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Newlywed shackled by ICE officers after her US honeymoon, says ‘moved like cattle’

Newlywed shackled by ICE officers after her US honeymoon, says ‘moved like cattle’

A newlywed Palestinian woman from Texas says she was shackled, denied food and water, and “moved around like cattle” during nearly five months in US immigration custody, all for being stateless.Ward Sakeik, 22, who has lived in the United States...

Small Facilities Urged to Recheck Hazardous Waste Practices

Small Facilities Urged to Recheck Hazardous Waste Practices

Small Facilities Urged to Recheck Hazardous Waste Practices Businesses, schools, and other small generators are encouraged to review hazardous waste handling to prevent violations and protect public health. By Stasia DeMarco Jun 27, 2025 The EPA...

7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance

7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance

7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance Health insurance can be costly. First, you pay premiums for coverage for medical care and prescription medication. Then you often face out-of-pocket costs when you access care. These expenses may...

AG Labrador Secures $24 Million for Idaho in Purdue Opioid Settlement

AG Labrador Secures $24 Million for Idaho in Purdue Opioid Settlement

BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler...

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Kneecap and Bob Vylan take the rap – it's a familiar old story

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Kneecap and Bob Vylan take the rap – it's a familiar old story

IF I tell you that I’m going to explain my feelings about Kneecap and Glastonbury by way of celebrity paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, you may raise an eyebrow, but try to stick with me and we’ll see how we get on. Jeffrey Epstein owned an island and...

Mystery builds around Epstein files after Attorney General Bondi claims ‘tens of thousands’ of videos

Mystery builds around Epstein files after Attorney General Bondi claims ‘tens of thousands’ of videos

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media, Friday, June 27, 2025, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON — It was a surprising statement from Attorney General Pam Bondi as the Trump...

Etoro Unlocks 50+ Cryptoassets For US Users

Etoro Unlocks 50+ Cryptoassets For US Users

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Trading and investing platform, eToro , announced the continued expansion of their cryptoasset offering to U.S. users. With the addition of 34 more cryptoassets, US users now have the ability to trade more than 50...

Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims ’tens of thousands’ of videos

Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims ’tens of thousands’ of videos

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Eric Tucker And Alanna Durkin Richer Published Jul 01, 2025 • 7 minute read Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media, Friday, June 27, 2025, in the briefing room of the...

Handcuffed For 16 Hours With No Food Or Water: How US Immigration Treated Ward Sakeik At ICE Detention Centre

Handcuffed For 16 Hours With No Food Or Water: How US Immigration Treated Ward Sakeik At ICE Detention Centre

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Ward Sakeik, a 22-year-old stateless Palestinian woman, was released after nearly five months in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. She was arrested in February while returning from her honeymoon. Though...

Ex-Barclays boss Staley loses bid to overturn UK ban over Epstein ties

Ex-Barclays boss Staley loses bid to overturn UK ban over Epstein ties

LONDON (AP) — The former chief executive of Barclays Bank, Jes Staley, lost a legal challenge Thursday against a 2023 decision by Britain’s financial regulator to ban him from holding senior financial roles in the United Kingdom for misleading it...

From San Pedro, CA to NY, Protests Continue Against ICE Raids

From San Pedro, CA to NY, Protests Continue Against ICE Raids

Activists distribute solidarity statement and campaign against U.S. blockade of Cuba By Mark Friedman, member, International Association of Machinists in LA As the Trump administration continues terrorizing immigrant communities with illegal raids...

Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims 'tens of thousands' of...

Mystery surrounds the Jeffrey Epstein files after Bondi claims 'tens of thousands' of...

The Associated Press spoke with people involved as lawyers or law enforcement officials in criminal cases of Epstein and socialite former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell who said they hadn't seen and didn't know of a trove of recordings like what...

“I was moved around like cattle”: Ward Sakeik, US college graduate and homeowner, speaks out following 140 days in ICE hellhole

“I was moved around like cattle”: Ward Sakeik, US college graduate and homeowner, speaks out following 140 days in ICE hellhole

Ward Sakeik speaks to WSWS on July 3, 2025.On Thursday, Ward Sakeik—a 22-year-old college graduate, professional wedding photographer, Texas homeowner and newlywed—held a press conference just 48 hours after her release from immigration detention....

Turnaround Ports Are The Cities That Power The Cruise Industry

Turnaround Ports Are The Cities That Power The Cruise Industry

The Port of Barcelona in Spain is Europe's busiest turnaround port, and a popular cruise destination too. getty Each year, millions of travelers board cruise ships to explore the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and destinations as far afield as...

No food, moved around like cattle: Newlywed bride recounts US immigration custody

No food, moved around like cattle: Newlywed bride recounts US immigration custody

A newlywed Palestinian woman from Texas in the US said she was treated like “cattle” during 140 days in immigration detention after returning from her honeymoon. Ward Sakeik, 22, was born in Saudi Arabia but doesn't hold citizenship in any...

Two VI Students Return to University of Pennsylvania STEMM Internship

Alpine is proud to announce its sponsorship of Charlotte Amalie High School student Jonathan Tucker, who has once again been selected to participate in the nationally acclaimed STEMM Prep Project. (left to right) Vernon Araujo, Director of...

U.S. or British—which set of Virgin Islands is right for you?

U.S. or British—which set of Virgin Islands is right for you?

Boasting a sailing culture like no other, the Virgin Islands archipelago calls to travelers from all over the globe. Blue-green waves as clear as glass shimmer and dance, revealing a sprawling underwater ecosystem that weaves its way through...

As Gregg Popovich Says Goodbye to Coaching, a Look Back at His Defining Legacy

As Gregg Popovich Says Goodbye to Coaching, a Look Back at His Defining Legacy

The NBA was in a transitional state when Gregg Popovich was named general manager of the San Antonio Spurs before the 1994–95 season, a transaction that was big news only in Alamo City. The holy triumvirate upon which the NBA had built its brand...

Gregg Popovich’s Defining Legacy

Gregg Popovich’s Defining Legacy

The NBA was in a transitional state when Gregg Popovich was named general manager of the San Antonio Spurs before the 1994–95 season, a transaction that was big news only in Alamo City. The holy triumvirate upon which the NBA had built its brand...

Judge ousts Silver Airways management, moves to appoint a trustee to wind down bankruptcy

Judge ousts Silver Airways management, moves to appoint a trustee to wind down bankruptcy

A frustrated federal bankruptcy judge removed the management of Silver Airways on Tuesday and ordered the appointment of a trustee after a fresh series of missteps clouded the sales prospects of the company’s affiliated carrier in the Caribbean....

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