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France24.com (en) 

Verdicts awaited in rape trial that shocked France

Also in the dock and risking lengthy spells in prison are the men who responded to the invitation of Dominique Pelicot and visited his family home, sometimes on multiple occasions, to rape his then-wife Gisele Pelicot. Dominique Pelicot, 72, has admitted to drugging Gisele Pelicot for almost a decade so he and strangers he recruited online could rape her. Gisele Pelicot, 72, has become a feminist hero at home and abroad for refusing to be ashamed, waiving her right to a closed trial and standing up to her aggressors in court. Читать дальше...

Real Clear Politics 

Congress Must Vote 'No' on Federal Funding Bill

I wanted to read the full 1,500+ page bill & speak with key leaders before forming an opinion. Having done that, here's my view: it's full of excessive spending, special interest giveaways & pork barrel politics. If Congress wants to get serious about government efficiency, they should VOTE NO.

Top Stories (us) - Google News (ru) 

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione to waive extradition - ABC News

  1. UnitedHealthcare CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione to waive extradition  ABC News
  2. Suspect in Insurance C.E.O.’s Murder Is Said to Face Federal Charges  The New York Times
  3. Luigi Mangione's Mother Told FBI She "Could See Him" Shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO  PEOPLE
  4. Luigi Mangione's mom questioned by police 1 day before accused CEO slayer was captured  Fox News
  5. Suspect in UnitedHealthcare’s CEO killing charged with murder as an act of terrorism  The Associated... Читать дальше...

PYMNTS.com 

Global Spending in Apps Rises 15.7% as Developers Push Subscriptions

Global consumer spending in mobile apps and games reportedly increased 15.7% year-over-year in 2024, even as the number of app downloads decreased by 2.3%. The year’s spending across Apple’s App Store and Google Play reached $127.3 billion, up from $110 billion the previous year, with a decline in Google Play spending being more than offset by growth in the […]

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Marinij.com 

Tam Union parents scrutinize ethnic studies plan

Some Tamalpais Union High School District parents repeated a call this week to postpone the district’s controversial new ethnic studies course. The course, “Community and Consciousness,” will launch Jan. 8 for freshmen at the district’s five high schools. Parents, students and community members will be invited to monthly or twice-monthly feedback sessions beginning Jan. 16. […]