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Small business owners in Brentwood, Missouri, are suing the city over its use of eminent domain to acquire their properties for a $436 million redevelopment project, which they argue is based on a vague and unjustified blight designation. The Institute for Justice claims that the city improperly labeled their thriving businesses as blighted, using minor issues as a pretext for the seizure, despite Missouri laws restricting such actions. This case highlights ongoing legal and ethical...

Rescue teams in Brenham, Texas, are searching for a 10-year-old girl who was swept away by rising floodwaters, as more heavy rains are expected in the Houston area. Despite efforts using drones and dogs, the search was temporarily halted due to severe thunderstorms but is set to resume. The National Weather Service warns of additional storms bringing up to 6 inches of rain, with flood watches issued across a wide region, following recent heavy rains...

Rodney Hinton Jr. has been charged with aggravated murder after allegedly striking retired Hamilton County Deputy Larry Henderson with his vehicle during a graduation ceremony, one day after police fatally shot his son, Ryan Hinton, during a stolen vehicle pursuit. Support for Hinton Jr. has surged on social media and through GoFundMe campaigns, raising concerns among law enforcement officials, who criticize the narrative that portrays Hinton Jr. as a victim. Police associations demand that platforms...

Mark Zaid Sues Trump Administration Over Security Clearance RevocationHigh-profile whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after his security clearance was revoked, claiming it was an act of "improper political retribution." Zaid's complaint argues that the revocation undermines his ability to represent clients effectively and violates his First and Fifth Amendment rights, as he has maintained access to classified information for nearly three decades. He seeks to have the revocation declared...

The Department of Education has paused federal grant funding for Harvard University, making it ineligible for new research grants until it meets compliance criteria, citing poor management and failure to address antisemitism on campus. Harvard has condemned the action as retaliatory and illegal, asserting its commitment to academic freedom and diversity. The ongoing conflict stems from investigations into the university's practices, with potential implications for its tax-exempt status, which both parties dispute. Full Article

A boat capsized near San Diego on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least three people, who are believed to be migrants. The Coast Guard and local authorities initiated a search for additional victims, reporting that around nine individuals are currently missing, while at least four others were hospitalized. The boat, suspected to be involved in human smuggling, had an estimated 18 people on board, including at least two children, prompting extensive rescue efforts...