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SummaryA work crew of minimum-security inmates in McAlester, Oklahoma, helped clear debris for a woman and her three children after a tornado devastated their rural property on May 19. The Oklahoma Department of Corrections reported that nearly a dozen inmates volunteered for the cleanup, supervised by Warden Margaret Green, who organized the effort after seeing a social media post about the need for assistance. J.B. Sharp, a road foreman, praised the inmates for their significant...

A former Wallabies midfielder criticized a crucial officiating decision in the Crusaders' victory over the Brumbies in Canberra, labeling it “disgraceful.” In the 75th minute, with the Crusaders trailing by three points, referee James Doleman allowed play to continue after Sevu Reece's apparent knock-on, asserting the ball “came off the foot.” This led to a penalty and a try by George Bell, ultimately securing the Crusaders' 33-31 win, which placed them second in the Super...

In a small Moroccan coastal village, women engage in collaborative textile art at a workshop founded by Margaux Derhy, providing them with employment and a platform to showcase their work internationally. With only 19% of Moroccan women in steady jobs, this initiative has empowered local women, helping to challenge societal norms and improve their livelihoods, as expressed by participants like Hanane Ichbikili and Aicha Jout. The workshop not only fosters creativity through collaborative embroidery but...

Japan confronts significant challenges as its government and central bank address rising long-term borrowing costs and a diminishing investor base for government debt. Recent increases in yields—30-year bonds reaching 3.2% and 40-year bonds at 3.7%—highlight a structural imbalance exacerbated by demographic shifts, with aging baby boomers altering demand for long-dated bonds. As the Bank of Japan continues to normalize monetary policy and reduce bond purchases, upcoming discussions on debt issuance will be crucial in determining...

Merchants in a Shivajinagar commercial complex, frustrated by repeated burglaries since their shops were sealed in January over unpaid property tax, organized a night vigil. This led to the capture of three burglars, Imran Khan, Yousuf Pasha, and Nabil Ahmed, who were caught with stolen goods worth Rs 3 lakh. The shopkeepers, facing significant losses due to the shop closures and thefts, are now awaiting clearance to reopen their businesses and assess the full extent...

An appeals court has upheld a California judge's injunction that halts the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the federal workforce, denying the White House's request to freeze the ruling. The Ninth Circuit Court emphasized that the executive order overstepped the President's constitutional powers, as any significant changes to federal agencies require congressional cooperation. The order, issued by Judge Susan Illston, questioned the legality of the administration's actions while tens of thousands of federal workers have...