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Jennifer James, a 49-year-old single mother who had battled cancer four times, was fatally shot in her home in Berthoud, Colorado, on April 28, allegedly by 20-year-old Ebenezer Worku, who claimed the shooting was accidental while cleaning his gun. James called 911 after being struck by a bullet that penetrated her window but succumbed to her injuries despite life-saving efforts. Worku, who has been charged with first-degree murder, admitted to accidentally discharging his firearm, believing...

A 19-year-old college student, Ximena Arias-Cristobal, remains in ICE custody following a mistaken traffic stop in Dalton, Georgia, on May 5, where she was incorrectly identified as the driver who committed a traffic violation. Although all charges against her were dropped after a review of dash cam footage, her undocumented status raises concerns about potential deportation, as her family revealed she is ineligible for DACA. Arias-Cristobal has a bond hearing scheduled next week, and her...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expressed her concern over Prime Minister Mark Carney's appointment of Toronto MP Julie Dabrusin as the new environment minister, labeling her an "anti-oil and gas" advocate and criticizing her ties to Steven Guilbeault. This appointment is likely to intensify tensions between Alberta and the federal government regarding climate policies, especially as Smith announced a freeze on Alberta's industrial carbon price. While there was discontent regarding Dabrusin, some in Alberta's business sector...

SummaryANZ, New Zealand's largest bank, has received the lowest satisfaction rating in Consumer NZ's latest survey, scoring only 57%. The survey included responses from 1,920 banking customers across 17 service areas, with The Co-Operative Bank achieving the highest score of 77%. This stark contrast highlights significant customer dissatisfaction with ANZ's services compared to its competitors. Full Article

On the same day that President Trump welcomed white South African refugees, his administration announced potential deportations for thousands of Afghans who had received temporary protected status after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Trump's immigration policies appear contradictory, as they focus on white Afrikaners while excluding most other refugee groups, raising questions about his criteria for "acceptable" immigrants. Critics argue that this exception for Afrikaners promotes a narrative of white persecution, despite ongoing threats faced...

UN relief chief Tom Fletcher urged the UN Security Council to act against "genocide" in Gaza, criticizing Israel's military actions that have led to tens of thousands of deaths and devastation. He called for the lifting of Israel's aid blockade and condemned the conditions imposed on humanitarian aid as a political tactic that exacerbates civilian suffering. With ongoing Israeli strikes and a planned military escalation, Fletcher emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian intervention, warning that...