Author: Max Matza
36 minutes ago By Max Matza, BBC News, Seattle Indigenous people celebrate birth of rare white buffalo A small white buffalo calf has been born, sparking hope for the revival of the species in America’s Great Plains. Many tribes view a white bison birth as a sacred event symbolizing change. As the last wild buffalo herd in North America enters a new chapter, indigenous communities are reclaiming stewardship of the species. The birth of the white calf, named Wakan Gli, has united tribes and advocates in their efforts to grow bison populations. Yellowstone National Park is considering expanding the herd…
In a shocking turn of events, a Florida judge has ordered the release of disturbing transcripts from the 2006 prosecution of infamous paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Despite his heinous crimes, Epstein received only a lenient sentence in 2008 after pleading guilty to a lesser charge of sex trafficking. The newly released documents reveal harrowing details of Epstein’s depravity, including first-hand accounts from victims and information about payoffs to underage girls. Circuit Judge Luis Delgado, who ordered the release of the documents, described the content as “outrageous to decent people” and condemned the state’s leniency towards Epstein. The public’s fascination with Epstein’s…
Former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, has been sentenced to 45 years in a US prison for drug crimes, including conspiring to import cocaine and possessing destructive devices. Prosecutors labeled him as running his country like a “narco-state,” accepting bribes to protect drug traffickers. Despite Hernández’s claims of innocence, the judge called him a “two-faced politician hungry for power.” During his presidency, Hernández was accused of partnering with drug traffickers to build a violent empire smuggling tons of cocaine to the US. His close ties with the US, receiving millions in anti-narcotics aid, did not shield him from facing…
In a shocking turn of events, the founder and CEO of a telehealth company has been arrested by US investigators for allegedly running a $100m (£78m) scheme to fraudulently distribute over 40m pills of Adderall and other controlled substances. The CEO, Ruthia He, and the company’s clinical president, David Brody, are accused of providing easy access to these drugs without a legitimate medical purpose, taking advantage of telemedicine rules that were relaxed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The start-up, Done Global, gained popularity during the pandemic as an online platform for obtaining Adderall through a monthly subscription fee. This arrest is…
Former President Donald Trump is set to undergo a virtual probation interview from his Florida home, accompanied by his lawyer Todd Blanche, as part of the sentencing process for his recent criminal conviction. The interview, conducted by a New York probation officer, will be used in a pre-sentencing report for Justice Juan Merchan, with a sentencing date scheduled for 11 July. Given the high-profile nature of the case, exceptions were made for Trump to conduct the interview virtually, rather than in person, to avoid disruptions and maintain security. Despite it being atypical for lawyers to be present during such interviews,…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address US lawmakers in Washington DC on 24 July amidst the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Both Republicans and Democrats extended invitations to Netanyahu, with the official date of his speech confirmed recently. The visit comes at a time of strained relations between the US and Israel, especially with leading US Democrats expressing criticism towards Israel’s actions. Despite this, top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer supported the invitation, emphasizing the importance of the US-Israel relationship. President Joe Biden has faced pressure within his party to take a stronger stance on Israel’s conduct in Gaza, with…