Jemmy Jimenez Rosa, a Canton mother and legal U.S. resident, was released on Wednesday after being detained at Logan Airport. She was held for several days after being detained while returning from a family vacation, and was transported to Maine before being returned to Massachusetts. According to her family, she suffers from medical conditions and was initially denied access to her medication and other necessities. Her attorney successfully argued to have her criminal record wiped clean, leading to her release.
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An American man, identified as 51-year-old Dan Livers, paddled to Canada via kayak and has claimed asylum. The U.S. army veteran crossed the Detroit River from Michigan and landed in LaSalle, Ontario. Livers, who fears for his safety in the United States, sought refuge and was granted temporary status in Canada while his case is reviewed. Although the specifics of his case are not verified, it will be determined by Canadian authorities whether he faces real persecution or serious harm.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing Fitness International, the operator of LA Fitness and related brands, alleging that the company intentionally makes it challenging for consumers to cancel gym memberships. The FTC claims that the company’s cumbersome cancellation methods, including in-person or mail-in options with numerous hurdles, resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in unwanted recurring fees for customers. Despite Fitness International’s recent introduction of online cancellations, the FTC asserts that the process remains overly complex and that the company fails to adequately disclose cancellation terms. The FTC is seeking a court order to halt the alleged practices and obtain refunds for affected consumers.
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In a display of support, former Vice President Kamala Harris lauded Texas Democratic state Rep. Nicole Collier for her stand against the GOP, calling her a “hero” for refusing to comply with 24-hour police surveillance. Collier was among the Democrats who fled Texas to block a new congressional map, and her refusal resulted in her being confined to the House floor. She, along with other Democrats, have filed legal challenges and are fighting against the GOP’s actions as a vote on the redistricting plan is expected.
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During a recent episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience,” host Joe Rogan disputed Donald Trump’s assertion that the Jeffrey Epstein controversy is a “hoax.” Rogan pointed out that Epstein spent time in jail, and Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is currently imprisoned on sex trafficking charges. Rogan’s guest, Jesse Welles, raised questions about Maxwell’s recent transfer to a minimum-security prison, prompting Rogan to speculate about potential motives, although he also noted it would be unlikely for those in power to waste money on a transfer. While the Justice Department has yet to explain the reasoning behind Maxwell’s move, Trump has denied any involvement or knowledge of the transfer.
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In response to criticism from MSNBC regarding his swollen ankles, Donald Trump launched an attack on the network via Truth Social. Trump’s rant included disparaging comments about MSNBC’s upcoming name change and its parent company, NBCUniversal. The criticism stemmed from MSNBC’s coverage, particularly from anchor Lawrence O’Donnell, who mocked Trump for seemingly hiding his ankles during public appearances due to the medical condition chronic venous insufficiency. O’Donnell’s remarks pointed to the president’s health issues, which may be exacerbated by his diet and lifestyle.
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Following a campaign event, a former advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, Winnie Greco, gave a reporter a potato chip bag containing cash, an act her attorney later defended as a cultural gesture of friendship. The reporter, who had previously scrutinized Greco’s conduct, discovered the money after Greco insisted she accept the bag, prompting a call and request for a story retraction. After Greco’s resignation from her role as director of Asian affairs, she has been present at campaign events and was a major fundraiser. Adams’ campaign has since suspended Greco, citing a lack of prior knowledge of her actions, while Greco’s home was searched in February 2024 amid ongoing federal scrutiny.
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A U.S. Navy sailor stationed in San Diego was recently convicted of espionage. According to the DOJ, the defendant provided a Chinese intelligence officer with imagery and technical materials. This exchange, for which the sailor received $12,000, involved classified information, including details about the USS Essex, a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship. The conviction highlights the ongoing threat of foreign espionage within the military.
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Sony hikes PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff uncertainty weighs. It seems like there’s a collective groan of frustration emanating from the gaming community right now, and honestly, I get it. The news that Sony is increasing the price of the PlayStation 5 in the US is not exactly what anyone wanted to hear. And the reasoning? Well, it seems like that old enemy – tariff uncertainty – is back to haunt us.
The truth is, we’re all probably already paying tariffs in one way or another, whether we realize it or not. It’s baked into the cost of so many products, even if they don’t come with a direct tariff, there’s a strong likelihood somewhere in the supply chain that’s being impacted.… Continue reading
A new report reveals a covert North Korean military base near the Chinese border, the Sinpung-dong Missile Operating Base, which poses a potential nuclear threat to both East Asia and the continental United States. This base, identified through satellite imagery and interviews, is believed to house advanced intercontinental ballistic missiles, potentially including the Hwasong-15 or Hwasong-18, capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Construction began in 2004 and was operational by 2014, representing one of many undeclared ballistic missile sites. North Korea’s ongoing weapons development, coupled with Kim Jong Un’s calls for nuclear buildup, underscores the ongoing challenges to denuclearization efforts.
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