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Boebert slams Johnson’s failed spending measure as damaging
Lauren Boebert vehemently criticised House Speaker Mike Johnson’s failed spending measure, asserting it would harm the country significantly. Boebert, representing Colorado, was one of 14 House Republicans who opposed the Johnson-supported six-month stopgap measure to prevent a government shutdown on Wednesday. “This continuing resolution is going to damage our country more than anything else,” Boebert expressed on Steve Bannon’s “War…
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Pornstar and shooter claims to have been Diddy’s sex slave
While Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs is on suicide watch at a New York jail, a shocking video of a porn star claiming he was the rapper’s sex slave has resurfaced online. Combs, 54, was placed on suicide monitor at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, which is ‘standard for high-profile individuals’. He was arrested and indicted earlier this week in Manhattan for sex trafficking,…
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Justice Department probes Rankin County Sheriff over torture claims
The Justice Department has initiated a civil rights investigation into the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department in Mississippi after several deputies, including members of a self-styled “Goon Squad,” abused and tortured two Black men during a home raid last year. US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the investigation will determine whether the department engages in unconstitutional practices, such as excessive…
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Former Arsenal player charged after £600,000 of cannabis seized
Professional footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been sacked by his club after being charged in connection with an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of cannabis through Stansted airport. The 33-year-old striker, who played for Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton, was arrested by National Crime Agency (NCA) officers on Wednesday morning in Gourock, Inverclyde. The former Livingston, Aberdeen and Arsenal player, who lives…
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Trump endorses an allegedly “Black Nazi” Governor Mark Robinson
Donald Trump called allegedly self-professed “Black Nazi” Mark Robinson “better than MLK” when he endorsed him to be the next North Carolina governor. Trump appeared at Robinson’s rally in March and adoringly talked up the lieutenant governor as he stood beside him on stage. “This is Martin Luther King on steroids,” the former president said. “I told that to Mark.…
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Sean Combs denied bail over sex trafficking charges
Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in custody without bail on charges such as sex trafficking by force, racketeering conspiracy, and transporting individuals for prostitution. Judge Andrew Carter made this decision on Wednesday evening, citing Combs as a danger to the community and a risk to obstruct justice and intimidate witnesses. Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, announced plans to appeal the ruling,…
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Diddy’s fortune in jeopardy after sex crime charges
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the rapper, music producer, and entrepreneur, faces the potential collapse of his once vast fortune following his arrest in Manhattan and subsequent sex crime charges. Diddy, whose wealth peaked at $740 million in 2019, was on the brink of becoming a billionaire. However, his ex-girlfriend Cassie’s allegations of sexual assault and physical abuse in November last year…
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Man indicted for wife’s stabbing, lover’s murder in Virginia
A grand jury has indicted Brendan Banfield, 39, for the stabbing death of his wife and the murder of another man in their bedroom. This indictment comes 19 months after the incident, as announced by the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office in Virginia. Banfield allegedly stabbed his wife, Christine Banfield, 37, and shot Joseph Ryan, 38, in February 2023. The…
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Diddy faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges in court
Ten months after Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura accused him of rape and physical abuse, the music mogul appeared before a Manhattan federal judge on Tuesday to face charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Combs, 54, is being held without bail following an indictment that details nearly two decades of alleged misconduct. Cassie, an R&B singer once signed…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs manipulative sidekick Kristina Khorram
Sean “Diddy” Combs once called his Chief at Combs Enterprises Staff Kristina Khorram his “right hand” – but a source close to the federal sex trafficking investigation into him believes she is more his “manipulator in chief.” “If anybody is gatekeeper, Kristina would know everything,” the source added to The Post. “High ranking supervisors” were flagged in the three-count federal…
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50 Cent mocks Diddy over baby oil amid indictment
Rapper 50 Cent mocked Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs following revelations from a recent indictment, which disclosed the seizure of 1,000 bottles of baby oil from Combs’ residence. Combs was arrested in the lobby of the Park Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan on Monday evening, 16 September. Authorities unsealed the indictment this morning, which accused Combs of abusing, threatening, and coercing women and…
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Man admits to drugging wife and orchestrating mass rape
Dominique Pelicot, accused of drugging his wife and arranging for strangers to rape her, has pleaded guilty. In court, he disclosed the horrifying acts committed against his wife, Gisele Pelicot. One particular eight-word statement about orchestrating a mass rape by the 71-year-old is especially disturbing. His daughter labelled him “one of the greatest sexual predators.” At the Vaucluse Criminal Court,…
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Second fatality confirmed after Detroit Lions tailgate shooting
A second individual has passed away following a shooting at a well-known tailgating location after a Detroit Lions game, police confirmed Monday. The altercation erupted at approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Eastern Market, an open-air gathering area, as detailed by Police Chief James White. The incident occurred shortly after Tampa Bay’s 20-16 victory over the Lions at Ford Field. Lions…
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Outcry as Huw Edwards avoids jail over child abuse images
The mother of a teenager groomed by Huw Edwards has raised concerns about potential other victims after the former BBC presenter avoided prison, despite his phone never being examined. Edwards, 63, faced Westminster Magistrates’ Court, admitting to possessing 41 indecent images of children, sent to him by a paedophile via WhatsApp. These included seven category A images, the most severe…
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Pastor David Baker shoots himself after child abuse charges
David Baker, pastor and father of 11 took his own life by shooting himself twice in the chest in a hospital toilet after being released on bail charged with sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12. “Wolf in sheep’s clothing” David Baker Sr had just posted a $200,000 bond while facing charges of aggravated sexual battery of a…
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Ryan Routh charged with federal gun offences over Trump
Federal gun charges have been filed against Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. Routh faces charges for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Police arrested Routh last night during a traffic stop north of the Palm Beach, Florida shooting scene. In court today, Routh…
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Paris march honours Mahsa Amini, supports Iran opposition
Hundreds marched through Paris on Sunday in support of women’s rights and the opposition in Iran. This demonstration occurred two years after Mahsa Amini’s death sparked widespread protests against Iran’s religious authorities. Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurd, died in custody after being detained for allegedly breaching the Islamic Republic’s strict dress code for women. Around 20 human rights associations organised…
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Kansas cold case solved: murderer sentenced after 44 years
After more than 44 years, a former neighbour has been sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison for the murder of a nursing student in central Kansas. Mary Robin Walter, 23, was found dead from gunshot wounds in her trailer home in Great Bend on 24 January 1980. The case had gone cold until 2022 when a detective convinced…
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Who is alleged Trump assassin Ryan Wesley Routh?
Alleged Trump gunman, Ryan Wesley Routh previously declared on social media “Democracy is on the ballot” this year. He also said “we cannot lose” — echoing the anti-Trump rhetoric used by Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden. Law enforcement sources identified the suspect as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58. Ryan Routh, who has a lengthy criminal record from North Carolina,…
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Trump survives second assassination attempt at golf course
Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of a second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, displayed unusual calmness when apprehended, according to the Florida sheriff who arrested him. Martin County Sheriff William Snyder expressed immediate suspicion after stopping Routh, 58, who had fled in a black Nissan. Secret Service agents had fired shots at him after spotting him with a rifle…
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Trump survives second assassination attempt while golfing
Donald Trump has survived a second assassination attempt while golfing at his Florida mansion. On Sunday, the FBI labelled this incident an “attempted assassination.” The former US President was playing golf at his Florida mansion when the US Secret Service spotted a gun muzzle through the shrubbery lining the course, roughly 400 yards away. The agents fired at the gunman…
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Teen shot in face while taking homecoming photos in Colorado
A 17-year-old boy sustained serious facial injuries after being shot while searching for a location to take homecoming pictures in Colorado, stated the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a call about two trespassers on a property around 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The homeowner had also contacted her boyfriend to report the trespassers. Upon arrival, deputies found a teenager…
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Nevada wildfires force evacuations, destroy homes
Hannah Hoobyar and her family lost their home to a severe wildfire in Nevada, with experts warning it could worsen. As they fled their northern Nevada residence, they dodged large chunks of ash, taking only their loved ones, pets, and minimal belongings. Officials have cautioned that the Davis Fire in Nevada poses a “particularly dangerous situation,” while several wildfires across…
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Three fast-moving California wildfires scorch over 100,000 acres in a week
Three rapidly expanding wildfires in Southern California have ravaged over 100,000 acres within a week, endangering homes across several communities. The state has launched a comprehensive response to support frontline firefighters tackling the infernos. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Wednesday night for Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties due to the Bridge Fire and for Orange…
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Ex-Santa Claus impersonator charged with 13 counts of child abuse
A 78-year-old former Santa Claus impersonator faces 13 charges of child abuse and is suspected of links to a child trafficking ring in North Carolina, according to police. Bevier Hasbrouck Sleight, who portrayed Santa at Santa’s Land Fun Park and Zoo in Cherokee, North Carolina, is charged with aggravated sexual abuse, offensive touching, and contributing to the delinquency, indiscipline, neglect,…
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TikTok star Caleb Graves dies after Disneyland half marathon
Caleb Graves, a popular TikTok personality, has died after participating in the Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon. The event took place on Sunday, September 8, at Disneyland’s theme parks in Anaheim, South California. Graves, a content creator known for his film, entertainment, and travel posts, collapsed shortly after finishing the race around 7:00am. Witnesses saw Graves, who was known online by…
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Woman fatally shot during New York City apartment burglary
A burglar fatally shot a 57-year-old woman in her New York City apartment building on Monday, authorities reported. The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. on Market Street in the Lower East Side. The New York Police Department confirmed the event on Tuesday afternoon. The victim, Ying Zhu Liu, was 57 years old. The NYPD revealed that Liu’s husband had been…
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French father kidnaps fugitive who killed daughter
A French father took justice into his own hands after Germany declined to extradite the man responsible for his daughter’s death. In 1982, André Bamberski lost his 14-year-old daughter, Kalinka Bamberski. She had travelled to Lindau, Bavaria, for her summer holiday with her mother and stepfather, Dieter Krombach. During this visit, Krombach drugged Kalinka, leading to her suffocation and death.…
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Melania Trump claims ‘more to the story’ of Trump assassination
Melania Trump has posted a video making significant claims about the recent assassination attempt on her husband, Donald Trump. She shared her thoughts online about the incident that occurred during Trump’s open-air campaign rally. Trump was on stage near Butler, Pennsylvania, when a 20-year-old gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire, hitting Trump’s ear and causing it to bleed. Secret Service…
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Teen shooter kills four in Apalachee High School tragedy
“Sorry, Mom.” Those were the words Colt Gray texted his mother on Wednesday morning before the deadliest school shooting in the US this year at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. This message prompted Marcee Gray to alert her son’s school about an unspecified “extreme emergency” at 9:50 a.m., as shown in call logs and texts exchanged with her sister,…