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The courts service in England and Wales has issued an apology after a barrister of color was mistaken for a defendant twice in one day. As reported by The Guardian, pupil barrister Luke McLean opened up about an incident that occurred last week in which he was assumed to be…
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The selling or displaying of the Confederate flag has been banned throughout the state of New York under a new law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Per NBC News, the Confederate flag - along with swastikas and other "symbols of hate" - will no longer be permitted to be sold…
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A gay male high school student has delivered a powerful speech to his school's board after he was suspended for wearing nail polish. On November 30, Clyde High School senior Trevor Wilkinson claims he was removed from class because he had chosen to decorate his fingernails with polish - something…
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Hillary Clinton has revealed what it was like to cast her electoral college vote for Joe Biden and against the man who defeated her in the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump. Back in October, 73-year-old Clinton confirmed that she was an elector for New York state. During an appearance on Sirius…
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Kamala Harris has spoken out in defense of Dr Jill Biden after the future first lady was told to drop the 'Dr' in her name. The Vice President-elect's comments come after journalist Joseph Epstein argued in an Op-Ed published in the Wall Street Journal earlier this month that - despite…
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Jeremy Bulloch has passed away at the age of 75. The beloved British actor is perhaps best known for his portrayal of bounty hunter Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy. [caption id="attachment_12629291" align="aligncenter" width="634"] Credit: PA Images[/caption] Per TMZ, Bulloch's family say he died following health complications which…
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A Michigan man who spent more than 37 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a crime has now been freed, it is widely reported. Walter Forbes, 63, was released from prison on November 20 after spending more than 37 years in prison. According to the Detroit Free Press,…
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A mother has been left appalled after claiming that a member of staff at her son's school put tape over his mouth to stop him from talking. The seven-year-old was reportedly left with so much anxiety as a result of the incident that he was unwilling to complete the final…
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The high school football player who made headlines after tackling a referee has been told that he is now banned from all athletic activities. Per news.com.au, the incident in question occurred during a game between the two Texan teams Edinburg High School Bobcats and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High Bears on December…
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell - the top Republican in the Senate - has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the 2020 presidential election. McConnell, 78, acknowledged on Tuesday (December 15) that Joe Biden is the rightful president-elect, following the Electoral College vote that officially certified Biden's win on Monday. Per NBC News, McConnell…
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Today, the first doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 are being administered across the United States. In response to the first dozes being administered, 74-year-old President Trump tweeted: "First Vaccine Administered. Congratulations USA! Congratulations WORLD!" As reported by The Metro, it is believed the first person to publically receive the vaccine…
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The teenager who recorded the arrest of George Floyd has been honored with an award for courage at a virtual gala. On May 25, the death of 46-year-old African-American George Floyd shocked the world after footage showed him being pinned to the ground by three Minneapolis police officers after he…
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President Donald Trump has revealed that he believes White House staff should have to wait to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, "unless specifically necessary". Per the Daily Mail, the incumbent president's words come after reports that those who work closely with Trump will be the first be inoculated this week. However,…
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An Iranian Instagram influencer who was previously dubbed 'Zombie Angelina Jolie' after she posted heavily distorted and edited pictures of herself online has been sentenced to 10 years in jail, it is reported. Sahar Tabar, 19, whose real name is Fatemeh Khishvand, was arrested last year over her social media…
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Last night - Thursday, December 10 - the federal government executed 40-year-old Brandon Bernard for his role in a 1999 double murder that took place when he was 18 years old. As reported by the New York Post, Bernard was put to death by lethal injection in Terre Haute, Indiana,…
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Kim Kardashian has directly tweeted President Donald Trump in a final plea to have Brandon Bernard's execution canceled. Despite being scheduled to be put to death later today (Thursday, December 10), the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has taken a personal interest in the case, and is calling for…
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Alice Little, a woman who claims to be "the highest-earning sex worker in the US," according to the New York Post, is suing the state of Nevada in a bid to force the reopening of brothels in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Insider, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak…
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The official height of the world's highest mountain Mount Everest has increased by over 2 feet and is now taller than it was when its height was last calculated, Nepal and China have announced together. According to the BBC, until recently, Nepal and China had a difference of opinion over…
