Retired RCMP officer charged in foreign interference case
A retired RCMP officer has been charged with foreign interference, the Mounties said in a news release Friday. William Majcher, 60, “allegedly used his knowledge and extensive network of contacts in Canada to obtain information or services for the benefit of the People’s Republic of China,” RCMP in Montreal said in the news release. The statement alleged that Majcher “contributed to the Chinese government’s efforts to identify and intimidate an individual outside the scope of Canadian law.” The alleged foreign interference did not involve elections or politics, an RCMP spokesman said. Cpl. Tasha Adams told Radio-Canada that Majcher works for…
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Tearful Mariners outfielder takes ‘full responsibility’ after breaking foot while kicking water cooler
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic suffered a fractured left foot after kicking a water cooler during Wednesday night’s 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Kelenic was placed on the 10-day disabled list Thursday, the team announced. Seattle Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic reacts after being hit by the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) An emotional Kelenic addressed the media Thursday and told reporters he let his teammates down. MARLINS THIRD BASE COACH FRACTURES LEG AFTER BEING TAKEN OUT BY Foul Ball “I let my emotions get the best…
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Kylian Mbappe has been left out of PSG’s squad for the pre-season tour
Kylian Mbappé he is one step closer to joining Real Madrid. According to Fabrizio Romano, the French superstar he will not travel with PSG on the pre-season tour in Japan after the Parc des Princes club decided tonight. After days of speculation over whether the former Monaco player would travel with the club for the remaining pre-season friendlies, it appears The PSG board has made a decision. The French club is not willing to allow Mbappé to remain with the squad until you decide to renew or, for that matter, leave the club this summer and therefore leave money in…
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Alabama Republicans are refusing to draw a second black congressional district in a Supreme Court challenge
Alabama Republicans on Friday defied a US Supreme Court order approving a new congressional map that includes only one majority district — black. The GOP-controlled Legislature had called a special session to redraw an earlier map after the Supreme Court reaffirmed a federal court order to include two districts where black voters make up voting-age majorities, “or something pretty close.” But on Friday, state Republicans approved a new map with just one majority black seat and a second district that is roughly 40 percent black. The map was completed Friday afternoon, hours before a court-ordered deadline for the Legislature to…
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The ‘Greatest Hajj Pilgrimage in History’ begins in Saudi Arabia | Religion news
It is expected that this year the number of pilgrims will break records with more than 2.5 million. The Hajj pilgrimage has begun as throngs of white-robed Muslims surround the Kaaba, the cube-shaped structure at the epicenter of Islam’s holiest site, their prayers ringing through the air. The annual pilgrimage began Sunday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with the tawaf, the circumambulation of the Kaaba, in an event expected to break attendance records. “This year we will witness the largest Hajj pilgrimage in history,” said an official at the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. More than 2.5 million Muslims are…
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OSBI identifies woman involved in Verdigris triple murder-suicide
Authorities are offering new details about a deadly three-hour standoff in Verdigris that left three children and a woman dead Thursday. Brandy McCaslin, 39, shot and killed her three children and then turned the gun on herself, OSBI said. The OSBI said Verdigris officers were driving near Dogwood Court and Cyprus streets around 4 p.m. Thursday when they were flagged down to a home by fireworks going off outside the home. Investigators said police went to investigate and found a woman inside the home who was armed and barricaded. Related story: 1 woman, 3 children dead after standoff at home…
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Evaluate the Necessity program that prepares for the 23rd year | Breaking news
Local volunteers will be collecting donations for this year’s Assess the Need school supply drive the weekends of Aug. 5-6 and Aug. 12-13, Livingston Parish Councilor Jeff Taylor recently announced. This year’s effort marks the 23rd consecutive year Taylor has sponsored the parish-wide school supply drive. Assess the Need is a non-profit program that provides supplies to students in Livingston Parish who need help. This year’s campaign anticipates meeting the needs of more than 3,000 students in all 43 public schools in the district, including Pre-K and Head Start programs. The material is given to these students at the beginning…
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Tornado warning issued for parts of Worcester County – Boston 25 News
The alert was lifted shortly before 4:45 p.m PREVIOUS STORY Below: A tornado warning has been issued for Worcester County on Friday. The warning is expected to be in effect until 5:00 p.m. The towns of Barre and Petersharm are under alert. Hail is also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Here are 10 tornado safety tips: 1) You have several ways to get notices 2) Once a tornado warning is issued, go to a basement for shelter. If you don’t have a basement, find an interior room away from windows. The idea is to put as many walls…
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