Author: Richard Luscombe in Miami

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In a recent ruling, a judge has prohibited Donald Trump from playing the song “Hold On, I’m Comin’” by Isaac Hayes at his rallies. The lawsuit, filed by the artist’s family, seeks to permanently block the use of the song by the Republican presidential nominee. This temporary restriction does not apply to past videos of the song being played at events. Many artists have demanded Trump to stop using their music at his events, including Abba, Jack White, Celine Dion, and Johnny Marr. Isaac Hayes III, son of the late artist, praised the judge’s decision, urging other artists to also…

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In a tragic case that sparked outrage and highlighted racial tensions, a white Florida woman was convicted for shooting and killing a Black mother of four. Susan Lorincz was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally shooting Ajike “AJ” Owens through her front door. The incident stemmed from a conflict where Lorincz assaulted Owens’ children, leading to a confrontation that ended in tragedy. The trial, held before an all-white jury, shed light on the history of racial tensions between the two parties. Despite claims of self-defense, evidence presented in court suggested otherwise. The case raised questions about the application of Florida’s…

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