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UK inquiry adds Birmingham and Wales to grooming gang investigations
The grooming gangs inquiry has expanded its scope to include investigations in Wales and Birmingham, alongside previously announced investigations in London, Oldham, Bradford and Keighley. The £65 million, three-year inquiry—led by Baroness Anne Longfield, former children’s commissioner for England—aims to examine child sexual abuse by grooming gangs and determine why institutions and organisations failed to…
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Missouri killer gets 25 years after disturbing conduct at sentencing
Clyde Sanders, 38, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing 19-year-old Kobe Dotson in Missouri in April 2023. During the hearing, Sanders handled autopsy photographs and made remarks while Dotson’s relatives delivered victim impact statements, prompting an angry reaction from the family. Prosecutors increased their proposed sentence from 23 to 25 years after…
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Christa Pike refuses final meal after courts reject execution appeal
Christa Pike, a 50-year-old Tennessee death row inmate, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on Wednesday morning after exhausting all legal appeals and clemency efforts. Governor Bill Lee denied her clemency request and the US Supreme Court declined to stay the execution, with the justices making their decision less than a day before…
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Wife has last laugh after $100m Texas tycoon tried to get secret SHARIA divorce behind her back and pay her just $50 to end marriage
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that Hira Azhar can pursue a divorce and division of marital property in Texas, reversing earlier decisions that recognised her husband’s Pakistani divorce. The ruling matters because the justices found that the way she was notified did not meet constitutional standards and that a foreign judgment obtained in those…
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UK disposable incomes rose as benefit payments offset stagnant wages
UK household disposable income per person rose by 1 per cent in the second quarter, but the increase came from higher benefit payments rather than wages. The figures suggest that benefits helped households cope with rising taxes, inflation and other cost pressures, while disposable income remained slightly below its level when Labour took office. Office…
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Mother denies charges after police say four children were left alone during Bahamas cruise
Nathalie Belizaire, 29, is accused of leaving her four young children at home without adult supervision while she went on a cruise to the Bahamas. At her court appearance, Judge Mindy Glazer expressed shock at the allegations and said it was fortunate the children were unharmed; Belizaire’s lawyer said she denies the charges. Police say…
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Immigrant Uber drivers use long calls to stay connected with family abroad
The enduring sight of Uber drivers engaged in marathon phone calls has long puzzled Western passengers, but for immigrant communities, the answer is straightforward: they are maintaining connection with family and friends dispersed across the globe. These extended conversations represent a vital lifeline for those navigating the dislocations of immigrant life, particularly for those in…
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Burnham says care service may require tax rises if pension savings fall short
Andy Burnham said the proposed National Care Service may require tax rises if changing the state pension triple lock does not raise enough money. The plan, presented at Labour’s conference, would provide care free at the point of delivery and is intended to ease pressure on the NHS, but its cost and funding remain uncertain.…
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MI5 warns universities over research links to Chinese intelligence agency
MI5 has warned British universities that research funded through a Chinese state-linked institute may be helping China’s intelligence service develop espionage capabilities. The alert urges institutions and researchers to review or end relevant collaborations, saying the work could threaten UK national security and potentially lead to prosecution under the National Security Act 2023. The article…
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USC radio announcer’s description of the Dante Moore hit is one of the most embarrassing things ever
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was knocked out of a game against USC after a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit from Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens during the second quarter. Moore was taken to hospital on a stretcher and subsequently placed in concussion protocol, prompting Oregon coach Dan Lanning to describe the incident as “disgusting”. The hit became particularly…