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Virginia's AR-15 Ban Backfired in Spectacular Fashion

Law Enforcement Today

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July 7, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Transfer

A new gun ban was supposed to slow firearm sales in Virginia. Instead, retailers saw a buying frenzy as thousands rushed to purchase firearms before the deadline.

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Bacon’s Rebellion

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· Jul 8, 2026

Virginia Court Halts Spanberger’s AR-15 Ban, Delivering Major Victory to Gun Owners

After months of legal battle and Second Amendment uncertainty, a court order temporarily blocked Virginia from enforcing a ban on AR-15s. by Bronson Winslow Virginia gun owners secured their first major courtroom victory June 26 after a Lancaster County Circuit Court judge granted a temporary injunction against Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s sweeping ban on the sale []

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 3, 2026

Virginia’s Gun Ban Battle Headed To State Supreme Court After Sudden Appeal

The legal battle over Virginia’s firearm laws escalated rapidly this week as the Commonwealth and Attorney General Jay Jones filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court of Virginia. The state is aiming to overturn a newly issued preliminary injunction that temporarily halted enforcement of several gun and magazine restrictions across the state. The move [] Virginia’s Gun Ban Battle Headed To State Supreme Court After Sudden Appeal

OpsLens

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· Jun 25, 2026

Court blocks Dem governor’s ban on semi-automatic guns * WorldNetDaily * by Harold Hutchison, Daily Caller News Foundation

Source link (Image courtesy Pixabay) A Virginia court issued a preliminary injunction halting a ban on the sale and transfer of modern semiautomatic firearms Thursday, securing a victory for pro-Second

Independent Journal Review

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· Jun 25, 2026

Court Temporarily Blocks Democrat Governor’s Semi-Auto Gun Ban

A Virginia court issued a preliminary injunction halting a ban on the sale and transfer of modern semiautomatic firearms Thursday, securing a victory for pro-Second Amendment organizations. Democratic Virginia Gov

Irish News

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· Jul 7, 2026

What time and channel is the UFC on? TV and live stream info for Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2

Conor McGregor makes his eagerly anticipated UFC return on Saturday night in Las Vegas

GiveMeSport

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· Jul 1, 2026

UFC 329: Conor McGregor Stars in Truly Bizarre Advert Just Days Before Return

McGregor was clearly loving his acting role.

Canada Sports Betting

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· Jul 9, 2026

UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Prediction, Picks, and Odds

In the triumphant return of the biggest star in MMA, Conor McGregor makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon to take on Max Holloway in a rematch 13 years in the making. With this star-studded main event complemented by several can’t-miss scraps on Saturday night, the only way the action could get any better is [...] Read More... The post UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Prediction, Picks, and Odds appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

The Standard

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· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor vs Holloway LIVE: Updates as Conor McGregor suffers major injury blow on UFC return

Conor McGregor’s long-awaited UFC comeback against Max Holloway over in just 69 seconds

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 11, 2026

What time and TV channel is Conor McGregor v Max Holloway 2 on at UFC 329 tonight?

Conor McGregor's rematch with Max Holloway headlines UFC 329 in Las Vegas

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why Paramount is keeping Conor McGregor’s UFC return off CBS

Conor McGregor’s marquee return to the UFC is the latest UFC event to stay behind the Paramount+ paywall. In August 2025, UFC reached an exclusive seven-year, 7.7 billion rights deal with Paramount in the United States. The agreement ended UFC’s pay-per-view model, moving all events to the Paramount+ streaming service, with select simulcasts on CBS.

Finland Today

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· May 7, 2026

‘Mortal Kombat II’ Film Review: The One Fans Have Been Waiting For

A return to the iconic battleground captivates the audience with breathtaking fight scenes, meticulous attention to detail and an engaging story that remains faithful to its origins.

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jun 23, 2026

Remembering Dakota Rager at the Lil’ Rager Poker Run

Remembering Dakota Rager at the Lil’ Rager Poker Run

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

McGregor’s UFC Return Ends in 69 Seconds as Knee Buckles Against Holloway

Conor McGregor's five-year UFC return lasted 69 seconds at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, when his right knee buckled on a kick attempt and referee Mike Beltran stopped the fight. Max Holloway won by TKO, immediately calling for a third bout between the fighters.

Fox News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor's long-awaited Octagon return cut short by apparent knee injury seconds into UFC 329

Conor McGregor returned to the UFC at UFC 329 against Max Holloway in Las Vegas, nearly five years after his last fight, a victory over Donald Cerrone.

UFC News

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· Jul 1, 2026

The Elite 8 | Conor McGregor’s Greatest UFC Walkouts

The Elite 8 | Conor McGregor’s Greatest UFC Walkouts

Talking Points Memo

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· Jun 30, 2026

MAGA Melts Down at SCOTUS Over Its Insufficient Voter Suppression

MAGA Rages at Barrett The Supreme Court’s decision yesterday, upholding a Mississippi law permitting state and local election officials to...

Metro

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· Jul 5, 2026

Kev’s big gesture to win Lewis backfires in Emmerdale spoiler video

Well, at least he's trying.

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jul 12, 2026

69 Seconds of Disaster: Conor McGregor’s UFC return ends in defeat against Max Holloway

McGregor's comeback ends in round one

Irish Star

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· Jul 10, 2026

Conor McGregor legal troubles from sexual assault verdict to bus attack and whiskey dispute

Conor McGregor returns to the octagon in UFC 329 to face Max Holloway, though the embattled star has had numerous run-ins with the law since his last fight in 2021, a loss where he broke his leg

The Daily Signal

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· Jun 30, 2026

Supreme Court to Decide Fate of State and Local Gun Bans in Major Second Amendment Showdown

The Supreme Court announced Tuesday it will consider whether states and local governments can ban semiautomatic rifles like the AR-15. The court will review two challenges of bans in Cook County, Illinois, and the state of Connecticut in its next session, which begins in October. Doug Hamlin, CEO of the National Rifle Association, supported the...

RedState

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· Jun 29, 2026

DOJ Focus on Virginia: Are They Now Slow-Walking Firearms Purchase Background Checks?

DOJ Focus on Virginia: Are They Now Slow-Walking Firearms Purchase Background Checks?

The Hill

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· Jun 30, 2026

Supreme Court to decide legality of AR-15 bans

The Supreme Court agreed on Tuesday to take up whether possessing AR-15s and similar assault-style rifles are protected by the Second Amendment, a major gun rights case that is set to impact bans passed in roughly 10 states. The justices said they would hear challenges to bans enacted in Connecticut and the Chicago area. The...

Medical Daily

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· Jul 13, 2026

McGregor Done for Good? Former UFC Champion Quickly Suffers Serious Knee Injury in Latest Bout

Conor McGregor's UFC comeback ended just over a minute into the first round after he suffered a serious knee injury against Max Holloway. The unexpected setback has renewed concerns about knee injuries in combat sports and whether the former champion can return to competition.

CBS Sports

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· Jul 6, 2026

UFC 329 fight card: Five biggest storylines to follow in the return of Conor McGregor

McGregor is back as the headliner for International Fight Week when he takes on Max Holloway in Las Vegas

Us Weekly

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· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor Loses UFC Comeback Fight in 69 Seconds: ‘Massive Bummer’

Conor McGregor lost in his comeback rematch against rival Max Holloway by TKO in a matter of seconds at UFC 329. The longtime rivals matched up for the second time as part of UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on Saturday, July 11. Commentators Jon Anik, Joe Rogan []

CBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return, loses to Max Holloway at UFC 329

Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended unceremoniously at just 1:09 of the first round Saturday night because of a knee injury.

SB Nation

· Jul 5, 2026

Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks recap and final score: DARRYN PETERSON

Darryn Peterson was incredible in his Utah Jazz Summer League debut

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