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Shirley Raines, known as Ms. Shirley and founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz, has died at 58. She gained popularity on TikTok for her work providing beauty and hygiene services to unhoused communities in Los Angeles and Nevada. Her passing was confirmed by her organization, which highlighted her tireless advocacy…

ICE agents allegedly mocked a teenager delivering life-saving medication to his ailing father at a detention center. The father, arrested at McDonald's, suffers from heart failure. The incident highlights concerns about ICE detention practices, with data suggesting many detainees lack criminal convictions. Public figures are voicing strong opposition to the…

Popular streamer Duke Dennis sparked debate by stating streaming surpasses 9-to-5 jobs. He claimed a $500k stream, though verified earnings show a different picture. His comments highlight streamer culture's tendency to hype earnings. While some celebrate his success, others question the claims, pointing to the disconnect from everyday work realities.…

A 28-year-old Indian man in Australia on student visa, working as an Uber driver, has been arrested and jailed for a calculated fraud in which he impersonated a law firm and created an entity out of thin air to convince a prospective homebuyer to transfer money to him. The Sydney…

President Trump sparked amusement by recounting a story of a "very famous" friend for whom Ozempic didn't work. Vice President JD Vance humorously ruled himself out, leading to a lighthearted exchange that briefly overshadowed policy discussions. Trump then pivoted to discussing drug price negotiations.

A £2.4 million lottery winner, John Spiby, transformed his windfall into a massive counterfeit medicine empire. His operation, spanning multiple sites, produced fake prescription pills estimated to be worth £288 million. Spiby's delusion was evident in his boast that tech titans should 'watch their backs'. The judge condemned his disregard…

Twitch streamer Aspen Kartier has been banned from the platform following a viral video that captured concerning audio of her dog yelping repeatedly. Viewers interpreted the sounds as evidence of animal cruelty, leading to widespread backlash. The ban occurred after the disturbing clip circulated online, impacting her burgeoning content creation…

Senate Democrats and some Republicans blocked a government funding package, jeopardizing a Friday deadline and signaling ongoing negotiations. Democrats opposed the bill due to Homeland Security funding, demanding reforms to ICE's immigration crackdown. A shutdown could impact agencies like the IRS and court operations, though many departments are already funded.

US podcaster and influencer Kyle Seraphin called out Texas Governor Greg Abbott for his H-1B crackdown in Texas, not because he does not support it but as it does not serve the purpose now. Seraphin said it is too late and too little to freeze H-1B hiring in state agencies…

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Two Muslim women in Utrecht, Netherlands, have filed a formal complaint after a police officer was filmed kicking and hitting them. The women's lawyer stated the officer also used racist language. Police are investigating the incident, acknowledging the video's impact and questions about racism.