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Arkansas AG's Opinion on Government Entities' Moderation of their Social Media Comments

From Arkansas AG opinion 2023-034, issued two weeks ago: [T]he content-moderation policies for the Arkansas Department of Transportation's "official social media account(s) (such as Twitter, IDRIVE, Arkansas Instagram, Facebook, etc.)" …, which describe the Department's social-media accounts as "limited public forums," authorize the Department to "remove or reject" "user generated…

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Forest Department rescues juvenile elephant from water storage tank near Coimbatore

Forest Dept. rescued juvenile male elephant from water tank in Coimbatore. Night patrol team rushed to spot 700m from forest boundary. Backhoe used to make ramp for elephant to walk out. Led by P. Santhiya & R. Arun Kumar. Elephant rejoined its mother nearby. #ElephantRescue #Coimbatore

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DMK government stands with Hindus: Sekarbabu

CM Stalin stands with Hindus; HR&CE Dept. has retrieved lands worth Rs. 5,500 crore, recovered 400 idols, constructed 250 idol strong rooms. Over ₹600 crore granted for running & restoring temples, temple tanks, temple cars & salaries to archakas. Strict action taken if wrongs committed.

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Forest Department deploys additional night patrol staff to drive out wild elephants entering villages in Coimbatore

Forest Dept. increases staff for night patrols in Coimbatore to drive out crop-raiding elephants. 27 staff walk along railway tracks to prevent elephants from getting hit by trains. Drones used to locate herds camping in villages.

The Hindu

Makhna translocated from Pollachi village to Valparai in Anamalai Tiger Reserve found dead

Forest Dept. suspects makhna died from fatal fall in Nagamalai area. Post-mortem scheduled for Monday. Translocated 3 times after causing crop damage in villages near forests. Radio-collar used to monitor movement, but signals not always emitted.

The Hindu

Inside Ron DeSantis' Crackdown on Drag Shows

"Is there any way to stop this from happening tomorrow?" Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff asked about a Christmas-themed drag show on tour in Florida.

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Police Recover Valuables From Colorado Locker Room Theft at Rose Bowl

The Pasadena Police Department issued an update in the case on Friday.

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Education Department punishes student loan servicer for billing mistakes

The department is withholding payment from loan servicer MOHELA as 2.5 million borrowers didn't receive timely billing statements.

WEKU

Tamil Nadu Forest Department trains its staff to restore degraded grasslands

Tamil Nadu Forest Dept. launches 'Meipulam' project to restore 520 hectares of forests using 10 native grasses. Funds of ₹51,155/hectare allotted for 2022-2023. Project aims to provide palatable fodder for wild animals & remove invasive species from forests.

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Tusker found shot dead in Jawalagiri forest range in Hosur

Forest Department personnel found the carcass of a HOSURA tusker, believed to be 15-16 years old, in Jawalagiri forest range. Autopsy revealed the animal was shot dead and tusks were intact. A case has been registered and a joint team is investigating. No further information is available yet.

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New F1 engine tech director "will challenge" Alpine – Famin

Experienced power unit engineer Meignan will return to France after a four-year spell at Mercedes HPP in Brixworth, followed by a slightly shorter stint at Ferrari – acting as Head of Department at both outfits.

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New F1 engine technical director “will challenge” Alpine – Famin

Experienced power unit engineer Meignan will return to France after a four-year spell at Mercedes HPP in Brixworth, followed by a slightly shorter stint at Ferrari, where he acted as Head of Department at both outfits.

Autosport

May School Choice Programs Restrict Religious Schools' Ability to Select Teachers Based on Religion, Sex, Etc.?

In Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC (2012), the Supreme Court unanimously held that religious institutions have the constitutional right to freedom in selecting their clergy and religious teachers, notwithstanding federal or state antidiscrimination law. In Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrisey-Berru (2020), the Court held (by a 7-2 vote) that this…

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Forest Department banks on native wisdom of Muthuvan tribe for Nilgiri Tahr conservation

Muthuvan tribe join TN Forest Dept. to protect State animal, Nilgiri Tahr, by sharing traditional knowledge & helping prevent forest fires. They will be educated on collecting NTFPs without causing disturbance & involved in estimation works to conserve habitats.

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Court Denies Preliminary Injunction in Case Alleging Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment of Doctoral Student

"Plaintiff cannot likely show that her rejection of Dr Greeson's alleged conduct was the basis for her asserted adverse educational action (i.e., failure of the Qualifying Exam)—Plaintiff appears to have failed the Qualifying Exam every which way."

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School Education Department takes steps to re-admit tribal children from Nattakkal in Kil Kotagiri to school

Nilgiris School Education Dept. steps in to help 10 tribal children attend school after road to nearest school damaged. Officials held talks with estate management to allow vehicle to use estate road, and are considering reopening school at Kootaada estate if road is re-laid.

The Hindu

With scanty rain and RE deficit, Karnataka falls short of power while demand surges

The failure of the southwest monsoon and a surge in demand across various sectors has resulted in an unprecedented power situation in Karnataka with a mismatch in availability in demand. While the previous year’s power demand in the State on October 9 was 8,818 MW, on the same day this…

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California Trial Court Allows First Amendment Claim Against L.A. Department of Public Health …

to go forward based partly on allegations that "DPH caused the suspension of [Alliance of Los Angeles County Parents'] Twitter Account."

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Livelihoods on hold: 'administrative error' voids 3343 mining claims

As far as Mr Crawford is concerned, he had a licence, that he applied and paid for.

The Hindu

New defence indigenisation list has futuristic weapons, systems

The fifth PIL has been prepared by the Department of Military Affairs after several rounds of consultations

WEKU

Student loans for parents can be a debt trap. But there's a loophole

Until July 2025, parent PLUS borrowers can paperwork their way into a kinder, gentler repayment plan.

The Hindu

Inaugural of elephant interpretation centre in Coimbatore district delayed due to funding issues, lack of facilities for visitors

Failed inauguration of elephant interpretation centre in Coimbatore due to lack of facilities and funding issues. Nature enthusiasts and forest officials concerned about chosen location due to frequent elephant movement. Money spent for project under scrutiny. Centre includes installations, paintings, specimens to educate visitors about elephants. Park outside centre has…

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Two veteran Capitol Police officers promoted to assistant chief roles - Roll Call

Two top Capitol Police officials, Jason Bell and Sean Gallagher, have shed their acting titles and are now assistant chiefs of police.

The Hindu

New guidance value, on an average 30-40% higher than before, comes into effect

Bengaluru sees 30-40% higher guidance value from Oct 1, to boost revenue collection. Sub-registrar offices witness huge rush, extended working hours. Department collects ₹312 crore on Sep 27, highest one-day collection in State's history. ₹1,000 crore collected in 8 days, ₹9,162 crore this fiscal year till Sep 30.

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Boston Consulting Group accused in Senate inquiry of securing contract extension through ‘cosy relations’ with officials

BCG relied on ‘verbal agreements’ with senior bureaucrats to secure extra $880,000, according to emails attached to a submission to Senate inquiry

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