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Top Cartoonist’s Dramatic Exit From Washington Post Over Rejected Billionaire Satire!

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes has resigned from the Washington Post following the newspaper's decision not to publish her cartoon depicting Jeff Bezos and other prominent figures. The rejected cartoon showed Amazon founder Bezos, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and a Mickey Mouse character presenting bags of money to a Trump statue. The illustration included Disney, which recently settled a $15 million defamation lawsuit with Trump. Telnaes, who joined the Post in 2008, announced her departure through a Substack post. "In all that time I've never had a cartoon killed because of who or what I chose to aim my pen at," she wrote. "Until now." She explained that her cartoon intended to critique "these men with lucrative government contracts and an interest in eliminating regulations." The Post's editorial page editor David Shipley provided a different explanation for rejecting […]

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12-Year-Old Takes Her Own Life After Christmas

A Townsville mother, Victoria Boyd, has shared the heartbreaking story of her 12-year-old daughter, Adiel, who tragically took her own life on December 29, just four days after Christmas. Adiel's suicide was a direct result of relentless cyberbullying, primarily occurring on social media platforms. Adiel was a bright and talented student at Aitkenvale State School, excelling academically and musically. Fluent in three languages and proficient in several instruments, she was described by her mother as "close to perfection." However, behind this outward success, Adiel was suffering from ongoing online harassment. Ms. Boyd described the pervasive nature of the cyberbullying, explaining how it infiltrated both school grounds and online spaces. She expressed deep concern about the hidden world of social media, stating it’s “the most dangerous tool for a parent because there is a closed space there that I really, really […]

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Congressional Ethics Report Reveals Former Rep’s $90K Payments to Women

The House Ethics Committee released a report Monday detailing findings about former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct while serving in Congress. The report outlines payments totaling $90,000 made to 12 women, which the committee claims were largely connected to sexual activity or drug use. The committee's investigation found "substantial evidence" of alleged violations of House rules, including claims involving a 17-year-old in 2017. According to the report, this individual, referred to as "Victim A," testified to receiving $400 after two encounters with Gaetz. However, the committee noted no evidence indicating Gaetz knew her age at the time. While the investigation found evidence of interstate travel involving commercial sex, the committee did not conclude that federal trafficking laws were violated or that any traveled individuals were minors. Gaetz, who recently resigned after being nominated for attorney general by President-elect Trump, attempted […]

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Barber Customer Turns Hero, Saves Attacked Police Officer Mid-Haircut

A barber shop customer in Warrington, Cheshire, has become a local hero after interrupting his haircut to intervene in an assault on a police officer. Kyle Whiting, 32, was at Haron Barber's on Tuesday when he witnessed a man attacking a lone officer at a nearby bus stop. Without hesitation, Whiting, still wearing his barber's cape, rushed across the street to assist. "I thought, 'I better go help him right now'," Whiting explained. Seeing no other officers present, he grabbed the attacker, pinned him down, and pulled him away from the officer. Other witnesses then joined in assisting until more police arrived shortly after 11:40 am. After the 50-year-old attacker was arrested, Whiting returned to the barbershop to complete his haircut. He later went back to the hospital, where both his partner (who had a foot injury) and the officer […]

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Missing Climbers on Mount Cook Presumed Dead

A search for three missing climbers on New Zealand’s Mt. Cook has been suspended, and authorities presume them dead. The climbers, Kurt Blair, 56, of Colorado, Carlos Romero, 50, of California, and a third unnamed Canadian climber, were attempting the Linda Glacier/Zubriggen Ridge route, a popular path on New Zealand’s highest peak. Drones were used in the search, capturing footage of footprints and scattered gear, but no signs of the climbers themselves. Their families have been notified. The climbers began their expedition at the Plateau Hut and were expected to summit last weekend. A rescue operation began when they missed their prearranged transportation. Despite the use of drones, the search has been called off, although authorities stated they would resume searching if new information or credible sightings are reported. Blair and Romero were experienced alpinists and professional guides with IFMGA/AMGA […]

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Missing Sun Peaks Skier Found Dead After Extensive Search

A 68-year-old skier who went missing at Sun Peaks Resort earlier this week has been found dead, RCMP confirmed Friday. Tomasz Jaholkowski was last seen Tuesday before heading onto a run at the Kamloops, B.C., resort. He was reported missing Wednesday after failing to return to his hotel and not contacting anyone. Search and rescue teams, ski patrol, and police used helicopters and drones in the search. RCMP reported that Jaholkowski’s body was found “near an area of the ski resort.”

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Selena Gomez Announces Engagement to Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez is engaged to music producer Benny Blanco! The 32-year-old singer, actress, and entrepreneur shared the exciting news on Instagram with photos of her engagement ring and the caption, “forever begins now….” Gomez and Blanco, 36, publicly confirmed their relationship in December 2023, though rumors of their romance had circulated since June. They’ve collaborated on music before, including Gomez’s 2023 single “Single Soon” and the 2019 track “I Can’t Get Enough.” In a November interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gomez expressed feeling “the safest I’ve ever felt in one [relationship], and I see a future with this person.” This engagement caps off a successful year for Gomez. She shared the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for Emilia Perez with her co-stars, and received an Emmy nomination for her role in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. […]

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Former Music Teacher Jailed for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Sam Kavanagh, a 30-year-old former secondary school music teacher from County Kerry, Ireland, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. Kavanagh's crimes came to light when authorities in the United States alerted Gardaí (Irish police) to his online activities. A subsequent investigation revealed that Kavanagh had used his personal email address to manage a Dropbox folder containing 137 videos and 25 images of child sexual abuse. The material, much of which was classified as "Category One" – the most extreme form – depicted horrific acts of sexual abuse against children as young as three years old. One video showed a three-year-old girl with her genitals and anal area exposed, while another image depicted an adult male engaging in sexual activity with a five-year-old girl. Gardaí seized a laptop and hard […]

Flair Airlines CFO Charged in Fatal Crash Linked to Underage Drinking at His Home
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Flair Airlines CFO Charged in Fatal Crash Linked to Underage Drinking at His Home

Sumanth Rao, the chief financial officer of Flair Airlines, is facing involuntary manslaughter charges following a tragic car accident that resulted in the death of a teenager. The incident occurred on February 24th, when Rao's daughter and two friends, all underage, were allegedly allowed to consume alcohol at his Atlanta-area home. According to the district attorney for DeKalb County, Georgia, a grand jury has indicted Rao, his wife, and the 18-year-old driver of the SUV involved in the crash. The district attorney's office alleges that the teenagers shared a bottle of wine in the presence of Rao and his wife, who then permitted them to leave the house for a drive shortly before midnight. The SUV, driven by Hannah Hackemeyer, crashed on a residential road. Data retrieved from the vehicle revealed that Hackemeyer was traveling at an excessively high speed, […]

Aero Contractors Introduces Reduced Fares for Festive Season
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Aero Contractors Introduces Reduced Fares for Festive Season

Aero Contractors has announced a special initiative offering reduced fares for domestic flights during the festive season. The airline has set a minimum ticket price of N80,000 for all its routes, aiming to make travel more affordable for Nigerians during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Managing Director Ado Sanusi described the initiative as a gesture of goodwill, acknowledging the economic challenges faced by many Nigerians. "We understand the economic hardship Nigerians are facing, especially with high ticket prices," Sanusi stated. "In the spirit of Christmas, Aero Contractors has introduced what we call pocket-friendly Christmas prices." The reduced fares will be available throughout December and January, allowing families to reunite and celebrate the holidays without incurring excessive travel costs. Sanusi emphasized the airline's commitment to providing affordable travel options, especially during this festive period. While the new pricing was not […]

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