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A new Louisiana law, similar to the U.S. Supreme Court where Justice Amy Coney Barrett presides, requires the Ten Commandments to be posted in Louisiana public schools, and much time is being spent on the legislation across the country.You can't visit the New Orleans Museum of Art, read a book, watch an important film, or interpret a philosophy without a foundational education in 3,000 years of Western Civilization. I studied Western Civilization in seventh grade and again in 12th grade, a year each as a required course for college. We need Western Civilization so our kids have knowledge of history,…

Ah, yes, the Ten Commandments. I spent most of my primary and secondary education in Catholic schools, so I am familiar with them. Furthermore, I believe that they are for the most part valid and even correct in Judeo-Christian communities. Seventy years later, I still try to follow them.The Ten Commandments are required to be posted in public places. Is this true?These are, by definition, commands to do or not do certain things. The last five (steal, kill, etc.) make sense if you're trying to be a good person and follow religious, secular, and legal norms. On the other hand,…

Key Insurer wants to expand its travel insurance business to offset rising costs linked to its core auto division. This year, the company launched a travel insurance portal on its website ahead of the Summer Olympics in France in July and August. “We encourage everyone going to France for the Olympics to purchase travel insurance,” Key general manager Tamara Graves-Huessy said at the company's annual general meeting on Wednesday. About 15 million to 19 million tourists from around the world are expected to visit France during the Olympics, but it is unclear how many Jamaicans will take part in the…

St. George (CMC): The Grenada government has amended its firearms laws to make firearm-related crimes as criminal as murder and treason. According to Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Claudette Joseph, from July 30th, magistrates will no longer have the power to grant bail to people suspected of firearms offences, as offences will be upgraded to “very serious” offences. “It is clear from the new penalties in this Act that we are elevating the offence of the Firearms Act to a very serious offence for which an application for bail must be made to a judge, just as an application for…

The Department of Justice announced Thursday that nearly 200 people have been indicted for their involvement in various health care fraud schemes across the U.S. Federal authorities say intended losses amount to more than $2.7 billion.Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the indictment of 193 people in 32 federal districts, including 76 doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. Garland said the defendants were charged in a two-week investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies across the country that led to the seizure of “more than $231 million in cash, luxury vehicles, gold and other assets.””Whether they're a drug cartel trafficker, a corporate…

California public health officials are investigating an outbreak of botulism linked to a family event that occurred in Clovis, California on June 21 and 22. Officials with the California Department of Public Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are working collaboratively on the investigation. During a press conference, Fresno County Interim Health Officer Dr. Reis Vohra said the outbreak is a reminder of how important it is to follow proper guidelines for home canning, since food served at family gatherings is prepared by family members. Symptoms of botulism can take up to 10 days to appear.…

June 28, 2024 10:05 (IST) Today's latest news live: Delhi flight departures, road traffic, metro services affected Read the latest updates on Delhi rains here. June 28, 2024 10:01 (IST) Latest News Today Live: India Meteorological Department issues rain advisory for Delhi The India Meteorological Department issued an advisory warning that moderate to heavy rains are likely in Delhi for the next few hours. Incessant rains have left several parts of the capital flooded. Total rainfall till 8.30am Indian Standard Time was recorded at Safdarjung as 153.7 mm and at Palamu airport as 93 mm. June 28, 2024 09:59 (IST)…

Dementia risk factors related to cardiovascular health may be increasing over time, compared with factors such as smoking and lower education levels, a new study by UCL researchers has found. The study, published in the Lancet Public Health journal, investigated how the prevalence of dementia risk factors has changed over time and how this may affect dementia rates in the future. It is estimated that there are currently 944,000 people living with dementia in the UK, meaning that 52% of UK people – 34.5 million people – know someone diagnosed with dementia. Dementia is one of the leading causes of…

Thursday's presidential debate began without a handshake, and it just got worse from there. On one side of the stage was President Biden, who had to convince Americans that the situation at home and abroad was better than they thought. On the other was former President Donald Trump, who was recently convicted and played a key role in the unprecedented attack on the nation's seat of government. While the ever-slick-talking Trump tried valiantly to make the most of a bad record, Biden struggled to speak with dignity about a presidency in which he could claim more credit than he deserves.Biden's…

There are many puzzling aspects to Oracle's choice to shrink its advertising business, but the fact that competitors are scrambling to fill the void isn't one of them. The race escalated last week when it emerged that Oracle's advertising division would not survive the acquisition. That left advertisers, publishers and ad tech vendors scrambling to find alternatives, sparking a swift (but muted) response from many companies. Who can blame them? It's opportunistic, sure, but Oracle's advertising business made $300 million in profits last fiscal year, and few ad tech executives would turn up their noses at even a fraction of…