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Minab school bombing leaves families grieving and demanding accountability
world14 days ago

Minab school bombing leaves families grieving and demanding accountability

Three Iranian families recount the Minab school bombing during the Iran-Iraq War: as parents raced to pick up children, a missile destroyed the school, killing Zahra, Sobhan, Hanieh, and Arya, among others. They describe frantic searches, morgue identifications, and the heartbreak of losing their children, with Zahra’s father staying at the rubble until nightfall. A month later, no one is held to account; the US says it is investigating, Trump denies responsibility, and the families press for justice.

NFLPA Warns Agents of Fraud Scheme Targeting Players via Apple Phishing and Coerced Sex Acts
sports15 days ago

NFLPA Warns Agents of Fraud Scheme Targeting Players via Apple Phishing and Coerced Sex Acts

The NFL Players Association alerted certified agents that NFL and NBA players may have been targeted by a fraud and sex-trafficking scheme in which a man posing as an adult-film star phished players’ Apple iCloud accounts, stole credit-card information, and coerced a female victim into sex acts with athletes; the suspect, Kwamaine Jerell Ford, has been indicted on multiple counts, with prosecutors saying the operation began in 2020 while he was in federal custody. The NFLPA says all agents have a link to assess whether players were targeted and urges players to contact their agent or the NFLPA if they suspect victimization and to report to the FBI.

Epstein survivors sue DOJ and Google over exposed victim privacy
crime15 days ago

Epstein survivors sue DOJ and Google over exposed victim privacy

Epstein survivors filed a class-action lawsuit in the Northern District of California against the Department of Justice and Google, arguing that documents released in 2025–26 publicly exposed approximately 100 survivors and their private information. The suit claims Google continued to republish the material after redactions were identified, renewing trauma and safety concerns. The DOJ says it has redacted thousands of victims’ names and is still processing requests, while Google’s actions to de-index or remove content are cited as insufficient in the complaint. The case hinges on the Epstein Files Transparency Act’s redaction requirements and alleged failures to protect victims’ privacy.

Epstein’s money and secrets: two aides still run the estate
crime1 month ago

Epstein’s money and secrets: two aides still run the estate

BBC News Investigations shows Jeffrey Epstein named his accountant Richard Kahn and lawyer Darren Indyke as co‑executors who control the estate’s wealth and sensitive documents, oversee survivor compensation, and hold broad signatory authority over Epstein’s accounts. They face congressional scrutiny as they prepare to testify, while US Virgin Islands court filings allege they aided Epstein’s trafficking operation—a charge they deny. The estate continues to influence settlements and legal costs for survivors centuries after Epstein’s death.

Three dead, 18 shot on Austin's West Sixth Street mass shooting; two hospitalized
local1 month ago

Three dead, 18 shot on Austin's West Sixth Street mass shooting; two hospitalized

Austin police say 18 people were shot on West Sixth Street; three victims died and two remain hospitalized (one in critical condition). The suspect was killed by officers after exchanging gunfire near Buford’s Bar; the FBI is reviewing the suspect’s history for possible terrorism links, and authorities say the guns were obtained legally. Investigators are asking the public to submit video or photos from the scene.

Rhode Island clergy abuse report reveals decades of cover‑ups and hundreds of victims
national1 month ago

Rhode Island clergy abuse report reveals decades of cover‑ups and hundreds of victims

A Rhode Island attorney general investigation found 75 Catholic clergy in the Diocese of Providence molested more than 300 children since 1950, with church leaders prioritizing the institution’s reputation over victims by transferring accused priests and offering treatment or sabbaticals rather than reporting to authorities. Only a fraction faced criminal charges, and many records were kept private for years under a 2019 agreement, prompting calls for reforms to strengthen investigations and ensure accountability and justice for survivors.

Three promising futures cut short in Austin Sixth Street shooting
crime1 month ago

Three promising futures cut short in Austin Sixth Street shooting

Three young people were killed and 13 others injured in a mass shooting on Austin’s Sixth Street. The victims include Ryder Harrington (19), a Texas Tech student and Beta Theta Pi member; Savitha Shan (21), UT Austin’s McCombs student who was about to graduate and start a career; and Jorge Pederson (30), a Minnesota MMA fighter. Investigators are examining possible links to recent US-Israel strikes on Iran; motive remains unclear. Family tributes and university statements highlighted the victims’ bright futures as vigils and memorials were held.

Outcry as California child predator granted elderly parole
crime-and-courts1 month ago

Outcry as California child predator granted elderly parole

A Sacramento man convicted in 1999 of kidnapping and molesting eight children—luring them with candy and toys—has been granted elderly parole and will be released from the California Institution for Men in Chino, provoking anger from victims and the prosecutor who oversaw the case. Despite a sentence of 20 years plus three consecutive 25‑to‑life terms, the parole board deemed him suitable under California’s elderly parole rules, and the decision was upheld on review. Critics question how the program applies to him, with one survivor calling the parole a disservice to Californians. Prosecutors and advocates have urged screening him as a sexually violent predator, though CDCR did not comment on the release date or rationale.

Rescue ends with all nine victims recovered in Sierra Nevada avalanche
us1 month ago

Rescue ends with all nine victims recovered in Sierra Nevada avalanche

All nine victims of the Sierra Nevada avalanche have been recovered after a multi-day, helicopter-assisted search; eight were found earlier this week and the last on Saturday. The group included six women who were close friends and experienced skiers, along with three professional guides, while six others survived. The incident is the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. since 1981, and responders faced brutal weather and a flight restriction while continuing mitigation and rescue operations.

Avalanche in Northern California kills eight, mourned across Bay Area and Tahoe communities
local1 month ago

Avalanche in Northern California kills eight, mourned across Bay Area and Tahoe communities

Eight people were killed in California's deadliest avalanche in modern history after a 15-person backcountry group near the Castle Peak area above Donner Pass was swept away while returning from Frog Lake huts; six were rescued, several victims were mothers and sisters with ties to Northern California, and search efforts have been hampered by ongoing severe weather.

Epstein document dump sparks debate over redactions and public access
politics2 months ago

Epstein document dump sparks debate over redactions and public access

The DOJ published about 3.5 million Epstein-related documents, but critics say redactions and incomplete disclosures leave major questions unanswered about accomplices, the timing of investigations, and ties to powerful figures; lawmakers argue privacy rules were not properly applied and more records should be released, while officials say a Congressional report will justify redactions and outline further releases.

Epstein Victims Urge Court to Disable DOJ Document Site After Identity Leaks
politics2 months ago

Epstein Victims Urge Court to Disable DOJ Document Site After Identity Leaks

Victims’ lawyers say the latest Epstein document release failed to redact names, exposing survivors; a Manhattan judge scheduled a hearing to consider temporarily shutting the DOJ’s public file site while redactions are corrected, with the DOJ promising to redact further and repost within 24–36 hours and to consider independent oversight.