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fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago
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El Cajon man gets 10 years for sex trafficking 15-year-old girl in California and Arizona

An El Cajon man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl across state lines.
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2 days ago
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Judge denies bail to alleged sex dungeon' operator Howard Rubin for fifth time, says he can't be trusted | amNewYork

Howard Rubin, accused of sex trafficking, remains in custody as bail is denied for the fifth time due to concerns over his compliance.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Judge denies bail to alleged sex dungeon' operator Howard Rubin for fifth time, says he can't be trusted | amNewYork

Howard Rubin, accused of sex trafficking, remains in custody as bail is denied for the fifth time due to concerns over his compliance.
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, fulfilling Trump's threat

The withdrawal 'suggests American commitments to our allies are dependent on the president's mood,' said Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
5 hours ago

Georgia Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Fill David Scott's House Seat

A special congressional election in Georgia is set for July 28 to fill the vacancy left by Representative David Scott's death.
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fromHoodline
14 hours ago

Pontiac Coney Boss Says 'Camp' Scam Artist Took Him for $150

A woman scammed a Pontiac restaurant owner out of $150 with a fake summer camp fundraiser for children with special needs.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 hours ago

Cuban man is 18th person to die in US ICE custody this year: Monitor

A Cuban man died by suicide in ICE custody, highlighting the urgent need for oversight amid rising deaths during Trump's deportation policies.
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fromIntelligencer
12 hours ago

Will We Ever See Jeffrey Epstein's Alleged Suicide Note?

The Justice Department's Epstein files lack a crucial suicide note found by his cellmate before Epstein's death.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Jeffrey Epstein's Possible Suicide Note Reportedly Hidden

A suicide note possibly written by Jeffrey Epstein was found by his cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, shortly before Epstein's death.
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fromIntelligencer
12 hours ago

Will We Ever See Jeffrey Epstein's Alleged Suicide Note?

The Justice Department's Epstein files lack a crucial suicide note found by his cellmate before Epstein's death.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Jeffrey Epstein's Possible Suicide Note Reportedly Hidden

A suicide note possibly written by Jeffrey Epstein was found by his cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, shortly before Epstein's death.
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fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
13 hours ago

Two wrongful death lawsuits filed in deadly Greg Biffle plane crash

Two wrongful death lawsuits have been filed related to a plane crash that killed former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family.
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Cuban immigrant dies in Georgia detention center, ICE tells Congress

Denny Adan Gonzalez was found unresponsive in his living area at the Stewart detention center, prompting CoreCivic staff to call a medical emergency at 10:26 PM on Tuesday night.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
20 hours ago

Video: How A.I. Data Centers Are Building a New Political Coalition

Residents in Saline Township are uniting across political lines to oppose the construction of Michigan's first hyperscale A.I. data center.
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fromThe Washington Post
19 hours ago

Which college should they choose? Read their stories, then take our quiz.

Affordability, academic fit, social fit, and graduation rate are key factors in choosing a college.
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20 hours ago

Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of 'No Kings'

The message this year is that the country should be 'focusing on workers over billionaires.' We know there are bus drivers in New York and teachers in Idaho and nurses in Louisiana who are feeling the impact of a system that has decided to put billionaires ahead of everyone else.
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15 hours ago

The expert on 'super aging' breaks down the science and grift in anti-aging

Health span, not lifespan, should be the focus for aging well, emphasizing choices over genetics in achieving a healthier old age.
#iran-war
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours ago

Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide

The Trump administration faces a deadline today to seek Congressional approval for its military action in Iran. It does not appear to be seeking that approval.
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20 hours ago

It's Day 1 of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska. People are worried

Nebraska mandates work requirements for certain Medicaid enrollees, raising concerns about health coverage loss among vulnerable populations.
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15 hours ago

Several states and the LA public schools are setting limits on screen time

LAUSD voted to limit screen time in schools, responding to parental concerns about excessive digital learning post-pandemic.
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20 hours ago

'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome

Decimation was a punishment meted out by the legionaries of the Roman army on their own comrades in cases where an entire group of soldiers had typically been guilty of something like cowardice on the battlefield.
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13 hours ago

Kneecap is used to controversy. On new album 'Fenian,' they're leaning further in

Kneecap's new album 'Fenian' aims for serious musical recognition while addressing political themes and reclaiming cultural identity.
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23 hours ago

Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents' dinner

A man attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner armed with guns and knives, targeting President Trump.
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20 hours ago

Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

"It usually would be shorter to drive, but the gas prices are high," said Joshua Newman of Washington, D.C., as he waited to board an Amtrak train for the first time in his life at Union Station this week.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Failed plane and bus trips: How ICE can't bring back man wrongfully deported to Mexico

The U.S. government faces challenges in returning Lazaro Romero León to the U.S. after his erroneous deportation to Mexico.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Cole Tomas Allen, Torrance man accused of trying to kill Trump at press gala, to remain jailed until trial

Cole Tomas Allen remains in federal jail pending trial for attempting to kill President Trump at a recent event.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

United Pilot Reports Hitting Possible Drone During Flight

A United Airlines pilot reported a possible drone sighting at 3,000 feet, but the flight landed safely with no damage found.
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fromReadWrite
2 days ago
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US soldier pleads not guilty in first prediction market insider trading case tied to Polymarket bets

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Maduro Raid Commando Pleads Not Guilty After $400K Polymarket Bet on His Own Mission

Gannon Ken Van Dyke pleads not guilty to insider trading charges related to Polymarket bets that earned him over $404,000.
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fromReadWrite
2 days ago

US soldier pleads not guilty in first prediction market insider trading case tied to Polymarket bets

A U.S. Army soldier faces charges for insider trading using classified information to profit on a prediction market related to a covert operation.
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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'SNL' writer Jimmy Fowlie says his missing sister is 'no longer alive'

Jimmy Fowlie announced that his sister Christina Downer is no longer alive, transitioning her case from missing person to homicide investigation.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US charges Mexican state governor with drug trafficking

The US Justice Department charged Sinaloa's governor and nine officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, marking a significant anti-cartel effort.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Mexican officials charged with importing massive quantities of drugs into US

Sinaloa governor and nine officials charged with drug trafficking and weapons offenses linked to the Sinaloa cartel.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US charges Mexican state governor with drug trafficking

The US Justice Department charged Sinaloa's governor and nine officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, marking a significant anti-cartel effort.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Mexican officials charged with importing massive quantities of drugs into US

Sinaloa governor and nine officials charged with drug trafficking and weapons offenses linked to the Sinaloa cartel.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SFO United pilot reports possible drone strike over San Diego, FAA says

A United Airlines pilot reported hitting a drone while landing at San Diego International Airport, prompting an FAA investigation.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Britney Spears is charged with DUI involving drugs and alcohol

Britney Spears was charged with DUI after erratic driving and has checked into a treatment facility.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The Iraq vet redefining mindfulness, one bourbon at a time

"You can pull flavors out of your life in the glass, and that is the whole purpose of taste mindfulness," he told them.
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1 day ago

Trump gives the go-ahead for a major new Canada-U.S. oil pipeline

President Trump approved the Bridger Pipeline Expansion to transport oil from Canada to the U.S., facing environmental opposition and requiring further approvals.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?

High ticket prices and FIFA's actions have frustrated many fans, leading some to decide against attending the World Cup.
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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Man accused of trying to kill Trump at correspondents' gala agrees to remain jailed for now

Cole Thomas Allen planned an attack on President Trump, tracking his movements and disrupting a high-profile event with firearms.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

'Fool me once' Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing

Lawsuits challenge President Trump's actions regarding the Kennedy Center's leadership and renovation plans.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The Onion's bid to take over Infowars moves to the Texas Supreme Court

The Onion had hoped a deal would be approved by a lower court judge Thursday, letting it license the Infowars brand name and turn the show into a mockery of itself.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The U.S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran

The U.S. economy grew at a 2% annual rate in Q1, driven by consumer spending and tax refunds despite high energy prices.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

In real-world test, an AI model did better than ER doctors at diagnosing patients

"This is the big conclusion for me - it works with the messy real-world data of the emergency department. It works for making diagnoses in the real world."
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The Onion's bid to take over Infowars hits another snag

A Texas appeals court granted Jones's emergency request to pause a deal that would allow The Onion to license the Infowars brand name and turn the show into a mockery of itself.
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1 day ago

After lackluster tour turnout, Turning Point wraps things up with excited crowd in Idaho

Young conservatives travel long distances to engage with Turning Point USA events and articulate their views on controversial topics.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, doubts linger

"Moving her from a prison to a secret location does not mean freedom. She remains a hostage, completely cut off from the outside world."
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1 day ago

Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon

The center of the village lies in ruins. A row of single-story shops blown out, goods scattered on the ground, glass shattered along the sidewalk. Homes and buildings are crumpled into themselves, unrecognizable.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Will.i.am wants to future-proof a new generation

will.i.am teaches a class on agentic AI at Arizona State University, helping students build autonomous software systems.
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1 day ago

Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud

Trump threatens to reduce U.S. military presence in Germany amid tensions over the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
#ufo
fromMail Online
2 days ago
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UFO whistleblowers issue warning after Air Force officer found dead

UFO whistleblowers face significant risks and alleged attempts to silence them as they reveal classified information.
fromMail Online
3 days ago
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NASA's secret emails raise questions about 'GoFast' UFO verdict

NASA's analysis of the 'GoFast' UFO video lacked direct input from Navy pilots and relied solely on publicly available footage.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

UFO whistleblowers issue warning after Air Force officer found dead

UFO whistleblowers face significant risks and alleged attempts to silence them as they reveal classified information.
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fromMail Online
3 days ago

NASA's secret emails raise questions about 'GoFast' UFO verdict

NASA's analysis of the 'GoFast' UFO video lacked direct input from Navy pilots and relied solely on publicly available footage.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

What you should know about a near-miss between a United plane and a small drone

A United Airlines Boeing 737 reported a near-collision with a drone during its approach to San Diego.
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3 days ago

FBI Probes Missing Man After $1M Vanished Into Gold, Crypto Buys

The FBI notice states that Nai Ping Hou was last seen in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and that his bank accounts were depleted before law enforcement was notified.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Calls for FBI probe after nuclear engineer burned beyond recognition

Congressman Eric Burlison stated, 'This is not normal.' He emphasized that 'America deserves to know what happened to Joshua,' highlighting the need for transparency in the investigation.
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2 days ago

The United States charges Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other Sinaloa officials with drug trafficking

The U.S. accused Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya of drug trafficking ties, but Mexico claims insufficient evidence for extradition.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

New Orleans sheriff indicted on 30 counts just days before term ends

Sheriff Susan Hutson of New Orleans faces a 30-count indictment for malfeasance and payroll fraud amid a significant jailbreak investigation.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

San Diego man admits impersonating a Border Patrol agent to disrupt deportations

Alvarez-Gonzalez's truck looked like an undercover Border Patrol vehicle - with an agency sticker on its windshield, radio communications antennae on the roof, a lightbar on the dashboard, a license plate bearing with the words 'Ferderal Truck' and handcuffs hanging from the rear-view mirror.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

United Airlines pilot reports possible drone strike 3,000 feet over San Diego

The pilot reported to the tower that the plane had possibly hit a drone while flying at about 3,000 feet. The pilot tells ground control that it happened on the 'base leg' of the flight, generally when the plane flies perpendicular to the runway as it prepares to land.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Man convicted of aiding IS group, but jury deadlocks on alleged role in deadly Kabul airport bombing

Mohammad Sharifullah was convicted of aiding ISIS-K but jurors could not agree on his responsibility for a deadly Kabul airport bombing.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

South Africa deports Mugabe's son after separate offences, three months after shooting at family home

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe was fined and ordered to leave South Africa after pleading guilty to charges related to a shooting incident.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Ride collapses at amusement park in Brazil, video shows

Cellphone video captured the frightening moment a ride collapsed at an amusement park in southern Brazil, injuring 11 people, including three children.
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2 days ago

Long a dream, it's now real: a fast and accurate TB test that doesn't need phlegm

"It's a nasty substance," says Adithya Cattamanchi, a pulmonologist at UC Irvine. "No one likes it, right? You don't like to cough it up. Health workers don't like to work with it."
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fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Video shows moment Secret Service officer fired at correspondents' dinner suspect

Cole Tomas Allen raised a shotgun at a Secret Service officer, who fired at him multiple times during an incident at the White House correspondents' dinner.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Baby teeth hold clues to the harms of toxic metals for infants and older kids

Baby teeth reveal environmental metal exposure and its effects on brain development and behavior in adolescents.
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2 days ago

Families sue OpenAI over Canadian mass shooter's use of ChatGPT

Families are suing OpenAI for negligence related to a school shooting, claiming ChatGPT failed to prevent the tragedy.
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fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Historically Black colleges team up to pursue top research status

Fifteen historically Black colleges and universities have formed a coalition to achieve Research 1 status and enhance their research capabilities.
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2 days ago

Florida lawmakers pass a voting map that could help Republicans flip four House seats

Florida's new Congressional map may allow Republicans to gain four additional U.S. House seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
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2 days ago

U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday

The State Department will release limited commemorative U.S. passports featuring President Trump for America's 250th birthday.
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2 days ago

RFK Jr. wants to treat addiction by creating wellness farms. Does it work?

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks criticized Robert Kennedy's proposal for 'wellness farms' aimed at reparenting children, calling it dangerous and irresponsible.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Mississippi Will Move Quickly to Redraw Its Judicial District Lines

The existing judicial district lines had been successfully challenged by a group of Black voters who said they diluted minority voters' ability to elect a representative of their choice.
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2 days ago

Spirit Airlines tried to be the Dollar General of the skies. Then the big airlines beat it at its own game

Spirit Airlines faces financial instability, raising concerns for passengers like Aran Darling who booked flights amid bankruptcy rumors.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'

"DHS will soon run out of critical operating funds, placing essential personnel and operations at risk," the memo stated, highlighting the urgency of the funding situation.
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2 days ago

In court, Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of trying to 'have your cake and eat it, too'

Elon Musk is testifying against OpenAI, claiming it strayed from its non-profit mission by creating a for-profit arm.
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2 days ago

Supreme Court weighs Trump's effort to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Syrians

Trump's administration seeks to end the Temporary Protected Status program, potentially leading to mass deportations of long-term residents from Haiti and Syria.
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2 days ago

How a Supreme Court fight over fish oil could raise your prescription drug costs

The U.S. benefits from low prices on generic drugs, but brand-name monopolies delay access to these savings.
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2 days ago

It's set to be Jerome Powell's last meeting as Fed chair as a big change looms

"With the assurances from the Department of Justice that the case is completely and fully settled, I am prepared to move on with the confirmation of Mr. Warsh. I think he's going to be a great Fed chair."
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2 days ago

The Trump team is quietly eliminating U.S. support for birth control abroad

International family planning efforts face historic disruption due to the second Trump administration's elimination of contraception programs and lack of funding.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Drone pilot makes US rescind no-fly zones around unmarked, moving ICE vehicles

FAA revised drone no-fly zones near ICE vehicles due to civil liberty concerns following a controversial federal incident.
#epstein
fromQueerty
3 days ago
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Epstein's New Mexico nightmare reaches breaking point with male rape allegations & cover-up claims - Queerty

New Mexico authorities reopened the Epstein investigation, revealing a history of abuse at Zorro Ranch involving both female and male victims.
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3 days ago
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Epstein's New Mexico nightmare reaches breaking point with male rape allegations & cover-up claims - Queerty

New Mexico authorities reopened the Epstein investigation, revealing a history of abuse at Zorro Ranch involving both female and male victims.
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3 days ago

Epstein's New Mexico nightmare reaches breaking point with male rape allegations & cover-up claims - Queerty

New Mexico authorities reopened the Epstein investigation, revealing a history of abuse at Zorro Ranch involving both female and male victims.
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Epstein's New Mexico nightmare reaches breaking point with male rape allegations & cover-up claims - Queerty

New Mexico authorities reopened the Epstein investigation, revealing a history of abuse at Zorro Ranch involving both female and male victims.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

Deadly storms batter the Midwest, flooding streets and stranding commuters

Severe storms caused fatalities, widespread power outages, and significant flooding across the Midwest, impacting millions and leading to emergency responses.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Mexico's Jalisco drug cartel commander El Jardinero' found hiding in ditch

Mexican special forces arrested Jalisco New Generation Cartel commander Audias Flores without firing a shot, following extensive surveillance and a large-scale operation.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

One of the world's most prolific cocaine traffickers is captured in San Diego, federal officials say

"Cartel leaders don't get to write the end of their stories," said Adam Gordon, the top federal prosecutor for the Southern District of California.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Jalisco cartel leader captured in Mexico months after death of notorious drug lord 'El Mencho'

The arrest of Audias Flores Silva, a leader of the CJNG, follows the death of the cartel's leader, El Mencho, and a $5 million U.S. reward.
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3 days ago

South Korean court extends prison sentence for wife of ousted president

Kim Keon Hee's prison sentence increased to four years for corruption, following her husband's life sentence for rebellion.
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3 days ago

Yomif Kejelcha broke the 2-hour marathon but got 2nd place. He's still happy

Yomif Kejelcha ran a 1:59:41 in his first marathon, breaking the two-hour barrier but finishing second to Sabastian Sawe.
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3 days ago

Violence escalates in Colombia with dozens of attacks before presidential vote

Sergio Guzman, a political risk analyst, stated that Mordisco's group is likely trying to demonstrate its capabilities to inflict serious damage and establish credibility with the next government.
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