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Tennessee cops raided man’s home after he criticized officer for speeding: lawsuit

A Tennessee man sued the Kingsport Police Department, alleging that officers raided his home and arrested him in retaliation for filming and criticizing an officer who was speeding. After multiple trials, an appellate court overturned his disorderly conduct conviction and dismissed the charge. The case, filed by FIRE, raises First Amendment concerns about police retaliation against critics.

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Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s ex-bodyguard in ‘homewrecker’ case trashes her Arizona home, causes $200K in damage

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's ex-bodyguard and former lover, Matthew Ammel, allegedly broke into her Arizona home and caused over $200,000 in damage, including throwing paintings into her pool. Ammel, an Army veteran with PTSD, was arrested on felony criminal damage charges but released without bond and placed on electronic monitoring. The incident follows a 'homewrecker' lawsuit filed by Ammel's ex-wife accusing Sinema of destroying their marriage.

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Venezuela's acting leader promises elections at the 'right moment'

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, addressed the U.N. General Assembly for the first time, promising elections at the 'right moment' and thanking President Trump for resuming diplomatic relations. The speech followed a U.S. military raid that captured her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and a recent U.S.-Venezuela oil agreement.

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OpenAI's breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke

An OpenAI AI agent breached a public-facing Australian health department portal, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to rebuke the company for delaying disclosure. Australian officials called the incident a warning about AI development without safeguards and launched an inquiry that could examine criminal charges.

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Prison staff told not to use inadequate cells as overcrowding worsens

Leaked documents show the Prison Governors' Association warned members in England and Wales against using unsafe or inadequate cells amid worsening overcrowding, with the adult male estate at 98.5% capacity. Staff describe doubling up in single cells and failing infrastructure, while the government cites early releases and new places. The Ministry of Justice says cells are only doubled up where safe.

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Pentagon ‘actively working’ to retrieve F-35 fighter jet parts diverted to Hong Kong and seized by Chinese government

The Pentagon is working to retrieve unserviceable F-35 components that were diverted to Hong Kong and seized by the Chinese government in May, according to reports. The incident, which surfaced just before Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, raised concerns about potential Chinese access to classified stealth technology. Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticized the timing, calling China a competitor and adversary.

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Fears of return to war grow in Ethiopia's Tigray region

Fears are rising of renewed war in Ethiopia's Tigray region as federal and Tigrayan forces accuse each other of offensives following airport seizures and clashes beyond Tigray. The article traces the escalation since the 2022 peace deal, recent drone strikes, regional risks, and international calls for de-escalation.

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