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Earlier this month, a video depicting police response to a shoplifting theft went viral in Phoenix. Now, it seems one of the officers involved has a prior incident to his name, as a new person has come forward. An investigation was opened after cell phone footage was released, showing an…
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Democratic presidential candidate and Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren told The Washington Post on Wednesday that she would be "open" to decriminalizing sex work. "I'm open to decriminalization," Warren said. "Sex workers, like all workers, deserve autonomy but they are particularly vulnerable to physical and financial abuse and hardship. We need…
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The idea of convincingly impersonating someone using a silicone mask is usually reserved for outlandish action movies like Mission: Impossible. However, a man has achieved just this - and has consequently procured millions from some of the world’s wealthiest individuals. French politician Jean-Yves Le Drian made for an unsuspecting victim…
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It's a fact that sometimes all you need to do to make something amazing is to combine two things that are already awesome. Like Godzilla vs King Kong: put two badass movie monsters together and what do you have? An even better monster movie, that's what. If you want an…
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Anyone who has ever played Monopoly with their family - particularly if they happen to have overly competitive relatives - will know just how quickly a situation can turn from a polite family gathering to a never-ending shouting match. Well, that might just be about to change, courtesy of Hasbro,…
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A bride reportedly refused to hire a lesbian makeup artist unless she "changes her mind about being gay". Earlier this week, Texas-based makeup artist, Kristian Cardenas, took to Facebook to share screenshots of her exchange with the bride-to-be, who has remained unidentified. The woman in question enquired about Cardenas' services,…
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Though there are plenty of sensible, practical things on offer at Costco, a trip to the legendary stockpiling specialists only really becomes worthwhile if you have the time to peruse the whacky stuff. Not only can discerning shoppers bulk-buy everything from emergency tinned food to car tyres, but they can,…
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Even in highly developed and forward-thinking countries, it is not uncommon for men to want a son over a daughter. In more traditional, patriarchal countries, this desire to continue a dynasty via a son is even more prevalent - and manifests itself in some unusual ways. Mangal Karimy, from Afghanistan's Herat…
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, the new augmented reality game from Pokémon Go developers Niantic, will be coming to Android and iOS devices in the US and the UK on Friday, June 21. The announcement was made on the official Twitter page for the game, and urged fans to keep their…
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Voluntary euthanasia will become legal in Victoria on Wednesday, making it Australia's only state to allow people to choose when they end their lives. The country's only assisted-dying scheme was passed last year by state parliament, following more than 100 hours of debate, and will be accessible only to terminally…
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Federal officials seized 16.5 tons of cocaine from a ship at a Philadelphia port late Monday night, according to law enforcement officials. Prosecutors say the 33,000 pounds of coke - or 15,000 kilos - has an estimated street value of over $1 billion, making it one of the largest drug…
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In China, it may take only a couple of weeks to get an organ transplant. Compared to the months or years of anguish often associated with the process, this seems like a joyously short waiting list. However, the reason organs are so easy to come by in China is dark,…
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Making the decision to run a marathon is not one that anyone should take lightly - because, without adequate preparation, 26.2 miles can easily break you. So, if you're the kind of person who doesn't work well in such a high-pressure environment, and prefer to keep things as light as…
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Michel Plantini, the former president of UEFA and head of European football, has been taken into custody over the decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. France's Mediapart claim that Platini was arrested on Tuesday as part of the investigation into the decision to host the World Cup…
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The body of a magician who attempted to recreate a Houdini-like escape trick has been found dead after wrapping himself in chains and submerging himself in a river. Indian police have confirmed that a body found on Monday is that of magician and escapologist Chanchal Lahiri, 42, who is better…
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On September 11, 2001, the Islamic terrorist group Al-Queda committed a series of terrorist attacks on America. They hijacked four passenger airliners, flying two of them into the World Trade Center in New York City, and one into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia. The fourth plane was intended for…
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Sunday marked the fifth and largest protest in Hong Kong over a controversial extradition bill. The bill would see incarcerated citizens deported to mainland China in certain situations. The reaction from protesters shocked the world as they came up against police who used heavy force in the hopes of stamping…
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When it comes to the subject of doughnuts, there's no brand that inspires as much loyalty as Krispy Kreme. There's nothing better than a box of those icing-sugar-coated delicacies along with a hot cup of coffee. But now, in honour of a very special occasion in world history, Krispy Kreme…
