Illinois State Senator Rachel Ventura has introduced a comprehensive package of legislation to protect residents from unchecked AI, improve data privacy, increase online safety, and hold AI developers and data center operators accountable for real-world harms.
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Will County GOP Leader Denounces Minnesota Shooting Targeting Officials
Will County Republican Central Committee Chairman Christina Clausen condemned the shooting in Minnesota and called for leaders to reaffirm their commitment to peace, safety, and the rule of law.
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REAL ID Enforcement Begins: Travelers Face New Rules at Airports
As of May 7, adults flying within the U.S. must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or alternative form of identification to pass through airport security, or risk delays, additional screening, or being turned away at the checkpoint.
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Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
Forbes Magazine highlighted Walz’s appeal as a moderate Democrat with a working-class background and rural roots, making him an attractive option for independents and moderate Democrats.
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“Traveling without Moving: Essays from a Black Woman Trying to Survive in America” by Taiyon J. Coleman
Taiyon J. Coleman’s new book “Traveling without Moving” is a collection of autobiographical essays that explore her experiences as a Black American in a white-dominated society, with a mix of humor, irony, and anger.
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Looks delicious. Smells divine. But don’t eat these candles
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Created by Kenyata Fountain, all candles uniquely smell and look like a drink or dessert. The Unwine Collection is a collection of candles that look like alcoholic beverages. The Old Fashion candle is scented with bourbon and vanilla. Coffee candles are light and dark roast and there’s even the affogato candle with […]
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AG Raoul urges Department of Education to fix public service loan forgiveness program
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, late last week urged the U.S. Department of Education to take robust action to fix the broken Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
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Disney+ Streaming Service Places Restrictions on ‘Classics’ with Racist Stereotypes
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “The crows and musical numbers pay homage to racist minstrel shows, where White performers with blackened faces and tattered clothing imitated and ridiculed enslaved Africans on Southern plantations,” Disney officials noted about “Dumbo” on its streaming platform. “The leader of the group in Dumbo is Jim Crow, which shares the name of laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States,” the statement continued.
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Jury Selection Continues in the Case of the Officer Who Caused Death of George Floyd
NNPA NEWSWIRE — To convict Chauvin of second-degree murder, Ellison and his team must prove the former officer caused Floyd’s death by creating an unreasonable risk and that he consciously caused severe harm. Prosecutors must also prove that Chauvin’s use of force was unlawful.
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PRESS ROOM: House to Vote on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Never again should an unarmed individual be murdered or brutalized by someone who is supposed to serve and protect them. Never again should a family have to turn on the TV and watch the murder of their loved one over and over again,” said Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.). “Never again should the world be subject to witnessing what we saw happen to George Floyd in the streets in Minnesota.”
