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  1. PoliticsLocal GovCivil RightsMiddle East

    Christian Parents Sue Oregon After State Brands Them 'Child Abusers' for Refusing to 'Affirm' Daughter's Transgender Identity

    A Christian couple is suing Oregon's Department of Human Services and their daughter's therapist after the state took custody of their daughter and labeled them as child abusers for not affirming their daughter's transgender identity. The couple argues that their religious beliefs prevent them from supporting their daughter's transition, and they believe that the state's actions violate their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
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  3. WorldEuropeEarth

    Kumamoto Earthquake: Power and Water Outages Persist

    The Kumamoto earthquake has left thousands of households without power and water, with many still affected three days after the initial tremor. Over 93,000 households are without water, and over 13,500 households are without power. Restoration is expected by May 31. The earthquake has also caused damage to infrastructure, including roads and buildings, and has led to heatstroke cases due to the hot weather. Some medical facilities have been affected, with power and water outages reported at 84 facilities.
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  10. PoliticsIndictmentMiddle EastIndia

    Meta India Head Booked Over AI-Generated Videos Targeting PM Modi

    Meta India's head, Arun Srinivas, has been booked by Hyderabad cybercrime police over AI-altered videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that circulated on Facebook and Instagram. The case was registered following complaints about manipulated social media posts targeting PM Modi during protests. Police are investigating the source of the altered videos and Meta's role in containing their spread.
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  18. PoliticsPeace

    STF Minister Archives Inquiry Against STJ Minister in 'Sale of Decisions' Case

    Minister Cristiano Zanin of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) archived an inquiry investigating Minister Og Fernandes of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) for his possible involvement in a scheme of selling decisions. The Prosecutor General of the Republic (PGR) requested the archiving, stating that there were no elements to justify the continuation of the investigation. The inquiry was opened as part of Operation Sisamnes, which investigated a scheme of negotiation of judicial decisions involving businessmen, lawyers, judges, and intermediaries. The investigation will continue against another STJ member, Minister Moura Ribeiro.
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  20. PoliticsInvestigationStrikeConflict

    IDF Punishes Givati Brigade Mutineers

    Following a mutiny involving around 100 soldiers from the Givati Brigade, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has taken disciplinary actions. Fourteen soldiers who led the incident were sentenced to 30 days imprisonment, dismissed from combat duty, and transferred from active service. Approximately 80 additional soldiers who left the base and returned will undergo a disciplinary and educational process. Two more soldiers await sentencing.
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  21. U.S.RegulatorsAsiaNorth AmericaBudget

    Mallplaza Expands in Colombia: Acquires Eight Shopping Centers for US$376 Million

    Mallplaza, a leading shopping center chain, has signed a binding agreement to acquire eight shopping centers in Colombia from the Gran Plaza chain, owned by the real estate fund Pactia. The acquisition, valued at approximately US$376 million, will increase Mallplaza's portfolio to 45 assets across Peru, Chile, and Colombia. The eight shopping centers generated an approximate Net Operating Income (NOI) of US$35.4 million in the last 12 months and will add 180,000 square meters of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) to Mallplaza's portfolio. This deal strengthens Mallplaza's regional platform and consolidates its presence in Colombia.
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  22. TechSemiconductors

    New Cyberpunk TCG Cards Revealed: Jackie Welles and Judy Alvarez

    WeirdCo has revealed new cards for their Cyberpunk Trading Card Game, featuring Jackie Welles and Judy Alvarez. Jackie's 'Mama's Favorite' Legend card has a high attack power and can sacrifice himself to save other units. Judy's 'Nothing to Doubt' card allows players to tap her and pay an Eddy to play or add the top card of their deck, but requires a mono-blue deck to play due to her high blue RAM requirement.
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