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Published on Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis, Supreme Pontiff of Catholic Church, Passes Away at Age 88

By Matthew Gambino • Posted April 21, 2025 Pope Francis, the 266th supreme pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, whose pontificate emphasized the mercy of God and missionary encounter by today’s disciples of Jesus, died following an extended illness Easter …

Source: Catholic Philly - Pending
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Guy Ullens, Belgian Billionaire Who Built a First-Class Collection of Chinese Art, Dies at 90

Guy Ullens, a Belgian billionaire who built up one of the most important collections of Chinese contemporary art in the world, has died at 90. The news was announced on social media by the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing, which Ullens had …

Source: Art in America - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Antigua and Barbuda government will not interfere in the ongoing extradition proceedings in Belgium

MSN: The extradition process for fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi, who was arrested in Belgium, appears to be gaining momentum, Enforcement Directorate (ED) sources say. According to sources, the Antigua and Barbuda government will not interfere in …

Source: Antigua News Room - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms

Rome CNN — Pope Francis, the first Latin-American pontiff, renowned for his outspoken advocacy for the poor and insistence on a more welcoming Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. Francis was a pope of firsts – the first pontiff from the global …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Many firsts of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, passed away on April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. He was 88 years old. Here’s are glimpses from the life and papacy of Pope Francis: First Pope in …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on Apr 18, 2025

Prison watchdog warns of 'devastating consequences' of prosecutors' protest

Belgium's Central Council for the Supervision of Prisons (CTRG) has expressed deep concern over a plan by prosecutors to send all convicted people directly to prison, warning that this could have 'devastating consequences' for inmates in …

Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
Published on Apr 18, 2025

'Hamas-supporting' Channel migrant who called on God to 'kill all Jews' is beaten up in prison cell while awaiting trial ...

An alleged Hamas-supporting Channel migrant was beaten up in prison while awaiting trial for entering the UK illegally. Palestinian national Abu Wadee, 33, is said to have suffered injuries to his face and body when he was set upon by two fellow inmates at …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Apr 18, 2025

Working closely with Belgium on Mehul Choksi's extradition: India

India on Thursday said it is working closely with Belgium for extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi. Choksi was arrested in Belgium's Antwerp on Saturday based on a formal request from the Indian government. "Based on our extradition …

Source: India Today - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Mehul Choksi to seek bail next week in Belgium, may cite bad health

New Delhi: Mehul Choksi is likely to challenge his arrest before a Belgian court on various grounds, including violation of principle of natural justice, besides seeking bail, people in the know told ET. Choksi, one of the prime accused in a $2-billion …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on Apr 17, 2025

India working closely with Belgium to extradite PNB fraud accused Mehul Choksi, govt says

Mehul Choksi arrested: Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday informed that India was working closely to extradite fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi from Belgium. “Based on our extradition request, he was arrested. We are …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Working with Belgium to extradite Mehul Choksi: MEA

The Union government Thursday said it is closely working with Belgium for the extradition of fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi so that he can face trial in India for the `13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud.India and Belgium have a longstanding …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Apr 17, 2025

Unprecedented protest: Belgian prosecutors reject pension reforms

Belgium's public prosecutors have launched an unprecedented protest against the federal government's proposed pension reforms. The action took Pensions minister Jan Jambon (N-VA) by surprise. "This has never happened before," confirmed …

Source: Belga News Agency - Neutral
Published on Apr 19, 2025

Speed Racer #1 & Moana 2 in Mad Cave's July 2025 Solicits

Posted in: Comics, Comics Publishers, Current News, Mad Cave Studios | Tagged: moana 2, Speed Racer Speed Racer #1, Look Into My Eyes #1 and Moana 2 launch in Mad Cave Studios' and Papercutz's July 2025 solicits and solicitations Explore new …

Source: Bleeding Cool - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

This U.S. State Almost Incarcerates More People Than El Salvador

The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia has taken the United States by storm. In a wave of mass deportations facilitated by the Trump administration, Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national who has been living in the United States for fourteen years, was mistakenly …

Source: 24/7 Wall St. - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Best Pope Ever Has Final Moments Wasted By JD Vance

Catholic Church (England and Wales) Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, following several months of ill health and a meeting with JD Vance, during which he likely exhausted himself trying to convince the Roman Catholic convert that compassion is good …

Source: Wonkette - Michigan - Left-wing
Published on Apr 21, 2025

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: iOS Zero-Days, 4Chan Breach, NTLM Exploits, WhatsApp Spyware & More

Apr 21, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Hacking News Can a harmless click really lead to a full-blown cyberattack? Surprisingly, yes — and that's exactly what we saw in last week's activity. Hackers are getting better at hiding inside …

Source: The Hacker News - Pending
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Shettima’s pretentious reading of federalism – Punch

Vice President Kassim Shettima’s comments on federalism expose the avalanche of the country’s post-independence leaders’ pretentiousness about federalism as a political construct and the reasons the concept has been misapplied since it was aborted by the …

Source: The Citizen (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 21, 2025

20 of the Strangest Maps Ever Created

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible. Not only was reliable geographic information harder to come by in past centuries (which has led to some rather odd maps), but …

Source: Mental Floss - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis Has Died, Democratic Lawmakers Call for Stop to Trump’s Smithsonian Overhaul and More: Morning Links for ...

To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. The Headlines A SOMBER DAY. Pope Francis died Easter Monday at his home in Casa Santa Marta, the Vatican announced in a statement on social media. He …

Source: Art in America - Neutral

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 20:28 GMT

Prison Fellowship’s Statement on the Appointment of William ‘Billy’ Marshall III as Director of Federal Bureau of ...

Washington, D.C., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, released the …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

New Wave of Assaults Target Prisons in France

(MENAFN) A new wave of assaults hit French correctional facilities overnight, Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin announced on Monday, cautioning that these actions are aimed at challenging government authority. He confirmed via X that both prison staff and …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

Prison Officers Urge Tasers for Safety in High-Risk Prisons

(MENAFN) Prison officers are set to urge the justice secretary for the immediate provision of electric stun guns to enhance their safety while working in the UK's most high-risk prisons. This request will be made during a meeting with Shabana Mahmood …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 13:41 GMT

Coordinated Attacks on French Prisons Trigger Concerns

(MENAFN) A new wave of violent incidents hit correctional facilities across France overnight, according to Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin, who spoke out on Monday. He emphasized that these latest attacks are calculated efforts to challenge the state' …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 22:16 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Defends FCC Order Capping the Cost of Phone and Video Call Rates for Incarcerated People and ...

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) order capping the cost of phone and video call rates for incarcerated people and …

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Published on April 20, 2025 - 06:54 GMT

Prison Escape Attempt in Chad Results in Four Deaths

(MENAFN) Local sources and media revealed on Saturday that over four individuals lost their lives following an escape attempt by inmates at a prison in Chad. The incident took place at Mongo Prison in central Chad around 9 p.m. local time on Friday. …

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Published on April 20, 2025 - 06:54 GMT

Tunisian Court Issues Prison Sentences in State Security Case

(MENAFN) A judicial tribunal in Tunisia has imposed severe incarceration penalties ranging from 13 to 66 years on individuals found guilty in the case labeled as “conspiracy against state security,” as per formal statements released on Saturday. According …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 05:28 GMT

Audit Advisory for Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Columbus – Auditor of State Keith Faber’s office is responsible for auditing all public entities in Ohio. His mission is to protect Ohioans’ tax dollars while aggressively fighting fraud, waste, and abuse of public money. The Auditor of State’s Office …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 00:04 GMT

TWO HILL FARRER PARTNERS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners Kevin Brogan and Paul Porter have been recognized by Los Angeles Times as “Legal Visionaries.” Those awarded are …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 21:58 GMT

New California Auto Insurance Laws Are Raising Premiums and Risks: Here’s What Drivers Must Know

California officially raised the minimum auto insurance liability limits for the first time in over 50 years TORRANCE, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Effective January 1, 2025, California has officially raised the …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 21:53 GMT

TWO KAUFMAN LEGAL GROUP ATTORNEYS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boutique political and government law firm Kaufman Legal Group announced that Principal Stephen Kaufman and Attorney Gary Winuk have been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 21:26 GMT

SKLAR KIRSH CO-CHAIRMAN JEFFREY SKLAR NAMED 'TOP 100 LAWYER' BY THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced that Co-Chairman Jeffrey Sklar has been recognized as one of Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Top 100 Lawyers.” …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 19:51 GMT

SCOTUS Denies Cert in Worth, SAF Win in Eighth Circuit Stands

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a case that could potentially have far-reaching implications for similar lawsuits across the nation, the U.S. Supreme Court has denied Minnesota’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari in …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:47 GMT

MUSICK, PEELER & GARRETT CO-MANAGING PARTNERS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP announced today that Co-Managing Partners Steven Elie and Richard Galofaro have been recognized by Los Angeles Times as “Legal Visionaries.” …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:42 GMT

MUSICK PEELER & GARRETT NAMED A 'TOP LAW FIRM' IN LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California-based law firm Musick, Peeler & Garett LLP announced today that it has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a “Top Law Firm.” In addition, the firm’s Labor …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:41 GMT

MANCINI SHENK FOUNDING PARTNERS NAMED 'LEGAL VISIONARIES' BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mancini Shenk announced today that Founding Partners Michael Mancini and John Shenk have been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as “Legal Visionaries.” Those awarded are “ …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:26 GMT

Brown, LLC Helps Secure $350M Whistleblower Win vs. Walgreens, Cementing Elite Status Among Qui Tam Law Firms

NJ, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brown, LLC is proud to announce its role in one of the largest opioid-related False Claims Act settlements in U.S. history. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. and its subsidiaries have agreed to …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 17:07 GMT

Judge Dismisses Suit Over Amanda Mayne’s Death; Appeal to Utah Supreme Court Filed

The case claims Salt Lake City Police failed to act before Amanda Mayne’s murder as her family seeks accountability for ignored threats and escalating violence. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amanda Mayne …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 16:27 GMT

President Donald J. Trump Appoints Bo Dietl to Homeland Security Advisory Council

Legendary NYPD Detective and Security Expert to Help Shape National Policy on Border Security and Public Safety NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Donald J. Trump has announced the appointment of Bo Dietl …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 15:49 GMT

SCALI RASMUSSEN’S CHRISTIAN SCALI NAMED A 'LEGAL VISIONARY' BY LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scali Rasmussen announced today that Founder Christian Scali has been recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a “Legal Visionary.” Those awarded are “some of the best and …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

DNFBP Compliance & Risk Summit 2025 – A Resounding Success in Dubai

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DNFBP Compliance & Risk Summit – UAE, held on April 15, 2025 at Sofitel Downtown Dubai, successfully convened leading experts, regulators, and compliance …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 15:03 GMT

Montana Governor Signs Right to Compute Act into Law

Montana becomes first state to pass the Right to Compute Act, securing citizens' rights to own, access, and use computational resources and AI tools. HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 17, 2025, Montana …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 14:45 GMT

LA's Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. Helps Victims of Wrongful Termination due to Prostate Cancer

Trusted employment law firm in Los Angeles fights for the rights of employees facing dismissal due to medical conditions across Southern California. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C., a …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 14:05 GMT

HILL FARRER NAMED A 'TOP LAW FIRM' BY THE LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that it has been recognized in the Los Angeles Times as a “Top Law Firm” highlighting the firm’s Real Estate practice. “It’s …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

California Leads the Nation in Minimum Wage Complexity

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of January’s minimum wage increases, California may be the most intricate minimum wage landscape within the United States, due to a multitude of city and county ordinances …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

ExultsX Launches Website as Legal AI SaaS for Law and Finance Firms

ExultsX launches new site as an AI-powered SaaS for law and finance firms, offering fast, secure, and customizable legal document analysis. CORAL SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today marks the official launch …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

CloudNine and eDiscovery Today Announce Educational Partnership

CloudNine & eDiscovery Today to educate legal & eDiscovery professionals on leveraging eDiscovery automation software & best practices to streamline eDiscovery. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Klemchuk PLLC Celebrates 16th Anniversary

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Klemchuk PLLC, a leading litigation, intellectual property (IP), and business law firm, proudly announces its 16th anniversary in April 2025. “When we established the firm in 2009 …

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