrine prevents us from ‘exercis[ing such] general legal oversight’ of the other branches of government, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, via majority opinion. Ultimately, Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote that the lower court "glossed over complexities in the evidence" and "also erred by treating the defendants, plaintiffs and platforms each as a unified whole.". Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented. Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented. For months, high-ranking government officials placed unrelenting pressure on Facebook to suppress Americans’ free speech, Justice Samuel Alito, via dissenting opinion. The Court, however, shirks that duty and thus permits the successful campaign of coercion in this case to stand as an attractive model for future officials who want to control what the people say, hear, and think, Justice Samuel Alito, via dissenting opinion

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More Severe Weather Forecast for Texas Following String of Extreme Storms

More Severe Weather , Forecast for Texas Following , String of Extreme Storms. 'The Independent' reports that nearly a quarter of a million people remain without power in Texas following a series of severe storms. . The National Weather Service has warned that more heavy rain and dangerous winds are forecast for the area. . According to utility company Oncor, work to restore power remains ongoing. . Heavy rain, thunder, lightning and flooding are impacting several of the communities where Oncor teams are working to restore these outages, Oncor website, via 'The Independent'. Storms on May 28 killed a 16-year-old worker in the Houston suburb of Magnolia. . In Houston, streets remain flooded from the same storm, as more severe thunderstorm watches were put into effect on the morning of May 31. . According to National Weather Service meteorologist Josh Weiss, the May 31 storm system , "does look like it's going to be encompassing Texas again.”. Weiss added that other areas are also at risk of experiencing severe storms and potential flash flooding. Southern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, Mississippi are likely to see strong winds and hail, Josh Weiss, National Weather Service meteorologist, via 'The Independent'. At the same time, the weather service has issued a heat advisory for several areas, including Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen

More Storms Forecast to Hit Midwest That’s Already Been Devastated by Widespread Floods

More Storms Forecast to Hit , Midwest That’s Already Been Devastated , by Widespread Floods. NBC reports that communities across the Midwest have been devastated by days of flooding, with more storms forecast to hit later in the week. Recovery efforts and evacuations are taking place amid an extreme heat wave, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit predicted in some impacted areas. Over 220,000 people were left without power from the storms, according to PowerOutage.com. . As of the morning of June 26, 24 rivers have been classified as being in a major flood stage, with at least two other rivers expected to join them. . On June 25, entire communities in Minnesota were left submerged amid widespread flooding. . According to local officials, the Rapidan Dam, near Mankato, Minnesota, is at risk of "imminent failure.". At the same time, FEMA teams have been dispatched to six counties in Iowa that have been impacted by flooding. . President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in the state, making federal funds available to Iowan individuals and businesses affected by the flooding. President Joe Biden announced a major disaster in the state, making federal funds available to Iowan individuals and businesses affected by the flooding. NBC reports that more storms are on the way, with Missouri expected to experience the worst of it on the evening of June 26. . Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky, in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes. . Severe winds are forecast to impact an estimated 61 million people in an area crossing from New York to Kentucky, in addition to large hail and isolated tornadoes.

Hallmark Teams Up With NFL for Kansas City Chiefs-Themed Christmas Movie | THR News Video

Move over Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift...a new Chiefs love story is headed to TV screens. The Kansas City Chiefs are teaming up with Hallmark channel for a special holiday movie. The film titled 'Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story' will star Tyler Hynes, Hunter King and Ed Begley Jr. It's set to begin filming next month in Kansas City, Missouri, the hometown of both the Super Bowl champion Chiefs and Hallmark.

Report Exposes Impact of Persistent Flooding Along Mississippi River

Report Exposes Impact , of Persistent Flooding , Along Mississippi River. 'The Independent' reports that persistent flooding along the Mississippi River has pushed people out of their homes at a 30% higher rate than the United States as a whole. The Associated Press released data from First Street, a risk analysis firm, showing the impact of flooding on hard-hit communities. . Dean Klinkenberg, who writes guidebooks and histories of local Mississippi communities, warns flooding has slowly chipped away at river culture. . In 1970, West Alton, Missouri, had a population of nearly 4,000 people. . Following major floods in 1973, 1993 and 2019, the town now has less than 400 people living there. All three of the town's churches are now gone. The remaining homes have had to be elevated to try and protect them from future floods. According to the data, people tend to move to a safer place nearby, however, others choose to leave communities all together. . The data showed that older residents are more likely to remain, while in some communities, even this figure was constrained by high flood risk. Some riverside towns have benefited from the Clean Water Act of 1972, which improved rivers and streams. Since then, parks were established on cleaned-up industrial areas, bringing in more tourists and attracting business.