US President Donald Trump criticized the high-speed rail project in California during an executive order signing ceremony in the Oval Office, suggesting that flying costs only $2. He faced backlash on social media for his remarks, with many pointing out the unrealistic nature of his claim. The rail project, now reportedly budgeted at $100 billion more than its initial estimate, has been a target for federal funding cuts and was previously criticized by Trump in his first term.
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Private tutor who abused young girls in their homes during lessons jailed for 11 years
Private tutor Umair Iqbal, 37, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting five girls under 18 over a decade while tutoring them in maths and the Quran. The abuse, which began when one victim was just eight years old, was reported after a 15-year-old girl bravely came forward, leading to an investigation that revealed additional victims. Want More Context? 🔎
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