Mexicans March to Mark Five-Year Anniversary of AMLO’s Election
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador drew thousands in a march to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his
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South Korea is cutting 'killer questions' from an 8-hour exam some blame for a fertility rate crisis
Raising a child in South Korea is no easy task. By the time their toddlers can walk, many parents have already begun scouting out elite private preschools.
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EU Free Trade Deal Still a ‘Way Off,’ Australia Ag Minister Says
A free trade deal between Australia and the European Union is “still a fair way off” but the
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The man who helped Orban and Netanyahu rise to power
"It's good to have an enemy," says George Birnbaum, one of the godfathers of modern populism.
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United May Cut Newark Flights as It Seeks More Gates to Stem Delays
United Airlines Holdings Inc. will have to change, and possibly reduce, its flight schedule at Newark Liberty International
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Argentina to Buy Lithium from Livent for Battery Production
Argentina will buy locally-produced lithium from US company Livent Corp. to produce cells and batteries in a new
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Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100
The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity
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The FTC wants to make it harder to publish fake product reviews
The Federal Trade Commission proposed Friday a rule to rein in marketers who use fake reviews of products, and signaled the commission's plans to use "all available means" to target such deceptive advertising.
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Rabid bobcat attacks sleeping camper during youth trip at a Connecticut state park, officials say
A rabid bobcat attacked a children's camp leader as he slept in a hammock at a state park, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
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‘Mom influencer’ sentenced to three months for false report on kidnapping
An Instagram "mom influencer" in California who falsely claimed a Hispanic couple were trying to kidnap her children has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for making a false report, according to prosecutors. Katie Sorensen, 30, was convicted in April of a misdemeanour for making a false report, according to the New York Times. District Attorney Carla Rodriguez said 60 of the 90 days could be served as part of a work-release program. In addition to jail time, Sorensen was sentenced to 12 months of informal probation during which she is prohibited from appearing on social media. She will also be required to complete a four-hour implicit bias training program as well as paying various fees and fines. The incident that led to Sorensen's conviction began on 7 December, 2020, when the Instagrammer visited a Michaels craft store in Petaluma, California, around 40 miles north of San Francisco. She went to the store with her four-year-old son and one-year-old daughter, according to prosecutors. She shopped, left the store, returned to her car, and loaded up her children. Then, she called the police. “A few minutes later Ms Sorensen called the Petaluma Police Department and reported that a couple had tried to kidnap her children,” prosecutors said. A week after the report, Sorensen published an Instagram video in which she described the "near abduction of her young children," according to prosecutors. They said she included "significant details" in the video that she had not given to the Petaluma Police Department. She says in the now-deleted video that she wanted to raise awareness and "just encourage parents to be more aware of their surroundings". Sorensen also described being followed by a couple who she said made comments about kidnapping her children. The video garnered more than four million views and was featured on local news programs. Police eventually followed up with Sorensen who identified the couple she claimed were stalking her children from security footage obtained from the retailer. The individuals she identified were Sadie Vega-Martinez and her husband, Eddie Martinez. Police tracked down the couple, and they "fully cooperated" with the investigation. The couple "denied the allegations," according to the department. Police ultimately determined the couple were innocent, and charged Sorensen with three misdemeanour counts of making a false report of a crime. A jury acquitted the first two counts against her but convicted her on the third. “Ms Sorensen has been held accountable for her crime, and we believe the judge handed down a fair sentence,” District Attorney Rodriguez said in a statement following the sentencing. “Our hope is that this measure of accountability will help provide some closure to the couple that was falsely accused of having attempted to kidnap two young children.” Read More Instagram mother charged after falsely accusing Latino couple of trying to snatch her kids ‘Mom influencer’ investigated for making kidnap claims against Latino couple Colleen Ballinger: Everything we know about the ‘grooming’ allegations against YouTuber Miranda Sings
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Trump Praises Supreme Court Decisions at Rally in South Carolina
Donald Trump praised Supreme Court rulings that ended affirmative action in college admissions and a student debt-relief program,
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Dizzying Bond Moves Put 4% Yield in Play to Win Over Investors
Bond traders are bracing for another tumultuous week in which key employment data could push yields on 10-year
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