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US claims Russia is using North Korean missiles in Ukraine. This Asia is unfortunate

6Jan

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US claims Russia is using North Korean missiles in Ukraine. This Asia is unfortunate

The White House said on Thursday that Russia had launched two short-range ballistic missiles into Ukraine using missiles provided by North Korea in the last week. This is a significant "escalation" of Pyongyang's backing for Moscow and could have far-reaching effects on the conflict in Europe as well as security on the Korean Peninsula. The National Security Council spokesperson, John Kirby, stated at a White House briefing that the missiles, which were manufactured in North Korea, were fired at Ukraine on December 30 and January 2. According to Kyiv, these were among the minimum of 500 missiles and drones launched at Ukraine during the New Year's holiday. According to him, Russia launched numerous missiles on January 2 in contrast to the single missile used in the strike on December...

Supreme Court consents to hear arguments over Trump’s eligibility for office bans

6Jan

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Supreme Court consents to hear arguments over Trump’s eligibility for office bans

The US Supreme Court said on Friday that it will examine the historic ruling made by the Colorado Supreme Court to exclude former President Donald Trump from running for office in that state. Oral arguments were slated by the court for February 8. Because the Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the lower court's disqualification of Trump, he is still included on the primary ballot. Any votes cast for Trump would be invalidated if the courts decide he is not qualified to hold public office. The Supreme Court's decision to take up the case places the nine justices squarely in the middle of the 2024 election, just as early primary voting is about to begin. This is the court's largest involvement in a presidential race since its landmark ruling in Bush v. Gore 23 years prior. The de...

One Killed and Multiple Injuries as Tour Bus Rolls Over in Upstate New York

5Jan

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One Killed and Multiple Injuries as Tour Bus Rolls Over in Upstate New York

On Friday, January 6, 2024, a tour bus traveling from Montreal, Canada to New York City rolled over on Interstate 87 in Lake George, New York, killing one person and injuring 11 others. The bus was carrying 23 people. The crash occurred shortly before 1 PM, and an emergency response team attended the scene. One passenger was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in critical condition, and 12 other passengers were taken to Glens Falls Hospital with minor injuries. One passenger was taken to Albany Medical Center in critical condition, according to state police. The other 12 passengers were taken to Glens Falls Hospital with minor injuries, hospital spokesman Ray Agnew said. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said that police and Transportation Department personnel were conducting rescue o...

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern California

5Jan

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4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern California

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Friday, January 6, 2024 at 10:55 AM. The earthquake was centered about a mile northwest of Lytle Creek, in the San Gabriel Mountains, about 45 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The earthquake was initially reported as a 4.6 magnitude, but was quickly downgraded. The earthquake was light but widely felt, with some reporting feeling it as far away as Watts, Anaheim, and downtown Long Beach. There were no immediate reports of damage to buildings, infrastructure, or injuries. Earthquakes of this magnitude are typically not strong enough to cause significant damage. An earthquake of this magnitude is generally not powerful enough to cause any significant damage. Michael Guardado, who works at the front desk of the San Bernardin...

Speaking out about his candidature for Congress on 6 January, a former Capitol Police officer

5Jan

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Speaking out about his candidature for Congress on 6 January, a former Capitol Police officer

Washington, DC Officer Harry Dunn of the Capitol Police met a violent throng of supporters of former President Donald Trump almost three years ago to the day. He now aspires to become one of the many MPs he has worked to defend both on that day and in the years afterward. Dunn began his candidature in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District on Friday, the eve of the anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol assault. He entered a heated Democratic primary to succeed retiring Democratic Representative John Sarbanes. Before making his declaration on Thursday, Dunn stated over the phone that "it's evident how much of a threat the extinction of our democracy is—it's very present right now" because of what occurred on January 6 and all that followed. He stated, "I think that our democra...

Trump Frequently Relies On ‘Idiot’ Defence To Attack January 6 Defendants

5Jan

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Trump Frequently Relies On ‘Idiot’ Defence To Attack January 6 Defendants

Washington, DC Over the last three years, defence attorneys pleading for the mercy of the Jan. 6 rioters have frequently used a similar strategy when attempting to persuade federal judges and jurors in Washington that their clients were duped by extensively refuted claims regarding the 2020 presidential election. They contended that their customers were mentally ill or that they suffered from illnesses that rendered them susceptible to misinformation. Lawyers for the Jan. 6 rioters have claimed in court documents and sentencing notes that their clients were misled and controlled, that their IQs were low, that they lacked critical thinking abilities, and that they were inadequately educated. Attorneys contended that they believed they were "following presidential orders" and sought th...

Florida Man Sues Dunkin Donuts Over Exploding Toilet

5Jan

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Florida Man Sues Dunkin Donuts Over Exploding Toilet

In a bizarre turn of events, a Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Dunkin Donuts claiming that he was injured by an exploding toilet. The incident allegedly occurred while the man was using the restroom at the fast-food chain. According to the lawsuit, the man suffered severe and permanent injuries as a result of the explosion. The lawsuit further claims over $100,000 that Dunkin Donuts was negligent in maintaining their facilities and failed to warn customers of the potential danger. Dunkin Donuts has not yet responded to the lawsuit, and it remains unclear what may have caused the toilet to explode. However, some experts speculate that a plumbing issue or a buildup of pressure could have been the cause. This isn't the first time a Florida man has made headlines for filing un...

Opal Lee’s house was burned by a racist mob eighty years ago. “Grandmother of Juneteenth” is currently taking back the property her family once owned.

5Jan

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Opal Lee’s house was burned by a racist mob eighty years ago. “Grandmother of Juneteenth” is currently taking back the property her family once owned.

Opal Lee, 97, stated she could still clearly recall the White mob that drove her family from their Fort Worth, Texas, home more than 80 years after they were destroyed by a racist mob. "Our parents put in a lot of labor. then after that they purchased this house on Annie Street," Lee recalled of the place she grew up in. "My mother had it beautifully fixed up." However, Lee said that soon after they moved in, a group of White individuals gathered because they were upset that a Black family had bought a home in the area. Would you believe that people began to assemble on June 19? Additionally, there were police present, but they did nothing, Lee Our parents dropped us off at a friend's house a few blocks away. Then, when night fell, they departed. "Those individuals disposed of...

Wealth Manager Zhongzhi’s Bankruptcy Application

5Jan

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Wealth Manager Zhongzhi’s Bankruptcy Application

Zhongzi, the conglomerate at the center of China's $3 trillion shadow banking market, has filed for bankruptcy, saying it is "seriously insolvent." A Beijing court on Friday accepted Zhongzhi's bankruptcy and liquidation application, saying the group was unable to pay its debts. In an open letter to investors, Zhongzhi said not only that it was "seriously bankrupt" but that management had "ran wild" following the death of founder Xie Ziqun in 2021. It said total assets were only Rmb200bn ($28bn) against liabilities of up to Rmb460bn. Zhongzi's wealth management arm came under police investigation in November over undisclosed crimes, days after the group announced a $36.4 billion shortfall. ‘LiB’ Star Jessica Vestal and Harry Jowsey: A Love Story from the Beaches of Mexico It...

The US Mint issued coins in Harriet Tubman’s honor

5Jan

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The US Mint issued coins in Harriet Tubman’s honor

Commemorative coins honouring abolitionist Harriet Tubman were distributed by the US Mint on Thursday. To mark the bicentennial of her birth, there are $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half-dollar coins. According to the agency, this is the first time the US Mint has honoured Tubman with coins. Ventris Gibson, the first Black director of the US Mint, said, "We all owe Harriet Tubman a huge debt of gratitude because I, and so many others, would not be where we would not be now if it weren't for her bravery, her love of freedom for her people, and her devotion to our nation." "The Harriet Tubman coins are genuinely magnificent pieces of art, and we at the Mint like to think of coins as little canvases of art." Ventris went on, "These coins represent her spirit, her tenacity, h...