Justice Dept. settles with New Jersey county over ballot languages, highlighting widespread barrier
The Justice Department has reached a settlement with a New Jersey county over language barriers for Spanish-speaking voters, emphasizing a growing challenge for certain minority communities nationwide.
Colorado baker sued again over alleged LGBTQ bias
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2018 the commission showed anti-religious bias when it sanctioned Phillips. Autumn Scardina attempted to order the birthday cake on the same day in 2017 that the high court announced it would hear baker Jack Phillipsโ appeal in the wedding cake case. AdBefore filing her lawsuit, Scardina filed a complaint against Phillips with the state, and the Colorado Civil Rights Commission found probable cause that Phillips had discriminated against her. Phillips then filed a federal lawsuit against Colorado, accusing it of waging a โcrusade to crushโ him by pursuing the complaint. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission showed anti-religious bias when it sanctioned Phillips for refusing to make the same-sex wedding cake for Craig and Mullins.
Recipe: Mardi Gras king cake scones
King cake scones are the new โbig easy.โWatch the video above and try these king cake scones by Alexis Clark, New Orleans native and owner of Galadrielโs Goods. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture very gently. Pour into the flour mixture. In a separate bowl, make the cinnamon swirl. Crumble about a third of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the dough.
Teen charged with capital murder in connection with South Side slaying last month
SAN ANTONIO โ A 15-year-old who was arrested in connection with the death of 34-year-old Shaun Barker, who was shot last month on the cityโs South Side, is currently being held on a capital murder charge. Baker was shot and killed last month in the 2100 block of Sundrop Bay, near Zamora Middle School. Man shot to death crashes into at least 5 cars on South SideThe teenโs attorney appeared in court Thursday, hoping to have a request for release granted. Judge didn't want to do it for whatever reason,โ said William Davidson, the teenโs attorney said. Davidson said heโll be talking to the district attorney about a video that could possibly exonerate his client.
RECIPE: Easy baker's meringue
But Tootie Pie Company has an easy recipe for all you meringue lovers out there! Baker's MeringueIngredients:โข 4 egg whitesโข 1 cup granulated sugarโข ยผ teaspoon cream of tartarโข ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extractDirections:1. Keep whipping until stiff peak is reached. At stiff peak, add in vanilla. Variation:For meringue cookies, pipe or plop teaspoonfuls of meringue onto baking sheet lined with parchment.