This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 The Latest on the Supreme Court ruling on New York's gun law: WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut's former longtime attorney general and a key participant in the bipartisan gun violence legislation negotiations, called Thursday's ruling “deeply destructive” in a tweet. He predicted it “will unleash even more gun violence on American communities." Blumenthal said the ruling will put more guns in public spaces instead of “upholding commonsense safeguards to reduce gun violence” This, he said in the tweet, will "open the floodgates to invalidate sensible gun safety laws in more states.” ___ MORE ON THE DECISION: — Supreme Court expands gun rights, striking New York limits — States with strict gun-permitting laws consider next steps ___ Follow AP's coverage of the Supreme Court: https://apnews.com/hub/us-supreme-court ___ ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland … [Read more...] about Live updates | Reaction to Supreme Court’s gun decision
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Democrats raise alarm after Supreme Court strikes NY concealed carry law
close Video NY Gov. Hochul defiant after Supreme Court gun decision: 'We're just getting started' Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned that her state is "just getting started" on gun restrictions after the Supreme Court struck down a state gun control measure Thursday. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Several Democratic lawmakers expressed dismay Thursday after the Supreme Court struck down a New York law restricting concealed carry permits. The high court ruled that the state regulations in question violated the Second Amendment in a 6-3 decision authored by Justice Clarence Thomas . The law required New York residents to prove they had "proper cause" when applying for a concealed handgun license, a standard that didn't include self defense. "It's deeply disturbing and is showing an activism by these Supreme Court justices to undermine common sense state laws and precedent," Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., told … [Read more...] about Democrats raise alarm after Supreme Court strikes NY concealed carry law
Shark attack in California leaves swimmer with significant injuries, police say
A swimmer in California was attacked by a shark Wednesday and suffered what police described as significant injuries. The attack happened at around 10:35 a.m. off Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove, a city of around 15,000 in Monterey County, south of San Jose, police said. Police said in a statement that other swimmers jumped in to help the man. Officials launched an aerial drone to search for the shark, but it has not been spotted. All beaches in Pacific Grove will be closed until Saturday as a precaution, the police department said. Pacific Grove City Council member Joe Amelia told NBC affiliate KSBW of Salinas that the man was a surfer and that he suffered serious injuries to his stomach and a leg. Shark attacks on humans in California are rare, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is the second case of an injury from a shark in California this year, department spokesperson Kirsten Macintyre said. The first was at San Miguel Island in … [Read more...] about Shark attack in California leaves swimmer with significant injuries, police say
Florida ex-wife of slain Microsoft exec allegedly wanted to ‘shut him up,’ tattoo staffer
close Video Kirsten Bridegan, holding her daughter Bexley, speaks at a vigil April 19 for her slain husband, Jared Bridegan Kirsten Bridegan, holding her daughter Bexley, speaks at a vigil April 19 for her slain husband, Jared Bridegan NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: A Florida tattoo parlor staffer said the Mormon ex-wife of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan asked if he knew anyone who could "shut him up" in 2015 — after undergoing a surprising "enhancement" on her genitals. Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, 35, was in the process of divorcing Bridegan at the time — but they were still living under the same roof with their twins in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, when he said she made the comment. A photo combination of Kirsten and Jared Bridegan with their daughter London and his ex-wife Shanna Gardner-Fernandez. (Fox News Digital) "She had been talking to us about her divorce, and she told us her … [Read more...] about Florida ex-wife of slain Microsoft exec allegedly wanted to ‘shut him up,’ tattoo staffer
South Shore Children’s Chorus Welcomes New Singers!
0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Kids & Family No audition required for new singers to join the fastest-growing music organization in the south shore, located right in Quincy! Kirsten Shetler , Neighbor Posted Reply Do you have a child at home who loves to sing? The South Shore Children's Chorus serves almost 100 singers from over 15 different communities. There is no audition to join - your child is welcome from the first step into rehearsal! Quincy native Kirsten (Shetler) Oberoi founded SSCC in January of 2016, and alongside her staff of all south shore music educators, continues to grow the organization rapidly. The mission of the organization is to provide high quality music education in an open and welcoming environment for singers of all ages and ability levels. SSCC has three … [Read more...] about South Shore Children’s Chorus Welcomes New Singers!
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 3-9
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 3-9: July 3: Actor Michael Cole (“The Mod Squad”) is 82. Singer Judith Durham of The Seekers is 79. Actor Kurtwood Smith (“That 70s Show”) is 79. Country singer Johnny Lee is 76. Writer Dave Barry is 75. Actor Betty Buckley is 75. Actor Jan Smithers (“WKRP In Cincinnati”) is 73. Actor Bruce Altman (“Blue Bloods”) is 67. Talk show host Montel Williams is 66. Country singer Aaron Tippin is 64. Synthesizer player Vince Clarke of Erasure is 62. Actor Tom Cruise is 60. Actor Thomas Gibson (“Criminal Minds,” ″Dharma and Greg”) is 60. Actor Hunter Tylo is 60. Actor Connie Nielsen (“Gladiator”) is 58. Actor Yeardley Smith (“The Simpsons”) is 58. TV chef Sandra Lee is 56. Singer Ishmael “Butterfly” Butler of Digable Planets is 53. Keyboardist-guitarist Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies is 53. Actor Shawnee Smith (“Saw,” ″Becker”) is 53. Actor-singer Audra … [Read more...] about Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 3-9