A University of Southern California graduate student who police say is a serial sexual predator has been charged with drugging and raping multiple women as investigators look for additional victims, Los Angeles authorities said. Sizhe Weng, a 30-year-old Chinese national also known as Steven Weng, was arrested Aug. 28, though the district attorney and police...
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Guatemala’s President Accepts Resignations Of Top Security Officials After Gang Escape
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo accepted the resignations of three top security officials Wednesday as the fallout from Sunday’s admission that 20 gang members had escaped from prison continued. The prisoners, all members of the Barrio 18 gang, had apparently escaped over a period of days, perhaps during family visits, and it wasn’t until a recount of prisoners...
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Move For Life: Why Physical Activity Is The Real Medicine
In a world increasingly defined by screens, long hours of sitting, and fast-paced routines, physical activity has never been more essential. It’s not just about building muscles or shedding weight, it’s about protecting your heart, boosting your mental health, and adding years (and quality) to your life. So, what counts as physical activity? And why...
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Georgia School Chief Resigns After Indictment Alleging Kickback Scheme In Illinois
The superintendent of Georgia’s third-largest school district is resigning after being indicted on federal charges alleging he ran a kickback scheme and stole money from a smaller school district in suburban Chicago. The DeKalb County school board on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Devon Horton effective Nov. 15. Board members had been facing calls to fire Horton....
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Mississippi Executes A Man Convicted Of Raping And Killing A College Student
A Mississippi man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 20-year-old community college student in 1993 was executed Wednesday. Charles Crawford, 59, was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. following a lethal injection at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman. Crawford had spent more than 30 years on death row. His execution comes several months after...
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Former Congo Leader Kabila Appears At Kenya Political Meeting Despite Absentia Death Sentence
The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo appeared in public Wednesday for the first time since being sentenced to death in absentia for treason and war crimes, meeting other leaders in Kenya in an attempt to establish a political group in opposition to Congo’s current president. Joseph Kabila was filmed in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, at...
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Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon Set for 2026 World Cup Playoff Showdown
The final phase of the 2026 CAF World Cup qualifiers is set, with Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, and Gabon confirmed as the four teams that will battle for a place in the intercontinental playoffs. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will use the October FIFA World Rankings to determine the semifinal pairings. Based on the...
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Ondo State Police Arrests Ex-Convict for Allegedly Beating Girlfriend to Death Over ₦100,000 Loan
Ondo State Police Command revealed they arrested a 37-year-old ex-convict, Ademola Omokinwa, for allegedly beating his girlfriend, Joy Jimoh, to death during a dispute over money. According to reports, the incident occurred in Idanre after Joy demanded the repayment of ₦100,000 she had earlier lent to Omokinwa. The confrontation reportedly turned violent, leading to her...
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Golden Boy 2025 Nominations Released: Europe’s Best Under-21 Talents Recognised
The nominations for the 2025 Golden Boy award have been officially released. The list features some of the best under-21 players currently active in European football, with several emerging stars from top clubs across the continent making the cut. Among the nominees are a strong contingent from France, including Désiré Doué, Leny Yoro, Senny Mayulu,...
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Cross River Govt. Suspends College Provost Over Maladministration, Gross Misconduct
The eighth Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Obudu, in Cross River State, has suspended the Provost, Dr Ugbaha Utubaku, over allegations of maladministration and gross misconduct. The suspension was made to known to the public through a letter signed by the school’s Registrar and Secretary of Council, Evans Iyenya, with reference number...