The health center in Zamzam Camp, a displacement camp in Sudan, was already busy when the notorious Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began a ground assault on April 11, 2025. RSF units breached the camp’s defenses, setting neighborhoods ablaze and targeting women and children. Witnesses reported mass executions, including the killing of medical staff at a clinic and the slaughter of residents seeking shelter at a Quranic school. The attack on Zamzam is believed to be one of the worst war crimes of the conflict, with estimates of the death toll ranging from hundreds to over two thousand, targeting nurse Hanadi Dawood.
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A Republican bill, the Interstate Obscenity Definition Act (IODA), is moving forward in the Senate, aiming to ban pornography federally. The bill, championed by Senator Mike Lee, redefines obscenity by removing the “community standards” benchmark and labeling all pornographic content as illegal, contrary to the current Miller Test established in 1973. This effort aligns with Project 2025, a conservative document advocating for a ban on pornography and equating it with transgender ideology and the sexualization of children. Despite previous unsuccessful attempts, this is the third time the IODA has been introduced, though its passage remains uncertain.
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A federal lawsuit has been filed against ICE by two Louisiana families after the unlawful deportation of their three U.S.-born children, including a 4-year-old boy, Romeo, battling stage-4 kidney cancer. The complaint alleges that Romeo, along with his mother and sister, was arrested during a routine ICE check-in and subsequently deported to Honduras without due process or the ability to make custody arrangements. The lawsuit argues that ICE violated its own policies and federal law, depriving Romeo of vital medical care and potentially endangering his life. The plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial, injunctions for their return to the U.S., and accountability from ICE officials.
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Recent polls suggest concerning trends for centrist Democrats in New York, with Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani leading Andrew Cuomo by a significant margin in the mayoral race, while Republican Elise Stefanik narrows the gap with incumbent Kathy Hochul in the upcoming gubernatorial election. Mamdani’s support is particularly strong among younger voters, whereas Cuomo struggles with statewide perception. Stefanik’s campaign has been actively criticizing Hochul’s record. This has led to speculation of new leadership in Albany.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state would redraw its electoral maps after former President Donald Trump missed a deadline in an ongoing redistricting dispute between Democratic and Republican states. Newsom’s office mimicked Trump’s social media style to mock him, and Newsom expressed his desire to counteract what he views as map rigging in red states. Newsom plans to ask voters to override existing congressional maps and create more Democratic-leaning seats, although the White House is seeking to enlist other red states in the redistricting clash. Trump defended the Texas plan, citing his popular vote win, but this is not how congressional seats are awarded.
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A federal judge has ordered ICE to improve conditions at the 26 Federal Plaza facility in New York City. The order follows reports of overcrowding, inadequate food, and unsanitary conditions within the holding areas. The court mandates limiting capacity, ensuring cleanliness with frequent cell cleanings, and providing essential hygiene products and sleeping mats. These improvements were prompted by a complaint from lawyers, citing “crowded, squalid, and punitive conditions,” and specific testimonies of detainees detailing the facility’s deplorable state. The government’s response acknowledged the need for humane conditions, with the court order seeking to ensure access to legal representation through confidential phone calls.
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Russia found 1,000 old tanks in Siberia. The news might sound unbelievable, but it seems the situation is dire enough to warrant dusting off a thousand relics of a bygone era. It’s a stark indication of the military hardware shortage Russia is facing in Ukraine, forcing them to dig into the depths of their storage facilities to find anything resembling a tank. This reveals a significant depletion of their modern armored vehicle stocks after years of intense combat. The fact that these aging machines are being considered, let alone retrieved, speaks volumes about the current state of affairs.
These tanks do not possess modern technology, meaning they lack features we take for granted in contemporary warfare.… Continue reading
Vice President JD Vance has recently faced criticism regarding his family trips and the disruptions they’ve caused. During a visit to Disneyland in July, Vance apologized for the longer lines but did not acknowledge the protests that occurred due to the Trump administration’s immigration raids at the time. His office has also denied knowledge of a request made by the Secret Service to raise water levels in an Ohio river to accommodate a kayaking trip. Currently, Vance is in the UK, where security measures for his visit have been met with local complaints of excessive disruption and road closures in the Cotswolds.
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Texas is taking legal action against Eli Lilly, alleging the pharmaceutical giant engaged in bribery to influence healthcare providers to prescribe its medications. It’s a bold move, especially considering the long-standing practices within the pharmaceutical industry.
Now, a lot of folks are quick to point out that this isn’t exactly a new phenomenon. For years, drug companies have been wooing doctors with perks, from fancy meals to educational programs and all sorts of seemingly small gifts. The legal boundaries, though, have evolved over time. There was a time when the lines were much blurrier, and the types of inducements offered were far more liberal.… Continue reading
A South Korean court has ordered the arrest of Kim Keon Hee, the wife of the former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, due to concerns of evidence destruction. The arrest stems from an investigation into various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation, and meddling in candidate selection, with a special prosecutor leading the probe. The investigation into Kim, along with other probes, was launched by the new liberal government. Kim faces multiple corruption allegations, including receiving luxury gifts and involvement in a stock price manipulation scheme, all of which she denies.
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