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Monday, June 29, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 29, 2026

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The US Supreme Court issues a ruling on mail-in ballots

US Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots— The US Supreme Court took the steam out of President Trump’s attempt to derail mail-in ballots before the midterm elections this fall. The high court handed down a ruling today upholding states’ rights to count mail ballots as long as they are postmarked by Election Day and received within a period established […]

Sunday, June 28, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, June 28, 2026

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Judge’s order halts Trump administration efforts to rewrite history

USA/Sunday Feature— By Freda Ross, producer, Mississippi News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The Trump administration has been ordered to return historical items to the Medgar and Myrtle Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, Mississippi. They were removed as part of a nationwide sweep of exhibits and signs the administration deemed “disparaging to Americans past or living.” Medgar […]

Thursday, June 25, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Fight to block new protection for companies like Uber in some sexual assault cases

USA/Rideshare Companies- By Isobel Charle, producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Women lawmakers from Oregon and more than 40 other states are calling on the U.S. House of Representatives to strike an amendment they say would grant immunity to rideshare companies in sexual assault cases brought against their drivers. The amendment is part of the BUILD […]

Sunday, May 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2026

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General Motors agrees to pay $12.5 million penalty in a breach of privacy settlement

Settlement/GM— In a victory for consumers, General Motors has agreed to a settlement that includes a $12.5 million penalty for selling drivers’ data. State officials announced the settlement last Friday. “General Motors sold the data of California drivers without their knowledge or consent and despite numerous statements reassuring drivers that it would not do so. This trove of information included […]

Monday, April 6, 2026

By Guest Contributor Monday, April 6, 2026

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CarMax agrees to $1.1 million settlement

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Sunday, March 1, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, March 1, 2026

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The estate of a legendary entertainer settles lawsuit against President Trump

Music/Lawsuits— A legal dispute over the R&B/Soul classic, “Hold On, I’m Coming,” has been settled. Recorded by the popular duo “Sam & Dave,” the song was written by multi-talented artist Isaac Hayes and David Porter in 1966. Hayes passed away in 2008 at the age of 65. Last week, his estate and family announced a settlement in a lawsuit they filed […]

Friday, February 20, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, February 20, 2026

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Lawsuit filed to stop Trump administration from erasing history and science in national parks

USA/Lawsuits— Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A coalition of conservation groups, park groups, scientists, and historians filed a lawsuit this week against the Trump administration over censorship at National Park Service sites. President Donald Trump ordered a review of all signs and educational materials to ensure they focus on natural beauty and grandeur, […]

Monday, November 10, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, November 10, 2025

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Chipotle Mexican Grill settles lawsuit over gift cards

Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay $246,000 to settle a consumer protection lawsuit. The national chain has over 500 restaurants in California, including two in Burbank. The suit alleges the popular eatery did not allow consumers to cash out Chipotle gift cards with a balance of less than $10. Investigators from the Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business […]

Sunday, September 28, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, September 28, 2025

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Trump’s DOJ files lawsuit against California over voter information

The Golden State is facing a lawsuit from the Department of Justice for not giving up certain voter information.. On September 25, the DOJ announced a lawsuit against California, as well as Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania, for failing to produce their statewide voter registration lists upon request. “Clean voter rolls are the foundation of free and […]