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Australia August 24, 2023

Ex-principal of a Jewish school in Australia sentenced to 15 years for child sex abuse

Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who sexually abused two students, has received 15 years behind bars. Leifer may also be deported to her native Israel in the future.

TRAVEL August 23, 2023

Restaurants in vacation hot spot make black list of diners they don't think will spend enough: mayor

Restaurants would review previous spending and insist that customers pay around $5,400 for a table, in addition to trying to force customers to pay double the usual tip.

Culture August 18, 2023

Minnesota GOP lawmaker responds after entire police department resigns in small town: 'Demoralization'

Rep. Pam Altendorf, R-Minn., said that the small town of Goodhue, Minnesota, should serve as a warning after the community lost its entire police force.

Russia August 17, 2023

Russia arrests US citizen on espionage charges: report

An American citizen has been jailed in Russia on spy charges, Russian news agencies said Thursday.

Culture August 17, 2023

NYT columnist rips progressive term 'sex worker' as harmful: 'Enables sex buyers to justify their own role'

New York Times columnist and “Pornified" author Pamela Paul criticized the increasing popularity of the term “sex worker" in a column published Thursday.

United Kingdom August 17, 2023

AI could dwarf Industrial Revolution's impact on 'all elements of life,' senior UK official says

The deputy prime minister of the U.K., Oliver Dowden, speculated that artificial intelligence will have a greater impact on the nation than the Industrial Revolution.

Texas August 15, 2023

Texas police discover over $650K worth of counterfeit Gucci, Chanel items in major bust

Texas police found and seized over $650,000 worth of counterfeit luxury fashion merchandise from a man's online business. The items allegedly featured the Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Versace logos.

United Kingdom August 15, 2023

IMF team to conduct initial review of Sri Lanka's loan program amidst ongoing financial crisis

A delegation from the IMF is set to visit Colombo for the inaugural assessment of Sri Lanka's loan program, according to a spokesperson's announcement on Tuesday.

Middle East August 14, 2023

Regional leaders condemn Israel's alleged role in escalating violence amid Middle East summit

Leaders from Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine have jointly criticized Israel, accusing it of exacerbating chaos and violence in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.

Michigan August 10, 2023

Michigan trooper charged with assault for not calling off dog that was attacking suspect with broken hip

Parker Sunbrook, a Michigan State Patrol trooper, was charged with assault for not calling off his dog that was attacking a suspect with a broken hip.