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Supreme Court Justice Declines Intervention in California Surrogacy Custody Dispute

Supreme Court Justice Declines Intervention in California Surrogacy Custody Dispute

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has declined to intervene in a custody dispute involving a surrogate, McKenna West, and a California couple, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar. West had sought conservatorship over a baby boy she gave birth to in Dallas, after refusing the biological parents' request for an abortion. The child was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a severe heart defect. Justice Kagan's decision, issued without detailed legal reasoning, upholds a California court order that recognizes Ahmed and Gilkar as the child's legal parents. This ruling follows a series of legal defeats for West in courts across California, Texas, and Alaska, all of which have affirmed the biological parents' rights. The couple's attorney, Adam Wolf, expressed gratitude that the child, whom they call Rumi, can continue receiving necessary medical treatment under their care. West had named the child Gabriel and had expressed concerns that the couple would not provide life-saving care, a claim denied by Ahmed...
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Supreme Court rejects appeal from surrogate in high-profile custody fight

Supreme Court rejects appeal from surrogate in high-profile custody fight

McKenna West, a surrogate, asked the court to suspend a California ruling that gave parental authority of the newborn she delivered solely to his genetic parents.
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Critics say California got too little in deal to let Paramount buy Warner Bros

Critics say California got too little in deal to let Paramount buy Warner Bros

By Jody Godoy and Chris Sanders WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Critics swiftly decried a California-driven settlement with Paramount Skydance that cleared the way for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying it will hurt competition in Hollywood, failed to protect jobs and
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Texas is set to execute a second man convicted in 2005 triple homicide

Texas is set to execute a second man convicted in 2005 triple homicide

A man convicted of fatally shooting three people during a 2005 attempted robbery at their rural Texas home is scheduled to be put to death Wednesday
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The even-year Dodgers-Padres postseason meeting might be later than usual this year

The even-year Dodgers-Padres postseason meeting might be later than usual this year

The Dodgers and San Diego Padres have faced off the postseason three times, in every even year dating back to 2020. For that streak to continue, it would likely need to happen one round later than the previous three matchups. At the moment the Dodgers have the second-best record in the National League, two games […]
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Judge orders Texas to have air conditioning at all prisons by end of 2029

Judge orders Texas to have air conditioning at all prisons by end of 2029

A federal judge has ordered Texas to install air conditioning in all of its prisons, saying that inmates in lockups without it are being given punishments that violate their constitutional rights
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Hawks acquire Finney-Smith for Hield, Nembhard

Hawks acquire Finney-Smith for Hield, Nembhard

More wheeling and dealing.
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Bill Burr: ‘I Didn’t Want to Be the Angry Guy’

Bill Burr: ‘I Didn’t Want to Be the Angry Guy’

The comedian talks about his emotional transformation through shrooms and therapy, his latest acting job in The Social Reckoning, getting roasted by his kids, and the state of America
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US Supreme Court won’t intervene in custody dispute between California couple and surrogate

US Supreme Court won’t intervene in custody dispute between California couple and surrogate

The U.S. Supreme Court won't intervene in a custody dispute over a 5-week-old child who was born in Texas after a surrogate refused a California couple’s wishes to have an abortion
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Bowling Green, Kentucky, Operates Under Central Time Zone, Influencing Daily Life and Business

Bowling Green, Kentucky, Operates Under Central Time Zone, Influencing Daily Life and Business

Bowling Green, Kentucky, is situated within the Central Time Zone, adhering to both Central Standard Time (CST) and Central Daylight Time (CDT). This means the city observes UTC-6 during standard months and UTC-5 during Daylight Saving Time, which involves 'springing forward' in March and 'falling back' in November. This bi-yearly adjustment significantly impacts the daily rhythm of the city, affecting everything from sunrise times to traffic patterns and school schedules. The city's time zone aligns it with major metropolitan centers like Chicago, Dallas, and Houston, which facilitates business transactions and coordination with corporate headquarters located in these Central Time cities. The time zone is a fundamental aspect of Bowling Green's identity and its interactions with the broader United States, influencing logistical operations, scheduling, and the overall pace of life.
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These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

These races will decide whether Democrats or Republicans win House control

A handful of swing districts will determine which party wins control of the House of Representatives in 2026.
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Ohio State football updated game-by-game ESPN predictions after Week 3

Ohio State football updated game-by-game ESPN predictions after Week 3

The ESPN 'Matchup Predictor' has updated the percentage chances of Ohio State winning the remaining games on its 2026 regular-season schedule.