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Collector lists down requirements for setting up fireworks stalls

NTR District Collector S. Dilli Rao has said permissions for setting up fireworks shops in urban and rural areas will be given to individuals only after thorough inspections by officials concerned

The Hindu

Advocacy in Support of Hamas vs. Illegal Material Support of Hamas

Whether Florida may order universities to derecognize Students for Justice in Palestine chapters would likely turn on whether there's evidence on sufficient coordination between them and the national SJP, and the national SJP and Hamas.

Reason

Why Are College Kids Terrified?

Rikki Schlott and Greg Lukianoff discuss their new book, The Canceling of the American Mind.

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Fire hope progress carries them into MLS playoffs

Before owner Joe Mansueto took over, the Fire were lagging behind their peers and can return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Chicago Sun-Times

[UPDATED] New York AG Tells Platforms to Disclose What They Are Doing About "Calls for Violence and Other Materials That May Incite Violence"

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression responds.

Reason

New York's Online Hate Speech Law Raises Serious First Amendment Concerns

Even content creators outside of New York would feel its effects.

Reason

Lionel Messi is easily MLS’ highest-paid player at $20.4 million annual compensation

Messi earns more than the entire payroll of all but three other MLS teams. He has the highest total compensation in MLS, followed by Toronto’s Lorenzo Insigne at $15.4 million and the Fire’s Xherdan Shaqiri at $8,153,000.

Chicago Sun-Times

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The Canceling of the American Mind, by FIRE's Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott

I just read and much enjoyed this new book, and highly recommend it: It's readable, factually detailed, and thoughtful in its analysis and recommendations. For a taste of the argument, see this Substack post. And here are a few of the jacket blurbs from others: This riveting book presents compelling…

Reason

FIRE Letter to NYU School of Law About the Ryna Workman Pro-Hamas-Attack Speech Controversy

Here's the text of today's letter (see here for the full letter, including footnotes): FIRE is deeply concerned by New York University School of Law's recent suggestion to The New York Times that it may be investigating student Ryna Workman for their protected political speech amid intense public and campuswide…

Reason

Fire need to make changes even if they reach MLS playoffs

What happened in their match against Charlotte is more proof that continuity isn’t the answer for the Fire.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire know winning the best way to lure back fans from record crowd

To truly build off Wednesday and turn many of the night’s customers into fans, postseason bids cannot be a rare occurrence for the Fire.

Chicago Sun-Times

Amicus Briefs in Volokh v. James, the Second Circuit Case Related to Social Media "Hate Speech" Policies

"For the most part, the American Civil Liberties Union, Young Americans for Freedom, and the Babylon Bee don't see eye to eye."

Reason

Schools Are Normalizing Intrusive Surveillance

Kids will grow up to value freedom only if they’re raised in an environment where it’s treated as good.

Reason

Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami's game at Chicago because of scar tissue ailment

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi missed his fifth match in six with the MLS club due to a scar tissue ailment. Despite his absence, the Fire sold a record 61,000 tickets to the match.

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Lionel Messi sits out 4-1 Fire win over Inter Miami

Messi was ruled out by Miami due to a lingering leg injury, but Soldier Field was still mostly filled even without the soccer legend.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lionel Messi’s status for Inter Miami match vs. Fire still unclear

Messi has missed four of Inter Miami’s last five matches, plus another for Argentina, over the last month. The Fire are offering discounts for 2024 season tickets to fans attending Wednesday’s match, regardless of whether Messi plays.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lionel Messi can boost the Fire, even if he doesn’t play at Soldier Field

Messi joining MLS has been a boon for the league and could lead to looser roster rules that could help the Fire capitalize on Joe Mansueto’s wealth.

The Independent UK

Federal judge rules Texas university that canceled drag show didn't violate free speech rights

A federal judge has ruled that a university in the Texas Panhandle did not violate the constitutional right to free speech when the school’s president canceled a drag show earlier this year

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Federal Judge Declines To Stop Drag Show Ban at Texas College

The judge ruled that drag performances are not inherently expressive and that schools could regulate "vulgar and lewd" conduct.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lawnmowers among $100k of equipment stolen from Soldier Field

John Deere Gators and ride-along mowers were among the items stolen from a Soldier Field contractor. The equipment did not belong to either the Bears or the Fire, which are tenants on the Lakefront.

Reason

Suit Over Houston Park's Restriction on Displaying Videos of Animals Being Killed and Otherwise Unpleasantly Treated

From FIRE's press release (and you can read the Complaint here): Today, the Law & Religion Clinic at the University of Texas and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed a lawsuit against the City of Houston, several Houston police officers, and Discovery Green Conservancy after police officers arrested…

Reason

Ashland Professor Allegedly Ousted for Allowing 'Too Much Investigative Journalism'

After the student paper pressed university officials for interviews, its faculty adviser got into trouble.

Chicago Sun-Times

Struggling Fire know turnaround must start now

The Fire have been outscored 11-1 in their last four games and look nothing like the team that surged into playoff contention before the Leagues Cup.

Reason

Two-Thirds of College Students Think Shouting Down A Public Speaker Can Be Acceptable

Even at schools with solid speech policies, many students show little tolerance for opposing political beliefs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Slumping Fire looking to regain winning form

Entering play Saturday at D.C. United, the Fire have dropped three consecutive games since the end of the Leagues Cup.

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