Nation’s highest court rules in favor of women’s sports
The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of women’s sports. The nation’s highest court ruled 6-3 in favor of laws in West Virginia and Idaho. Laws in both states require athletes to compete with their biological gender. The ruling according to critics is anti-trans and a violation of Title IX. Supporters of the law, including West Virginia’s Attorney General, call the law common sense. J.B. McCuskey says these laws are common sense and will continue to allow fairness in competition. 25 other states have similar laws concerning women’s sports; the court’s decision is expected to affect future legal challenges with other state laws.
Student settles with school district
Students here in Mecklenburg County have settled with the school district. The student, who was identified in court documents at G.S., painted a tribute to Christian activist Charlie Kirk following his assassination.
The student painted the tribute on the spirit rock “Live Like Kirk John 11:25 which reads Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district claimed the students did not get permission and called it an act of vandalism. Following the accusation, one of the students’ parents filed a federal lawsuit against the school district. Attorneys from Alliance defending freedom represented the student. They refuted claims that the students did not get permission to paint the rock and called out the school officials for their clear bias. The school district settled the case for 95 thousand dollars. They apologized and created a new student policy concerning freedom of speech.
Family fights for return of children
A Christian family’s fight to have their children returned has now turned into a dispute between two nations. The Samson family, who live in Sweden are Romanian in nationality. The incident started when one of the family’s oldest children lied to school officials about being abused by her parents. Sweden’s social services quickly took the two oldest children and have refused to return them to their parents. The parents say even after the child confessed that she lied, the government has refused to return them and even expressed putting the children up for adoption. The Romanian Senate voted unanimously for Swedish officials to return the children to their parents. Protestors have also taken to the streets in support of the family. The Swedish national board of health and welfare released a statement saying in part they are investigating and will do a thorough investigation to make the best decision for the children.
SNBC Health Report: the health benefits of leafy greens and lung health
According to recent studies, there may be a connection between leafy green vegetables and healthier lungs. Researchers believe the link is vitamins K 1& 2, which are found in vegetables such as spinach, kale, and broccoli. These vitamins help in the body with blood clotting and according to research, so much more. Vitamin K 2 also assists in bone health. Researchers in Australia found a diet rich leafy greens helped patients who had COPD and asthma. The researchers found a diet higher in greens helps with better lung function and lower rates of COPD. One researcher says he believes the vitamins found in leafy greens help activate protein, which allows the lung tissue more flexibility and less damage. Vitamins K 1& 2 can also be found in mustard greens, collard greens and Swiss chard.