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A history of no-fault divorce — and why it’s been making headlines

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:49 GMT

By AJ Willingham | CNNFollowing what some conservatives view as legal victories on the battlegrounds of abortion rights and affirmative action, a number of politicians and influencers are turning their attention to another long-held construct: No-fault divorce.Right-wing commentators like Steven Crowder and Matt Walsh have ramped up complaints in recent months that it is too easy for people — specifically women — to get divorces. All states currently have some version of a no-fault divorce law, but Republicans in Texas and Nebraska list the dissolution or restriction of no-fault divorce in their state party political platforms.In Louisiana earlier this year, state GOP members debated officially backing the dissolution of no-fault divorce, but no decision was made. A lack of full-on legislative attempts to curb the practice hasn’t stopped an abundance of conservative anti-divorce rhetoric, or an answering wave of fear from progressives.Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson has been...

One killed, another wounded in Oakland shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:49 GMT

OAKLAND — One man was killed and another man was wounded in an East Oakland shooting Sunday night, authorities said.The name of the 28-year-old man killed was not immediately released pending notification of his family.The shooting, which activated a gunshot detection system alert, happened about 7:07 p.m. Sunday in the 1900 block of Crosby Avenue, a mixture of businesses and homes.Police said the man killed and a 27-year-old man he knew were standing outside when someone began shooting at them.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Police arrest individual with pistol, marijuana and cash on Interstate 80 Crime and Public Safety | ‘He shot my dad’: 10-year-old Oakland boy comes face to face with father’s alleged killer in courtroom Crime and Public Safety | East Bay dentist avoids federal prison in painkiller prescription for cocaine scheme Crime and Public Safety | 86-year-old man dies in head-on ...

Union City police arrest man allegedly possessing loaded gun and narcotics

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:49 GMT

(BCN) -- Union City police arrested someone with a loaded pistol Saturday night. Two officers were patrolling the area of 30073 Industrial Parkway when they came upon a suspicious vehicle. Fairfield police arrest man after brief chase for allegedly having gun in car Officers allegedly saw narcotics in plain view and took the occupant into custody. During a search, police found a loaded self-manufactured, unregistered semiautomatic pistol. Police arrested the suspect and took him to jail.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

La palabra del año 2023 de Merriam-Webster es una auténtica muestra del tiempo en que vivimos

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:49 GMT

(CNN) — Mientras la importantísima cuestión de la verdad y los hechos sigue dominando la actualidad, puede que no sorprenda saber que la palabra del año de Merriam-Webster es “authentic” (en español, “auténtico/a”).El diccionario en línea dice que ha habido un gran volumen de búsquedas de la definición de la palabra durante varios años, pero en 2023 se produjo un “aumento sustancial” gracias a “historias y conversaciones sobre IA, cultura de celebridades, identidad y redes sociales”.La razón por la que tanta gente lo busca es porque “auténtico” tiene varios significados, según el anuncio en el sitio web del diccionario, entre ellos “no falso ni imitación” y “fiel a la propia personalidad, espíritu o carácter”.Un sinónimo de real y actual, auténtico es “claramente una cualidad deseable”, según Merriam-Webster, y a menudo se vincula con expresiones de identidad, como la cocina.El diccionario dijo que también ha sido un ...

Sports on TV for Tuesday, November 28

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:49 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsTuesday, November 28COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)6:30 p.m.BTN — Georgia Southern at Michigan St.7 p.m.ACCN — ACC/SEC Challenge: Mississippi St. at Georgia TechESPN2 — ACC/SEC Challenge: LSU at SyracuseFS1 — Wagner at ProvidenceSECN — ACC/SEC Challenge: Notre Dame at South Carolina7:30 p.m.ESPN — ACC/SEC Challenge: Miami at KentuckyESPNU — ACC/SEC Challenge: Missouri at Pittsburgh8:30 p.m.BTN — Texas Southern at Purdue9 p.m.ESPN2 — ACC/SEC Challenge: NC State at MississippiFS1 — Southern U. at Marquette9:30 p.m.ESPN — ACC/SEC Challenge: Clemson at Alabama10 p.m.PAC-12N — UC San Diego at WashingtonCOLLEGE FOOTBALL7 p.m.ESPN — College Football Playoff: Top 25COLLEGE HOCKEY (WOMEN’S)5 p.m.ESPNU — TBANBA BASKETBALL7:30 p.m.TNT — Milwaukee at Miami (In-Season Tournament Group Game)10 p.m.TNT — Golden State at Sacramento (In-Season Tournament Group Game)SOCCER (MEN’S)3:20 a.m.FS1 — FIFA U-17 World Cup: Argentina vs. Germany, Semifi...

Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken’s agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:49 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is turning his attention to Ukraine, NATO and the Western Balkans after weeks of intense focus on Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.Blinken has spent much of the last month-and-a-half deeply engaged on the Gaza crisis, making two trips to the Middle East. Now, amid signs that a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas due to expire on Monday may be extended, Blinken is departing for Brussels for a NATO foreign ministers meeting.In Brussels, the alliance will reaffirm its support for Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion, explore ways of easing tensions between Kosovo and Serbia and look at preparations for NATO’s 75th anniversary next year.The two-day session on Tuesday and Wednesday will include the first foreign minister-level meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council, a body created by alliance leaders at their last summit to improve cooperation and coordination and help prepare Kyiv for eventual membership.“Allies w...

Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce for two more days, and free more hostages and prisoners

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:49 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday, the Qatari government said, bringing the prospect of a longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war and further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.The announcement, made by Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majid Al Ansary in a post on X, came on the final day of the original four-day truce between the warring sides. A fourth swap of hostages for prisoners under that deal was expected later Monday. Qatar, along with the United States and Egypt, has been the key mediator in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.Israel has said it would extend the cease-fire by one day for every 10 additional hostages released. After the Qatari announcement, Hamas confirmed it had agreed to a two-day extension “under the same terms.”But Israel says it remains committed to crushing Hamas’ military capabilities and ending its 16-year ru...

Family celebrates ‘Swiftmas’ with Taylor Swift-inspired decorations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:49 GMT

NAPERVILLE, Illinois (WLS) — Maybe you’ve heard of her. Taylor Swift is kind of a big deal.She’s everywhere, including, right now, in our news, thanks to a Naperville family who put its own spin on the holiday season.Are you ready for it? It’s officially “Swiftmas” in the suburbs.By foot, by car and even by trolley, the traffic has been picking up in front of the Scott household near Atlas and Tupelo, like some kind of suburban legend.“We weren’t expecting, like, all of this,” said homeowner Amy Scott.Maybe they should have. After all, Taylor Swift is on a bit of a roll!Long story short, Amy is the mastermind behind the afterglow lighting up her Naperville neighborhood.She said the idea to bring the season of Swift to her house came to her after seeing Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” movie.“I walked out of there saying two things. Number one, I want bangs, and number two, we can do this for our lights display,&...

1 injured after shooting at Miramar apartment complex; 2 detained

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:49 GMT

A shooting at an apartment complex in Miramar has left one man injured, with the shooter still on the loose, according to officials. Miramar Police responded to the Avalon apartment complex on the 4300 block of SW 133th Avenue, just before 10 a.m. Officials said one adult male was shot and was transported to the trauma center at Memorial Regional Hospital. His condition is currently unknown. Two individuals have been detained as a result of this incident. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Israel-Hamas truce extended by two days, Qatari official says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:30:49 GMT

Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to extend the temporary cease-fire in Gaza by two days, a spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry said Monday.“The State of Qatar announces, as part of the ongoing mediation, an agreement has been reached to extend the humanitarian truce for an additional two days in the Gaza Strip,” Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry, said on X, formerly Twitter.Under a previous deal struck last week and brokered by Qatar — together with the United States and Egypt — Israel and Hamas had agreed to halt hostilities in Gaza.The agreement, which included a prisoner swap that has led to the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas as well as dozens of Palestinians in Israeli detention, was set to expire on Tuesday, at 7 a.m. local time (6 a.m. CET).