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Does Health Secretary Kennedy Misunderstand the Autism Community?

Does Health Secretary Kennedy Misunderstand the Autism Community? In just two months as Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has brought more public attention to autism than most recent officials. While autism advocacy groups usually welcome such focus, many in the autistic community say Kennedy’s comments are harmful — reinforcing outdated stereotypes and using their […]

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Judge Overturns Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Perkins Coie

A federal judge deems the executive order unconstitutional, emphasizing the importance of legal independence. In a decisive ruling, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to penalize the law firm Perkins Coie. The order had sought to revoke the firm’s security clearances, restrict access to federal buildings, and […]

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Elizabeth Smart’s Former Captor Arrested Again for Alleged Violation of Sex Offender Restrictions

Wanda Barzee, the woman convicted for her role in the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, was arrested once again—this time for allegedly violating the terms of her sex offender registration. Barzee Arrested at Her Home in Salt Lake City Authorities arrested Barzee on Thursday at her Salt Lake City residence after she reportedly visited two […]

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Trump’s Tariff Hike Could Dim July 4th Fireworks: Industry Sounds the Alarm

American fireworks suppliers are scrambling as sweeping new tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to darken skies this Fourth of July. With the vast majority of consumer fireworks sourced from China, companies say President Trump’s latest tariff move — dubbed “Liberation Day” — could make 2025’s celebrations far more expensive and less spectacular. Tariffs Hit at […]