Former Maryland college town mayor pleads guilty to 140 child pornography charges
The former mayor of a Maryland college town pleaded guilty Wednesday to 140 charges stemming from child pornography possession and distribution, prosecutors said.
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Thai Party Backed by Ex-Premier Thaksin to Unveil New Coalition After Dumping Move Forward
Srettha Thavisin, a property tycoon seeking to become Thailand’s next prime minister, is set to unveil a new
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UK Green Subsidies Need Revamp to Meet Net Zero, SSE CEO Says
The UK may need to overhaul its renewable energy subsidy auctions to deliver on its net zero target,
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France's AFP sues Musk's X social media, cites refusal to discuss payment for news
Agence France-Presse (AFP) said on Wednesday it filed a lawsuit in Paris against Elon Musk's X social media
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Thai Court Delays Decision on Plea Against Pita’s PM Bid Denial
Thailand’s constitutional court delayed a decision on whether to accept or reject a petition against a parliament move
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Tech shares fall as China mulls child smartphone limits
Shares of firms such as Alibaba and video-sharing website Bilibili extended their losses in Asia on Thursday.
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Another former Northwestern University football player is suing the school over alleged racism and hazing
Former Northwestern University offensive lineman Ramon Diaz is suing the school and its recently fired football coach Pat Fitzgerald over allegations of racism and hazing during his time on the team -- joining a succession of similar accusations against the university's athletic programs.
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China Seeks Tip-Offs From Public on Obstacles to Private Sector
China has unveiled its latest show of concern for the embattled private sector: asking citizens to call out
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Orlando Magic NBA team donated $50,000 to a DeSantis super PAC, drawing scrutiny and criticism
The contribution from the professional basketball team to Never Back Down, a group supporting the Florida governor's campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, has drawn attention and criticism from Democrats and LGBTQ activists in the state.
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Australian museum to return stolen Cambodian artefacts
The bronze sculptures will be given back to Cambodia amid a global push return looted goods.
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Ackman Says He’s Short 30-Year Treasuries as Supply Ramps Up
Bill Ackman is making sizable bets on declines for 30-year US Treasuries as a hedge on the impact
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Family of Lashawn Thompson, who died in a Georgia jail, reaches $4 million settlement with county
The family of Lashawn Thompson, who died in September while incarcerated at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, has reached a $4 million settlement with the county, said Preston Thompson, chief of staff for Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett.
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