Rights groups, activists, and independent media in Russia and Belarus face new challenges after U.S. President Donald Trump freezes aid for 90 days. Organizations reliant on U.S. funding, like Center-T and Kovcheg, are affected, with some losing up to 30% of their budgets. Despite the setback, groups are adapting by seeking alternative funding sources to continue their pro-democracy work in the face of increasing government repression and scrutiny.
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Mom Shops at Goodwill, Can’t Believe What She Finds Inside Item: ‘Jail’
During a thrift shopping trip in Central Ohio, Reddit user lil_secret found a heartfelt yet unsettling note in a accordion folder she purchased, alongside tax documents. The note, believed to be from someone in jail, expressed regret, longing, and hopes for reconciliation with a former partner, while also revealing struggles with substance abuse and troubled relationships. The discovery gained attention on Reddit, with some expressing concern and others calling out red flags in the letter....
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