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05-16-2023
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6-year-old girl nearly abducted walking home from church with her mother
A woman tried to grab and abduct a 6-year-old girl who was walking home from church with her mother. The suspect is a black female who is around 25-35 years old and 5-foot-6 to 5-foot-8 in height. Both the child and her mother were unharmed. The suspect is still at large.
China warns of danger as US and Taiwan increase military exchanges
China's Defense Ministry spokesperson has warned against the recent increase in military exchanges between the US and Taiwan, calling it an 'extremely wrong and dangerous move'. Beijing sees Taiwan as its own territory, with the Chinese military threatening to crush any form of Taiwanese independence secession and outside interference. The world looks on with concern as tensions rise among the three sides, with the possibility of open conflict increasing.
Stellantis recalls Jeep Cherokee SUVs
Stellantis is recalling Jeep Cherokee SUVs due to a risk of fire. The problem was discovered during a routine review of customer data. The company is not aware of any injuries and has not developed a fix yet. This is not the first time Stellantis recalled the same vehicles for a similar issue.
Former associate files lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani over alleged sexual misconduct and wage theft
Noelle Dunphy is suing Rudy Giuliani for alleged sexual assault, harassment, wage theft, and other misconduct. Dunphy claims that Giuliani made 'sexual demands' and was known for his sexist, racist, and antisemitic remarks towards her, many of which were recorded. Dunphy also claims that she was promised a $1 million annual salary, but the offer came with a catch. Giuliani supposedly insisted on a secret employment arrangement due to his contentious divorce and the belief that his ex-wife would retaliate against any female employee hired by him.
Bus carrying 45 children overturns in Australia
A bus carrying 45 children overturned after being hit by a truck, sending an adult and 21 children to the hospital, with six in serious condition. The other 16 sustained stable conditions. The children had been returning from an athletics event.
Meghan Markle to receive award at women’s group event
Meghan Markle is set to make her first public appearance since skipping the coronation of her father-in-law in order to stay in California for her son's fourth birthday. She will be honored at the Ms. Foundation for Women's annual gala for her global advocacy to empower and advocate on behalf of women and girls. The event will raise funds for the foundation’s equity-centered initiatives and honor other gender and racial equity advocates. The Archewell Foundation, directed by Meghan and her husband, has provided nearly 13 million COVID-19.
Gunman kills three people in New Mexico shooting spree
At least three people were killed and six others were wounded when a gunman randomly opened fire at cars and homes in Farmington, New Mexico. The suspect, an 18-year-old who was later shot dead, used at least three different weapons, including an 'AR-style rifle.' The incident was purely random as there were no individuals, schools or churches targeted. The investigation is ongoing.
Federal prosecutors seek multiple life sentences for convicted Manhattan attacker
Federal prosecutors have urged the judge to sentence Sayfullo Saipov to multiple life sentences for his 2017 ISIS-inspired terror attack on the west side of Manhattan in which he killed eight people.
Former Volkswagen CEO pleads guilty to charges related to emissions scandal
Former Volkswagen CEO Rupert Stadler has admitted wrongdoing for failing to keep rigged cars off the market, even after the scandal became public knowledge. He has entered a plea deal that will provide probation instead of jail time and a fine of 1.1 million euros in return for a thorough admission of guilt. The scandal cost Volkswagen over $30 billion in fines and settlements, and saw two US executives sentenced to prison.
Beijing LGBT Center shuts down amid China's crackdown on LGBTQ+ advocacy groups
The Beijing LGBT Center, a prominent Chinese advocacy group for the LGBTQ+ community, has been forced to stop operating due to pressure from government authorities. This is part of a wider crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups that has been ongoing for several years, resulting in the closure of other advocacy groups and the detainment of their founders. Police pressure on these groups has increased, with repeated 'tea' meetings and harassment, leading to many groups not being able to inform the community about events. The center had recently celebrated 15 years of work, and its shutdown is being seen as a significant blow to the LGBTQ+ movement in China.