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NBA player and girlfriend charged with murder in Las Vegas

The tragic outcome of a sordid case has led to the arrest and indictment of NBA G League player Chance Comanche on murder charges, in connection with the disappearance of Marayna Rodgers.

The disappearance of 23-year-old Marayna Rodgers from the Las Vegas metropolitan area earlier this month attracted widespread media attention.

The Las Vegas Police Department responded to the news prior to the gruesome discovery. Marayna Rodgers had agreed to a meeting with Comanche and Sakari Harnden, 19, the 27-year-old athlete’s girlfriend, just prior to her disappearance.

The LVMPD claims that Chance Comanche and Sakari Harnden are responsible for the death of Marayna Rodgers, whose body was found in the desert in Henderson, Nevada.

The victim, a medical assistant in Washington state, had been in Las Vegas visiting friends at the time of her disappearance on December 7.

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Trump compared to Hitler following disturbing remarks

Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, unleashed a storm of criticism with his most recent remarks at a rally in New Hampshire, when Trump’s remarks were compared to quotes from Adolf Hitler, sparking outrage from his political opponents and even members of his own party.

During his speech to supporters, Donald Trump declared that immigrants, particularly those from Africa and Asia, were contaminating America and poisoning the blood of Americans.

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Joe Biden’s campaign reacted strongly to Trump’s remarks. The former president was described by a spokesman as an emulator of dictatorial figures. In a press release, Joe Biden’s campaign said Donald Trump was “drawing inspiration from his role models by quoting Vladimir Putin, echoing Adolf Hitler and praising Kim Jong Un”.

Other well-known Republicans also distanced themselves from Trump’s remarks.

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With the former president hoping for a rematch between himself and President Joe Biden in 2024, debates are heating up and it’s hard to predict the finality of this election cycle.

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Pope Francis authorizes the blessing of same-sex couples in a shocking decision

Pope Francis has approved a document that will allow priests to bless same-sex partners, the BBC reports.

This is a historic decision for the Roman Catholic Church!

The document recently approved by the Vatican specifies that if blessings of this nature are permitted, they must not be confused with or included in the usual ecclesiastical rituals. Nor should they be celebrated at the same time as civil union ceremonies. This careful wording is intended to differentiate blessings from the sacrament of marriage. Marriage, as understood by the Church, remains a lifelong union between a man and a woman.

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The decision is part of Pope Francis’ efforts to reach out to and include LGBTQ+ Catholics.

It represents a reversal of the Vatican’s previous position, affirmed by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in 2021.

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Church conservatives are firmly opposed to the Pope’s inclusion efforts, needless to say…

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A dress worn by Diana sold for more than a million dollars (yes, it’s a record)

A stunning evening gown worn by Diana, has set a new world record as the most expensive dress ever sold, People reports.

The dress is a stunning ballerina-style evening gown designed by Jacques Azagury. According to the auction house, the dress sold for a staggering $1,148,080. This was well above its estimate of $100,000 to $200,000. The previous auction record for a Diana dress was $604,800!

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The black and blue Azagury gown, featuring a velvet bodice adorned with metallic stars and an elegant two-tiered organza skirt with bows and belt, was first worn in Italy in April 1985. Princess Diana wore it for a second time during her visit to Canada in 1986, to a concert by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.

The dress could be seen at the Fashion Rules Exhibition in 2013, when it was exhibited as part of a fashion show at Kensington Palace.

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The identity of the new owner of Princess Diana’s dress is being kept secret, but the fashion legacy left by Princess Diana continues to fuel the passions of collectors.

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Colorado Supreme Court rejects Trump’s 2024 presidential bid

Donald Trump cannot be a candidate in the 2024 presidential election in the state of Colorado, according to the state Supreme Court, which has just rejected his candidacy.

The Court ruled that the former president’s ties to the insurrection efforts of January 6, 2021 disqualified him from being President of the United States, since he had taken an oath to never act against or harm the country’s interests.

A spectacular decision that the Trump clan has of course promised to take all the way to the US Supreme Court.

Donald Trump’s official campaign speaks of a politicized gesture on the part of a Supreme Court it considers to be Democratic and biased.

Other experts believe that Trump’s links to the events of January 6, 2021 are clear enough to justify this decision.

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It happened on a… December 19

Illustration from a nineteenth century edition of 'Robinson Crusoe' a novel by Daniel Defoe. The book was first published on 25 April 1719. It relates the story of Robinson Crusoe, stranded on a desert Island for 28 years and his subsequent fight for survival. When: 04 Jun 2016

2016

US electoral collage votes 304 to 227 to nominate Donald Trump for President over the objections of seven faithless electors.

1998

US House of Representatives votes to impeach President Bill Clinton, forwarding the articles of impeachment to the Senate for a trial.

1997

“Titanic” opened in American movie theaters.

1986

“Platoon” directed by Oliver Stone and starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1987)

1977

Ottawa ends commercial relations with South Africa, to protest Apartheid racial policies.

1975

Ron Wood joined The Rolling Stones.

1971

Stanley Kubrick’s X-rated film “A Clockwork Orange” starring Malcolm McDowell premieres.

1950

Chinese invasion of Tibet forces the Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to flee.

1946

Start of the First Indochina War.

1917

The first games of the new National Hockey League (NHL) were played. Five teams made up the league: Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs, the Montreal Canadiens and the Montreal Wanderers.

1843

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” was first published in England.

1686

Robinson Crusoe leaves his island after 28 years (as per Daniel Defoe).

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Piracy scandal: Prince Harry wins a big battle against british tabloids

Prince Harry has won what will prove to be a landmark case, as a High Court judge ruled that Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) had indeed hacked into the royal family member’s phone. This decision therefore supports Harry’s claim of illegal and intrusive information gathering.

This is an important victory in Harry’s fight against tabloid practices in England.

The Court found that 15 of the 33 items proved were directly related to illegal activities, such as accessing cell phone voicemails and other types of inappropriate surveillance.

Prince Harry was awarded £140,600, or around US$180,000, in damages. Harry’s quest for justice placed him at the forefront of an effort to reform the media, particularly in light of the distress he expressed at unethical journalistic practices. This situation worsened during the years of Diana, his mother, and after the princess’s death in 1997.

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The legal proceedings painted a damning picture of MGN’s editors, including Piers Morgan, who denied any involvement in the phone hacking case.

MGN has apologized for all past wrongdoing and pledged to press ahead with reform.

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MGN’s judgment is not only clear, it also exposes unethical media practices that affect other public figures too.

Prince Harry continues to take legal action, having lodged similar complaints against the editors of The Sun and The Daily Mail.

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Matthew Perry’s cause of death revealed

An autopsy report sheds light on what contributed to the tragic death of Friends’ beloved actor Matthew Perry.

Perry may have drowned due to high levels of ketamine in his system. The autopsy also revealed that drowning, coronary heart disease and buprenorphine, an opioid-type medication used to manage opioid dependence, were all contributing factors, CNN reports.

According to the autopsy report, the level of ketamine in Perry’s system was particularly high… with some experts even claiming that the level of ketamine written in the report corresponded to that of a general anesthetic during surgery!

Matthew Perry was found dead on October 28 in the swimming pool of his home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.

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The actor was reportedly pronounced dead before being taken to hospital.

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Matthew Perry’s sudden death has prompted a flood of tributes from fans and industry professionals alike.

Perry is remembered as a talented actor who was courageous in his fight against drug addiction.

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Chinese surveillance cameras raise concerns in Canada

An investigation by TVA’s investigative bureau shockingly reveals that cameras manufactured by Hikvision, a Chinese company considered by many countries to be a threat to national security (including the U.S.), were widely installed throughout Quebec, in Canada.

They can be found in school service centers, universities, health and social service centers, and numerous municipal and provincial government establishments. In all, over fifty Quebec cities are equipped with these surveillance cameras, according to TVA.

What is worrysome is the possibility that these devices won’t be used for simple surveillance for security purposes, but rather as a tool for interference or outright espionage!

Many concerns about the real intentions of Chinese company Hikvision have been raised since 2019, and the company’s surveillance cameras are now banned in the USA, Great Britain and Australia.

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EU officially investigates X for illegal content and misinformation

The European Union has launched its first official investigation under the Digital Services Act (DSA) into X (formerly Twitter). The investigation will determine whether X has failed in its duty to combat illegal content, misinformation and manipulation, BBC reports.

Thierry Breton is the European Commissioner for the Information Society. He stressed that the EU suspects X of having breached its transparency obligations.

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Another point of contention concerns X’s recent changes to its verification process, the so-called blue brackets.

X has stated that it is cooperating with the regulatory authorities.

If X is found guilty of breaching data protection law, it could face significant penalties, including fines of up to 6% of its global sales, which could have a major impact on its financial situation, which is already stormy and fluctuating, to say the least.

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The action was also prompted by wider EU concerns, notably about the proliferation of violent or terrorist content.

The European Commission is still gathering evidence, and no legal deadline has been set for the conclusion of the investigation.