CORRUPTION

Jan 06 2025CRIME

Cracking the Forensic Funding Code: Lessons from Around the Globe

Forensic experts in Ukraine face a tough challenge—they're like detectives working with incomplete clues, and the crucial missing piece is funding. What if we could learn from other countries to fill in these gaps? One crucial step is to give each government agency its own budget for forensic work. This approach makes it clear where the money is going and helps keep ...

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

The Standoff: Yoon's Fate Hangs in the Balance

In the heart of Seoul, temperatures dropped, but the tension remained high. Hundreds of South Koreans gathered near President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence, their breath visible in the cold air. They were calling for Yoon's ouster and arrest, after he declared martial law and sent troops to surround the National Assembly. The Assembly quickly overturned the decision and ...

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Serbian Students Lead New Year's Eve Protest for Justice

In Belgrade and other Serbian cities, thousands of people swapped the usual New Year's Eve celebrations for a protest. They were demanding political reforms and justice following a tragic collapse in Novi Sad. University students led the charge, using the slogan "No New Year Until We Get Justice. " The crowd fell silent at 11:52 p. m. to honor the 15 victims. They ca...

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

South Korea's President Faces Arrest After Impeachment

In a historical move, a South Korean court has given the go-ahead for police to arrest the country's president, Yoon Suk Yeol. This comes after he was impeached by parliament for trying to impose martial law. It's the first time in South Korea that an arrest warrant has been issued for a sitting president. The court also allowed a search of Yoon's residence. This is ...

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

President Yoon's Office Searched After Martial Law Declaration

In a surprising turn of events, South Korea's anti-corruption agency announced that a court has issued search warrants for President Yoon Suk Yeol's office. The move comes after Yoon's short-lived martial law declaration, which set off a political storm. The court wants to investigate if Yoon's actions amounted to rebellion. Yoon's powers are currently suspended due ...

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Dec 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Twists and Turns of 'Bad Sisters' Season 2 Finale

The creator of ‘Bad Sisters’, Sharon Horgan, had a clever idea for the second season while shooting the first. This idea was about Grace’s ex-husband, Ian Reilly, and how Grace couldn’t escape her tragic cycle. The season finale reveals that Grace, played by Anne-Marie Duff, runs into trouble with Ian after she tells him she killed her first husband. Ian tries to bla...

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Trouble in Mayor Adams' Race: Campaign Could Pay Big for Federal Case

Mayor Adams is in hot water. His reelection campaign might be hit with a massive fine because of his federal corruption case. A city watchdog group, the CFB, is considering a penalty called "breach of certification. " This is the worst punishment they can give. It means Adams could lose all the public money he got for his last campaign, which was around $10 million. ...

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Why Trust Elon Musk with Our National Security?

Have you ever thought about the billions of taxpayer dollars that have been given to Elon Musk for his companies, SpaceX and Tesla? Some people are worried that this money might be at risk, especially since Musk has close ties with controversial figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The government of Taiwan is even starting their own satellite program because...

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Cash Crunch for Adams: Is the System Fair?

In a surprising turn of events, the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) has denied Mayor Adams access to over $4 million in public funds for his re-election campaign. This decision, made by an unelected body, raises serious questions about the democratic nature of New York's public campaign finance system. The board based their decision on alleged crimes and corruption agai...

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Keeping Politics Clean: The Fight Against Shady Campaigns

New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-election campaign. This happened after he was accused of abusing the ...

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