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If you’ve ever seen a police procedural on TV, you are likely aware that officers are supposed to tell you about certain rights when you’re arrested. “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law,” a common version begins. “You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided to you before questioning takes place.”
This disclaimer, known as the Miranda warning, is the product of a landmark 1966 U.S. Supreme Court decision, Miranda v. Arizona. It is meant to protect Americans from submitting to the police simply because they think, under the circumstances, that they have no other choice. If police don’t first recite it to people who are in custody, anything they say during subsequent interrogations cannot be used against them in court.
In theory, at least. In the five decades since creating this safeguard, the Court has been consistently chipping away at it, carving out generous exceptions and crafting new rules that limit its real-world impact. Together, these carve-outs preserve the Miranda warning in form, while ensuring that it does as little as possible to keep people—especially members of marginalized
“We should be finding a solution together to preserve the forest for the future of our children and our grandchildren and our great-grandchildren. What’s going to happen when it’s all gone, when it’s all destroyed and there’s nothing left?”
While the world watches Brazil host the global sporting spectacle, a darker reality lurks beneath the country’s attempt to project a veneer of harmony, environmentalism and cheer. Abetted by President Rousseff’s Workers Party, Brazil’s powerful agribusiness sector is laying the groundwork for a massive land grab, intent on gutting indigenous territorial rights while riding a shocking wave of racism and intolerance.
For over fifteen years, Amazon Watch has been an effective force in supporting indigenous environmental movements on the front lines of halting destructive development.
Federal officials are investigating a new multi-state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has killed four people.
As of June 18, the Food and Drug Administration was reporting 17 people across 13 states had been sickened in the outbreak, which has been traced to chicken fettuccine alfredo meals. The implicated…Continue Reading
The number of children sick in an outbreak mainly affecting Germany and Austria has increased to almost 100.
The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) reported illnesses were likely caused by an organic cashew butter with raspberries sold at dm drogerie markt. locations.
Korean authorities have announced the recall of two products as part of an investigation into a foodborne outbreak.
The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, and local government officials said investigations into reports of food poisoning led to the action. They did not…Continue Reading
** Church & Dwight Co., Inc. issued a recall for several medicinal swabs due to potential microbial contamination. Affected items include Zicam® and Orajel™ cold swabs, AllClear nasal swabs, and teething swabs for babies. Use of contaminated products may lead to infections, particularly in vulnerable populations.
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This recall is associated with an ongoing outbreak investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses. Products were distributed in AZ, CA, IL, IN, NE, NM, NV, WA and WY.
** August Egg Company firm has voluntarily been diverting eggs to an egg-breaking plant for over 30 days, which pasteurizes the eggs and kills any potential foodborne pathogens.
Consumers who may have eggs produced in this plant, as identified by the plant code on one side of the egg carton, should return it to their place of purchase for a full refund. Further questions may be directed to the company at 1-800-710-2554, between 9am and 5pm PT. August Egg Company recalled its brown eggs—both free-range and certified organic—due to Salmonella concerns. Salmonella infection can lead to fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Consumers are urged to check the packaging for brand and lot numbers and avoid consumption.
On May 9 an Executive Order was signed to “Fight Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.” In short, it discourages criminal enforcement of regulatory violations —particularly those without clear intent or where the rule itself isn’t well known.
Pair that with fewer FDA inspections because off…Continue Reading
A Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to chicken fettuccine alfredo products from Fresh Realm has sickened 17 people across 13 states, leading to a recall of all products produced before June 17, 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The outbreak has been associated with…Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers… Impacted Products
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Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Listeria infections in Europe are at their highest levels since the start of EU-wide surveillance in 2007.
Data comes from two 2023 epidemiological reports issued recently by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), which cover the European Union and European Economic…Continue Reading
Fuentes Farms LLC, located in McAllen, TX, is recalling boxes of fresh cucumbers because of potential contamination with Salmonella, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled product was distributed in Texas by local vendors in flea markets located in the McAllen and Alamo areas.
GBC Food Services, LLC, of Farmers Branch, TX, is recalling Supreme Produce Apple & PB Snack Cup and Supreme Produce Celery & PB Snack Cup because of potential contamination with…Continue Reading
Slovakia, New Zealand and Lithuania have issued separate warnings about the dangers of Listeria monocytogenes.
In Slovakia, a regional public health agency informed a local food administration about the death of an elderly man, which may have been caused by the consumption of sheep cheese purchased at a farm in…Continue Reading
Turkana Food Inc. of Kenilworth, NJ, is recalling 352 cases of Floria Dried Apricots because of undeclared sulfites on the product labeling. This poses a serious or life-threatening risk to individuals with sulfite sensitivities or allergies.
The recall was initiated after routine sampling by the New York State Department of…Continue Reading
Hofood99 Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its 200-gram packages of enoki mushrooms, because tests have shown they are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled mushrooms were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 200-gram, green plastic package marked with UPC Barcode 6 976532 310051 on the…Continue Reading
Marini Foods Limited is recalling Rea brand Genoa Salami and Bona brand Genova Salami from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
This recall was triggered by findings from the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. There have been…Continue Reading
With the dry season fast approaching, King County Fire Marshal Eric Urban has issued a Stage 1 Burn Ban for the unincorporated areas of King County. This ban, which prohibits yard debris fires and fires set to clear land, takes effect Monday at 12:01 a.m., June 30.
The ban is being issued in conjunction with the King County Fire Chiefs Association and King County Fire Marshals Association. It does not apply to recreational fires or gas/propane appliances, including grills, pellet smokers, or charcoal grills.
Expected periods of higher temperatures will expand the amount of dry fuel load and reduce the amount of moisture in vegetation in our communities. This in turn increases the risk of an uncontrolled fire when burning yard debris.
“Summer is a prime season to enjoy the outdoors, but summer also brings higher fire risks. Help prevent uncontrolled fires and potential wildfires by following the Stage 1 Burn Ban,” Urban said. “Your efforts make a difference, and both your neighbors and our first responders will thank you.”
Urban also encourages people who smoke to use extreme caution with their ashes or when they’re extinguishing cigarettes.
There are also rules for approved recreational or campfires:
Firewood must be seasoned and dry.
The fire must be built in a metal or concrete fire pit, like those typically found in campgrounds.
The fire must not be used to dispose of debris.
The fire must grow no larger than three feet wide.
The fire must be in a clear spot, at least 10 feet away from all vegetation.
Overhanging branches must be at least 20 feet above the flames.
The fire must be at least 25 feet away from any structure.
The fire must always be attended by an alert person with equipment that can put out the fire (such as a shovel and a five-gallon bucket of water, or a connected and charged water hose).
After use, campfires must be completely extinguished by pouring water or moist soil over them and stirring with a shovel until all parts are cool to the touch.
No burning is allowed when the wind speed is greater than 15 miles per hour.
If smoke or ash from the fire causes a nuisance to any neighbors, the fire must be extinguished.
Get the latest information on current burn bans by visiting the Department of Local Services’ Fire Safety Burn Bans page.
The act of June 30, 1834 (4 Stat. 729), defining “the Indian country,” is as much a local act as the donation act of 1023 Oregon or the penal code of the District of Columbia.
By their terms, “the Indian country” was limited to “that part of the United States west of the Mississippi, and not within the states of Missouri or Louisiana, or the territory of Alaska, and, also, that part of the United States east of the Mississippi River, and not within any state, to which the Indian …
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Can the description above of behaviors from the 1800s be any more familiar than the current 21st Century government?
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