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A resident near the site of a fatal crash in Waiuku expressed her dread of witnessing another family's grief, recalling a similar incident from two years prior. Emergency services responded to the scene where a vehicle left the road and ended up in a creek, resulting in the deaths of Frances (Sesi) Latu-Vailea, her daughter Oneahi Vailea, and niece Marly Tulua. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A lady living near a road where...

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As the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigration, migrants like Oscar, a Venezuelan with temporary protected status, are using apps like Coqui to evade ICE agents. Developed by Peter, the app alerts users to nearby ICE activity, allowing them to navigate safely, although ICE officials warn it poses risks to law enforcement efforts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Many people who work in the U.S. are scared of getting caught by...

Brussels plans to propose that fruit, vegetables, and milk for schools be locally sourced as part of a broader initiative to prioritize domestic production, reflecting a push to bolster the EU's industries. This proposal, which aligns with upcoming changes to agricultural funding, aims to support small producers and ensure food security while maintaining financial aid for farmers under the EU's Common Agricultural Policy. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Brussels wants schools to buy...

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has fined Barclays £42 million for failing to manage money laundering risks adequately, specifically regarding its dealings with WealthTek and Stunt & Co. Barclays will also pay £6.3 million to WealthTek's clients and is actively working on improving its anti-money laundering controls following these incidents. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Barclays bank got in trouble for not being careful enough with money and has to pay a big...

Northumberland National Park plans to display the remains of the Sycamore Gap tree, felled in a vandalism incident last year, at The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre. Two men, Adam Carruthers and Daniel Graham, were sentenced to four years in prison for the act, which sparked widespread public outrage and highlighted the tree's cultural significance. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A famous tree called the Sycamore Gap tree was cut down by two...