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Newsom goes to Florida to meet students from college targeted by DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has installed conservative board members at the New College of Florida as part of wider efforts to transform education in the state.
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Wisconsin Rout Points to Democrats’ Enduring Post-Dobbs Strength
A resounding victory by a liberal judge who ran on abortion rights showed that a largely unified political left is keeping up its momentum, and served as a new warning sign to Republicans.
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Trump’s Charges Bring Doubts, Hopes and Uncertainty in Both Parties
To some Republicans and Democrats, the charges appeared flimsy and less consequential than many had hoped. To others, the case had the potential to reverberate politically.
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Website Accessibility Litigation Continues to be Costly and There is No Easy Fix
Retailers continue to be targeted by website accessibility lawsuits. Unfortunately, the legal landscape remains unpredictable and it varies greatly based on what jurisdiction a retailer is sued in. There remains no easy fix to prevent litigation. Plaintiff’s lawyers argue that “inaccessible” websites or mobile apps fail to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act or…
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Cornerstone Home Lending Files Notice of Data Breach After Cybersecurity Incident at Third-Party Vendor
On April 3, 2023, Cornerstone Home Lending (“Cornerstone”), a division of Cornerstone Capital Bank, filed a notice of data breach with the Montana Attorney General’s Office after the company learned of a network security incident resulting in unauthorized actors being able to access confidential consumer data that was provided to Cornerstone….By: Console and Associates, P.C.
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Russia Uses Security Council Meeting to Twist Charges of Child Abduction
Russia accused the West of the same charge the International Criminal Court has leveled at the Moscow: abducting Ukrainian children. Fifty countries issued a joint statement saying Russia was spreading falsehoods.
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‘If I Stop Now I’ll Have Nothing’: The African Students Who Fled Ukraine
One student, accepted at a Georgian school, had her visa application rejected. Another, 18 months from his medical degree, received a deportation order from Germany. “It just makes you want to stop in the street and scream,” he said.
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Macron, in China, Says He’ll Urge Xi to Work for Peace in Ukraine
President Emmanuel Macron of France spoke of the need for a “shared responsibility for peace and international stability.”
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John Joseph Went to Australia for Gold, Then Stood Up for Democracy
John Joseph was put on trial for leading a miners’ rebellion seeking less taxation and more representation. His legacy was forgotten — until now.
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Israeli Police Raid Jerusalem Mosque; Brief Flare-Up With Gaza Follows
The raid at the sensitive holy site set off Palestinian rocket fire from the Gaza Strip, followed by Israeli airstrikes on the territory. On Wednesday night, there was a second raid at the compound.