Alabama “Hands-Free” Law Starts Saturday
Beginning June 1, Alabama’s new “Hands-Free” law will be enforced, prohibiting the use of electronic devices while driving unless operated hands-free. The law aims to reduce distracted driving and enhance road safety. Fines for violations start at $50 for the first offense, escalating with subsequent infractions.
Hong Kong 47 Face Security Trial Verdict
A verdict is imminent for 47 pro-democracy activists and politicians in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial. Arrested in January 2021 for allegedly conspiring to commit subversion by organizing an unofficial primary election, they have collectively spent 39,000 days on remand. The trial’s outcome is widely expected to result in convictions, marking a significant blow to Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement.