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The Global Coalition of Ethics and Human Values has called on international relief bodies to fulfill their obligation to provide necessary human support for the people of Gaza. This plea comes as part of the coalition’s World Humanitarian Conscience Appeal, which has received signatures from over 100 organizations and personalities. The coalition emphasizes that…
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Following allegations that hundreds of thousands of cases, including those involving sexual abuse, were suspended due to a department policy in Houston, Police Chief Troy Finner unexpectedly retired from the force on Tuesday night. Finner, who had served as chief since 2021, revealed during an impromptu news conference on Wednesday that the retirement came…
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According to the latest information, benchmark U.S. crude oil for June delivery increased by 61 cents to $78.99 per barrel on Wednesday. Brent crude for July delivery also rose by 42 cents to $83.58 per barrel. In contrast, wholesale gasoline for June delivery decreased by 1 cent to $2.53 a gallon, while June heating…
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Steve Albini, a prominent audio engineer and musician known for shaping the sound of iconic indie and alternative rock bands such as Nirvana, Pixies, and PJ Harvey, passed away suddenly at the age of 61 due to a heart attack in Chicago. Albini, the founder and proprietor of Electrical Audio, a renowned recording studio…
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In a recent operation spanning ten days in February, Canadian authorities executed multiple investigations into child sexual abuse resulting in the arrest of over 60 individuals and the filing of numerous charges. Provincial Police Det. Staff Sgt. Tim Brown confirmed these developments and stated that most of the investigations were triggered by complaints submitted…
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In a significant development, US President Joe Biden has placed certain conditions on his country’s support for Israel. This marks the first time such a move has been made. The announcement comes amidst ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestine, specifically in the region of Rafah. According to recent reports, the US has paused the…
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The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a warning that any hostile actions taken by London will prompt a necessary retaliatory response, as reported by Reuters. This statement comes after the UK announced measures against Moscow, including the expulsion of a Russian military attaché and the revocation of diplomatic privileges for certain Russian-owned properties used…
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In recent developments, the NAACP and 14 other civil rights organizations have urged President Joe Biden to grant a presidential pardon to Marilyn Mosby, a former state’s attorney for Baltimore, who was convicted of mortgage fraud and perjury charges related to her attempts to secure lower interest rates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mosby was…
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Meta’s Oversight Board is currently deliberating whether the phrase “from the river to the sea” constitutes hate speech on Facebook and Instagram. While Meta previously deemed the term ambiguous and decided against policing it, recent events have led the company to reexamine its position. The board has noted that the phrase has been used…
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In response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Rafah, Israel’s military has released footage of a precise counterterrorism operation being carried out in the region. This operation, which began simultaneously with targeted raids on Gazan territory, is aimed at eliminating Hamas terrorists and destroying underground infrastructure. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)…