Anwar ul-Haq, a U.S. citizen who recently returned to Pakistan with his family, confessed to murdering his 15-year-old daughter. Police believe the killing stemmed from his disapproval of her TikTok videos, which he deemed objectionable. The suspect’s brother-in-law was also arrested, and authorities are investigating the possibility of an honor killing. The family had lived in the United States for 25 years before returning to Balochistan province, where conservative social norms prevail.
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The Department of Defense implemented a new annual media rotation program, forcing several major news outlets, including NBC News, The New York Times, NPR, and Politico, to vacate their Pentagon office spaces. This decision, announced without individual notification, prioritizes access for outlets previously excluded, such as One America News Network, the New York Post, Breitbart, and HuffPost. The move followed the Senate confirmation of Secretary Pete Hegseth, amidst allegations of misconduct he denies, and some of which were reported by NBC News. The Pentagon maintains that displaced outlets retain press corps membership, but the lack of detail regarding the rotation program’s criteria and selection process has raised concerns.
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Four men associated with the neo-Nazi group CVLT have been indicted on charges of engaging in a child exploitation enterprise, impacting 16 children, including two in San Bernardino County. The group groomed vulnerable children, exploiting them to create self-harm imagery and extremist content, and threatened to distribute compromising material if victims resisted. These acts included self-mutilation, consuming bodily fluids, and even pressured suicide attempts. Two suspects were recently arrested, while two others are already incarcerated, facing sentences ranging from 20 years to life imprisonment.
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Elon Musk’s associates, including former employees from his companies and even college students, have assumed significant roles within the General Services Administration (GSA). This team, some of whom were involved in Musk’s Twitter takeover, is implementing drastic cost-cutting measures, aiming for a 50 percent reduction in GSA spending. Concerns have arisen regarding their access to sensitive government data and systems, including potential use of White House security credentials, raising serious security risks. The group’s actions are perceived by some GSA employees as a corporate takeover rather than service to the American public.
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A Learjet 55 medical plane, carrying four crew members, a pediatric patient, and an escort, crashed shortly after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, resulting in a significant explosion and fire. The incident caused multiple injuries on the ground, impacting homes and vehicles in a densely populated residential area. Federal and local authorities, including the FAA and NTSB, are investigating the cause of the crash, with the NTSB leading the investigation. Mayor Parker urged residents to avoid the area and to not touch any debris.
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Andrew Taake, a Texas man pardoned by President Trump for his participation in the January 6th Capitol attack, is now wanted in Texas on a pre-existing charge of soliciting a minor. Despite a request from Texas authorities, Taake was released from federal prison on January 20th. This release, along with similar instances involving pardoned individuals from Indiana, Florida, and Kentucky, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in handling those released under the blanket pardons. The Harris County District Attorney’s office is actively working to apprehend Taake.
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Dr. Margaret Carpenter, her company Nightingale Medical, and the mother of a minor are facing felony charges in Louisiana for allegedly procuring an abortion via mifepristone. The drug, mailed from New York to Louisiana, reportedly caused a medical emergency resulting in the termination of the minor’s pregnancy. This indictment marks a novel legal challenge following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, testing the limits of interstate abortion regulations. Prosecutors allege the actions constitute criminal abortion, highlighting the ongoing legal battles surrounding abortion access in the post-Roe era.
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Following a company-wide meeting where CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed controversial topics including the termination of DEI programs and altered hate speech policies, a memo threatening termination for leaking internal communications was issued. This memo itself was promptly leaked, highlighting the ongoing challenge of maintaining confidentiality within Meta. Zuckerberg attributed the increased secrecy to previous leaks of sensitive information shared during internal meetings. The shift towards less transparency followed a change in the Q&A format, eliminating public voting and comments.
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Kiah Duggins, a Wichita native and prominent civil rights attorney with Civil Rights Corps, perished in a plane crash near Washington, D.C., along with 67 others. A Harvard Law graduate and former Miss Butler County, Duggins dedicated her career to fighting for justice and equality, litigating cases challenging unconstitutional policing and money bail practices across multiple states. Before her death, she was set to become a law professor at Howard University. Duggins’ family has requested privacy during their grieving period.
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Following his criticisms of President Trump, including referring to him as a “fascist,” retired General Mark Milley has been stripped of his security detail and clearance by the Pentagon. This action, directed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, follows an investigation into Milley’s conduct and is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to revoke security protections for former officials who opposed him. The Pentagon cited undermining the chain of command as justification for the move. President Biden had preemptively pardoned Milley and others, anticipating potential retribution from Trump.
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