San Bernardino warehousing project leaves rural Bloomington fractured

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian demonstrator in ICE detention, could not attend the birth of his first child, as his request for temporary release was denied. His wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, expressed her anguish, stating they should not face this moment without him, highlighting the government's impact on their family. Khalil, who faces deportation after being arrested at Columbia University, has until April 23 to file applications for relief or risk removal to Syria or Algeria....

Supreme Court to Review Parental Rights in Education CaseThe Supreme Court is set to consider a case involving Maryland parents challenging the Montgomery County school board's policy that eliminates opt-outs for instruction featuring LGBTQ-inclusive storybooks, arguing it infringes on their First Amendment rights to direct their children's religious upbringing. The school board, citing logistical issues, revoked advance notice for readings of certain books, prompting backlash from over 1,000 parents and a lawsuit from three families...

SummaryTwo lawsuits in Los Angeles allege that major home insurance companies, including State Farm, colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone areas of California, pushing homeowners onto the state's FAIR Plan, which offers limited coverage and high premiums. The lawsuits claim this "illegal scheme" violates antitrust laws, as insurers halted new policies in areas affected by recent wildfires, leaving many underinsured. As California faces an ongoing insurance crisis, the FAIR Plan now has over 555,000 policies,...

The US Commerce Department has proposed tariffs of up to 3,521% on solar panel imports from Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, following a year-long investigation into alleged Chinese subsidies and unfair pricing practices. These countervailing and anti-dumping duties vary by company, with some facing extremely high levies due to non-cooperation during the investigation. While the tariffs aim to bolster US manufacturing, they may increase costs for consumers, compounding existing tariffs from the Trump administration and...

Karmelo Anthony's mother, Kala Hayes, publicly addressed threats and harassment faced by their family following his murder charge related to a stabbing at a Texas high school track meet. During a press conference with the Next Generation Action Network, she emphasized their family's need for support and highlighted the misinformation surrounding their situation, including false narratives about their financial status. As Karmelo awaits trial, he is on house arrest with specific conditions, while the family...

Trump Endorses Both Biggs and Robson for Arizona GovernorPresident Donald Trump announced dual endorsements for the Arizona gubernatorial primary, supporting U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs alongside his earlier endorsement of Karrin Taylor Robson. Biggs, a close Trump ally and former chair of the Freedom Caucus, has deep ties to the MAGA movement, while Robson, who faced backlash for her connections to the Republican establishment, aims to align herself more closely with Trump this time. The dual...