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The Rise of Age Verification Laws: A Double-Edged Sword Recent years have witnessed a global push to regulate online content, particularly concerning adult themes. The United Kingdom and numerous states within the United States have enacted age verification laws aimed at safeguarding children from exposure to potentially harmful material. While the intention behind these laws […]

As Kentucky students return to classrooms, a new law is reshaping the way teachers and coaches can interact with them. Senate Bill 181, passed during the legislative session, seeks to establish clear boundaries and accountability in communications between students and school personnel. This legislation aims to prevent potential misconduct by restricting the use of personal […]

A New Coal Mine Rises in East Tennessee Amidst Shifting Energy Landscape For a time, it seemed the coal mining chapter in East Tennessee’s Clearfork Valley, nestled in the mountainous region bordering Kentucky, had come to a close. No new mining permits had been issued since 2020, and the area’s last mine ceased operations two […]

Sorry, Americans. You’ll still have to do battle with AI chatbots, hold music and relentlessly persistent salespeople if you want to cancel your streaming service or gym membership. On July 8, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit vacated the “Click to Cancel” rule created by the Federal Trade Commission in 2024, just […]