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The killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO highlights a terrifying reality: 3D-printed 'ghost guns' are all over

A government report revealed the number of ghost firearms recovered by police in criminal cases rose 1,000% from 2017 to 2021.

Fortune

Court hears arguments in challenge to Louisiana law meant to give police 25-foot 'buffer zone'

A federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by media outlets challenging a new Louisiana law that makes it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a working police officer after being ordered or asked to step back

The Independent UK

Ohio Legislator Proposes Criminalizing Planting a Flag at Midfield

A new type of sore-loser law.

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Judge orders CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak held pending trial

A judge has ordered a CIA analyst charged with leaking top secret details ahead of a planned Israeli attack on Iran earlier this year to remain jailed pending trial

The Independent UK

Wisconsin Kayaker Charged With Obstructing Search After Faking Drowning

Wisconsin kayaker fakes drowning, flees to Eastern Europe, charged with obstructing search, admits to staging own death.

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Haiti's Main Airport Reopens After Being Closed Due To Gang Violence

The airport was closed following a series of incidents in November when commercial aircrafts came under gunfire from gangs near the airport

Latin Times

Suspense Mounts As Macron Prepares To Unveil New French PM

French politics was on hold Thursday during a day trip to Poland by President Emmanuel Macron, who is expected to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government.

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Use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine, says EU’s top diplomat

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s new high representative for foreign affairs, said Kyiv had a legitimate claim for compensation

The Guardian - UK

Conservative US commentator Candace Owens granted NZ visa after government intervention

Minister reversed earlier rejection after considering arguments including ‘importance of free speech’, spokesperson says

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan Says Detects 16 Chinese Warships Around Island

Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei.

International Business Times

Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team from 2028

A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a license

The Independent UK

Calls for ‘fat tax’ to be introduced on junk food to cut childhood obesity

Expert groups quoted in a report suggest solutions including an ‘excess profits’ tax on products with a high sugar and salt content

The Independent UK

‘Alarming declines’ in patient safety as maternity care deteriorates – report

Experts have analysed publicly available data for the latest National State of Patient Safety report.

The Independent UK

Youngsters on mental health wards face ‘cliff edge of support’ at 18 – study

There is an ‘inconsistent approach’ to transitioning patients from children to adult services, an investigation found.

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Montana Supreme Court blocks ban on gender-affirming health care for minors

The justices agreed with a lower court judge who found the law likely violates the state’s constitutional right to privacy

The Guardian - US

Montana supreme court blocks ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors

State’s top court temporarily stops SB 99 on grounds that it will likely violate privacy rights enshrined in constitution

Radio France Internationale

Haiti witness recounts gang massacre driven by witchcraft claims

A witness has described to RFI how a Haiti gang leader orchestrated a mass killing of at least 184 people in a Port-au-Prince slum, forcing residents to face a mock trial before executing those accused of practicing witchcraft.

The Independent UK

Mom, 22, dies after toddler son shot her with boyfriend’s gun

Fresno Officers found 22-year-old Jessinya Mina with a single gunshot to her body after Andrew Sanchez allegedly left gun lying around home

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Former Eta members jailed for trying to kill journalist couple with flowerpot bomb

Four men given almost 75 years each for attempted murder of Aurora Intxausti, Juan Palomo and infant son in 2000

The Independent UK

Investigation into Indiana house fire that killed 6 siblings fails to determine what caused blaze

Indiana's state fire marshal says an investigation into a northern Indiana house fire that killed six siblings in January failed to determine what caused the deadly blaze, although electrical items were identified as “potential ignition sources."

The Guardian - UK

Death feels imminent for 96% of children in Gaza, study finds

Needs assessment by NGO reveals the huge psychological impact of the war with Israel on young people

The Independent UK

Texas lawmaker introduces law banning sex toys from drugstores

The bill seeks to prohibit the sale of sex toys in businesses unless they are ‘sexually oriented’

Latin Times

San Diego Passed a Measure To Limit Cooperation With ICE; Its Sheriff Has Vowed To Defy It

Sheriff Kelly Martinez argues that current state law makes the new policy unnecessary and that the Board of Supervisors cannot set policy for the sheriff

The Guardian - US

San Diego sheriff says she won’t honor county’s ‘sanctuary’ immigration policy

Impasse sets up showdown over California efforts to shield residents from Trump’s mass deportation plans

The Guardian - US

Wisconsin files more charges against Trump allies who led ‘fake electors’ plot

Kenneth Chesebro, Michael Roman and James Troupis hit with 10 more charges over scheme to overturn 2020 election

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