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The U.S. military is phasing out live animal training, replacing it with advanced simulators for combat medical exercises. This change, part of this years defense bill, was championed by Representative Vern Buchanan, who praised it as a step towards more ethical and technologically advanced training methods. However, other animal uses in wartime training will persist.

A routine traffic stop in San Antonio turns into a high-stakes chase and arrest, revealing multiple firearms, including a stolen one. The San Antonio Police Department is investigating.

Despite Trumps executive order, marijuana reclassification may not benefit individual users significantly. Expert Katharine Neill Harris from Rice University explains that reclassification would more accurately reflect marijuanas medical value and potential for abuse, but it wouldnt federally legalize the drug, remove criminal penalties, or necessarily increase access. The most immediate beneficiaries would be cannabis businesses in states with medical and recreational programs, who could gain access to federal tax deductions and streamline research. However, the timeline for completion remains unclear.

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Supreme Court Denies Trump Administrations Request to Halt Free Speech Lawsuit: The high court refused to immediately stop a lawsuit involving immigration judges challenging public speaking restrictions, leaving open the possibility for the government to try again later. The justices did not rule on the free speech issue but focused on determining the correct place for resolving complaints from government employees. This decision could have broader implications, potentially affecting other areas and expanding the presidents power to fire federal workers.

Woman Arrested for Allegedly Placing Razor Blades in Bread at Walmart: Multiple Incidents Reported in Mississippi

Court documents revealing the divorce of Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and his wife, state Senator Angela Paxton, have been released. Angela Paxton cited biblical grounds for the divorce, alleging adultery by Ken Paxton. Despite denials, the divorce comes after thirty-eight years of marriage, during which Angela Paxton supported her husband through numerous legal challenges, including corruption investigations and an impeachment trial. The divorce details emerge as Ken Paxton campaigns in one of the nations most heated Republican primaries, with the Senate primary set for March third of next year. Despite years of controversy and legal troubles, Paxton remains competitive in the race.

The Los Angeles Angels recently settled a lawsuit related to the tragic death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, who died in 2019 after taking a fentanyl-laced pill provided by the teams communications director, Eric Kay. Skaggs widow and parents sued the team, alleging they knew or should have known about Kays drug distribution. Kay was convicted in 2022 for providing Skaggs with the counterfeit pill and sentenced to 22 years in prison. The settlement marks the end of a difficult chapter, emphasizing the importance of addressing drug use and accountability in professional sports.

Judge hints at settlement in Los Angeles Angels, Tyler Skaggs family lawsuit: A potential resolution emerges in the two-month trial, where the family sought to hold the team responsible for Skaggs fatal drug overdose. The judge requested a meeting with attorneys for both sides, suggesting a possible end to the legal battle.