The Supreme Court said Thursday that Americans have a right to carry guns in public, a major expansion of gun rights. The justices’ 6-3 decision follows a series of recent mass shootings and is expected to ultimately allow more people to legally carry guns on the streets of the nation’s largest cities — including New York, Los Angeles and Boston — and elsewhere. About a quarter of the U.S. population lives in states expected to be affected by the ruling, the high court’s first major gun decision in more than a decade. The ruling comes as Congress is actively working on gun legislation following recent mass shootings in Texas, New York and California. Also read: U.S. Senators release gun violence bill after bipartisan compromise Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the majority that the Constitution protects “an individual’s right to carry a handgun for self-defense outside the home.” In their decision, the justices struck down a New York law requiring people to demonstrate … [Read more...] about Supreme Court strikes New York gun law, expanding gun rights
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Guns in paradise: Ruling could undo strict Hawaii carry law
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 29 HONOLULU (AP) — Megan Kau takes occasional weeklong hunting trips to the Hawaiian island of Lanai, where she enjoys watching the sunrise and hearing the distant rustle of deer and mouflon sheep in the tropical wilderness, a rifle ready at her side. As a gun owner, she also goes to shooting ranges several times a year. Those outings are the only times the attorney and Oahu native sees others with guns in this tourist mecca where strict laws make it harder to purchase firearms and restrict carrying loaded guns in public. Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning New York's concealed weapon law will likely change things in Hawaii, too, where it's now highly unusual to see people carrying loaded weapons in public. Some … [Read more...] about Guns in paradise: Ruling could undo strict Hawaii carry law
‘Falls Short But Will Save Lives’: US President Biden Signs First Significant Gun Control Law in Decades
United States President Joe Biden on Saturday signed into law the first significant federal bill on gun safety in decades, saying while it falls short of what’s really needed it will “save lives”. “While this bill doesn’t do everything I want, it does include actions I’ve long called for that are going to save lives,” he said at the White House before leaving for two major diplomatic summits in Europe. The gun legislation includes enhanced background checks for younger buyers and federal cash for states introducing “red flag” laws that allow courts to temporarily remove weapons from those considered a threat. Billions of dollars have been allocated to crack down on “straw purchasers” who buy firearms for people not allowed to own them, and to curb gun trafficking. However, much tougher measures wanted by Biden and other Democrats did not make it in, including a ban on military style rifles often used by the lone gunmen who typically carry out mass shootings. Also absent is a … [Read more...] about ‘Falls Short But Will Save Lives’: US President Biden Signs First Significant Gun Control Law in Decades
BTS: J-Hope’s Solo Album Jack In The Box to Release in July, Rapper Excited to Begin New Chapter
BTS is on the verge of beginning a new chapter in the band’s journey, by focusing on each member’s individual work. It was said that the new chapter would begin with rapper and dancer J-Hope’s solo album. And the wait hasn’t been long for ARMYs. BigHit Music has just announced that J-Hope’s solo album Jack In The Box will release next month. The pre-released track will be released on July 1st, followed by all the tracks on the 15th. BigHit’s announcement read, “We would like to announce the release of ‘Jack In The Box’, j-hope’s solo album. BTS has turned the page on their new chapter, throughout which the members will harmoniously carry out their group and individual activities. j-hope will be the first member of BTS to start this new journey and release his solo album. “j-hope’s solo album, as expressed in the title of the album ‘Jack In The Box’, represents his aspirations to break the mold and grow further. Starting with his pre-released track to be released on July 1st, … [Read more...] about BTS: J-Hope’s Solo Album Jack In The Box to Release in July, Rapper Excited to Begin New Chapter
BTS: HYBE Clarifies K-pop Group’s ‘Hiatus’ Status; J-Hope To Make His Solo Debut With New Album
South Korean agency HYBE has clarified that BTS members are not going on a hiatus but will be focusing on their solo work. The statement was issued after BTS members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook said that they were going into a hiatus. They made the announcement during the FESTA 2022 Live Dinner. While the group spoke in Korean, the word hiatus was included in the subtitles of the video. As expected, fans were emotional following the announcement but the agency jumped in to clarify BTS’ statement. The agency clarified that BTS is not going on a hiatus. Instead, the Bangtan Boys will be focusing on their individual work. “BTS are not taking a hiatus. Members will be focusing more on solo projects at this time,” the statement said, as reported by Associated Press. “BTS will start a new chapter that combines team and individual activities. It will be a time for each member to grow through various activities, and BTS will become a long-running team in the future. We … [Read more...] about BTS: HYBE Clarifies K-pop Group’s ‘Hiatus’ Status; J-Hope To Make His Solo Debut With New Album
Regular Invites for G7 Summits Under PM Modi Show India’s New Position in World Order: Govt Officials
India has become a regular invitee at the G-7 Summits as the West is no longer in any doubt that India, under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, needs to be a part of any sustained effort to solve the challenges being faced by the world, senior government officials told News18. PM Modi departs on Saturday for the G-7 Summit in Germany. India has participated in both the Biarritz Summit in 2019, which was in-person participation, and the Cornwall Summit in 2021, where India’s participation was in a virtual format. “As an active participant in many other divergent, plurilateral groupings like the Quad, I2U2, and BRICS, the Summit will further establish the indispensability of India in any noticeable North, South, or North-South platforms when it comes to searching for solutions and their implementation,” a senior government official told News18. The G7 are expected to discuss concrete initiatives and partnerships dedicated to climate, sustainable investment, global food security, … [Read more...] about Regular Invites for G7 Summits Under PM Modi Show India’s New Position in World Order: Govt Officials
Grisham: Thomas Said There Are No Reliable Precedents, Leaving Abortion Laws to Legislature Is Call ‘to Save the Democracy’
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Don Lemon Tonight,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) claimed that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas ruled that “there are no precedents that you can rely on,” and that the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and leaving the decisions on abortion laws to the legislature “is now a call to action to save the democracy. And you think the insurrection would be enough, but I think this is the tipping point today.” Grisham said, “This is not how you build a democracy. This is how you rip it apart. And for many women and their families, to have equal protections under the law and basically having Justice Thomas declare that everything now is — can be revisited, that there are no precedents that you can rely on, I think is a message to voters that this is not just a single issue anymore, not even a moral debate. The democracy, in fact, by virtue of the politicization of this and related issues is now a call to action to save the democracy. … [Read more...] about Grisham: Thomas Said There Are No Reliable Precedents, Leaving Abortion Laws to Legislature Is Call ‘to Save the Democracy’
Amrita Rao replaces Katrina Kaif in new movie
After their hit pairing in Partner , Katrina Kaif was approached for an extended cameo opposite Govinda in Abbas-Mustan's Life Partner . But Katrina cited her inability to do the film as she was headed to London for a few weeks. The makers have now roped in Amrita Rao for the role opposite ChiChi. Amrita's last release was the Akshaye Khanna starrer Shortkut-The Con Is On , in which she played a very glamorous role. Govinda plays a divorce lawyer in this Rumi Jaffery directed film. Rumi had earlier directed the Salman Khan starrer God Tussi Great Ho . Katrina was a part of Abbas-Mustan's blockbuster thriller Race . The other couples in the film are Fardeen Khan-Genelia D'Souza and Tusshar Kapoor-Prachi Desai. Life Partner releases worldwide on August 14 by Studio 18. … [Read more...] about Amrita Rao replaces Katrina Kaif in new movie
Spider venom may be the new Viagra
London: Next time you spot a spider in your bedroom, don't panic, as scientists say one of their species may actually help boost a man's libido. A single bite from the Brazilian wandering spider has been shown to have side-effects including four-hour long erections. Now, researchers at the Medical College of Georgia in the US found that the toxins in the arachnid's venom contains a possible breakthrough for erectile dysfunction, the Daily Mail reported. The eight-legged creature -- also known as the armed spider, banana spider or Phoneutria nigriventer -- is found in South and Central America. Dr Kenia Nunes, a physiologist at the college, said: "The venom of the Phoneutria nigriventer spider is a very rich mixture of several molecules. "These molecules are called toxins, and then we have various toxins in this venom with different activity. "Because of this, when a human is bitten by this spider, we can observe many different symptoms including priapism (or persistent … [Read more...] about Spider venom may be the new Viagra
Nolte: Abortion, Gun Rulings Are Civil Rights Victories That Will Save Lives
Overturning Roe v. Wade and declaring New York’s fascist conceal carry law unconstitutional are not only progress for the cause of human and civil rights–they will also save countless innocent lives. It need not be pointed out how this week’s 5-4 Supreme Court decision concerning Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization finally ended the moral and legal atrocity of Roe v. Wade or how it will save lives. The slaughter of innocent, unborn babies will end in any number of states, come under heavy restrictions in others, and likely save millions of lives. Unfortunately, this mass butchering will likely continue in the demonic blue states. Out of defiance, it might even increase. Overall, though, the infanticide numbers will almost certainly decrease. And those numbers are almost too horrific to comprehend. Since Roe became the law of the land in 1973, 63 million innocent babies have been slaughtered. Sixty-three million lives were snuffed out, almost all for … [Read more...] about Nolte: Abortion, Gun Rulings Are Civil Rights Victories That Will Save Lives