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Published on Feb 15, 2026

‘A remarkable human being’: Wayne Antusas is back in prison by choice, ministering to inmates

Wayne Antusas sits behind a wooden desk in a classroom in the A3 unit at Westville Correctional Facility, wearing a black T-shirt and a black baseball cap emblazoned with the Builder of Men Ministries logo. The blackboard behind him reads “Fundamentals of …

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Published on February 15, 2026 - 09:19 GMT

European States Claims Navalny Died from Poisoning in Russian Prison

(MENAFN) Five European countries reported on Saturday that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison in 2024 after being poisoned with a highly potent dart frog toxin. In a joint statement, the governments of the UK, Sweden, France, Germany, …

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Published on February 16, 2026 - 00:05 GMT

30-Year UDC Employee Perishes in Vehicle Accident

The staff at the Utah Department of Corrections are saddened to report the death of Sgt. Robert Hill, who died as the result of a single-vehicle accident near the Utah State Correctional Facility this morning. Sgt. Hill has worked with the Department …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 23:46 GMT

Tifton Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Without the Possibility of Parole Plus 25 Years Following a Murder Investigation ...

Tift County, GA (February 14, 2026) - An investigation into the 2024 shooting of Brendan Burns in Tifton, Georgia, led to the arrest and sentencing of Sean Xavier Ross, age 37, of Tifton, GA, on multiple charges, including Malice Murder, Felony Murder, …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 05:10 GMT

Registered Sex Offender from Worcester Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Offense

BOSTON - A Worcester man was sentenced to over a decade in prison on Feb. 4, 2026 in federal court in Boston for possessing hundreds of files depicting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 01:23 GMT

DHS Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Pedophile and Rapist After Being Released from Sanctuary City Jail in Oregon

Manuel Cruz-Ramirez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, was arrested at the Portland International Airport when he attempted to use a fraudulent passport to flee the country WASHINGTON — On February 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 20:18 GMT

Fully Blooded Felon Gang Members Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking, and Firearms

Fully Blooded Felon gang member Dontez Hammond, 36, of Cleveland, was sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy, drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm and …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 20:19 GMT

Praetorian Group International CEO sentenced to 20 years in prison for $200M bitcoin Ponzi scheme

Ramil Ventura Palafox, 61, CEO of Praetorian Group International, was sentenced today to 20 years in prison following his conviction for a Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 90,000 investors worldwide.

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Published on February 15, 2026 - 09:19 GMT

CENTCOM Completes Operation Transferring ISIS Fighters to Iraq

(MENAFN) The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday that it has finalized a 23-day operation relocating over 5,700 adult male ISIS (Daesh) fighters from detention centers in northeastern Syria into Iraqi custody. The relocation effort commenced …

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Published on February 15, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

Floyi Releases Site Architecture Tool for Multi-Location Local SEO Planning and Scalable URL Blueprints

Generates multi-location site structures with 16 page types plus Schema.org LocalBusiness JSON-LD for stronger local relevance. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Floyi today announced Site Architecture, a tool …

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Published on February 15, 2026 - 11:29 GMT

Divorce AI Launches Privacy-First AI Divorce Planning Platform for Pre-Legal Financial Clarity

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Divorce AI is pleased to announce the nationwide launch of its privacy-first, AI-powered Divorce Planning Platform, designed to help individuals understand the financial implications of …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 12:50 GMT

Self-Awareness Game Expands to Spanish-Speaking World With Zero Marketing Budget

Level Up game uses autonomous AI family system and trilingual educator to reach players across 10 countries with zero ad spend LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Most companies expanding into Spanish-speaking …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 12:49 GMT

Finch Introduces Generative Engine Optimization Framework to Address Structural Shifts in Global Search and Discovery

Secure your brand’s citation share. Finch’s new GEO framework optimizes digital authority for AI-generated answers in Google, SearchGPT, and Perplexity. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finch, a digital …

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Published on February 14, 2026 - 12:49 GMT

Waterdog Lauches Major Website Enhancements & New Digital Resources

Waterdog unveils an enhanced, client‑focused website that delivers a streamlined experience and reinforces their commitment to providing “IT Without the Drama.” DEVON, PA, UNITED STATES, February 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waterdog is proud …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 19:10 GMT

Nonprofit Alliance of Consumer Advocates and Consumer Defense Law Group Delivers $95,002 Reduction to Stop Foreclosure

LA CAñADA FLINTRIDGE, CA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nonprofit Alliance of Consumer Advocates (N.A.C.A.), a nonprofit loss mitigation clinic committed to Homeownership Preservation and Affordable Housing, announced …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 19:08 GMT

Another Surplus Trustee Sale Reversal: N.A.C.A. & Consumer Defense Law Group Restore Title for Los Angeles Duplex Owner

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a rare legal outcome that many homeowners are told is impossible, the Nonprofit Alliance of Consumer Advocates (N.A.C.A.), a nonprofit clinic dedicated to Homeownership …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 18:07 GMT

ProPlaintiff.ai Welcomes Attorney Bob Goldwater as Angel Investor and Advisor

Nationally recognized personal injury attorney brings decades of litigation expertise to AI-powered case management platform PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ProPlaintiff.ai is proud to announce that nationally …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Jan T. Aune Lands on TopVerdict.com’s 2024 List of Top 100 Labor & Employment Verdicts in the United States

Burbank firm secures Top Verdict spots nationally, in California, and in Contra Costa County LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Jan T. Aune’s work has been recognized by TopVerdict.com, earning spots …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 17:48 GMT

Chubb Law Accident & Injury Attorneys Announces Tyler’s Dream as Monthly Giveaway Recipient

Chubb Law awards $1,180 to Tyler’s Dream, supporting Florida children and teens with EDS and Syringomyelia through its monthly nonprofit giveaway. LAKE MARY,, FL, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chubb Law Accident & …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

Entrusted Legacy Law Recognized in Allegheny & Chester County

Entrusted Legacy Law has been recognized as a Top 3 Law Firm in Allegheny County and a Top 5 Law Firm in Chester County. WARRENDALE, PA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrusted Legacy Law, a woman-owned estate planning firm …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Nagle & Giese, P.C. and Husband, Adam, Mourn the Tragic Loss of Ashley Stewart, Urge Greater Domestic Violence Awareness

WHEATON, IL, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The team at the law firm of Nagle & Giese, P.C. is sad to announce the death of Ashley A. Stewart, a client of the firm. She was allegedly killed at the hands of her ex- …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 14:02 GMT

Smart Banner Hub Opens Clustrauth™ API — Quantum-Safe Document Signing for Developers at $5 Per Signature

New REST API gives developers programmatic access to NIST FIPS 204 post-quantum document authentication — sign any file, verify forever, no contract required BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smart Banner Hub …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 07:44 GMT

RPM Policy Shifts Bring ACO Execution Into Focus

CMS RPM updates expand access for smaller providers, but success now depends on consistent execution across ACO networks. SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ, INDIA, February 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As CMS updates Remote Physiologic Monitoring (RPM) …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 07:07 GMT

Roger Spitz Named to World’s Top 30 Futurist Professionals Definitive Ranking for 2026

New Ranking Reinforces Roger Spitz’s AAA Framework as the Definitive Operating System for Leaders Navigating Systemic Disruption and Unpredictability SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Disruptive …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 23:34 GMT

Juan Carlos Torres del Río shares a safety checklist for choosing a surgeon and clinic with confidence

A practical checklist from Juan Carlos Torres del Río to help patients verify credentials, clinic standards, anesthesia safety, and follow-up. BARRANQUILLA, ATLáNTICO, COLOMBIA, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era when medical …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 23:26 GMT

Dr. Juan Carlos Torres del Rio explains 'removal' vs 'reconstruction' in gluteal tissue surgery

Dr. Torres del Rio explains when tissue repair is part of the plan, how dead space is managed, and why follow-up shapes outcomes. BARRANQUILLA, ATLáNTICO, COLOMBIA, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In public conversations about gluteal …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 23:19 GMT

Dr. Juan Carlos Torres del Río explains when surgery is urgent and when staged management is safer

A surgeon explains the clinical red flags that require immediate intervention—and when a staged plan reduces risk and improves outcomes. BARRANQUILLA, ATLáNTICO, COLOMBIA, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era when “quick fixes” and …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 22:39 GMT

CA Gubernatorial Candidate, Daniel Mercuri, Blasts CAGOP and Exits Republican Party in Third Run to Replace Gavin Newsom

U.S. Navy veteran and constitutional conservative Daniel Mercuri registers No Party Preference (NPP) ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Daniel Mercuri, a Southern California …

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Published on February 12, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

Nonprofit Alliance of Consumer Advocates and Consumer Defense Law Group Secure Investor-Owned Loan Modification at 2%

ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nonprofit Alliance of Consumer Advocates (N.A.C.A.), a federally recognized nonprofit loss mitigation clinic focused on Homeownership Preservation and Affordable Housing, …

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