Federal authorities have opened a criminal investigation into two immigration officers who allegedly lied under oath regarding the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis. Video evidence reportedly contradicts the officers’ sworn testimony, leading to the launch of a joint probe with the Justice Department. As a result, all charges against the two Venezuelan men involved have been dropped, and the officers remain on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. This development follows other recent incidents where federal immigration agents’ accounts have been questioned by video evidence and eyewitness testimony.
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A distressing incident unfolded on a tidal creek in Eastham, Massachusetts, resulting in a woman’s death and her husband’s ongoing disappearance after they fell through the ice. First responders, arriving to investigate a distressed dog, found the woman submerged and struggling. Attempts by officers to rescue her also led to them falling through the ice, though they were able to return to shore. Despite extensive search efforts, the woman was recovered deceased, while her husband remains missing, with search operations temporarily suspended due to hazardous conditions.
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Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking have criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi for her stance during a congressional hearing regarding the Justice Department’s release of Epstein files. The women expressed dismay that Bondi did not acknowledge them during the hearing and argued her actions betrayed survivors everywhere. They highlighted the Justice Department’s slow release of documents, the inclusion of victim information while redacting potential co-conspirators’ names, and the lack of prosecutions for alleged accomplices as ongoing issues that hinder the pursuit of justice.
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The article highlights a turning point in the face of authoritarianism, as evident in the resistance against ICE in Minnesota. It emphasizes that grassroots solidarity and creative resistance demonstrate the power of mass non-cooperation, offering a vital alternative to relying on compromised institutions. The piece draws on the field of civil resistance, underscoring that proactive agitation from citizens, rather than passive waiting for elites, is crucial for nurturing democracy and confronting systemic crises. This approach, leveraging a wide array of nonviolent tactics, offers a path forward when traditional safeguards fail.
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The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly issued hundreds of administrative subpoenas to major tech companies, seeking user information from accounts critical of ICE or that have shared agent locations. This increased use of administrative subpoenas, which differ from warrants and can be issued by DHS itself, has raised concerns about government surveillance and suppression of speech. While companies like Google and Meta review these requests and sometimes inform users, some have complied with the demands. The ACLU is challenging this practice, arguing that it’s being used to silence dissent.
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The American administration has reportedly denied accreditation to French MP Éric Bothorel for a planned trip to Washington, preventing him from attending a parliamentary delegation. This action is understood to be in retaliation for Bothorel’s role in flagging the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, to prosecutors regarding alleged algorithmic changes and foreign interference. Bothorel, a specialist in digital affairs and foreign interference, believes this denial signifies a broader stance on free expression from the MAGA sphere.
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Senator Chuck Schumer and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have introduced “Virginia’s Law” in Washington D.C., a legislative effort to remove the statute of limitations for sex traffickers and abusers. The ongoing fallout from the Epstein files continues to be examined, with discussions also touching upon the potential relocation of future Winter Olympics to January due to climate change impacting snow and colder weather. In a separate story, two sisters in India are utilizing football to combat child marriage.
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A growing concern among Americans, spanning the political spectrum, centers on the health impacts of ultraprocessed foods. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA commissioner Dr. David Kessler are uniting to address this issue, pointing to the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) classification as a loophole allowing the widespread use of unexamined ingredients in these foods. This has contributed to ultraprocessed items making up a significant portion of the American diet, leading to a surge in chronic diseases. Both men are advocating for greater transparency and accountability from the food industry.
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In accordance with the Act’s requirements and as previously submitted to the courts, the Department has now released all relevant records, documents, communications, and investigative materials. These materials pertain to nine distinct categories, as detailed in submissions to the Southern District of New York concerning the Epstein and Maxwell prosecutions. This comprehensive release aims to fulfill the legal obligations surrounding these significant cases.
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The Norwegian Nobel Institute is increasing transparency regarding its selection process to counter accusations of bias, particularly those stemming from President Donald Trump’s persistent demands for a Nobel Peace Prize. Director Kristian Berg Harpviken emphasized that the institute’s strategy is to openly explain its work and principles to the public. While declining to name Trump directly, Harpviken assured that candidates campaigning for themselves are neither penalized nor privileged. This comes after a series of unusual events, including FIFA awarding Trump an invented peace prize and Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presenting him with her actual Nobel Peace Prize medal, despite the institute’s clear pronouncements that such transfers are impossible. The Norwegian Prime Minister also reiterated the independent nature of the Nobel Committee when pressed by Trump.
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