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Understanding the realities of human trafficking in Tampa Bay

Tampa (BLOOM) – Human trafficking is a pervasive and heinous crime that plagues our world, exploiting millions of individuals each year. To combat this issue effectively, it is crucial to gain a deep understanding of its realities. By shedding light on the scope, victims, contributing factors, and counter-trafficking efforts, we can work towards eradicating this […]

Ja Morant’s lawyers cite ‘stand your ground’ law, self-defense in pickup basketball lawsuit

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The future of a lawsuit accusing Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant of assaulting a teenager during a pickup basketball game hinges on whether Morant will be allowed to say that he was acting in self-defense and can receive immunity under Tennessee law. A judge on Wednesday ruled that Morant’s lawyers can […]

Appeals court blocks construction on Mountain Valley Pipeline even after Congress says it can’t

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has again blocked construction on a contentious natural gas pipeline being built through Virginia and West Virginia, this time doing so even after Congress ordered the project’s approval. The stay issued Monday by the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond comes after Congress passed legislation […]

Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player’s home in 2022

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a close friend of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant stemming from a fight during a pickup basketball game at the player’s home last year, authorities said. Davonte Pack, whom Morant has referred to as “my brother,” has been charged with simple assault stemming from […]

Arrest warrant issued for friend of NBA star Ja Morant over fight at player’s home in 2022

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An arrest warrant has been issued for a close friend of Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant stemming from a fight during a pickup basketball game at the player’s home last year, authorities said. Davonte Pack, whom Morant has referred to as “my brother,” has been charged with simple assault stemming from […]

McCarthy end game on debt ceiling begins to come into focus

The prevailing account says Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is walking a tightrope over a shark tank in the debt ceiling talks, sidling precariously between a federal default on one side and the loss of his Speakership on the other. The prevailing account might have it all wrong. As McCarthy and President Biden race to find […]

McCarthy end game on debt ceiling begins to come into focus

The prevailing account says Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is walking a tightrope over a shark tank in the debt ceiling talks, sidling precariously between a federal default on one side and the loss of his Speakership on the other. The prevailing account might have it all wrong. As McCarthy and President Biden race to find […]