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Published on Mar 30, 2025

In Trump’s America, You Can Be Disappeared for Writing an Op-Ed

While in Georgetown, Guyana, on Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked by a reporter about what led to the arrest of Tufts University graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk. The reporter mentioned an opinion piece Öztürk co-wrote in March 2024, …

Source: The Intercept - Left-wing
Published on Mar 29, 2025

‘Mass exodus’: Wild jail break caught on film

Shocking footage has emerged showing more than 50 inmates staging a mass prison break from a notorious Indonesian jail. The video, filmed by bystanders outside the Kutacane Penitentiary in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh Province earlier this month, shows …

Source: Townsville Bulletin - Center-right
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Proposal for a Modern Procurement and Accountability Act for...

Introduction: The Urgent Need for Procurement Reform Ghana’s public procurement system is at a crossroads, plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and a lack of transparency. These systemic failures have led to significant financial losses, undermining …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Pro/Con: Wrong time, wrong president for national-service requirement for youths

There could not be a worse time to implement required national service for young people. In a nation that has turned individual freedom into a fetish, such an idea would always be a hard sell. Now, with an autocratic president and his sidekick car salesman …

Source: Duluth News Tribune - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Mar 27, 2025

Gold Smuggling: Dubai, Geneva And Now South Africa? Explosive Details in Ranya Rao Case

Bengaluru oi-Madhuri Adnal Fresh details continue to surface in the gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao. It has now been revealed that the smuggling operation was not limited to a Dubai-Geneva route but also extended to South Africa. Two …

Source: OneIndia - Label Pending
Published on Mar 26, 2025

Trump’s Pick For Ambassador To South Africa Actively Opposed Fight to End Apartheid

As Black activists in South Africa fought against their country’s racist apartheid government decades ago, some on the American right felt they took it too far. One of those people who stepped up and spoke out against their fight was L. Brent Bozell III, …

Source: TPM – Talking Points Memo - Label Pending
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Autocrats behaving badly: Trump emboldens global strongmen

As President Donald Trump tests US democratic norms and weakens Washington’s commitment to long-standing allies, would-be autocrats the world over have taken heart. Whether it is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s more aggressive offensive in Gaza …

Source: The Financial Times - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Where are the cast of Orange is the New Black now? As Uzo Aduba wows in The Residence, how her co-stars failed to break-...

With orange jumpsuits, racy romances and outrageous uprisings, Orange is the New Black captivated audiences when it arrived on Netflix nearly a decade ago. The American drama, which was based on Piper Kerman's 2010 memoir, Orange Is the New Black: My …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Mar 27, 2025

Money laundering: Court jails South African returnee for six months

Orders forfeiture of undeclared $299,000 to FG A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, yesterday, convicted and sentenced Okorie Sunday to six months imprisonment for laundering $299,000 and €100 into the country. It also ordered the forfeiture of …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 26, 2025

Trump names conservative media critic as US ambassador to South Africa

US President Donald Trump has named conservative media critic and pro-Israel commentator Leo Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South Africa, amid worsening diplomatic ties between the two countries. Mr Bozell 's nomination follows Washington's …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 26, 2025

The South African words now in the Oxford English Dictionary

Yoh! I'm so gatvol of this tjoekie and need a zol to handle these moggy people. No, these are not grammatical errors - this is a sentence comprising South African words included in the Oxford English Dictionary's (OED) latest update. It means: Wow, …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Armed Robber Suspect’s Testimony Clears Prison Officer Accused Of Aiding Inmate Escape

Armed robbery suspect Tafadzwa Marondera has completely cleared prison officer Donald Madzinga of involvement in last week’s audacious escape attempt that captivated the nation. The dramatic incident, which saw two inmates briefly break free before being …

Source: iHarare News - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 26, 2025

True Crime Junkie: South Africa’s own Ted Bundy

One of South Africa’s worst serial killers, Moses Sithole, aka the ABC Killer, has been likened to the notorious American Ted Bundy. As a young boy, Sithole was abandoned at a police station in Vosloorus, a monster in the making. He was dubbed the ABC …

Source: South Coast Herald - Label Pending
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Death of Galway crime writer Ken Bruen

The hugely popular Galway crime writer Ken Bruen has died at the age of 74. Best known as the man behind the Jack Taylor crime series, he was the author of more than 50 books over a stellar career that made him one of the most prominent Irish crime writers …

Source: Connacht Tribune - Label Pending
Published on Mar 27, 2025

Kristi Noem Records Chilling Video At Jail Holding Alien Enemies Act Detainees

A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version. Editor’s Note: While Morning Memo has mostly focused on the legal and historical implications of the Trump administration’s lawless detention …

Source: TPM – Talking Points Memo - Label Pending
Published on Mar 26, 2025

Courts serve long jail time in two domestic violence cases, including on parolee

A Northern Cape man who stabbed his former girlfriend while out on parole for murdering another ex has been sentenced to a 22-year jail term. In the North West, a man who fatally shot his wife and her daughter must serve 25 years behind bars. In her ruling …

Source: Herald (South Africa) - Neutral
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Is Fascism Back?

Namibia proudly occupied the moral high ground with the International Court of Justice case against the Palestinian genocide. This actual and ongoing annihilation has now been substituted in the mass media by far-right forces in the United States (US) and …

Source: The Namibian - Neutral
Published on Mar 27, 2025

BANK GLITCH COUPLE : PAY US$30 OR GO TO JAIL

An elderly couple from Bulawayo, who exploited a technical glitch at Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe to embezzle more than US$30 000, was yesterday sentenced to seven years in prison. Frank Sibanda and his wife, Francisca Netsai, both 65, squandered the windfall on …

Source: News dze Zimbabwe - Neutral
Published on Mar 26, 2025

False Declaration: Court convicts passenger caught with $578,000, approves 6 months jail term

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, has convicted and sentenced Okorie Sylvernus Sunday to six months imprisonment for money laundering bordering on false declaration of $578,000 in his possession. Justice Deinde I …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 16:15 GMT

State Prison Inmate Death Under Investigation

March 30, 2025 (WESTOVER, MD) – Maryland State Police investigators continue an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Somerset County. The inmate is identified as Shane Lanham, 28 years old. Lanham was declared deceased on March 29 by …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 10:21 GMT

MEDITERRANEAN: New data reveals large number of deaths in 2024 ― Controversy surrounding recent shipwreck and pushbacks ...

International Organization for Migration (IOM) data reveals that 2,452 people lost their lives in the Mediterranean in 2024 The Cypriot government has refused to investigate recent pushbacks despite a journalist’s offer to present key evidence. The Greek …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 23:21 GMT

Memphis Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

A Tennessee man was sentenced today to over seven years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Memphis area. According to court documents, Courtney Davis, 28, of Memphis, also known as Geo and Geo Grape, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on March 28, 2025 - 00:05 GMT

Operator of Fraudulent Investment Vehicle Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Securities Fraud, Tax Fraud and Other ...

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison yesterday for defrauding investors, conspiring to defraud the IRS, filing false tax returns, employment tax fraud, wire fraud, obstruction, and other charges. According to court documents …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

Published on March 27, 2025 - 00:24 GMT

TN Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons

NASHVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today led a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons. …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

AG Taylor Joins Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons

March 26, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) â€“ Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general, calling on Congress to pass federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons. The bill aims to …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

Attorney General Jackley Announces Rapid City Man Sentenced To 50 Years in Prison For First Degree Manslaughter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Rapid City man was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in prison, with 15 …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Rutland Barracks / 2nd Degree Agg Domestic Assault, VCOR X5

VSP News Release-Incident STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25B4002051 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bruce Cleaver STATION: Rutland Barracks CONTACT#: 802-773-9101 …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

'The Broken Whistle' Goes Free on Amazon Kindle for Five Days Amid JFK Files Shock and Congressional Probe

From March 30 to April 3, 2025, download "The Broken Whistle" for free on Amazon Kindle and dive into a story that’s “provocative” and “captivating." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 23:02 GMT

GERN Investor Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Urges GERN Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

RADNOR, Pa., March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

SANA INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Sana Biotechnology, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (“Sana” or “the …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

ATNM INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Actinium” …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

MGPI INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that MGP Ingredients, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising-- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against MGP Ingredients, Inc. (“MGP Ingredients” or …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVI) between August 7, 2024 and February 24, 2025, both dates inclusive ( …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

GO Deadline in 1 Day: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Investors of Filing ...

RADNOR, Pa., March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:23 GMT

ROSEN, A TRUSTED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. Investors to Secure ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN, NETE) between February 3, 2023 and March 13, …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:18 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Monolithic Power Systems

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Monolithic Power Systems To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $75,000 in …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:17 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Grocery Outlet

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Grocery Outlet To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Grocery …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:16 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Polestar Automotive

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Polestar To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Polestar …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Ready Capital

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Ready Capital To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Ready …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:01 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of ModivCare

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In ModivCare To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in ModivCare …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:55 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of FMC Corporation

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In FMC To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in FMC between November …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:50 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Elastic N.V.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Elastic To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Elastic between …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:47 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Neumora Therapeutics

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Neumora To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Neumora pursuant …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:42 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Merck & Co., Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) between February 3, 2022 and February 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Perpetua Resources Corp.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Perpetua To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Perpetua between …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:22 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Newmont

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Newmont To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Newmont between …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:19 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Edison International

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Edison To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in EDISON between …

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