Governor Jared Polis has removed two members from his clemency advisory board for publicly disclosing the board’s unanimous votes against granting clemency to Tina Peters, who was convicted of election-related felonies. The former members, Hannah Seigel Proff and Azra Taslimi, argued that the governor’s decision to release Peters, despite the board’s recommendations, revealed a system that bends for some but not others. Polis’s office stated that publicly divulging votes undermines the board’s credibility and confidentiality, which are essential for its function and the protection of applicants. Peters, since her release, has continued to promote election conspiracy theories and met with former President Donald Trump.
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Folarin Balogun scored his third World Cup goal, giving the United States a lead before his second-half red card. Despite being a man down, Malik Tillman secured the 2-0 victory with a late free-kick goal, advancing the U.S. to the round of 16. This win marks the Americans’ second knockout stage victory in World Cup history and snaps a lengthy winless streak against European opponents. The team now prepares to face Belgium in Seattle.
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Following Mexico’s historic World Cup knockout stage victory, a landmark achievement not seen since 1986, over one million citizens converged on the streets. The Angel of Independence monument in the heart of the city served as the primary focal point for these jubilant celebrations. This massive outpouring of public enthusiasm underscores the profound significance of the team’s success for the nation.
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The United States is approaching a record low for its murder rate, with available data suggesting an even further decline this year. This significant drop follows a period of elevated violence, which some experts attribute to pandemic-related disruptions and social upheaval, while others point to a re-engagement in crime-reduction policing strategies. While this trend is encouraging, officials caution that the problem of violent crime is far from solved.
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A daredevil couple, featured in a Netflix documentary about their high-altitude exploits, scaled the Empire State Building’s antenna Wednesday and unfurled a banner promoting peace and love. The stunt appeared to be a high-altitude marriage proposal, as one climber reportedly got on one knee. The two climbers were subsequently arrested on burglary, reckless endangerment, and other charges.
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Former CIA Director John Brennan has filed a lawsuit demanding the preservation of government records related to investigations he contends are politically motivated and targeting him. The suit argues these records are crucial for his defense against potential charges, alleging that President Trump’s public statements and directives to the Justice Department demonstrate a pattern of vindictive prosecution. Brennan’s legal team asserts there is a significant risk of these records being lost or deleted, necessitating a court order to ensure their availability for scrutiny.
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Authorities in rural Ohio discovered sixteen children living in deplorable conditions within a dilapidated home. The children, ranging from 1 1/2 to 18 years old, were reportedly confined to a single room for years, with some exhibiting severe developmental issues and inability to speak. The parents and two grandparents have been charged with felony child endangerment, and officials described the scene as “disgusting” and the children appearing “like almost feral animals.”
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The new Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, effective July 1st, codifies Beijing’s long-standing push for ethnic minorities to adopt a Chinese national identity aligned with the Communist Party. This sweeping legislation mandates Mandarin as the primary language in schools and public institutions, requiring curricula that “forge a strong sense of the community of the Chinese people.” Furthermore, the law extends its reach beyond mainland China, holding organizations and individuals abroad liable for actions deemed to “undermine ethnic unity,” raising concerns about transnational repression and the suppression of minority cultural autonomy. Critics argue this law solidifies an assimilationist agenda, prioritizing a party-defined Chinese identity over the preservation of distinct ethnic cultures and practices.
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Following a Friday collision that caused visible damage to the 109-storey CITIC Tower, with resulting holes now boarded up, a coordinated effort appears to be underway to manage the aftermath. Dramatic footage of the incident has been removed from the internet, and multiple aviation firms have reportedly been instructed to suspend light aircraft operations, though specific details remain undisclosed due to confidentiality directives.
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Fallen Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein, 74, is currently recuperating and resting at Bellevue Hospital in New York due to recent health issues. He was reportedly transported to the hospital’s prison ward after experiencing difficulty breathing, suffering heart failure from pneumonia, and has been placed on an IV. Weinstein, who has a history of frail health and has previously described his incarceration as “hell,” will remain hospitalized for at least the next few weeks. He remains convicted of another sexual felony in New York and awaits sentencing.
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