Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs have requested a maximum 14-month prison sentence, arguing his reputation and career are already destroyed. They presented details about his nearly 13-month incarceration, including dangerous incidents and limited access to basic necessities. The lawyers noted the jury’s exoneration on more serious charges, implying sufficient punishment has already been served. They highlighted Combs’s transformation, including sobriety and efforts to teach inmates essential skills, in their plea for a shorter sentence.
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Moscow faced a series of drone attacks on the night of September 23, with Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reporting that dozens of Ukrainian drones were downed. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a total of 69 Ukrainian drones were intercepted across nine Russian regions, including Moscow Oblast and occupied Crimea. Airspace over the capital was temporarily closed, leading to the suspension of operations at Moscow’s airports. While no casualties or damage were reported, these attacks occurred amidst ongoing strikes on Ukraine and failed peace talks.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors have charged former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte with three counts of crimes against humanity for his role in the “war on drugs.” The charge sheet details accusations that Duterte designed and implemented a policy to “neutralize” alleged criminals, allegedly including the induction of hitmen, the provision of weapons, and incentives for killings. The charges specifically cite 76 murders between 2011 and 2019, although the prosecution asserts the actual number of victims was significantly higher. Duterte, who has been in ICC detention since March, is accused of directing killings during his time as mayor of Davao City and later as president, with court documents detailing his alleged involvement and actions, including his public statements that incited violence.
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A 12-foot statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands has appeared on the National Mall, created by the anonymous group The Secret Handshake. The statue, erected in honor of Friendship Month, features excerpts from a controversial birthday letter allegedly written by Trump to Epstein, which Trump denies writing. The White House has denounced the statue, emphasizing the end of their friendship, despite their documented history of parties and public statements of friendship. The appearance of the statue comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Epstein case and calls for greater transparency surrounding the release of Epstein’s files.
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Trump blasts the UN for not ‘living up’ to its potential, and honestly, it feels like he delivered a greatest hits collection of his usual tirades, filled with the same old lies and nonsensical talking points. The man jumped from child sex trafficking to criticizing Germany and then somehow ended up ranting about windmills. It was a whirlwind of incoherence, bordering on the insane, with the core message, “Climate change is a hoax,” echoing throughout. He even went as far as to suggest that “radical environmentalists” want to “kill all the cows.” It was hard not to think, “Did this really happen?”… Continue reading
Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair have decided not to air the return of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” after Disney announced its reinstatement following controversial comments made by host Jimmy Kimmel. Both companies, which own numerous broadcast TV stations, cited Kimmel’s remarks linking a suspect to President Trump’s MAGA movement as the reason for preempting the show. While the show will be available on Disney-owned streaming platforms, Nexstar and Sinclair will focus on local news and programming. Disney had previously paused the show, but decided to bring it back, a decision communicated to Kimmel by Disney CEO Bob Iger and Dana Walden.
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During a White House briefing, the press secretary claimed that border czar Tom Homan did not accept a $50,000 payment from undercover FBI agents, despite internal documents and reporting from MSNBC suggesting otherwise. The alleged payment was in exchange for securing government contracts in a future Trump administration, with the exchange recorded on tape. Although Homan did not deny taking the money, he maintained that he did nothing illegal. The investigation was reportedly closed after President Trump took office.
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Operation No Escape, a six-week initiative led by the U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI, successfully apprehended 177 fugitives across Georgia. The operation, which involved federal, state, and local authorities, focused on individuals with violent crime warrants, including those wanted for murder, assault, and crimes against children. Captured fugitives were from 58 different jurisdictions, with significant numbers apprehended in Metro Atlanta, Columbus, and Macon. The U.S. Marshals Service utilized arrest teams to locate and detain these wanted individuals.
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China buying Argentine soybeans after a tax drop really throws a wrench into things for U.S. farmers, doesn’t it? It’s a complex situation, but essentially, China, a massive consumer of soybeans, is now finding Argentine soybeans more attractive, largely because of a shift in tax policies that made the Argentine product cheaper. This leaves American farmers, who have traditionally been major suppliers, in a tough spot. It’s like the rug has been pulled out from under them.
The immediate impact is pretty clear: U.S. soybean farmers are now sidelined. They face reduced demand for their product, which can lead to lower prices and shrinking profits.… Continue reading
President Trump has recently intensified his criticism of press freedom and the First Amendment. During a recent statement, he suggested that negative coverage of his administration by journalists should be illegal. These comments follow the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s program by ABC, owned by Disney, after threats were made regarding the revocation of broadcast licenses. In response, writers and actors gathered in protest to defend free speech.
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