The Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy, setting aside the "de minimis" standard set more than 45 years ago and laying out a "clarified standard" for lower courts to apply when determining when an employee's proposed religious accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the employer's business. This decision is a major victory for workers seeking religious accommodations from their employers, and could have far-reaching implications for how employers handle such requests in the future.
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Connecticut State Rep. Maryam Khan was attacked after attending an Eid al-Adha service on Wednesday, prompting Gov. Ned Lamont to express his concern over the incident. The Hartford Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with the attack, and the details of the assault are still unfolding. Khan, the first Muslim member of the Connecticut House, has not commented on the incident.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 and 6-2 that race-conscious admission policies of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution, bringing an end to affirmative action in higher education. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, which could have implications for other areas of the law such as employment and housing. The ruling is a major victory for Students for Fair Admissions, Inc., and could have a major impact on college admissions nationwide.
Former NFL player Ryan Mallett died in an apparent drowning incident on Tuesday afternoon near Gulf Shore Drive in Destin, Florida. Sheriff Larry Ashley said that rip currents were not present in the area and urged beachgoers to take caution and swim on an actively guarded beach. NBC meteorologist Kathryn Prociv warned that the combination of southwest waves and the strengthening sea breeze will increase wave heights and heighten the rip current risk.
Key takeaways: The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in the University of North Carolina case and 6-2 in the Harvard dispute, effectively overturning the 2003 ruling…
On Wednesday evening, a gunman opened fire on the U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, resulting in the death of the assailant and a local security guard. The State Department has confirmed that all American and locally employed staff are accounted for and that Saudi authorities are currently investigating the incident.
On Wednesday, an Amtrak train derailed in Southern California after striking a county water truck, critically injuring the driver and sending fourteen passengers to hospitals with minor injuries. The cause of the accident is currently under investigation, and Amtrak has suspended service on the line until further notice. Local authorities are urging commuters to seek alternative routes and to remain vigilant and follow all safety protocols.
President Joe Biden is using a CPAP machine to treat his sleep apnea, a common condition that affects 30 million people in the US. It is caused by obesity, aging, or facial structure, and is treated most effectively with a CPAP machine. Biden's use of the machine is a reminder of the importance of getting regular check-ups and being aware of one's own health.