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14 shot, including 3 children, in drive-by shooting in Chicago, police say

At least 14 people – including three children – were shot in a drive-by shooting Monday night at a busy corner in Chicago where people had gathered for a vigil, and investigators are trying to find the shooters, police said. Two people traveling in a dark SUV opened fire on Halloween night at people on the corner of California Avenue and Polk Street around 9:30 … Continue reading 14 shot, including 3 children, in drive-by shooting in Chicago, police say

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World News

Hearing for 11 accused of ‘satanic’ child sex ring continued

A case against 11 people accused of taking part in a child sex ring involving witchcraft, attempted murder and serious sexual violence will be continued early next year. Seven men and four women are facing a 14-page indictment listing 43 different charges on alleged crimes that happened between January 2010 and March 2020 at various addresses in Glasgow. The accusations involve multiple young children, but … Continue reading Hearing for 11 accused of ‘satanic’ child sex ring continued

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Archaeology

‘Necropants’ Made from Dead Man’s Skin are Being Displayed in Iceland Museum

Necropants made from a dead man’s skin dating back to the 17th century are currently being displayed in Iceland. The clothing can be found at the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft in the European country’s Holmavik village. Both ancient civilizations and modern societies employed various crafts to attract good luck, wealth, and prosperity, whether it manifests in the form of tool creation or engaging in … Continue reading ‘Necropants’ Made from Dead Man’s Skin are Being Displayed in Iceland Museum

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Archaeology

Ancient mummified child was drugged with psychedelics before ritual sacrifice to gods

THE ancient Nazca society drugged individuals as young as children with psychedelics before sacrificing them in a religious ritual to their Gods, scientists now claim.  A new study to be released in the December 2022 issue of the Journal of Archaeological Science revealed that the ancient Peruivan civilization drugged at least one young child with the hallucinogenic San Pedro Cactus before their death.  The research … Continue reading Ancient mummified child was drugged with psychedelics before ritual sacrifice to gods

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Inflation Soars Over 300% in Venezuela in Blow to Maduro Rebound

Inflation is roaring back in Venezuela, threatening to undermine the fragile economic recovery orchestrated by President Nicolas Maduro and rekindle a migration wave that had just begun to ease. Prices have soared at an annual rate of 359% over the past three months, according to an index compiled by Bloomberg. While that’s well down from the wildest hyperinflationary highs of recent years — the index … Continue reading Inflation Soars Over 300% in Venezuela in Blow to Maduro Rebound

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Politics

Justice Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel

Justice Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday put a temporary hold on the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee. Roberts’ order gives the Supreme Court time to weigh the legal issues in Trump’s emergency appeal to the high court, filed Monday. Without court intervention, the tax returns could have … Continue reading Justice Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel

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Brazil Protesters Block Roads, Airport as Bolsonaro Stays Silent

Brazil Protesters Block Roads, Airport as Bolsonaro Stays Silent Protests by backers of Jair Bolsonaro, led by truck drivers, have spread across the country as the Brazilian president remains silent over his loss in Sunday’s election, so far refusing to concede defeat to his foe Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.  Supporters of the firebrand president, unhappy with the election result, blocked more than 200 roads … Continue reading Brazil Protesters Block Roads, Airport as Bolsonaro Stays Silent

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Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker’s knees

Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker’s knees The man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer told police he wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps” to show other members of Congress there were “consequences to actions,” authorities said Monday. In a chilling federal complaint, officials say David DePape, 42, carrying zip ties, tape and a … Continue reading Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker’s knees

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U.S. Treasury thwarted hack by Russians

U.S. Treasury thwarted hack by Russians The U.S. Treasury last month repelled cyber attacks by a pro-Russian hacker group, preventing disruption and confirming the effectiveness of the department’s stronger approach to financial system cybersecurity, a U.S. Treasury official said on Tuesday. The Treasury has attributed the distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks to Killnet, the Russian hacker group that claimed responsibility for disrupting the websites … Continue reading U.S. Treasury thwarted hack by Russians

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