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riminal justice

Supreme Court’s Busy Calendar: Key Cases and Upcoming Decisions

May 1, 2026

The Supreme Court is set to announce 35 final opinions by July, wrapping up its current term. Cases were argued throughout the year: November saw three, December four, January five, February three, March ten, and April another ten. The last non‑argument session was scheduled for June 25, but the cou

crime

From Bars to Betting: A Mobster’s Return to Crime

May 1, 2026

Giuseppe Manzi, once jailed for running a gambling and loansharking network in Springfield, now faces new charges in an illegal sports‑betting scheme that stretched from Indiana to Massachusetts. The federal indictment names 22 people, including Manzi under the alias “Joe Polozzo, ” as part of a gro

politics

Lula Sets New Supreme Court Candidate After Senate Rejection

May 1, 2026

President Lula faces a setback when the Senate rejects his chosen justice. The move shows growing political tension in Brazil as the October election looms. Lula, who may run for a fourth term, must act quickly to keep his plan on track. A similar pause happened in the United States when Congress d

crime

Community Outrage After Arrest of Suspected Child Killer

May 1, 2026

In a small town near Alice Springs, tensions flared when police detained a man believed to have taken the life of a five‑year‑old Indigenous girl. The arrest sparked a furious response from about 400 local residents, many of whom gathered at the hospital where the suspect was held after being knocke

politics

Trump’s Legal Move Against Fauci: A New Twist

May 1, 2026

The recent indictment of former senior advisor David Mor — who worked closely with famed epidemiologist Anthony Fauci — has sparked debate over whether the case is about protecting government email rules or targeting Fauci. The Department of Justice, citing FBI Director Kash Patel, claims the charge

education

College Voices: How One Man’s Stand Shaped Academic Freedom

May 1, 2026

Harry Keyishian was a Shakespeare teacher who, in the early 1960s, turned into a symbol of free speech on campus. He refused to sign New York’s loyalty oath in 1961, a rule that forced teachers to swear they were not involved with the Communist Party or any other “subversive” group. Because of this

crime

Police Launch 90‑Day Crackdown Ahead of World Cup

May 1, 2026

The North Texas police are rolling out a three‑month operation to keep the city safe for visitors. The plan started on March 14 and will finish on June 14, the day of the first match in Arlington. The goal is to arrest people who commit serious crimes and stop drug dealers from operating on the stre

crime

Police Clear Troopers After Fatal Shooting Near Dover

May 1, 2026

In June 2024, a confrontation outside an assisted‑living home in Dover turned deadly. A visitor named Arnold Azamar Jr. , who had been barred from the facility for earlier aggressive acts, arrived to see his mother. After dinner, a disagreement over whether he could leave with her sparked a verbal c

crime

When a breakup turns messy: money, revenge, and a house dispute

May 1, 2026

A Florida woman is now facing serious legal trouble after a messy breakup spiraled into a mix of fraud, harassment, and a fight over a shared home. Kristina Taylor, 36, and her friend Tara Johnson were arrested last year for sending explicit videos and photos from her past relationship to her ex-boy

entertainment

A Slow Burn Crime Drama from Norway /

May 1, 2026

The new Oslo-based crime series takes a completely different route from the usual explosive detective dramas. Instead of chasing suspects down city streets in high-speed cars or blowing up buildings to grab attention, it builds suspense like frost creeping across a windowpane. Winter in Norway lasts