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A South L.A. City Council member wants to rename an intersection after the Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle (real name Ermias Joseph Asghedom), 33, who was killed in a shooting near the junction on March 31. Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson said he will submit a proposal to name the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and West Slauson Avenue as "Ermias 'Nipsey Hussle' Asghedom Square." Initially reported by The Shade Room, Harris-Dawson confirmed the news on Twitter Tuesday. After Hussle's death, activist Najee Ali set up a Change.org petition to name the intersection after the rapper. As of 7:00 a.m. ET today, the petition had more than 486,000 signatures, on its way to the 500,000 goal. "I knew Nipsey Hussle personally. He wasn't just a rapper. He was a community icon," Ali wrote on the petition webpage. The musician, who was gunned down outside his store, Marathon Clothing, was an advocate for local regeneration. He supported "Destination Crenshaw," a project that aims … [Read more...] about ‘Nipsey Hussle Square’ proposed in L.A. to memorialize slain rapper: ‘A rock helping to build an empire’

At least 40 migrants were reportedly found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday. They were discovered inside an 18-wheeler near railroad tracks in San Antonio's Southwest Side neighborhood, according to a Reuters report citing a law enforcement official. An unconfirmed report from San Antonio ABC affiliate KSAT put the death toll at 42, based on unidentified police sources. A spokesperson for the Bexar County Sheriff's Office confirmed to Newsweek that the San Antonio Police Department was responding to the incident, while the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) would be the lead agency in the probe. Newsweek reached out to the San Antonio Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Department of Homeland Security for additional information and comment. There have been multiple incidents of undocumented migrants being found inside semi-trucks in Texas in recent years, presumably due to human … [Read more...] about At least 40 migrants found dead in 18-wheeler near San Antonio: Reports

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade almost a week ago, ending nearly 50 years of a landmark decision that gave women the federal right to have abortions. Now it is up to states to decide whether to ban or restrict abortions. The Supreme Court decision prompted mass protests nationwide on Friday as abortion bans rolled out across the country, affecting pregnant women seeking the procedure. Meanwhile, some states have announced plans to become abortion sanctuaries, welcoming abortion seekers from states with so-called "trigger laws." There are 13 states with trigger laws that makes abortion illegal or restricted because of pre- Roe provisions in their statute books. South Dakota and Missouri are among those states and were the first to immediately enact their trigger laws. The other states include Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. Since the Court overturned Roe v. Wade , many … [Read more...] about Here are the states seeing high vasectomy consultations since abortion ban

Uvalde city officials were confronted by families angry over the delayed disclosure of information on the elementary school mass shooting that took place late last month. During a meeting of the Uvalde city council on Thursday, an emotional crowd castigated city leaders over the slow release of details surrounding the May 24 school shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead. Local police have been heavily criticized for their response to the shooting. Now, families in the small Texas community are turning their ire to what they say is a lack of transparency. After Uvalde police came under scrutiny for their delayed response and shifting explanations , the Texas Department of Public Safety and a state legislative panel have opened investigations. However, the city has resisted releasing records and the legislative probe has held closed-door meetings , despite pledges from Texas Governor Greg Abbott for "transparency." "We have reached the point where we don't … [Read more...] about Uvalde families confront mayor: “Everybody in this room has been lied to”

A Detroit -based vegan ice cream shop has come under fire for its policy to refuse to serve armor-clad police officers . Cold Truth owner owner Tim Mahoney shared his store’s new policy via an Instagram story Thursday. The post showed a Detroit Police car parked on the wrong side of the street in front of the shop with a caption that read, “we can tolerate the parking however you please, but we will not serve anyone wearing body armor.” Mahoney followed up later with a Facebook post that clarified the position. “Cold Truth is a family/community ice cream spot. There are times when various units come through and are outfitted in heavy duty tactical gear, it is disturbing and unsettling for some of the families in our space,” the post said . “In the last 24 hours It has come to my attention that the City of Detroit outfits EMS and FIRE with armor and this is not my concern. It’s the heavy duty military dress that I’m hoping the city can find a way … [Read more...] about Detroit Ice Cream Shop Slammed For Policy Refusing To Serve Police Officers Wearing Body Armor | The Daily Wire

Amid a showdown between Michigan’s Democratic governor and its Republican-majority House of Representatives on Thursday — which saw Republicans vote to sue Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for unauthorized use of power and Whitmer issue executive orders extending the state’s emergency declaration until May 28 and her”stay-at-home” order until May 15 — hundreds of protesters, some of them armed, descended on Michigan’s Capitol building in Lansing, many entering. “Hundreds of people protested outside the Michigan Capitol building in Lansing on Thursday, with some pushing inside while the Legislature was debating an extension of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s state of emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic,” NBC News reported Thursday. “Protesters held signs, waved American flags and even carried firearms, while some chanted ‘Let us in!’ and ‘This is the people’s house, you cannot lock us out.’ Others tried to get onto the House floor but were blocked by state police and sergeants-at-arms, … [Read more...] about WATCH: Hundreds Of Protesters, Some Armed, Descend On Michigan Capitol; Governor Extends Stay-At-Home Order | The Daily Wire

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) refused to rule out a run for the White House in 2024 on Sunday, saying she still hasn’t made a decision. Cheney made the comments during a Sunday interview on ABC News’ “This Week” with Jonathan Karl regarding the January 6 hearings. “I’ll make a decision about ’24 down the road,” Cheney said . “I think about it less in terms of a decision about running for office, and more in terms of, you know, as an American – and as somebody who’s in a position of public trust now, how do I make sure that I’m doing everything I can to do the right thing; to do what I know is right for the country, and, and to protect our Constitution,” she added. It’s not the first time Cheney has hinted at running for the Oval Office. In May 2021, the congresswoman pushed back after being removed from her role as chair of the House Republican Congress. “The party is going to come back stronger, and I’m going to lead the effort to do it,” Cheney responded at the time. The … [Read more...] about ‘Haven’t Made A Decision’: Liz Cheney Refuses To Rule Out 2024 Presidential Run | The Daily Wire

After two Democratic activists repeated lies on Tuesday about Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in tweets that were widely retweeted, even members of the media condemned the false claims. The claims, that DeSantis was forcing students and teachers to “register their political views with the state” or “identify their political affiliation to Florida’s GOP state legislatures,” had first been debunked last year after The Washington Post and The Hill made similar claims. The Hill wrote, “Florida Gov signs law requiring students, faculty be asked to declare their political beliefs.” The Post claimed, “In push against ‘indoctrination,’ DeSantis mandates surveys of Florida students’ beliefs.” On Tuesday, Democrat Jon Cooper, whose Twitter profile reads “Former National Finance Chair of Draft Biden 2016, Long Island Campaign Chair for @BarackObama & Majority Leader of Suffolk County Legislature, NY,” linked to a 2021 story in Salon titled, “DeSantis signs bill requiring Florida … [Read more...] about Dem Strategists Repeat Lie About DeSantis. Even The Media Condemns Them. | The Daily Wire