President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday that sets broad new policing standards for federal law enforcement agencies. The order does not affect state and local police departments but encourages them to follow suit. Among other things, the order puts into place a police misconduct database, mandates body cameras, limits no-knock warrants, and…
Biden Signs Executive Order Reforming Federal Law Enforcement
Quiz: Can You Guess All These States’ Mottos? (Part 3)
Quiz: Guess These States’ Mottos! (Part 3) “God enriches” belongs to… “Let it be perpetual” belongs to… “By valor and arms” belongs to… “Ever Upward!” belongs to… “Industry” belongs to… “I have found it” belongs to… “United we stand, divided we fall / Let us be grateful to God” belongs to… “Liberty and Prosperity”…
Group Appeals Lawsuit for Public Meeting Violation in Angel Stadium Sale
A homeless housing advocacy group appealed May 24 a lawsuit against the City of Anaheim, California, claiming the city violated open meeting laws during the sale of the Angel Stadium. On behalf of the People’s Homeless Taskforce, attorney Jelly Aviles filed a notice of appeal to revive a lawsuit originally filed in February 2020, arguing…
Anaheim Angel Stadium Sale Violates Open Meeting Law: Lawsuit Appeals
A homeless housing advocacy group appealed May 24 a lawsuit against the City of Anaheim, California, claiming the city violated open meeting laws during the sale of the Angel Stadium. On behalf of the People’s Homeless Taskforce, attorney Jelly Aviles filed a notice of appeal to revive a lawsuit originally filed in February 2020, arguing…
Catholic Teachers in Two Australian Regions to Strike Over Pay and Conditions
Some 18,000 teachers and support staff from 540 Catholic diocesan schools in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) are preparing to strike for 24-hours over pay and conditions. The Independent Education Union says its members will stop work on Friday to march at 10 rallies throughout NSW and the ACT. It’s…
Summer Smarts: Prepare Your Home to Help Beat the Heat
Getting your home ready for summer is about much more than reinstalling the window screens and putting out the patio furniture. Happily, it doesn’t take all that much effort or skill to get your house ready for the coming 90-plus-degree days. If you haven’t done so already, turn on your air conditioning system. If there’s…
US Mortgage Applications Drop as Home Prices Soar
Rising mortgage rates in the United States are hitting the housing industry hard, as several areas in the market are seeing declines, according to the May 24 weekly survey from the Mortgage Banker’s Association for the week ending May 20. The Market Composite Index, a measure of demand for mortgage loan applications, slipped 1.2 percent on a…
What You Need to Know Before Getting Backyard Chickens
Urban and suburban residents have a newfound interest in backyard chicken keeping. Though this interest has seen a gradual rekindling over the past decade, it was accelerated by the pandemic, supply chain issues, and a growing general desire for more food security and self-reliance, and is now moving full steam ahead. Raising backyard chickens is…
Give Yourself a Salad Break
There are times when you simply need a light and healthy timeout. When the weather is hot and cooking is out of the question or if you’ve been overindulging in meaty protein since the onset of grilling season, a simple salad presents a welcome break. Especially when it’s a fattoush salad. Fattoush is a traditional…
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