HR3953 To amend section 9(g) of the Small Business Act to require the Federal agencies with an SBIR or STTR program to collect and make available additional information on recipients of awards under such program, and for other purposes.
Ukrainian officials report that Russia is expanding its presence and influence across Africa through educational programs and youth initiatives designed to cultivate political leaders and "cultural elite" favorable to Moscow.
"The question is an urgent one, because right now the only people who can stop America’s descent into tyranny are the Republicans in the House and Senate. If just a small handful grow a spine, Trump could be stopped in his tracks."
The Federal Reserve's upcoming monetary policy meeting is capturing the attention of investors as they juggle concerns about a weakening labor market and
In college biology class, when the topic of convergent evolution comes up, the books always seem to like to use euphorbia and cactus as a good example of the phenomenon.
I just learned about the genus Hoodia in the dogbane family, and frankly, i think it's much better example. (compare the Hoodia in pic 2 to the cactus in pic 3)
LAist: LAPD protest response breaks California law, civil rights lawyers say
"...Members of the Los Angeles Police Department appear to have violated California law and a federal court order with their use of crowd control weapons during protests, civil rights attorneys told LAist.
Two state laws passed in response to law enforcement actions during the 2020 George Floyd protests restrict the use of chemical agents and kinetic energy projectiles — crowd control weapons that include tear gas and other less-lethal munitions such as rubber bullets and bean bag rounds — unless specific criteria are met. The laws also forbid police from interfering with journalists covering protests...."
LAist reporters witnessed LAPD officers firing less-lethal munitions into crowds and taunting protestors from a helicopter. State law and a federal court order restrict the use of crowd dispersal weapons unless specific criteria are met.
@inquiline I have heard actual police officers laugh at this every time there's a settlement. (the officers involved never feel any consequences or any monetary impact personally..)
I do too. I suspect some of the original genesis of some departments may be factors in why (some began as efforts to recapture escaped enslaved people) but it does seem there is more to it.
I vaguely remember there being a documentary about the dynamics that lead the LAPD to be as they are. It may have come out 20 years ago. Some bigotries may have become baked into the internal culture early on.
@davidaugust They hire for it with personality tests that lean fovorably towards bullies and racists. And then they all get trained by a guy who has no military experience but gets the contracts and teaches them to shoot first, ask questions never, lie when you speak. He tells them “Them v US” and we have the weapons. So they go out, not to serve, but to dominate.
Oh please! Since when has the majority of American Law Enforcement given a toss about the law?? LAPD and NYPD are the two most corrupt forces in America. They have been for decades! If STILL in doubt, I encourage you to check out Long Island Audit's fight for justice against the NYPD. They even locked him up for having the law and Constitution printed out to hand to them. They don't give a shit because they know it will never cost them anything to break the law. Qualified Immunity is their rulebook.
stop believing the law will protect you- they don’t give a fuck whether what they do is legal or not. They clearly don’t know that “just following orders” doesn’t cut it!
At the White House on Wednesday, the press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, told reporters Donald Trump’s decision to dispatch the military to Los Angeles had
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Iran says it has launched waves of ballistic missiles towards Israel in retaliation for a major deadly attack on Tehran’s nuclear sites and military leaders.
SANAA, June 13 (YPA) - The Sanaa government condemned the blatant Zionist attack that targeted the Iranian capital, Tehran, and several other cities.In a statement issued Friday, the government described the aggression as “illegal and unjustified,” l
the assassination of Fakhrizadeh, one of the country's top nuclear scientists, but it has not presented any of its evidence. Israel has neither denied nor
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Although the US president can effectively bully friendly states such as Canada, when it comes to the ‘strong men’ of the world, he has been played time and again, says Sean O’Grady
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else.
Mass protests tomorrow June 14, across the United States, make sure to carry proper protection such as umbrellas, water, sunscreen, milk, appropriate footwear, and whatever else you need to have a safe and peaceful protest. #3E #NoKingsProtest #StopICE RE: bsky.app/profile/did:plc:mxc7l…
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. It rises up everywhere else.
2 innocent Venezuelan men: labeled TdA -nearly sent to rot in SLV!
A former fed public defender who now defends migrants in TX accused of state crimes described the criteria used for gang affiliation as “flimsy”-authorities🚨accused one of his clients of gang membership based on a SM post in which he wore Nike clothing.
Even with a criminal case behind them, allegations of gang membership for two men in the country illegally could determine whether they’re deported to their home countries or to a prison in El Salvador.
HR3963 To amend title 23, United States Code, to require that public employees perform construction inspection work for federally funded highway projects, and for other purposes.
Ukraine is moving closer to using swarms of home-made AI-controlled drones. Russia is also attempting to develop its own unmanned forces, with support from C...
You can’t see Iran from Israel, but on its scenic northern border stand the hills of Lebanon, which at the point where the two countries are closest, is done
KTLA: Pomona Congresswoman blasts ICE over denied access, gas deployment
Posted: Jun 13, 2025 / 01:37 PM PDT
".,..Rep. Norma Torres of Pomona is demanding a federal investigation into actions taken by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a June 7 oversight visit to the Roybal Federal Building in downtown L.A., alleging unlawful obstruction of access and the use of chemical agents on a peaceful congressional delegation....
Federal law prohibits ICE from denying access to members of Congress and specifically guarantees congressional entry into detention facilities. Torres says ICE’s actions represent “a direct violation of the law and a breach of transparency and accountability.."
"In her letter, Rep. Norma Torres highlights ICE’s false claim that over 1,000 protesters were present during the visit, a characterization she says was deliberately used to justify the unwarranted deployment of chemical agents against the peaceful delegation. The release of these agents caused harm to Congresswoman Torres, who required emergency medical attention and ongoing medication."
The American actor appeared in over a hundred #film and #television series roles, such as Night Moves (1975; filmed in 1973) with Gene Hackman, St. Ives (1976) with Charles Bronson, Scarface (1983), Ghostbusters II (1989), Clear and Present Danger (1994), Looking for Richard (1996), Bean (1997), The Hurricane (1999), Training Day (2001), Ozark, as Buddy Dieker, 24, and mobster on Frasier, trying to find a job for his chaotic wife, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 1996
He last appeared in Hulu's "Omni Loop" as Professor Duselberg in 2024. #RIP #Actor #Movies #TV
At Y Combinator’s Spring 2025 Demo Day on Wednesday, nearly every presenting startup had something to do with AI — they’re either developing AI agents or
At the Kennedy Center’s opening night of Les Misérables, Second Lady Usha Vance captured attention in a stunning strapless black gown with white accents by
it is, but that is not the point. Trump has a seething hatred of our military and only tolerates it because he wants to use our military for his own ends. So if he weakens our military while achieving his goals... Not Der Cheetos problem.
A victory for South Africa in the World Test Championship final would be "massive for the country" as they head into day four looking to banish their chokers tag.
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