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- Justice John Marshall Harlan and Birth Tourism
One of the more unexpected aspects of the Birthright Citizenship case was the return of Justice John Marshall Harlan. But I think a more careful study of Harlan's lectures suggests that at least part of Trump's order may survive: specifically, the status of children whose mother is in the United States on a tourist or other limited visa. I discuss this question in a new Civitas Outlook essay. Here is the introduction: The conventional wisdom is that the Supreme Court will strike down President Trump's entire birthright citizenship order. In 2018, I wrote that children of illegal aliens are citizens at birth. I'll admit that recent scholarship has made this question much closer than I had realized, but on balance, Trump's order should not stand for the children of illegal aliens who are domiciled in the United States. The analysis, however, differs for the second part of Trump's order, which applies to children of mothers on tourist or other temporary visas. And for authority, the Supreme Court can rely on an unexpected source who came up at oral argument: Justice John Marshall Harlan. In a 1898 constitutional law lecture, which I analyzed more than a decade ago, Justice Harlan told his students that the children of tourists, "who cannot under the law become naturalized in the United States," would not be birthright citizens. During oral argument at the Supreme Court, Justice Neil Gorsuch and counsel for the ACLU dismissed Harlan's views because he dissented in the landmark case of United States v. Wong Kim Ark. But that decision did not set a binding precedent on the status of temporary sojourners. More importantly, the views of the Great Dissenter, whose dissents were often vindicated by history, should not be dismissed so casually. If Harlan was right, then the Supreme Court could split the difference on Trump's order: the children of illegal aliens who intend to stay in the United States would retain birthright citizenship, but pregnant women could no longer come to the United States on temporary visas for the purpose of giving birth to citizens. Wong Kim Ark certainly addressed the issue of birth to a tourist, but I do not think a holding was set on that question. If so, the value of Wong Kim Ark is persuasive, and not binding. Here, the Harlan dissent should warrant a closer look. After all, Harlan's other dissents have come to be vindicated: The… [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago - LISTEN: United Pilot Reports Hitting Drone Mid-Flight in Audio Recording
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) A United Airlines pilot reported a possible drone strike at 3,000 feet on Wednesday, according to an eye-opening air traffic control audio. United flight 1980 departed San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday morning, and the pilot told the tower he had possibly “hit a drone.” “I believe I just saw like a red, small object, about 1,000 feet below us to our right,” the pilot said. United Airlines flight 1980 (Boeing 737) hit a drone over San Diego this morning around 3000 feet. Audio via @theATCapp pic.twitter.com/EFclpROOlL — Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) April 29, 2026 “United flight 1980 reported a possible drone just prior to arriving in San Diego. The flight landed safely, and customers deplaned normally at the gate. Our maintenance team found no damage after thoroughly inspecting the aircraft,” United Airlines said in a statement to KTLA. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also released a statement, acknowledging the incident and saying there were no other reports of drone sightings by pilots the rest of the day. “While approaching San Diego International Airport at about 4,000 feet altitude, the crew of United Airlines Flight 1980 told air traffic control they believed they saw a drone 1,000 feet below them. Air traffic control alerted other pilots but did not receive any additional drone-sighting reports,” they said. The FBI in San Diego said they are “evaluating” the situation. “While our policy is to neither confirm nor deny investigations, we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to evaluate the situation,” they said. “If there is a violation of federal law within the FBI’s authorities, we will follow the facts wherever they may lead. As this is an ongoing matter, we do not have anything further.”The post LISTEN: United Pilot Reports Hitting Drone Mid-Flight in Audio Recording first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago - ‘Dr. TikTok’ and the rise of cyberchondria
Social media is no substitute for advice from a medical professional By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 30, 2026 A growing number of users are turning to TikTok for health advice often with unintended consequences. Experts warn that cyberchondria, or anxiety fueled by online symptom searching, is rising in the age of endless scrolling. Medical professionals say misinformation and self-diagnosis on social media can worsen mental health and delay proper care. For millions of Americans, a troubling symptom no longer triggers a call to the doctor; it leads to a scroll through TikTok. Short-form videos promising quick explanations for everything from ADHD to rare neurological disorders have turned the platform into an informal diagnostic tool. But according to a recent Wisephone blog post, that trend is helping fuel a modern form of health anxiety known as cyberchondria, where repeated online searches amplify fear rather than provide reassurance. Cyberchondria isnt new, but its scale is. Defined as excessive online health searching that worsens anxiety, the condition thrives in an environment where endless information accurate or not is just a swipe away. From curiosity to anxiety The Wisephone blog describes a familiar pattern: a user notices a minor symptom, searches for answers, and quickly encounters alarming possibilities. Instead of relief, the result is escalating worry and compulsive checking. That cycle is what distinguishes cyberchondria from casual Googling. Rather than resolving uncertainty, repeated searches reinforce it, often pushing users toward worst-case scenarios. Social media accelerates the process. TikToks algorithm delivers highly engaging, bite-sized health content that can make rare conditions feel common and relatable. Critics say this environment encourages self-diagnosis without medical training, particularly among younger users. The misinformation problem Doctors say the biggest risk isnt just anxiety its accuracy. Unlike vetted medical sources, TikTok videos are created by anyone, meaning misinformation can spread quickly. The Wisephone blog warns that acting on unverified advice can lead to unnecessary panic or even harmful decisions. Research backs that concern. Studies have shown that social media exposure can even influence physical symptoms. In some cases, clinicians have linked spikes in certain disorders such as tic-like behaviors to prolonged exposure to related TikTok content. At the same time, experts acknowledge a paradox: social media has also helped reduce stigma around mental health and encouraged people to seek help. Why the trend is accelerating Several factors are converging:… [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago - Mother and baby unit a ‘significant step forward’
Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years. [TheTopNews] Read More.6 hours ago - FedEx, UPS pledge to refund customers after Supreme Court tariff decision
FedEx and UPS said they will return tariff refunds to customers after a Supreme Court ruling opened the door to potentially billions of dollars in reimbursements tied to Trump-era import taxes.The companies said they plan to pass along any recovered funds as the federal government begins processing refund claims for duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a move that could affect a broad swath of importers.UPS CEO Carol Tomé said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call that UPS processed 16 million IEEPA-related entries and remitted more than $5 billion in tariffs to the U.S. Treasury."We are just a pass-through," Tomé said, adding that once refunds are issued, UPS will send the money "right back to our customer."TRUMP ADMIN TO BEGIN REFUNDING $166B TO BUSINESSES IN WAKE OF SUPREME COURT DECISIONFedEx similarly said it intends to return funds to customers as soon as it receives refunds from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), reinforcing that logistics firms act primarily as intermediaries in tariff collection.POWELL SAYS HE'LL STAY ON FED BOARD AFTER CHAIRMANSHIP ENDS BUT WON'T BE A ‘SHADOW FED CHAIR’The developments follow a February Supreme Court ruling that found the 1977 law used by the Trump administration does not authorize presidents to impose tariffs, effectively invalidating a broad set of import duties applied to goods from major trading partners.The decision could trigger a significant wave of repayments, with roughly $166 billion in tariff collections potentially subject to refunds, according to government data cited in court filings.Thousands of companies have already moved to file claims after the federal government launched a new system to process refunds earlier this month, signaling strong demand for reimbursement.CBP said it began rolling out a phased refund system on April 20, allowing importers and brokers to submit claims through its online portal. The agency said most valid refunds are expected to be issued within 60 to 90 days after approval, though more complex cases could take longer.For logistics companies like UPS and FedEx, the refunds are not expected to materially impact financial results because the firms primarily collect tariffs from customers and remit them to the federal government.Still, the scale of the refunds highlights the broader economic impact of the tariffs, which disrupted global trade flows and weighed on corporate earnings across multiple industries.CLICK HERE TO GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GOWhile the court ruling struck down tariffs imposed under IEEPA, other trade… [TheTopNews] Read More.7 hours ago
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One of the more unexpected aspects of the Birthright Citizenship case was the return of Justice John Marshall Harlan. But I think a more careful study of Harlan's lectures suggests that at least part of Trump's order may survive: specifically, the status of children whose mother is in the United States on a tourist or other limited visa. I discuss this question in a new Civitas Outlook essay. Here is the introduction: The conventional wisdom is that the Supreme Court will strike down President Trump's entire birthright citizenship order. In 2018, I wrote that children of illegal aliens are citizens at birth. I'll admit that recent scholarship has made this question much closer than I had realized, but on balance, Trump's order should not stand for the children of illegal aliens who are domiciled in the United States. The analysis, however, differs for the second part of Trump's order, which applies to children of mothers on tourist or other temporary visas. And for authority, the Supreme Court can rely on an unexpected source who came up at oral argument: Justice John Marshall Harlan. In a 1898 constitutional law lecture, which I analyzed more than a decade ago, Justice Harlan told his students that the children of tourists, "who cannot under the law become naturalized in the United States," would not be birthright citizens. During oral argument at the Supreme Court, Justice Neil Gorsuch and counsel for the ACLU dismissed Harlan's views because he dissented in the landmark case of United States v. Wong Kim Ark. But that decision did not set a binding precedent on the status of temporary sojourners. More importantly, the views of the Great Dissenter, whose dissents were often vindicated by history, should not be dismissed so casually. If Harlan was right, then the Supreme Court could split the difference on Trump's order: the children of illegal aliens who intend to stay in the United States would retain birthright citizenship, but pregnant women could no longer come to the United States on temporary visas for the purpose of giving birth to citizens. Wong Kim Ark certainly addressed the issue of birth to a tourist, but I do not think a holding was set on that question. If so, the value of Wong Kim Ark is persuasive, and not binding. Here, the Harlan dissent should warrant a closer look. After all, Harlan's other dissents have come to be vindicated: The… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) A United Airlines pilot reported a possible drone strike at 3,000 feet on Wednesday, according to an eye-opening air traffic control audio. United flight 1980 departed San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday morning, and the pilot told the tower he had possibly “hit a drone.” “I believe I just saw like a red, small object, about 1,000 feet below us to our right,” the pilot said. United Airlines flight 1980 (Boeing 737) hit a drone over San Diego this morning around 3000 feet. Audio via @theATCapp pic.twitter.com/EFclpROOlL — Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) April 29, 2026 “United flight 1980 reported a possible drone just prior to arriving in San Diego. The flight landed safely, and customers deplaned normally at the gate. Our maintenance team found no damage after thoroughly inspecting the aircraft,” United Airlines said in a statement to KTLA. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also released a statement, acknowledging the incident and saying there were no other reports of drone sightings by pilots the rest of the day. “While approaching San Diego International Airport at about 4,000 feet altitude, the crew of United Airlines Flight 1980 told air traffic control they believed they saw a drone 1,000 feet below them. Air traffic control alerted other pilots but did not receive any additional drone-sighting reports,” they said. The FBI in San Diego said they are “evaluating” the situation. “While our policy is to neither confirm nor deny investigations, we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to evaluate the situation,” they said. “If there is a violation of federal law within the FBI’s authorities, we will follow the facts wherever they may lead. As this is an ongoing matter, we do not have anything further.”The post LISTEN: United Pilot Reports Hitting Drone Mid-Flight in Audio Recording first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.
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Social media is no substitute for advice from a medical professional By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 30, 2026 A growing number of users are turning to TikTok for health advice often with unintended consequences. Experts warn that cyberchondria, or anxiety fueled by online symptom searching, is rising in the age of endless scrolling. Medical professionals say misinformation and self-diagnosis on social media can worsen mental health and delay proper care. For millions of Americans, a troubling symptom no longer triggers a call to the doctor; it leads to a scroll through TikTok. Short-form videos promising quick explanations for everything from ADHD to rare neurological disorders have turned the platform into an informal diagnostic tool. But according to a recent Wisephone blog post, that trend is helping fuel a modern form of health anxiety known as cyberchondria, where repeated online searches amplify fear rather than provide reassurance. Cyberchondria isnt new, but its scale is. Defined as excessive online health searching that worsens anxiety, the condition thrives in an environment where endless information accurate or not is just a swipe away. From curiosity to anxiety The Wisephone blog describes a familiar pattern: a user notices a minor symptom, searches for answers, and quickly encounters alarming possibilities. Instead of relief, the result is escalating worry and compulsive checking. That cycle is what distinguishes cyberchondria from casual Googling. Rather than resolving uncertainty, repeated searches reinforce it, often pushing users toward worst-case scenarios. Social media accelerates the process. TikToks algorithm delivers highly engaging, bite-sized health content that can make rare conditions feel common and relatable. Critics say this environment encourages self-diagnosis without medical training, particularly among younger users. The misinformation problem Doctors say the biggest risk isnt just anxiety its accuracy. Unlike vetted medical sources, TikTok videos are created by anyone, meaning misinformation can spread quickly. The Wisephone blog warns that acting on unverified advice can lead to unnecessary panic or even harmful decisions. Research backs that concern. Studies have shown that social media exposure can even influence physical symptoms. In some cases, clinicians have linked spikes in certain disorders such as tic-like behaviors to prolonged exposure to related TikTok content. At the same time, experts acknowledge a paradox: social media has also helped reduce stigma around mental health and encouraged people to seek help. Why the trend is accelerating Several factors are converging:… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years. [TheTopNews] Read More.
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FedEx and UPS said they will return tariff refunds to customers after a Supreme Court ruling opened the door to potentially billions of dollars in reimbursements tied to Trump-era import taxes.The companies said they plan to pass along any recovered funds as the federal government begins processing refund claims for duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), a move that could affect a broad swath of importers.UPS CEO Carol Tomé said on the company’s first-quarter earnings call that UPS processed 16 million IEEPA-related entries and remitted more than $5 billion in tariffs to the U.S. Treasury."We are just a pass-through," Tomé said, adding that once refunds are issued, UPS will send the money "right back to our customer."TRUMP ADMIN TO BEGIN REFUNDING $166B TO BUSINESSES IN WAKE OF SUPREME COURT DECISIONFedEx similarly said it intends to return funds to customers as soon as it receives refunds from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), reinforcing that logistics firms act primarily as intermediaries in tariff collection.POWELL SAYS HE'LL STAY ON FED BOARD AFTER CHAIRMANSHIP ENDS BUT WON'T BE A ‘SHADOW FED CHAIR’The developments follow a February Supreme Court ruling that found the 1977 law used by the Trump administration does not authorize presidents to impose tariffs, effectively invalidating a broad set of import duties applied to goods from major trading partners.The decision could trigger a significant wave of repayments, with roughly $166 billion in tariff collections potentially subject to refunds, according to government data cited in court filings.Thousands of companies have already moved to file claims after the federal government launched a new system to process refunds earlier this month, signaling strong demand for reimbursement.CBP said it began rolling out a phased refund system on April 20, allowing importers and brokers to submit claims through its online portal. The agency said most valid refunds are expected to be issued within 60 to 90 days after approval, though more complex cases could take longer.For logistics companies like UPS and FedEx, the refunds are not expected to materially impact financial results because the firms primarily collect tariffs from customers and remit them to the federal government.Still, the scale of the refunds highlights the broader economic impact of the tariffs, which disrupted global trade flows and weighed on corporate earnings across multiple industries.CLICK HERE TO GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GOWhile the court ruling struck down tariffs imposed under IEEPA, other trade… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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