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Nov 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Wrestling Boss in Hot Water: Child Abuse Claims Haunt McMahon's Past

Linda McMahon, the powerhouse behind a major wrestling empire, is tangled up in a lawsuit that accuses her of knowing about and ignoring child sexual abuse within her company. This isn't the first time McMahon's facing such serious claims. Back in the 1980s, an employee named Melvin Phillips Jr. was

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Trump's Education Pick Faces Sex Abuse Allegations

Donald Trump, the President-elect, has nominated Linda McMahon as the new Education Secretary. This is surprising because she's being sued for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse. The lawsuit claims that Linda and her husband, Vince McMahon, knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it. They ar

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

The WWE's Linda McMahon: Accused of Ignoring Abuse

Linda McMahon, chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Education, is facing a lawsuit that alleges she and her husband, Vince, let a WWE employee sexually exploit children for decades. The lawsuit claims that Melvin Phillips Jr. , a ringside announcer, used his job to attrac

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Help for Teens: How A-CRA Tackles Cannabis Use in Iran

Cannabis use among teens is a growing concern, especially in places like Iran. The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, or A-CRA, is a technique that's shown promise in helping teens kick the habit. A recent study in Tehran put A-CRA to the test. Researchers looked at 40 male teens, aged 15

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Neglect's Impact on Poisoned Kids in Egypt

Child abuse and neglect are big problems that affect kids' health and growth. One type of abuse, neglect, is very common and tough for doctors who treat kids. A study in Egypt looked at kids who had been poisoned in a serious way. They found that many of these kids had also been neglected. This is a

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Nov 15 2024CRIME

Police Officers Accused of Misconduct with Women's Phones

Two former Missouri police officers faced federal charges this week for allegedly similar misconduct. David McKnight, 39, from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Julian Alcala, 29, from the Florissant Police Department, were both accused of targeting women during traffic stops. They would confis

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Nov 15 2024CRIME

Celebrity Lawyer Targets More Famous Faces in Scandal

Attorney Tony Buzbee is in the spotlight again, this time for his threats against other celebrities involved in the ongoing scandal with rapper and mogul Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy. Buzbee, representing over 120 alleged victims, is trying to expand his legal battle. He's now focusing on fa

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Nov 13 2024CRIME

Iraqi Prisoners Win $42 Million in US Torture Case

In a significant legal ruling, a jury awarded three former Iraqi detainees a total of $42 million. This decision held a US defense contractor, CACI Premier Technology, responsible for their torture at Abu Ghraib prison during the Iraq War. The former detainees, a middle school principal, a fruit ven

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Nov 12 2024RELIGION

Why Did the Church Leader Step Down?

Imagine being the Archbishop of Canterbury, the top boss of the Church of England. That's exactly what Justin Welby was, but he recently decided to call it quits. Why? Well, it turns out there was a big mess involving a man named John Smyth, who was accused of some truly horrible stuff. Smyth was li

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

New Zealand PM Says Sorry for Care Abuse Nightmares

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon apologized to thousands of abuse survivors during a packed Parliament session. The harmful events lasted seven decades, affecting many Māori and other vulnerable groups in care. He admitted past governments and current ones, including his own, are responsible. Luxon

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