Politics

Serial arsonist strikes again within hours of getting out of jail

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SOUTHAMPTON, NY – In a shocking turn of events, a woman previously implicated in multiple arson cases in Southampton, New York, found herself back in the spotlight less than two hours after being released without bail. Amanda Burnside, accused of setting three homes ablaze, was set free on her own recognizance, despite the prosecution’s plea for a hefty bail or bond. The judge’s orders for Burnside to report for supervised release within a three-day window …

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Politician gets shot in the face on the street

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MADRID, Spain – High-profile Spanish politician Alejandro Vidal-Quadras was the target of a shooting in central Madrid on Thursday, suffering facial injuries. According to the hospital where he sought medical assistance, the injuries did not pose a threat to his life. Local law enforcement revealed that Vidal-Quadras was accosted around 1:30 p.m. near his residence. At the time of his transportation to the hospital by emergency services, he was conscious. The motive behind the shooting …

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Eight Police Officers Killed In Anti-Government Riots

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Eight police officers and two-dozen civilians were killed during violent anti-government protests in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, the country’s youth minister said. The officers, six men and two women, were “brutalized” and killed in the area where the protests held on Wednesday, youth minister Mohamed Orman Bangura said. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of the capital Freetown on Wednesday, protesting inflation and the rising cost of living in the West African country. The protests grew …

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Ex-Facebook Official Questions Impact of Social Media on Politics, Elections

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(InformingNews.com) – The impacts of social media on recent elections are difficult to ignore. The incredible power of these networks can enhance elections and provide a powerful tool for the public, but a long-time advocate for social media is now warning that it may not be the right place for politics. When Katie Harbath began working for Facebook over 10 years ago as the first Republican in Meta Platform’s Washington DC office, she was responsible …

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