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Lawyers for an American believed to be held by the Taliban for nearly two years are asking a United Nations human rights investigator to intervene, citing what they say is cruel and inhumane treatment.Ryan Corbett was abducted Aug. 10, 2022, after returning to Afghanistan, where he and his family had been living at the time of the collapse of the U.S.-backed government there a year earlier. He arrived on a valid 12-month visa to pay…

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Thousands of Indigenous people marched on Thursday in Brazil’s capital, calling on the government to officially recognize lands they have lived on for centuries and to protect territories from criminal activities such as illegal mining.With posters bearing messages like “The future is Indigenous,” they walked towards Three Powers Square, where…

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Christian Richard (L) and Christine Quinn Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images Christine Quinn is looking to expedite her restraining order request after her estranged husband, Christian Richard, has allegedly been unresponsive. The Selling Sunset alum, 35, filed a request for alternate service of her court motion on Monday, April 22, claiming that Richard, 44, has been in hiding, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly. “Respondent should be permitted to serve petitioner via an alternative method…

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Bill Belichick isn’t in the New England Patriots war room this offseason, but the veteran head coach certainly has an opinion on the team’s first round draft pick. Appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show” draft night special, Belichick sounded lukewarm in his take on the Patriots selecting former North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick on Thursday night.  Belichick seemingly shaded the selection over Maye’s own comparison to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh…

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It’s been over 20 years since the González family sold Don Julio Tequila to liquor giant Diageo – and now, the namesake’s grandson is forging his own path in the spirit industry with an emphasis on additive-free blanco tequila. Eduardo “Lalo” González, grandson of Don Julio and co-founder of Lalo Spirits, and his childhood friend and co-founder, David Carballido, through simple catching up, proposed a lack of Mexican ownership and culture within the tequila industry.TEQUILA EXPERT SHARES THE SECRET TO A SIMPLE, DELICIOUS COCKTAIL In 2015, the pair of friends drew from a heritage of over 100 years of spirits…

 The relentless hard work has finally paid off, leading to a highly successful debut in the market. BlackCard Credit Card is introducing the BcCoinToken. The AI technology enables you to effortlessly spend your cryptocurrency anywhere traditional debit cards are accepted. Say goodbye to limitations and embrace the freedom to use your digital assets for daily purchases, online shopping, and ATM withdrawals.  With the BlackCard Crypto Credit Card you can enjoy the convenience of converting your cryptocurrencies into local currency at every checkout, No more hassle with complex transactions or conversions – just pure convenience at your fingertips. In addition to  global…

Wild horses will stay in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park amid fears from advocates that park officials would remove the beloved animals from the rugged badlands landscape, a key lawmaker said Thursday.Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven said he has secured a commitment from the National Park Service to maintain wild horses in the park, though the number remains to be determined. Roughly 200 horses now roam the park.THEODORE ROOSEVELT NATIONAL PARK TO REMOVE NEARLY HALF ITS BISON POPULATIONHoeven said the Park Service will abandon its proposed removal of the horses under an environmental review process begun in 2022 and…

A retired geologist has claimed he’s found a lost Bronze Age settlement in his backyard — after learning to identify artifacts by watching “Time Team,” a popular TV series in the U.K. that features specialists who work to uncover details about Britain’s archaeology and history. Andrew Beckly of Wellington, in Somerset, England, has amassed a horde of more than 2,500 artifacts, including blades and axes, after a chance discovery under his own lawn, according to SWNS, the British news service.He turned up an arrowhead while sifting through soil in his backyard — and said the discovery “shot the history of the…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is being sued in a class action lawsuit alleging it turned away nearly 1,000 air traffic controller applicants, solely based on their race. Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, who now serves as co-counsel for Mountain States Legal Foundation based in Colorado, is leading efforts for a lawsuit that could set a new precedent and force companies to hire employees based on skills.Laxalt said the lawsuit represents nearly 1,000 people who went to school to become air traffic controllers, which, for about 20 years until the end of the Obama administration, graduated 100 % of…

The worst kept secret in the NFL finally came to fruition Thursday as the Chicago Bears selected highly-touted USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.But the theme of the first round was the run on quarterbacks. An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record. The first 14 selections were offensive players, also a draft record, with no defensive players being taken until the Indianapolis Colts selected UCLA defensive end Laiatu Latu at No. 15.  The Bears and their long-suffering fans hope Williams, the 22-year-old phenom, will…

Tony Award winner Celia Keenan-Bolger, Academy Award, Emmy Award, and Tony Award winner Jessica Lange, and Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Jim Parsons return to Broadway in the Second Stage’s production of Mother Play,Read the reviews!It’s 1962, just outside of D.C., and matriarch Phyllis (Jessica Lange) is supervising her teenage children, Carl (Jim Parsons) and Martha (Celia Keenan-Bolger), as they move into a new apartment. Phyllis has strong ideas about what her children need to do and be to succeed, and woe be the child who finds their own path. Bolstered by gin and…

NEW ORLEANS — The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom.It was the second time Cardell Hayes, 36, had faced sentencing in Smith’s death. He was convicted of manslaughter in December 2016 and later sentenced to 25 years. But the jury vote had been 10-2 and the conviction was later tossed after the U.S. Supreme Court outlawed such non-unanimous verdicts. After a new trial, Hayes was convicted by a unanimous jury in January.In handing down the sentence, Judge Camille…

Last updated: April 25, 2024 20:49 EDT | 3 min read As BlackRock’s 71-day ETF inflow streak comes to an end, the Bitcoin market faces new uncertainties. Despite a modest increase to $64,165, Bitcoin’s trading dynamics hint at potential volatility. This update provides a Bitcoin price prediction in light of recent financial shifts.BlackRock’s IBIT ETF Sees First Investment Drop, as Bitcoin Fund Inflows CoolBlackRock’s IBIT, a spot bitcoin ETF trading on Nasdaq, experienced a noticeable decline in popularity, according to preliminary data from Farside Investors.For the first time since its launch on January 11, IBIT failed to attract any new investments,…

A new report from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercially sold pasteurized milk.According to the report, which was published on Thursday, one in five samples of commercially sold pasteurized milk contained viral fragments of H5N1, a virus known as “bird flu” that researchers say typically infects birds, poultry and animal species. The fragments in the milk were not live or infectious, NBC News reported.The report found that a large number of the milk samples containing traces of bird flu came from areas that had cows infected by the virus.But…

A new season is always cause for reflection, but there’s something remarkable about the transition from the dark depths of winter to the newness and growth of spring. We love the idea of bringing the party inside—and outside!—with an interiors refresh. Whether you’re putting a spring in the step of your throw pillow game, making your backyard into an oasis with fresh outdoor furniture, lightening up your bedding to something airy and linen, or investing in a new mattress, there’s a deal to be had for that—and there’s no better place to find them than in our curated edit of…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Let’s be honest: spring is one of the best seasons for fashion. It’s not too hot, not too cold, and you get to showcase your knack for beautiful, vibrant colors. What’s more, it’s the best time of year to acquire breezy options to prepare for the heat of summer. Furthermore, Lulus’ sale section has plenty of trendy fashion finds that are affordable and comfy — and you should run to their site to snag some deals immediately! Related: 10 Best Transitional Dresses for Larger Busts As…

A Maryland high school athletic director was arrested after he allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to create racist and antisemitic audio in the voice of his boss, officials said Thursday.Dazhon Darien, 31, an athletic director at Pikesville High School, allegedly made the recording to retaliate against his boss, Pikesville Principal Eric Eiswert, who was pursuing an investigation into Darien’s potential mishandling of school funds, authorities said.At a press conference on Thursday, Robert McCullough, chief of Baltimore County police, said that officials were first made aware of the voice recording on Jan. 17, and thoroughly investigated the allegations before sharing the…

A sharp-eyed Target employee at a New Jersey store spotted three women attempting to leave with nearly $600 of stolen goods, forcing the threesome to abandon ship and quickly scatter. Dramatic surveillance video captured the male Target employee springing into action after noticing that three women had gallivanted out of the store without paying for their cart full of items.Authorities said that the items in the cart were valued at $581.29. In a press release, the Gloucester Township Police Department said that the incident happened at approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday at the local Target store. HARRIS TEETER IS COMBATING DC…

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. () — Quarterback Jayden Daniels, who played high school football in Southern California, will head to Washington after the Commanders selected him second overall in Thursday’s NFL draft.The news was met with celebration at his alma mater, Cajon High School in San Bernardino, where the community gathered to cheer on their local product.”It’s so special to be a first round, second pick of a draft,” said the high school’s athletic director, Richard Imbriani. “Couldn’t dream of a better day today. So excited for him.”Daniels won the Heisman trophy last year playing quarterback for LSU. His high school…

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