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First Amendment controversy: Jersey Shore access blocked by Christian group on Sundays

The controversy arises from an unusual agreement Monmouth County township has with the Christian Methodist group has, giving it the authority to restrict beach access during the summertime, but only on Sunday mornings

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Cuban artists call to boycott regime-sponsored cultural events

Several Cuban artists called on the international art community to abandon "the political fantasy that Cuba is a socialist utopia"

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Breaking Point: U.S. Embassy in Haiti warns all Americans to leave 'as soon as possible.'

Haiti has faced a frightening surge in gang violence in the island’s capital city of Port-au-Prince since President Jovenel Moise was assassinated two years ago in July 2021

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Pornhub sues Texas over new online age verification law

Pornhub and other pornographic organizations are filing a lawsuit against Texas in advance of the state's imposition of an age confirmation law on pornographic websites

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New novel a powerful depiction of Puerto Rico's struggle with Hurricane Maria

Santiago beautifully describes the moments lived during the storm in great detail, from the sounds heard inside a house as the strong winds pounded the shutters to the distress felt by those who were unable to reach their loved ones because of the destruction

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Stargazers ready for 2023 Perseid meteor shower: Up to 100 meteors per hour can be seen this weekend

The viewing conditions for the shooting stars this year are expected to be ideal, since the waning crescent moon will only be 10% illuminated, making the nights darker

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Fort Lauderdale airport evacuated, bomb squad called after suspicious bag found in terminal

A BSO Bomb Squad Unit responded to the scene and parts of the terminal were evacuated as a precaution

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Ancient whale fossils found in Peru could be remains of heaviest animal in history

The Perucetus colossus is a long manatee-like animal that measured about 66 feet (20 meters) long and weighed up to 340 metric tons—about 749,572 pounds

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Aztec dancers sue CBP for seizing traditional feathers at California border

Danza Azteca Tenochtitlan filed a claim accusing the U.S. Department of the Interior of violating their constitutional right to practice religion

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Florida tourist dies after falling from Disney World hotel balcony

A man died this week after falling from a balcony last Wednesday at Walt Disney World’s Contemporary Resort