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Supreme Court makes it harder to prosecute online stalkers

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it somewhat harder to prosecute online stalkers, ruling the 1st Amendment protects the free speech of those who repeatedly send unwanted and harassing messages if they lack the understanding that their words are seen as threatening.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2023

Supreme Court rejects GOP claim that state lawmakers have full power over elections

WASHINGTON — In another surprise ruling, the Supreme Court on Tuesday firmly rejected a Republican claim that the Constitution gives state lawmakers full and unchecked power over the elections of members of Congress and the president in their state.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 27, 2023

US Dips Into Israel’s Secret Munitions Stockpile To Replenish Ukraine’s Ammo

Washington to replenish its depleted arsenal by using Israel's War Reserve Stockpile Ammunition, raising concerns over Israel's security

Zenger · Jun 27, 2023

OPINION - Prince William’s fight against homelessness could benefit all London

It’s a sight that’s too familiar — the homeless person slumped in a shop door or stretched out in a dirty sleeping bag. Some of the begging signs are worn by familarity, though one enterprising example I saw in Washington read simply “I also take Venmo” (the US payments app).…

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2023

Lori Borgman: Complainers feel the heat

It is common knowledge that in the summer, Washington, D.C. is a brick oven, a solid mass of heat-reflecting concrete. You sizzle like a slab of beef slowly turning over an open flame.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

Washington's long-term care payroll tax starts July 1, as other states explore similar programs

Washington next month will become the first U.S. state to deduct taxes from workers’ paychecks to finance a new long-term care benefit for residents who can’t live independently due to illness, injury or aging-related conditions like dementia

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Student loan-relief backers warn Biden ‘failure isn’t an option’

WASHINGTON — Advocates of student debt relief want President Joe Biden to use a 1965 law to cancel student debt if the Supreme Court overturns his loan forgiveness program.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

Supreme Court rejects lawsuit accusing Google of stealing millions of song lyrics

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court refused to revive a lawsuit by music website Genius Media Group Inc. accusing Alphabet Inc.’s Google of stealing millions of song lyrics.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

Biden touts billions for broadband in economic pitch to voters

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden unveiled plans for allocating nearly $42.5 billion to build out high-speed internet networks, touting it as a way his administration aimed to help all Americans — even those who did not vote for him — ahead of his 2024 reelection bid.

Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023

US denies any role in Russia uprising as allies watch and wait

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden sought to preempt any talk from President Vladimir Putin that the West provoked the mercenary rebellion that shook Russia over the weekend, saying the United States and NATO had played no role and were still weighing its consequences.

Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2023