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In a landmark ruling, an indigenous tribe from the Ecuadorian Amazon have protected their land from numerous oil companies seeking to use it for oil drilling. The Waorani people of Pastaza protected half a million acres of their territory in the rainforest, bringing their case before a panel of judges…
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The day before Alabama executed a murderer by lethal injection, the state's governor declared "every life is precious" and signed a draconian abortion ban. The unconstitutional measure punishes doctors who perform an abortion - a perfectly legal procedure for 46 years - with up to 99 years in prison. An…
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On Friday, Missouri became the latest state to pass sweeping abortion restrictions, including a ban starting at the eight-week mark, when the embryo is about as big as a raspberry. The Republican-led Senate and Republican-led House of Representatives passed the bill, which is now awaiting signing by the Republican Gov.…
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We all want to take a glimpse into the future; either our own personal story or the history of the world. It's easy to understand why. After all, forewarned is forearmed. Ever since the days of Julius Caesar, right up to Nostradamus, we've relied on fortune tellers and soothsayers to…
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Police in Las Vegas are asking witnesses to come forward over a disturbing incident in which an elderly man was forcefully pushed off a bus. The department are seeking out any witnesses to the case after the victim, 74-year-old Serge Fournier, died from his injuries weeks later. The incident occurred…
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Taiwan's parliament has finally become the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, following a historic vote on Friday. Back in 2017, the island's constitutional court had ruled that same-sex couples had the right to legally marry - and the government had two years to pass the changes (with the…
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On Tuesday of this week, Alabama passed a landmark bill, effectively making abortion illegal. Under the Human Life Protection Act, doctors caught aborting fetuses six weeks or older could be imprisoned for a minimum of 10 years. This ruling has been deemed problematic because most pregnancies are not discovered, even…
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Did you miss out on applying to be a 'professional slacker,' Cancun vlogger or full-time Christmas elf? Good news! Another dream job has popped up and it's jolly good! Bl**dy brilliant, my droogs! Not a bog-standard doddle! Not a dodgy dog's breakfast! And certainly not no damp squib! It'll be…
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In a speech made this week, Donald Trump said that anyone convicted of taking the life of a police officer should receive the death penalty. These comments were made on Wednesday at Capitol Hill, where he made a speech during the National Peace Officers' Memorial Day service - an event…
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Taco Bell is opening their own Taco Bell-themed hotel, the fast-food giant announced earlier today. The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort will start taking bookings from June before officially opening on August 9 in Palm Springs, California. Every aspect of the hotel will be designed according to a…
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The former manager of comic book co-creator Stan Lee, who created the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the X-Men, Black Panther, and countless other silver age Marvel superheroes, has been charged with elder abuse against the late writer. Keya Morgan is facing five counts of abuse against Lee - including false imprisonment,…
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Pastor David Lynn Richards Jr has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by a judge for repeatedly raping and abusing his 14-year-old adoptive daughter. But Knox County Judge Steve Sword has provoked controversy by giving the man a comparatively lenient sentence, citing that he was a "good Christian" in…
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If you love sugary Hostess snacks and have totally given up on getting in shape, good news! The company has released coffee flavored like its signature treats, including Twinkies, Honey Buns, Snoballs and Ding Dongs. Suck it, French Vanilla, Hazelnut and Irish Cream! You're old news! The Hostess-branded K-Cups come…
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On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) signed the most restrictive abortion bill in the United States since 1973. House Bill 314, the 'Human Life Protection Act,' makes it a class A felony for a doctor to perform an abortion in Alabama, punishable by 10 to 99 years in prison.…
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An investigation into the activities of two Navy pilots has revealed exactly how they drew a penis in the Washington skyline. Back in November of 2017, a US Navy pilot in Washington State caught plenty of attention when drawing male genitalia using his plane as a pen. However, the pilot…
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Professional wrestler Dylan Miley, better known by his ring name Lars Sullivan, has been fined $100,000 by WWE for unearthed bigoted comments he made in the past. These comments, which were largely made between 2007 and 2013, were often racist, sexist, homophobic, and xenophobic - and sometimes targeted towards WWE…
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As a Scottish man, my accent can sometimes give me an edge. There are plenty of people out there on the dating scene who find a Caledonian brogue pretty attractive and enjoy hearing some Scots colloquialisms. On the other hand, I meet just as many people who can't understand a…
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Lidl have unveiled their new four-person inflatable hot tub just in time for a (hopefully) glorious summer. The bargain hot tub will sell for a reasonable £299 in the "Middle of Lidl" aisle from May 30 until stocks last. And if you would prefer to reserve the tub for indoor…
