Fort Myers mayor calls tearful Florida city council vote on ICE-local police agreement ’embarrassing’

Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson said he was “disappointed” and “embarrassed” after a city council meeting went viral when two members cried over a vote to allow cooperation between city police officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “It was a little bit embarrassing,” Anderson told FOX 35 on Wednesday. “I think when we’re…

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Maine school official ignites backlash after comparing trans athlete wave to historic civil rights movements

Portland (Maine) Public Schools Superintendent Ryan Scallon is facing immense criticism after comparing the ongoing battle to enable trans inclusion in women’s and girls’ sports to past American civil rights struggles involving women and minorities.  Scallon made his comments during a school board meeting on Tuesday.  “In our country’s history, there have been many civil…

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Obesity most prevalent in these 3 southern cities

America is struggling with an obesity problem, as nearly 42% of U.S. adults are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Whether this is due to lack of healthy food items and education or easy access to fast food, obesity-related healthcare costs in America have grown to $190.2 billion, the National League…

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