Jimmy Cliff, the reggae singer and actor, has died at the age of 81 due to a seizure followed by pneumonia, as confirmed by his wife. His career, which began in the early 1960s, saw him become a global icon with hits such as “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and the lead role in the film “The Harder They Come”, a cornerstone of Jamaican cinema. Cliff’s music brought reggae to a wider audience, and he was awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit. He collaborated with various artists throughout his career and continued to release albums, including his most recent, “Refugees,” in 2022.
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Madison Police have confirmed that Morgan Geyser, convicted in the Slender Man stabbing, has been taken into custody in Posen, Illinois. Authorities located Geyser with another individual at a truck stop. The Madison Police Department received notification of her detention around 10:34 p.m. on Sunday, stating there was no longer a need for a search. Further updates on this developing story will be provided.
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Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., a former University of Virginia football player, received a life sentence for the fatal shooting of three football players and the wounding of two others on campus in 2022. Jones, who pleaded guilty last year, was given five life sentences for the crimes, which occurred on a charter bus returning to campus after an outing. The judge emphasized that the sentence was based on a logical analysis of the events, noting Jones’ distorted perceptions and actions. The university previously settled with the victims’ families, and the school conducted an outside review of its safety procedures following the shooting, as Jones had previously been on the university’s threat-assessment radar.
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A memorial honoring Transgender Day of Remembrance on Boston Common, consisting of 425 flags, was deliberately removed this week, prompting LGBTQ advocates to call for a hate crime investigation. The flags, planted to honor transgender individuals lost to violence since 2020, were taken down shortly after being placed. The Queer Neighborhood Council, a local advocacy group, condemned the act and emphasized the prevalence of anti-trans hate within the community. The incident occurred during Transgender Awareness Week, and organizers are now considering options for the future.
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In response to perceived threats from Russia and shifts in US foreign policy, Germany is aiming to bolster its military. A new bill aims to increase the number of soldiers to 260,000, with an additional 200,000 reservists by 2035. The plan includes financial incentives for voluntary enlistment and the potential for mandatory call-ups if quotas aren’t met. While the government is optimistic, the reintroduction of any mandatory conscription has sparked debate, with concerns about its impact on young people and differing views on the necessity of military service.
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On Saturday, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network led a demonstration at a Monrovia Home Depot, involving a “buy-in” where participants purchased and immediately returned ice scrapers. The action aimed to pressure the company to address immigration enforcement activities near their stores, particularly following the death of a day laborer fleeing ICE agents. Protesters, some wearing aprons with anti-ICE slogans, marched through the store while organizers blocked vehicle access to the front of the store during a news conference. Home Depot stated they do not coordinate with ICE and are not involved in the operations, adding that they are required to follow all federal and local rules and regulations.
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Morgan Geyser, a defendant in the Slender Man case, is missing after removing her monitoring bracelet and leaving a group home in Madison, Wisconsin. Last seen on November 22nd with an adult acquaintance, Geyser’s current location is unknown, prompting a search led by the Madison Police Department with assistance from other suburban agencies. Authorities were notified on the morning of November 23rd, approximately 12 hours after she was last seen. The 23-year-old was previously committed for the attempted homicide of a classmate in 2014, with the crime motivated by the fictional character, Slender Man.
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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, announced she has terminal cancer on the anniversary of his assassination and criticized the policies of her relative, US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She expressed concerns that his stances, particularly his views on vaccines, could negatively impact cancer patients. Schlossberg, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, has undergone multiple treatments and clinical trials, sharing that her doctor’s prognosis suggests she may only live for a year. Her essay also reflects on her fears for her children and the emotional toll of her diagnosis on her family.
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The Universal Studios Singapore hosted a yellow carpet event for the upcoming “Wicked: For Good” movie on November 13th. During the event, a man named Wen breached security, approaching the cast and placing his arm around Ariana Grande before being stopped by security and other cast members. Wen attempted a second breach shortly after being escorted away, but was again apprehended. The incident caused disruption and shock among the fans and attendees present at the event.
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