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William Paul Apologizes for Antisemitic and Anti-Gay Rant After Bar Incident

William Paul, son of Senator Rand Paul, apologized for a drunken antisemitic and anti-gay rant at a DC bar, expressing regret and seeking help for his drinking problem.

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Stacey Abrams Calls GOP Redistricting ‘Evil Incarnate’ in New Podcast

Stacey Abrams condemns Republican-led redistricting as 'evil incarnate,' highlighting its impact on minority voting rights and democratic institutions, and urges continued legal and electoral resistance.

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Man Sentenced to Two Years for Stealing Unreleased Beyoncé Music from Car

Kelvin Evans was sentenced to two years in prison and three years probation for stealing hard drives with unreleased Beyoncé music from a rental car in Atlanta in July 2025. Surveillance footage and tracking devices aided the investigation.

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Drug Counsellor Sentenced in Connection to Matthew Perry's Overdose Death

Erik Fleming, a drug counsellor involved in Matthew Perry's overdose death, was sentenced to two years in prison. He supplied ketamine to Perry, who died in October 2023. Four others connected to the case have also been sentenced.

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Utah Woman Who Authored Grief Book to Be Sentenced for Husband’s Murder

Kouri Richins, convicted of murdering her husband by poisoning him with fentanyl, faces sentencing. She was also found guilty of attempted murder and insurance fraud. The case drew attention due to her children's book on grief and the family's statements expressing fear and relief.

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South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's 2023 Murder Convictions

South Carolina's Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's 2023 murder convictions, citing jury bias influenced by the county clerk, and ordered a new trial for the killings of his wife and son.

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Dali Ship Operator Faces Charges Over Fatal Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Federal prosecutors have charged Synergy Marine and an employee over the 2022 Baltimore Key Bridge collapse that killed six. The company faces conspiracy and obstruction charges amid allegations of safety violations and falsified records. Maryland settled for $2.25bn.

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Democrats Call for Jen Kiggans' Resignation Over 'Cotton-Picking' Comment

Republican Jen Kiggans faces calls to resign after agreeing with a radio host's racist 'cotton-picking' remark about Hakeem Jeffries, sparking widespread criticism from Democrats amid Virginia's heated political climate.

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Trump Nominates Kari Lake as US Ambassador to Jamaica Amid Legal Challenges

Donald Trump has nominated Kari Lake as US ambassador to Jamaica, ending her controversial tenure leading the US Agency for Global Media after a court ruled her appointment unlawful.

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At Least Six Die from Heat in Texas Shipping Container; Seventh Body Found Near San Antonio

At least six people died from heat inside a shipping container in Laredo, Texas, with a seventh body found near San Antonio. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential human smuggling event involving immigrants from Mexico and Honduras.

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Canvas Pays Hackers to Delete Stolen Student Data After Major Cyberattack

Instructure, maker of Canvas, paid hackers to delete stolen student data after a cyberattack affecting 9,000 institutions disrupted exams in multiple countries.

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Texas Sues Netflix Over Alleged User Data Spying and Addictive Design

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Netflix, accusing it of spying on users, including children, by collecting data without consent and using addictive design features. Netflix denies the claims and plans to challenge the lawsuit in court.

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