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Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barkers Relationship Timeline

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While Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s relationship came as a surprise to many, the pair knew each other for years before their whirlwind romance. After Barker spent time with Kardashian at her mom Kris Jenner’s Palm Springs, California, home in January 2021, Us Weekly confirmed that the pair were dating. “Kourtney and Travis are officially a couple,” the insider told Us. “They have been close friends for years and have been dating for a couple months. Read More...

Book ban lawsuit moves forward as Florida district removes over 1,000 titles

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A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit challenging book bans in Escambia County, Florida, can move forward on the same day the county released an updated list of more than 2,800 individual books that have been pulled from shelves for review. U.S. District Judge T. Kent Wetherell II ruled on Wednesday that book publisher Penguin Random House, free expression PEN America, authors, and families of Escambia County had standing to pursue their claims under the First Amendment because those protections are implicated when officials remove books based on ideology or viewpoint. Read More...

Google Maps and Waze shut down traffic data in Israel amid war

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As a result of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, Google Maps and Waze seem to have shut down traffic alerts and data as a safety precaution. On October 7, conflict broke out in Gaza as Hamas, a terrorist organization, started an attack on Israel. In the time since the initial attack, a fierce war has continued to escalate, killing over 5,000. Google has already responded to the situation, detailing its efforts to ensure employees in Israel are safe, that platforms such as YouTube are working to remove graphic content and disinformation, and the company has committed $8 million to relief efforts. Read More...