South Korea's central bank cuts a key rate to nurse a slower economy

Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief convicted of rape and murder, was recaptured after escaping from prison nearly two weeks prior. Hardin, 56, impersonated a corrections officer to flee the North Central Unit and was found by law enforcement near an Izard County creek, identified through fingerprint analysis. He was serving sentences for the 2017 murder of James Appleton and the 1997 rape of Amy Harrison, having previously worked in various law enforcement roles,...

Reports indicate that Russia is using animal carcasses, specifically rabbits, to conceal explosives in the ongoing war in Ukraine, as shared on the Telegram channel Para Pax. This tactic allows Russian forces to evade detection and conduct targeted attacks via drones, complicating detection efforts for Ukrainian soldiers. The use of improvised explosive devices hidden in animal bodies is reminiscent of strategies employed by insurgent groups like Al-Qaeda and the Taliban, who have also utilized animal-borne...

For over 30 years, Barrie Sketchley has led Rosedale Heights School of the Arts, but his future will be decided by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) on Monday, amid community outrage over his expected transfer. Students, like 15-year-old Zara Kheiriddin, have rallied support against the move, citing the principal's significant contributions and the school's unique atmosphere. Concerns also arise from a recent policy shift on student admissions, with some alleging Sketchley’s opposition to this...

SummaryIsrael has recovered the body of Nattapong Pinta, a Thai national taken hostage during the October 2023 Hamas attack, during a special operation in Rafah, Gaza. The 35-year-old agricultural worker was believed to have been killed shortly after his capture by the Mujahideen Brigades. This recovery follows the retrieval of two Israeli Americans' bodies and highlights the ongoing plight of hostages, with 54 still believed to be in captivity, prompting calls for negotiations for their...

Protests Erupt in Los Angeles Amid Immigration RaidsIn downtown Los Angeles, clashes erupted between riot police and protesters following federal immigration raids that resulted in numerous arrests. Federal agents executed search warrants targeting individuals allegedly harboring undocumented immigrants, prompting large crowds to gather as armed immigration officers used unmarked vans for detentions. Police declared the assembly unlawful, warning that those refusing to disperse faced arrest as tensions escalated around dusk. Full Article

Dacula, Georgia Mykale Baker, an 18-year-old Burger King employee in Dacula, Georgia, demonstrated exceptional work ethic by helping his colleagues during a hectic shift right after his high school graduation, despite not being scheduled to work. His selfless act was captured on video by a customer, Maria Mendoza, who later launched a crowdfunding campaign that raised over $200,000 to support Baker’s dream of becoming a master auto mechanic. Additionally, the Burger King Foundation awarded Baker...