Appeals court rules ‘Fat Leonard’ must serve full sentence in Navy corruption scandal
The man at the center of the worst bribery and corruption scheme in Navy history must serve the rest of his 15-year prison sentence, an appeals court ruled.
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US freezes visa processing for 75 countries: Is India, Pakistan in the list? Check the complete details
The US State Department has halted immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, and Pakistan, effective January 21. This indefinite pause is part of a reassessment of visa processing procedures. The department aims to crack do…
Attorney General Bonta Launches Investigation into xAI, Grok Over Undressed, Sexual AI Images of Women and Children – State of California – Department of Justice (.gov)
Attorney General Bonta Launches Investigation into xAI, Grok Over Undressed, Sexual AI Images of Women and Children State of California – Department of Justice (.gov)Grok and the A.I. Porn Problem The New YorkerMusk’s xAI disables…
The Reality is that Russia is Signaling Minimal Desire for Peace
DEEP DIVE — As Russia continues it’s brutal bombardment of Ukrainian cities, talks between Moscow and the U.S. to end the war appear on very different trajectories. White House envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly planning another trip to Moscow to meet …
Protests calling for regime change ‘most existential threat to Islamic regime since 1979 revolution’
Nationwide protests in Iran represent one of the most significant challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 Revolution. For deeper insight, Carys Garland speaks with former Iranian activist Alireza Baradaran, who offers perspective on the unpr…
What happened in the deadly Thailand rail accident?
A Thai passenger train was crushed by construction cranes that slammed onto carriages, killing at least 29 people.
Investor Lawsuit Over CrowdStrike Outage Dismissed
A judge has ruled that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate intent to defraud investors.
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Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
News24 | Qatar says some personnel departing US base over ‘regional tensions’
Some personnel have been asked to depart the United States’ Al Udeid military base in Qatar, two diplomatic sources told AFP on Wednesday, with the Gulf state saying “regional tensions” were behind the move.
Quebec’s premier announces his resignation ahead of provincial election this year
The leader of Canada’s French-speaking province of Quebec announced Wednesday he is stepping down because he is unpopular.