Author: Roselyn Sarita
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Ukraine’s Largest Nuclear Plant Enters Cold Shutdown Amidst Catastrophic Flooding and Ongoing Conflict with Russia
This action comes as Russia’s ongoing war on Ukraine enters its 16th month, with continued attacks by Russian forces. Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, has been placed in a “cold shutdown” as a precautionary measure due to severe flooding The Ukrainian nuclear agency, Energoatom, announced on Friday that…
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Miracle in the Colombian Jungle: Indigenous Children Found Alive 40 Days After Plane Crash
The children, aged 13, 9, 4, and 11 months, spent a grueling 40 days wandering through the rainforest before Colombian soldiers found them alive. Four Indigenous children have been rescued from the Colombian jungle after surviving a plane crash that claimed the lives of three adults The rescue operation brought a joyful conclusion to an…
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Tarrant County Homeowners Receive Property Tax Relief with Historic Vote
This move comes as a response to the concerns raised by homeowners, many of whom have seen their taxes steadily increase over the years. Tarrant County homeowners can expect some relief from property taxes following a historic decision made during the commissioners’ meeting on June 6 The commissioners voted in favor of implementing a 10%…
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Alabama Prisoner Receives Life Sentence for Escaping with Jail Official’s Help
Casey White, 39, expressed his love for the jail official, Vicky White, during the sentencing hearing and extended his apologies to her family. A manhunt spanning three states ended tragically as an Alabama prisoner received a life sentence for orchestrating his escape with the assistance of a jail official who later took her own life…
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Texas Businessman Indicted in Federal Case for Fraudulent Mortgage Loans
The indictment, which was unsealed on Friday, comes after a lengthy investigation conducted by the FBI. Paul, a real estate developer, was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. Nate Paul, a prominent Texas businessman, has been charged in a federal case for allegedly making false statements to mortgage lenders in order to secure loans totaling…
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NJEDA Launches $10 Million ART Program to Revitalize Urban Areas Impacted by Pandemic
This initiative, funded with $10 million from the American Rescue Plan, aims to provide one-time grant opportunities for projects in urban areas that have been adversely affected by the pandemic. The NJEDA commenced the application process for its ART Program on June 8 The primary goal of the program is to stimulate economic growth and…
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Harris County Launches Pilot Program Providing Monthly Stipends to Low-Income Families
This move makes Harris County the first county in the state to offer experimental financial assistance through the COVID stimulus American Rescue Plan Act. Harris County Commissioners in Texas have given the green light to a pilot program that will provide a monthly stipend to hundreds of low-income families The program, known as UPLIFT Harris,…
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Prime Suspect in Natalee Holloway Disappearance Arrives in US to Face Charges of Extortion and Wire Fraud
Van der Sloot allegedly made promises to Holloway’s family about leading authorities to her body. Joran van der Sloot, the primary suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American Natalee Holloway, has arrived in the United States to face charges of extortion and wire fraud He was transferred to U.S. law enforcement custody in Lima, Peru,…
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Soldiers Arrested for Killing Civilians in Mexico
The arrests came after footage of the alleged “executions” was released by a Spanish newspaper and a U.S. broadcaster. Mexican soldiers who were wanted in connection with the killing of five civilians last month have been apprehended The surveillance video, published by El Pais and Univision, shows a disturbing incident that took place on May…
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Food Stamps: Bipartisan Deal Raises Concerns about Eligibility Changes
In order to avoid a damaging debt default, the White House has agreed to implement spending cuts to various social safety net programs, including SNAP. The Biden Administration and House Republicans’ to raise the debt ceiling has raised concerns about potential changes to the SNAP, commonly known as food stamps Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…