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A judge permanently dismisses former Olympian’s Reflecting Pool charges
A federal judge permanently dismissed vandalism charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, citing presidential political pressure and concluding he committed no crime.
Brazil attorney general says meddling ‘cannot be tolerated’ after Trump funding plans revealed
Brazil’s attorney general declared foreign meddling in the country’s institutions unacceptable after reports emerged that the Trump administration was directing funds toward a campaign against Brazil’s supreme court.
Google launches Project Suncatcher, a step towards AI data centers in space
Google launched a prototype satellite equipped with AI chips into orbit as part of Project Suncatcher, testing whether space-based data centers powered by solar energy could meet growing artificial intelligence computing demands.
‘It’s a nightmare.’ Former refugee, professor on Trump’s new Medicaid policy
Refugees in the U.S. are losing Medicaid coverage as of October 1 due to changes in federal policy, affecting an estimated 280,000 people, including many with disabilities.
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survives execution attempt after two injections
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived a failed execution attempt after two lethal injections were administered, with officials transporting her to a hospital for life-saving care.
Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh: The children dying in India’s remote tribal heartland
At least 32 child deaths have been recorded since May in remote villages in Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh, India, attributed mainly to measles and malaria among vulnerable tribal populations.
Swiss glaciers suffer ‘disastrous’ year of ice loss
Swiss glaciers lost over 5% of remaining ice in 2026, marking a near-record decline attributed to intense summer heatwaves and climate change affecting Alpine water supplies.
California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
California has banned child marriage, prohibiting anyone under 18 from marrying in the state starting January 1. The measure makes California the 18th state to enact such a ban since 2018.
Japan raises permanent residency fees for foreigners by 20 times
Japan has increased permanent residency fees for foreigners by 20 times to 200,000 yen, while introducing new income, pension, and language requirements as part of broader immigration policy changes.
Kyiv Independent editor: ‘Our readers want Russia to suffer but we can’t be propagandists’
The Kyiv Independent’s editor said readers want Russia to suffer, but the outlet must balance popular Ukrainian strike coverage with reporting on Russian attacks to avoid becoming propaganda.
New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza
New satellite imagery from Google Maps shows extensive destruction across Gaza, with over 2.1 million people living in temporary shelters and approximately 82% of structures damaged or destroyed.
‘They raped our country’: documentary follows Kenyans’ fight for restitution over stolen land
A new documentary explores Kenya’s fight for restitution over ancestral lands seized during British colonial rule, following personal stories of displacement and ongoing corporate occupation.
Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away
Israelis head to the polls in less than a month in an election that could unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though polls suggest a fragmented parliament with no clear path to power for either major bloc.
Song Min-ho: K-pop star convicted of violating military service law
A South Korean court convicted K-pop star Song Min-ho of violating military service law, sentencing him to a suspended one-year prison term for numerous absences during mandatory social service duties.
Wicknell Chivayo: Zimbabwean businessman and wife killed in helicopter crash
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife were among six people killed when a helicopter crashed east of Harare on Wednesday evening.
‘Where illegal ebikes go to die’: first bikes seized under new laws in NSW crushed
New South Wales has crushed 23 illegally modified ebikes under recent enforcement laws, as hospitals report a 22% surge in ebike-related injuries linked to impaired riding and safety violations.
SNAP’s funding model is starting to change. Here’s what that means for the program
SNAP’s funding model is being restructured, requiring states to cover 75% of administrative costs starting Thursday while federal support is halved. The shift is expected to reduce federal spending by $3.4 billion annually over five years.
Do AI and air traffic control mix? CEO addresses anxiety about new FAA tool
The FAA is rolling out an AI-assisted software tool called SMART to optimize air traffic management, with the company’s CEO emphasizing that humans will remain in control of key decisions.
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In California, Firefighters Struggle With More Than Just Blazes
For months, wildfires have blazed across California, and the fires are placing an intense strain on both firefighters and their families, forcing those left behind to adjust to a “new normal.” As one firefighter’s wife explains, in 2017, when fires were similarly...
From Poker Success to Saving Lives: What Next For AI in 2017?
Step aside Phil Ivey; I'm afraid your Ivey League is no longer the gold standard of poker education. That’s right, a new king of poker has been crowned, bouncing back incredibly from the crushing jaws of defeat in 2015. Fans of poker worldwide, meet your new champion:...
Characteristics Of A Burglar
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Criminal Defense
Commit a crime and you’ll do the time. Here are some of the common crimial offenses and the time served for convictions. Read more below. 
Via: Raiser & Kenniff Criminal Defense