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Video sparks debate after Texas restaurant asks breastfeeding mother to leave on Father’s Day
society26 days ago

Video sparks debate after Texas restaurant asks breastfeeding mother to leave on Father’s Day

A mother says Nowhere Bar in Celina, Texas ejected her family on Father’s Day because she was breastfeeding. She refused to cover up, staff reportedly cited camera monitoring, and the owner offered to cover the bill but asked them to leave. The viral video has divided commenters over public breastfeeding, decency, and restaurant policy. Texas law allows breastfeeding in public locations, highlighting a broader cultural debate about feeding a baby in public.

via Yahoo|
#breastfeeding#fathers-day#nowhere-bar-celina
Fifth Circuit Keeps Texas Ten Commandments Posters in Classrooms
us-news2 months ago

Fifth Circuit Keeps Texas Ten Commandments Posters in Classrooms

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit narrowly upheld Texas’s 2025 law requiring public schools to display Ten Commandments posters in classrooms, ruling the measure does not violate the First Amendment or parents’ rights, a decision that reverses lower-court blocks and could be appealed to the Supreme Court.

via The New York Times|
#fifth-circuit#first-amendment#separation-of-church-and-state
Apple Implements New Measures to Enforce Texas Age Verification Law
technology9 months ago

Apple Implements New Measures to Enforce Texas Age Verification Law

Starting January 1, 2026, Apple will require new iPhone users in Texas to verify their age, with users under 18 needing to join a Family Sharing group and parental consent for app downloads and in-app purchases, in compliance with Texas' age verification law. Apple is updating its APIs to support these requirements, while also expressing concerns over privacy implications. Similar laws are expected in Utah and Louisiana, and Google is preparing to support developers accordingly.

via The Verge|
#age-verification#app-store#apple
Tesla Announces November Date for Annual Shareholder Meeting Amid Ongoing Questions
business1 year ago

Tesla Announces November Date for Annual Shareholder Meeting Amid Ongoing Questions

Tesla has delayed its annual shareholder meeting until November, citing strategic reasons such as improving business performance and managing shareholder concerns amid declining stock value and governance issues. The delay, unusual for a major company, appears to be a move to avoid immediate shareholder agitation and to give Musk time to address company and personal controversies. This situation highlights Tesla's current governance challenges and Musk's shifting focus away from traditional automotive business.

via Jalopnik|
#business#corporate-governance#elon-musk
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Porn Age Verification, Sparking Free Speech and Privacy Concerns
law1 year ago

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Porn Age Verification, Sparking Free Speech and Privacy Concerns

The Supreme Court upheld Texas' law requiring online age verification for access to certain sexual materials, ruling it constitutional and lowering the level of First Amendment scrutiny. This decision raises concerns about privacy, security, and adult access to lawful content, potentially leading to broader restrictions and challenges to online free speech. The ruling signifies a shift in how internet restrictions are evaluated, emphasizing the need to protect privacy and free expression online.

via Electronic Frontier Foundation|
#age-verification#free-speech#law
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age Verification Law for Pornography Sites
law1 year ago

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Age Verification Law for Pornography Sites

The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification on pornographic websites to protect minors, ruling it does not violate the First Amendment, with a 6-3 decision. The law mandates websites to verify users' age through government IDs, sparking debate over privacy and free speech rights. The ruling aligns with previous decisions allowing restrictions to minors but raises concerns about privacy and free expression for adults.

via The New York Times|
#age-verification#first-amendment#law
Multiple Arrests in Fatal Lake Watercraft Accidents During Memorial Day Weekend
local-news1 year ago

Multiple Arrests in Fatal Lake Watercraft Accidents During Memorial Day Weekend

A woman operating a jet ski at high speed near Grapevine Lake fatally struck a kayaker, Ava Moore, over Memorial Day weekend. The jet ski driver, Daikerlyn Gonzalez Gonzalez, fled the scene but was later arrested along with her accomplice, Maikel Alexander Coello Perozo. Gonzalez Gonzalez faces a felony manslaughter charge, and the case has garnered significant attention, with discussions about potential charges including the death penalty. The incident highlights the importance of water safety and legal accountability.

via Dallas News|
#arrests#fatal-crash#grapevine-lake
Texas AG Sues NY Doctor for Cross-State Abortion Pill Prescriptions
legal1 year ago

Texas AG Sues NY Doctor for Cross-State Abortion Pill Prescriptions

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, a New York physician, for illegally providing abortion-inducing drugs to Texas residents via telemedicine, violating state laws that require a valid Texas medical license for such practices. The lawsuit seeks to prevent further violations and impose significant civil penalties, highlighting the state's strict regulations on abortion and telehealth services.

via Office of the Attorney General (.gov)|
#abortion#ken-paxton#legal