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politics13 hrs ago
Turkish authorities arrest stand-up comedian over jokes
Police detained a stand-up comedian on charges that his jokes insulted the president and incited hatred of religion. The arrest follows a complaint filed with prosecutors.
Al Jazeeraworld12 days ago
Syria releases activist after four days in detention
British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad was freed from a Damascus prison on Sunday following the withdrawal of a complaint filed by journalist Mousa al-Omar. The detention lasted four days and stemmed from online criticism tied to a donations campaign for Syria's reconstruction.
The Washington Postpolitics52 days ago
Lawmaker Indicted Over Migrant Facility Visit Plans Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight
Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, intends to introduce legislation to strengthen congressional scrutiny of migrant detention facilities. The move comes as she faces three federal charges stemming from a visit to a facility in her district on May 9, 2025. The case…
nypost.comworld53 days ago
Chinese Woman Indicted on Blackmail Charges After Sexual Encounter with Billionaire Wesley Edens
Wesley Edens, co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, reported Changli Sophia Luo to authorities after she allegedly threatened to release explicit material unless he paid more than $1 billion. Luo, who met Edens after a 2022 LinkedIn exchange that led to a sexual encounter in June 2023…
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revolver.newsworld55 days ago
Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Appear Together at Wellness Event Days After Acquittal
Cardi B attended Stefon Diggs’ Deep Foundation Mother’s Day wellness event on Saturday. The pair posed for photos that included Diggs kissing Cardi B on the cheek and Cardi B touching his chest. The appearance comes days after a jury acquitted Diggs of strangulation charges.
metalinjection.networld56 days ago
Son of Rob and Michele Reiner Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Parents' Killings
Jake Reiner described his parents' deaths as 'my living nightmare' in his first on-camera interview since the killings. He also discussed returning to his Dodgers podcast. Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his parents.
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medianama.comworld69 days ago
U.S. Allows Venezuelan Government to Fund Nicolás Maduro's Legal Defense
The U.S. government has stated that the Venezuelan government can pay for the defense of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in his federal criminal case. The issue has persisted for weeks. Last month, a judge expressed skepticism about the U.S. rationale for previously block…
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Man Convicted for Unauthorized Access to Hospital Records of Justice Ginsburg
A man was convicted for unauthorized access to hospital records related to Justice Ginsburg after searches of patient information were traced to his account. The investigation included law enforcement interviews and review of search logs, leading to a two-year prison sentence.