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Brittney Griner Update: WNBA Star Heading to Russian Penal Colony, But Her Lawyers Don’t Know Where She Is Now

Russia has now sent WNBA star and Olympic Gold medalist Brittney Griner to a remote penal colony, and her own lawyers have no idea where she exactly is.
350.Org Reacts to New Loss and Damage Pledges at COP27

350.Org Reacts to New Loss and Damage Pledges at COP27

Austria has announced $50 million for climate "loss and damage" at COP27 just hours after Scotland's first Minister pledged an additional $5.7 million to support developing countries with direct finance to cope with the unavoidable, devastating impacts of the climate crisis.
El Chapo Case: Wives of Chicago Drug Lords Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Boss Lose Bid to Dismiss Money-Laundering Charges

El Chapo Case: Wives of Chicago Drug Lords Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Boss Lose Bid to Dismiss Money-Laundering Charges

The wives of Chicago drug lords - the Flores twins - who cooperated against Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera did not have immunity from prosecution, a federal judge ruled.
Republican Governors Greg Abbott of Texas, Ron DeSantis of Florida Defended Their Seats vs. Democratic Challengers in Midterm Elections

Republican Governors Greg Abbott of Texas, Ron DeSantis of Florida Defended Their Seats vs. Democratic Challengers in Midterm Elections

Republican governors Greg Abbott of Texas and Ron DeSantis of Florida, both famed for sending migrants to Democratic-run states, handily won reelection on Tuesday.
Mexico State Prosecutors Accused of Intentionally Botching Ariadna Lopez's Autopsy to 'Cover up for the Killer'

Mexico State Prosecutors Accused of Intentionally Botching Ariadna Lopez's Autopsy to 'Cover up for the Killer'

Officials in Mexico are launching a probe into the prosecutors' office of Morelos state after it was accused of covering up the murder of young woman Ariadna Lopez.
Twitter Under New CEO Elon Musk: More Than 1.3 Million Users Left the Social Media Platform

Twitter Under New CEO Elon Musk: More Than 1.3 Million Users Left the Social Media Platform

More than 1.3 million Twitter users have left the social media platform after its new CEO Elon Musk has taken over after his purchase of $44 billion.
Midterm Elections: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio Wins Re-election Against Democratic Rep. Val Demings

Florida Midterm Elections Sen. Marco Rubio Wins Re-election Against Democratic Rep. Val Demings

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio defeated Democratic Rep. Val Demings in the Florida Midterm Elections 2022.
Midterm Elections: Pennsylvania Senate Candidate John Fetterman Suing Over Mail-in Ballots

Midterm Elections: Pennsylvania Senate Candidate John Fetterman Suing Over Mail-in Ballots

Pennsylvania Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman has gone to a federal court to have mail-in ballots counted, even if they weren't signed with a valid date for the midterm elections.
Donald Trump Attorney Told Ron DeSantis to ‘Stay in Florida’; Trump Threatens to Release ‘Unflattering’ Information About the Governor

Donald Trump Attorney Told Ron DeSantis to 'Stay in Florida'; Trump Threatens to Release 'Unflattering' Information About the Governor

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's attorney had something to say to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis right before the midterm elections.
Nancy Pelosi Gets Brutally Honest on How Attacker Badly Injured Her Husband

Nancy Pelosi Gets Brutally Honest on How Attacker Badly Injured Her Husband

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently did her first interview since a crazed right-wing Q-Anon believer broke into her San Francisco home and brutally attacked her husband, Paul Pelosi with a hammer.
SNAP Benefits Update: You Can Be Disqualified If You Don’t Meet These SNAP Work Requirements

SNAP Benefits Update: You Can Be Disqualified If You Don't Meet These SNAP Work Requirements

SNAP benefits update has been imposed since October, with the 12.5% increase in cost-of-adjustment living approved for the fiscal year 2023. It will run until Sept. 30, 2023.
$2.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot: How Much Will the California Winner Get If They Choose Lump Sum Payment?

$2.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot: How Much Will the California Winner Get If They Choose Lump Sum Payment?

Technical issues and delays plagued the much-anticipated Monday drawing for the Powerball which had the largest-ever Powerball jackpot worth $2.04 billion. However, one winning ticket has been found in California.
2022 US Midterm Elections: Is It Possible To Have a Recount in Texas, Florida?

2022 US Midterm Elections: Is It Possible To Have a Recount in Texas, Florida?

Several Republican candidates said that if they do not win the 2022 US Midterm Elections, they will challenge the results. In close races, there are laws in some states that automatically call for a recount.
Powerball Winning Numbers: Did Anyone Win the Record-Breaking $1.9 Billion Jackpot?

Powerball Winning Numbers: Did Anyone Win the Record-Breaking $1.9 Billion Jackpot?

Are you one of those lottery players waiting for the drawing of the record-setting Powerball $1.9 billion jackpot on Monday night? Here's what you need to know.
Elon Musk Plans to Make Twitter 'Profitable,' Fights With Jack Dorsey Over Birdwatch Feature

Elon Musk Plans to Make Twitter 'Profitable,' Fights With Jack Dorsey Over Birdwatch Feature

New Twitter owner Elon Musk plans to make the social media platform "profitable" by offering a blue tick subscription service.
Texas High School Students' SAT Exams Lost After Test Papers Flew out of UPS Truck

Texas High School Students' SAT Exams Lost After Test Papers Flew out of UPS Truck

More than 50 Texas high school students lost their SAT scores after their test papers flew out of a UPS truck.
Florida, Bahamas on Hurricane Watch as Subtropical Storm Nicole Approaches

Florida, Bahamas on Hurricane Watch as Subtropical Storm Nicole Approaches

Florida is still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Ian, but it may be facing another storm soon. Subtropical Storm Nicole is expected to pass near the northwestern Bahamas first before it hits Florida as a hurricane.
King Charles and Prince Andrew Meeting Ended With the Disgraced Royal Crying After Being Banned From Royal Duties

King Charles and Prince Andrew Meeting Ended With the Disgraced Royal Crying After Being Banned From Royal Duties

King Charles reportedly had a meeting with his younger brother Prince Andrew and firmly told the disgraced royal that he "will never return to royal duties," which left him in tears.
 Ted Cruz Brutally Booed, Has Beer Can Thrown At Him During Houston Astros World Series Parade

Ted Cruz Brutally Booed, Has Beer Can Thrown At Him During Houston Astros World Series Parade

Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz may not be popular in the state he is representing at all, as fellow Houston Astros fans booed him during the baseball team's World Series victory parade, just like when he was booed in New York.
Haiti: U.S. Government Officially Charges Haitian Gang Leaders for Kidnappings, Offers Rewards

Haiti: U.S. Government Officially Charges Haitian Gang Leaders for Kidnappings, Offers Rewards

The U.S. government has officially charged Haitian gang leaders for the kidnapping of 16 U.S. Christian missionaries in Haiti in October.