Day: May 19, 2023

Nebraska crackdowns on abortion, youth sex changes head to desk of supportive Gov. Pillen

11:57 pm May 19, 2023

The Nebraska Legislature on Friday approved a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on sex change procedures for children in a move so contentious that lawmakers on both sides have said they may be unable to work together in the future. Conservative lawmakers wrangled just enough votes to end a filibuster and pass a bill with […]

New York state Christian university fires 2 employees over pronouns in work emails

11:51 pm May 19, 2023

Two employees at a small Christian university in western New York have been fired over using their pronouns in work emails, according to reports. Raegan Zelaya and Shua Wilmot, both residence hall directors, were asked by administrators at Houghton University to remove the words “she/her” and “he/him” from their email signatures, saying they violated a […]

Nebraska police arrest at least one person at state capitol as lawmakers approve abortion, transgender bill

11:44 pm May 19, 2023

At least one person was arrested at the Nebraska state capital Friday after protests broke out over a bill passed that bans abortion after 12 weeks and restricts gender transition procedures for those under 19. Debate was stopped briefly while the arrest took place in a chamber balcony where those opposing the controversial bill yelled […]

Mexico sends marines to seize part of private rail line

11:37 pm May 19, 2023

The Mexican government sent in marines Friday to take over part of a private railway line in southern Mexico. It was not clear whether the seizure of the rail line on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec constituted an expropriation. The government said it would compensate the owners for what it called the “temporary occupation” of the […]

Chicago toddler killed by a falling piece of furniture: police

11:13 pm May 19, 2023

A Chicago toddler was killed by a falling piece of furniture Tuesday afternoon, police say. The incident took place around 2:27 p.m. in the 2800 block of South Pulaski Road. Chicago Police Department told Fox News Digital the 3-year-old boy was later pronounced dead. “Further investigation indicates that a piece of furniture fell on the victim,” […]

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