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Jul 01 2025POLITICS

Thailand's Prime Minister Faces Suspension Amid Controversy

In a surprising turn of events, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is now on temporary leave from her duties. This comes after a court decided to look into a phone call she had with a Cambodian leader that was leaked to the public. The court's decision was unanimous, and they gave Paetongtarn 15 days to present her side of the story. This all started w...

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Under Fire for Luxury Trips and Gifts

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing new scrutiny. A report by Democratic senators reveals he took more luxury trips and received gifts from wealthy supporters in 2021, but didn't report them. These trips include a private jet flight to the Adirondacks and a yacht trip to New York City, all paid for by billionaire Harlan Crow. The court just recently got a...

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

WNMU Board Chair Stands by President in Spending Scandal; Public Calls for Resignations

Last Thursday, as Mary Hotvedt stepped down from her position as chair of the Western New Mexico University Board of Regents, she defended President Joe Shepard and the board from criticism. The board is under fire for spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on fancy furniture and foreign trips over the past few years. Hotvedt said the board was being trea...

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