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Victims of Zambian copper mine disaster demand multibillion dollar payout
Zambian farmers are threatening to sue a Chinese copper mining company unless it pays billions of dollars in compensation following a massive toxic waste spill in February that killed fish, wrecked crops and contaminated water supplies. International mining experts have warned that communities will be exposed to long-term health risks for decades without drastic measures
Number of victims in Myanmar quake expected to rise as searches continue
The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar rose to 1,644, according to the ruling junta on Saturday, with 3,408 others reported injured. At least 139 people remain missing. The quake also affected neighboring Thailand, where a collapsing skyscraper under construction claimed the lives of at least nine people...
Columbine victim’s death from health problems related to 1999 school shooting ruled a homicide
Author of the article: Published Mar 13, 2025 • 1 minute read Columbine High School shooting survivor Anne Marie Hochhalter attends a vigil for the 25th anniversary of the mass shooting, April 19, 2024, in Denver. Photo by Jack Dempsey, File /AP Photo DENVER (AP) — The death of a woman who was partially paralyzed
Victims tell their heartbreaking stories as crime rates rise in Abuja
Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and John Kwayidami, the traditional chief of the village, was sitting outside his house; suddenly, he heard the sound of gunshots. He looked up and saw a group of armed men running toward him. “Chief, come with us! You are our hostage now,” one of the gunmen shouted.John
BitConnect victims will receive $17 million: DOJ
BitConnect victims will receive $17 million in restitution money, according to an announcement from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on January 12. The post BitConnect victims will receive $17 million: DOJ appeared first on CryptoSlate...
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College Football Offseason Buzz: Tom Moore Returns to Iowa as Senior Consultant
This is college football. At some point, the games pause, but the news and drama never does. Here's an offseason tracker for buzz across the college football landscape, including coaching changes, injury news, personnel moves and more. Tom Moore Returns to Iowa at 87 as senior consultant The Iowa Hawkeyes announced the hiring of former
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Football Is Life: ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Cristo Fernandez Lands Deal With USL Club
Forward Cristo Fernandez, the actor who portrayed Dani Rojas on the Apple TV series "Ted Lasso" has signed with El Paso Locomotive FC of the USL Championship to play soccer professionally. Terms of the deal announced Tuesday, which still must be approved by the second-tier league and soccer federation, were not disclosed. Fernandez earned the
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The quiet grit of Cowboys legend Craig Morton
The Dallas Cowboys family and the football world lost a true pioneer this past Sunday with the passing of Craig Morton. As one of the original cornerstones of the franchise, Morton helped transform the Cowboys from a young expansion team into a perennial powerhouse. He carried himself with a quiet dignity and a toughness that
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College Football’s No. 10 TE Recruit Set to Visit Three Elite Programs
One of the top-flight prospects coming out of the state of Ohio and among the best targets in the 2027 college football recruiting class is poised to take some consequential visits to national programs in the weeks to come, but the Buckeyes notably aren’t among them. Four-star Columbus (Ohio) Francis DeSales national No. 10 ranked
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Playson builds on strong growth in Switzerland with StarVegas partnership
Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has further solidified its footprint in the regulated Swiss market by entering a strategic partnership with StarVegas, one of the country’s first licensed online casino operators. StarVegas is a leading Swiss online casino brand operated by Casino Interlaken, one of the country’s most established land-based casino groups. It is