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Publix Supermarkets has officially rolled back its policy allowing customers to openly carry firearms in its Florida locations, updated signage and website notices now “kindly ask” that only law enforcement officers do so. The reversal comes just months after the chain became one of the few major retailers to permit the practice following a 2025 appellate court ruling that struck down Florida’s open carry ban. LAKELAND, FL — The grocery aisles of Florida’s most prominent supermarket chain are undergoing a quiet but significant change in security posture. This week, residents at several Publix locations in Miami-Dade and Broward counties noticed…

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The Vermont Senate has moved forward with S. 329, a bill that would establish a statewide ban on firearms in bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. The legislation, which passed on preliminary approval along party lines, aims to replace a long-stalled Burlington charter change with a uniform state law—though it faces a likely veto from Governor Phil Scott, who has expressed skepticism regarding its enforceability. MONTPELIER, VT — A decade-long effort to separate firearms and alcohol in Burlington has transformed into a statewide legislative battle. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Vermont Senate advanced a measure that would make it…

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Photos by Iain Harrison and Muneki Samejina Concept cars push the boundaries of design and engineering. In the early days of the automotive industry, automakers used concept cars to generate attention. These were the days before internet marketing, so companies had to take a more hands-on approach with gauging public opinion.  This was a good way for carmakers to show what they could do and get ahead of the competition. Today, concept cars are still used to showcase what designers and engineers can accomplish when they put their minds to it. These cars contrast the practical-minded commonplace and offer a…