Memphis gang members sentenced to 50 years for murder-for-hire killing
Two high-ranking members of the Unknown Vice Lords, a violent Memphis street gang also known as The Ghost Mob, were each sentenced to 50 years in federal prison following their conviction on gang-related murder charges, the Justice Department announced. Edward…
Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer’s tracks. Source link
Uptick in D.C. homeless population driven by increase among families, census shows
The District’s homeless population has increased by more than 4% this year, according to the city’s annual census of people living on the streets, with families experiencing homelessness jumping by 16%. The city’s Department of Human Services said that, despite…
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions
“Both the State and Murdaugh’s defense skillfully presented their cases to the jury as the trial court deftly presided over this complicated and high-profile matter,” the justices wrote. “However, their efforts were in vain because Colleton County Clerk of Court…
South Korea considering supporting U.S. effort to secure Strait of Hormuz, defense minister says
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Wednesday Seoul may offer support for the U.S.-led effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a South Korean vessel came under fire in the waterway last week. Mr. Ahn…
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise in France after gastroenteritis outbreak
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastroenteritis. Source link
Iranian who ran smuggling ring, stalked women, pleads guilty
An Iranian man who ran a smuggling ring that assisted illegal immigrants from Iran, including an associate of that nation’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, pled guilty to federal charges Tuesday. Sharon Gohari was also caught with a bundle of child…
Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
The foreign minister says the “distressed” Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated. Source link
Democratic congressman launches probe of DOJ settlements with Biden-era FBI whistleblowers
The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee launched an investigation into allegations that the Department of Justice paid millions of dollars to pro-Trump FBI agents fired during the Biden administration. Rep. Jamie Raskin, Maryland Democrat, said the agents were…
Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47
Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Source link
Best Hypochlorous Acid Sprays to Achieve Clear Skin
What is hypochlorous acid spray? Hypochlorous acid (often shortened to HOCl) is a naturally-occurring molecule found in our immune systems, according to experts. It’s been a staple in the medical settings for a long time, but it’s HOCl’s antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties…
Do turmeric and curcumin have any actual health benefits?
A compound in turmeric called curcumin is sold in supplement form, but what are its benefits? SOLDATOOFF/Shutterstock As the temperature drops in Australia, I’ve been seeing recipes on social media for “golden milk”, a mix of turmeric, other spices and…
