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SCOTUS rules on birthright citizenship case: Local legal experts weigh in
SUMMARY: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal judges cannot issue nationwide injunctions blocking President Trump’s executive order aiming to suspend birthright citizenship for children born to parents “unlawfully present” or with temporary legal status. The Court did not decide on the constitutionality of the order itself, leaving that issue unresolved. Consequently, injunctions only apply in states where courts issued them, allowing the order to potentially take effect elsewhere after 30 days. Legal experts highlight uncertainties about enforcement and impacts on children of immigrants, emphasizing ongoing legal battles and complex implications for citizenship and immigrant rights.
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Skydiver dies after mid-air incident | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: 48-year-old Jasmine Black, an avid skydiver from Locust Grove, tragically died last weekend in Upson County during her 163rd jump. She collided mid-air with another skydiver about 800 feet above Thomaston-Upson County Airport, causing their parachutes to entangle. Although she deployed her backup chute, it failed to open in time due to proximity to the ground, resulting in a fatal impact. The other skydiver landed safely. The FAA and local investigators are probing the incident. Jasmine’s son recalls her love for skydiving despite her responsible life and urges others not to be deterred from the sport she cherished.
A story you will only see on FOX 5: A metro Atlanta skydiver’s loved ones say she died doing what she loved. Forty-eight-year-old …
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Are you addicted to ‘fridge cigarettes’? Here’s what the Gen Z term means
SUMMARY: The term “fridge cigarette,” popularized on TikTok, refers to an ice-cold can of soda, especially Diet Coke, enjoyed as a refreshing break or treat. Originating from a user named Rachel Reno who shared a viral video of herself enjoying a “crispy ciggy” (Diet Coke), the phrase compares opening a soda to lighting a cigarette, symbolizing relaxation and stress relief. The trend resonates with Gen Z as a socially acceptable break, replacing traditional cigarettes, whose use has declined among younger people. TikTok users embrace the term with videos, creative soda dispensers, and even tattoos celebrating the concept of a “fridge cigarette.”
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Supeme Court allows states to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
SUMMARY: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states can block Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider. Republicans celebrate this as a step to defund Planned Parenthood, while Democrats argue taxpayer dollars already cannot fund abortions. Planned Parenthood warns the decision could close about 200 centers, mainly in states where abortion is legal, since Medicaid supports broader healthcare services like birth control and cancer screenings. Democrats see the ruling as part of a Republican agenda to make abortion illegal. The White House supports the decision, citing religious liberty concerns. The Court’s term ends soon with more rulings pending.
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