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HuffPostElon Musk’s Ex Grimes Speaks Out Following His Controversial Salute
The Canadian pop artist broke her silence on Musk’s one-armed gesture, making her stance clear.
- INSIDER
I moved to China from the US to be a teacher. My $4,000 monthly salary went much further, but there were tradeoffs.
Tatiana Smith spent five years teaching in China. Although the cost of living was more affordable, she felt that China was as capitalistic as the US.
- The Independent
Former classmate arrested nearly 50 years after teen was found dead on the second floor of her Hawaii school
Detectives had failed to identify a suspect in the murder case for decades
- AFP News
'Too hard': Vietnam's factory workers return to country life
Treading a familiar path for women in rural Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Hiep found a factory job in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and spent 16 years helping make shoes for Western brands such as Adidas and Nike.Vietnam is among the world's largest exporters of clothing, footwear and furniture and Ho Chi Minh City and its hundreds of thousands of migrant workers have for decades helped power its manufacturing boom.
- People
Georgia Fire Chief Shot Dead After Stopping to Help Couple Who Hit Deer with Their Car: Police
The incident occurred in Alabama on Sunday, Jan. 19, according to police
- Associated Press
1 person is killed and 2 injured in stabbing outside Nagano station in central Japan
One person died and two others were injured in a knife attack Wednesday night outside a train station in Nagano in central Japan, and police were looking for a suspect who fled, authorities said. Nagano police and fire department officials said a 49-year-old man was pronounced dead at a hospital. The stabbing occurred near a bus terminal outside Nagano station.
- The Hill
Jan. 6 rioter declines Trump pardon: ‘We were wrong that day’
Pamela Hemphill, who served prison time for actions she took on Jan. 6, 2021, said she will not accept President Trump’s pardon and that his supporters were “wrong” for storming the Capitol four years ago. “Accepting a pardon would only insult the Capitol Police officers, rule of law and, of course, our nation,” Hemphill told…
- People
Sisters Who Vanished After Night Walk Near River Sent Eerie Final Text Before Disappearing: Police
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, 32 — who are reportedly part of a set of triplets — sent a text to their landlady at the same time they were last seen two weeks ago on Jan. 7
- Hello!
Harper Beckham's dad David shares rare insight into teen daughter's 'exciting' future
David Beckham has always been a devoted father, but his recent heartfelt speech offered a rare and touching glimpse into his hopes for his 13-year-old daughter Harper’s future.
- Sky News
Two 14-year-old boys charged with raping girl in New Forest park
Two teenage boys have been charged with rape, in Hampshire. The incident is alleged to have taken place at Fordingbridge recreation ground on the evening of 17 January. Hampshire Police said that both boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were from Fordingbridge and aged 14.
- CBC
Whitehorse man sentenced to one year in jail for possessing child pornography
WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it.A Whitehorse man has been sentenced to one year in jail for possessing child pornography.Kole Smeeton pleaded guilty to the charge last May, and was sentenced by Justice Karen Wenckebach on Jan. 8. After Smeeton serves one year, which is the minimum sentence for the charge, he will be under probation for two years under a number of conditions.He is ordered not t
- BBC
'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples
Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?
- The Guardian
‘I am so proud’: Joy as Thailand’s same-sex couples can at last get married
Thailand’s marriage equality laws come into force on Thursday, with hundreds of couples set to tie the knot in mass weddings in Bangkok
- The Independent
Bubble tea chain manager sparks outrage for telling staff to call boss before family in emergency
‘If a crash happens, send me a message first,’ the manager allegedly said
- The Wrap
Megyn Kelly Sides With Justin Baldoni After BTS ‘It Ends With Us’ Footage With Blake Lively: ‘I Actually Disbelieve Her Fully Now’ | Video
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- AFP News
Love and rights: Thailand's same-sex marriage milestone
Hundreds of LGBTQ couples are set to marry in Thailand on Thursday, as the kingdom becomes the biggest nation in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage. Her father doubted LGBTQ couples could have successful marriages.
- The Independent
Convicted killer claims longtime girlfriend helped him ‘hunt’ murdered Brittanee Drexel in 2009
The 17-year-old was kidnapped, raped, and murdered while visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on spring break trip in 2009
- The Guardian
Hong Kong chief justice claims overseas judges have left due to ‘orchestrated harassment’
Andrew Cheung defends city’s legal processes as ‘transparent, fair and independent’ despite mounting concerns from departing legal officers
- HuffPost
Trump Revokes Workplace Discrimination Rules Enacted By LBJ In 1965
The new president just unwound a landmark anti-discrimination measure implemented amid the height of the Civil Rights Movement.
- BBC
Father stopped Southport killer from going to former school a week before attack
The 18-year-old was known for having a fascination with violence and despotic figures including Hitler.