Two men in the UK were convicted for uploading explicit photos and videos of women on OnlyFans without their full permission. One man was found guilty of rape and controlling behavior, while the other pleaded guilty to voyeurism and received a suspended sentence.
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Alexander Tang uploaded 47 intimate photos and 4 videos of a woman to OnlyFans without her consent and earned money from it.
Dean Holmes coerced a woman to create an OnlyFans account and was found guilty of rape and controlling behavior.
Holmes operated the OnlyFans account from his phone and pressured the victim to post explicit content.
The victim felt ashamed and worried about her reputation after the images were shared publicly.
Tang’s victim learned about the posts after men contacted her on social media, unaware her pictures were used without permission.
Police confirmed Tang had sold the images digitally and removed the photos after a site check.
Domestic abuse charities warn that some women are forced to make content on sites like OnlyFans by abusive partners.
Holmes is set for sentencing on 25 September; Tang received a 26-week suspended prison sentence.
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Alayna Riozzi-Bodine, a teenager from New Jersey, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma shortly before her senior year of high school. She underwent chemotherapy, using a cold cap to prevent hair loss, and after initially becoming cancer-free, her cancer returned and required a different treatment.
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Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma in September 2021.
Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer that affects immune system cells and often shows up as swollen lymph nodes.
Alayna used a cold cap during her first chemotherapy to help prevent hair loss.
The cold cap treatment was new for lymphoma patients and not yet approved for this use.
She successfully finished eight chemotherapy sessions and was declared cancer-free during her first year of college.
Less than a year later, scans showed the cancer had returned in a more aggressive form.
The second treatment did not allow the use of the cold cap, so she chose to shave her head.
Her experience strengthened her desire to become a nurse.
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The Westwood Islamic Community Center in Ohio was broken into for the third time, with vandals causing damage and stealing items. Community leaders suspect the attack is a hate crime, but they doubt President Donald Trump’s FBI will treat it as such amid rising Islamophobic rhetoric from some Republican politicians.
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The break-in occurred on August 3, with wire cutters used to enter the Westwood Islamic Community Center.
Vandals smashed glass on Quran posters, stole surveillance equipment, and left hateful messages.
This is the third break-in at the center in seven years; previous attacks featured racist graffiti.
Local police filed a report but did not follow up with further action, according to community members.
Hate and Islamophobic rhetoric from some Republican politicians, including President Trump, has increased recently.
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has been targeted with Islamophobic attacks after his primary win in Michigan.
A 65-member "Sharia-Free America caucus" was formed in Congress, promoting anti-Muslim views.
Somali Americans in Ohio have faced increased violence and immigration raids linked to false claims by President Trump.
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A child psychologist explains that kids can suffer from burnout, just like adults, but their symptoms often show in their behavior instead of words. Parents should watch for signs like unusual irritability, losing interest in activities, constant tiredness, and avoiding school or commitments.
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Burnout happens when children feel stressed for a long time, affecting their emotions and body.
Kids may not say they feel burnt out; their behavior changes instead.
Causes of burnout in children include school pressure, family problems, social media, and too many activities.
Five signs parents should watch for: irritability, losing interest in hobbies, constant tiredness, avoiding school or activities, and ongoing changes in mood or concentration.
One bad day isn’t usually a problem, but several warning signs over time means parents should pay attention.
Burnout symptoms in kids may look like being difficult, but it often means they are overwhelmed and exhausted.
Persistent tiredness alone doesn’t always mean burnout, but combined with mood and behavior changes it’s concerning.
Avoiding school or activities is often a way children show they are stressed, not just misbehavior.
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BigXthaPlug, a rapper from Texas, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, having marijuana, and illegally possessing a gun. He is currently in jail and was on bail from a similar arrest last year.
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BigXthaPlug’s real name is Xavier Landum.
He was stopped and arrested by Allen Police in Texas.
Charges include driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession, and illegal firearm possession.
He is being held in Collin County Jail.
He had previous arrests in 2022 and 2023 for similar charges.
BigXthaPlug is a rapper known for southern hip-hop, trap, and country-rap music.
He planned to release new music and was set to perform at the Country Rising festival but canceled due to a personal emergency.
He performed at the Wireless Festival in the UK in 2025 before releasing his latest album.
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The Trump administration plans to undo the 2001 Roadless Rule, which banned road building and logging on millions of acres of US national forests to protect wildlife and water. The rule mostly covers forest areas in the western US and Alaska and helps preserve clean water, healthy forests, and habitats for many animals.
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The Roadless Rule was established in 2001 by President Bill Clinton.
It prohibits building new roads and commercial logging in over 58 million acres of roadless national forests.
The rule protects forest health, wildlife habitats, clean drinking water, and recreational areas.
The Trump administration wants to remove the rule to allow more road construction and logging, citing economic development reasons.
Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest is one of the largest roadless areas threatened by this change.
A 30-day public comment period will follow the formal proposal to repeal the rule.
Congress is also considering a law change to remove the Roadless Rule permanently.
The rule does not affect other forest uses like hiking, biking, grazing, or existing mining claims.
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President Donald Trump is taking steps to lower prices for consumers by waiving tariffs on some beef imports for 90 days. Despite these efforts, prices remain high due to factors like drought, costs, and previous trade limits, making it hard to reduce costs quickly.
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President Trump will temporarily lift tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of beef imports for 90 days, ending around the midterm elections.
Exporters agreed to a 25% price discount on beef imports, but it is unclear how much of the savings will reach consumers.
U.S. cattle producers oppose this move, saying cheaper imports could harm their business and herd recovery.
Ground beef prices in July averaged $6.89 per pound, about $3 higher than before the pandemic and 10% up from last year.
U.S. cattle supply is low due to drought and high costs, while imports have been limited by tariffs and restrictions.
The administration is also trying to lower other costs, such as mortgage rates, gas prices, and retail prices, with mixed results.
Prescription drug prices are an exception, with costs dropping the fastest in 60 years due to policies under both Trump and Biden.
Many Americans feel financially pressured, as wages are not rising faster than inflation, and consumer confidence has declined.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a small drop in kindergarten vaccination rates and a record increase in vaccine exemptions across the United States. Medical experts expressed concern that government actions and statements have caused confusion about vaccine safety, contributing to lower vaccination rates in some areas.
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Kindergarten vaccination rates for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) dropped slightly from the previous year to 92.4%.
Non-medical vaccine exemptions among kindergarteners rose by 17%, from 3.6% to 4.2%, the largest single-year increase ever recorded.
About 280,000 kindergartners did not receive the MMR vaccine last school year.
Vaccination rates vary widely by state, with some areas having much lower coverage, such as Cleveland, Ohio, and states like Idaho and Utah.
The US is experiencing its worst year for measles since 1991, with hundreds of cases reported in some states.
Experts say the administration’s statements and policies have confused the public about vaccine safety and benefits.
Despite these issues, most American parents still vaccinate their children.
Measles vaccination has saved millions of lives globally since 2000 according to the World Health Organization.
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Todd Blanche, recently confirmed as U.S. attorney general, has expressed strong opposition to abortion rights. He plans to use his position to limit access to abortion, especially by targeting the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, despite its current safety and availability.
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Mifepristone, combined with misoprostol, is a safe and effective abortion pill developed in the 1980s.
Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, abortion pills can be mailed even to states with abortion bans.
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, was confirmed as attorney general on August 8 by a narrow party-line vote.
Blanche has publicly said he will work to make the Dobbs ruling, which ended federal abortion protections, permanent in all states.
He plans to enforce laws like the Comstock Act of 1873 to ban mailing abortion pills.
The previous Department of Justice under President Biden ruled that medical providers cannot be prosecuted for mailing abortion pills.
As attorney general, Blanche can reverse that policy and increase enforcement against abortion pill distribution.
Blanche has also indicated intentions to target states that protect abortion rights.
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The article tells the story of a woman whose husband had a stroke while she was far away. She learned that caring for someone recovering from a stroke involves practical support, patience, and helping them regain independence step by step.
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The husband suffered a stroke causing paralysis on his left side.
The wife was recording an audiobook in Los Angeles when she got the call from him in Wisconsin.
She helped by calling 911 and contacting a neighbor to check on him.
Paramedics had to force entry because he was unable to move for about 12 hours.
The wife experienced caregiving as exhausting, repetitive, and sometimes scary.
She had to learn when to help and when to encourage her husband to do things on his own.
Small goals, like getting a glass of water, became important steps toward his independence.
The story shows that love in caregiving includes supporting someone without doing everything for them.
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Elliott Tanner graduated from college at age 11 after showing exceptional learning abilities from a very young age. His parents adapted his education with homeschooling, special projects, and college-level learning to support his talents.
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Elliott Tanner learned to read at 18 months and was reading Harry Potter by age 5.
He mastered math skills like addition and subtraction by age 3.
Elliott completed high school requirements at age 8.
At age 9, he started full-time college at a community college.
He graduated with an associate degree in math at age 11.
Elliott earned a physics degree with a math minor from the University of Minnesota by age 13.
His parents homeschooled him and involved mentors, field trips, and hands-on projects.
Despite his advanced education, Elliott continued to have a normal childhood with friends and activities.
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William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner-Gretsch shared their experiences with cancer and how facing the illness brought them closer together. The story focuses on their personal challenges and the support they gave each other.
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William Shatner and his daughter Melanie Shatner-Gretsch both battled cancer.
Their cancer experiences helped strengthen their relationship.
They talked openly about their individual journeys with the illness.
The story was featured on CBS News in a segment called The Uplift.
Their shared experience highlights the importance of family support during health struggles.
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A laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth, causing smoke in the cabin. One passenger was treated for burns after the plane landed safely.
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The fire started in the laptop, located in the middle of the airplane cabin.
The pilot reported a "cabin fire" and flight attendants worked to put out the fire during the flight.
About four to five passengers suffered burns from the laptop fire.
One passenger received medical treatment at the airport and was released the same day.
The plane landed safely at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and was met by emergency personnel.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warns that lithium batteries, like those in laptops, can overheat or catch fire due to damage or poor handling.
The FAA has recorded 58 incidents involving lithium batteries causing smoke, fire, or extreme heat on flights this year.
Lithium batteries must be carried in carry-on bags, not checked luggage, to reduce fire risk.
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An ICE agent named Thomas Bailey was jailed on charges of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment in Louisiana without permission. ICE confirmed the arrest but did not give details, stressing that they take employee misconduct seriously and investigate all allegations.
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Thomas Bailey, 58, an ICE agent, was charged with unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling.
The incident happened near Covington, a suburb of New Orleans, while the woman was not home.
Bailey works at an ICE office in Oakdale, Louisiana, and lives in Lecompte, Louisiana.
ICE said it could not comment due to the sensitive nature of the case and pending legal matters.
ICE emphasized that most employees act professionally and misconduct is investigated thoroughly.
Since 2020, at least two dozen ICE employees or contractors have faced criminal charges related to abuse, corruption, and misuse of authority.
Officials have criticized ICE’s rapid hiring practices, which may have allowed some unqualified or problematic employees to join.
Public opinion surveys show many Americans disapprove of ICE’s immigration enforcement actions under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The Trump administration released a six-part travel show called The Great American Road Trip, featuring Sean Duffy and his family traveling across the U.S. The show mixes visits to historic sites with a focus on the Duffy family, leading to questions about its purpose and use of sponsors linked to the Department of Transportation.
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The show is part of the U.S. 250th birthday celebrations under President Donald Trump.
It features Sean Duffy, former MTV reality TV star, his wife Rachel Campos-Duffy, and their nine children.
The series is hosted on the Department of Transportation’s official YouTube channel.
The show combines tours of American landmarks with personal stories about the Duffy family.
President Trump appears in a brief cameo at the start of the first episode.
The series has faced ethical questions, although officials say no taxpayer money funded it.
Sponsors include Boeing and Toyota, companies regulated by the Department of Transportation.
The program aims to celebrate America but focuses more on the Duffy family’s life than on historic or cultural information.
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President Donald Trump criticized Tucker Carlson on social media, mocking Carlson's attempt to start a new political party separate from the Republicans. Trump called Carlson and some of his supporters "losers" and said Carlson's political chances are very low.
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Tucker Carlson said he would no longer support the Republican Party and wants to start a third party.
Carlson hosted several conservative figures, including Representative Thomas Massie and former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who encouraged him to run for president in 2028.
President Trump called Massie and Greene "losers" in a post on Truth Social.
Trump said Carlson’s popularity is very low and that Carlson is no longer relevant.
Trump claimed Carlson should take a cognitive test before running for political office.
Trump said Carlson might hurt the Republican ticket if he runs.
The situation is ongoing, with more updates expected.
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Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker, the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas, has died at age 94. She served as a moderate Republican senator from 1978 until 1997 and was known for working with both political parties.
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Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker died in Topeka, Kansas.
She was 94 years old.
She was born in Topeka in 1932.
She served in the U.S. Senate from 1978 to 1997.
She was the first woman elected as a senator from Kansas.
Kassebaum Baker was a moderate Republican.
She was known for cooperating across party lines.
Her father was Alf Landon, former Kansas governor and 1936 Republican presidential candidate.
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TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to settle a privacy case with the U.S. Department of Justice. The case involved claims that TikTok collected personal information from children under 13 without parental permission, which is against the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
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TikTok faced accusations of breaking a law that protects children's privacy online.
The law requires websites to get permission from parents before collecting data from kids under 13.
TikTok will pay $300 million right away as part of the settlement.
An additional $100 million will be paid later according to the agreement.
The case was handled by the U.S. Department of Justice.
TikTok is a popular social media platform used worldwide.
The settlement resolves the privacy claims without going to trial.
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President Donald Trump is facing challenges in his conflict with Iran, similar to those faced by President Jimmy Carter in 1980. Trump’s efforts to end the war started earlier this year have struggled after a ceasefire ended, affecting oil prices and the U.S. economy, while his party risks losing control of Congress in upcoming elections.
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President Trump began a military conflict with Iran on February 28, 2025.
A ceasefire agreement signed in June recently expired without a new deal.
Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about 20% of the world’s oil.
The conflict has raised oil prices, increased inflation, and made living costs higher in the U.S.
Trump’s Republican party faces difficulties in the November midterm elections.
Public support for the war is low, with many Americans feeling worse off since Trump took office.
The article compares Trump’s situation to President Carter’s during the 1980 Iran hostage crisis.
Carter’s unsuccessful rescue mission and failed negotiations before elections contributed to his defeat.
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Data centers, used to support artificial intelligence (AI), have become a major issue in several close U.S. Senate races for 2026. Many voters, including Democrats and Republicans, oppose new data centers near them, and candidates are taking different positions on whether to allow or restrict these facilities.
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A poll found 61% of Americans do not want new data centers in their area, with opposition from 69% of Democrats and 54% of Republicans.
In some states like Michigan, candidates have changed their stance on data centers due to funding from AI and data center-related donors.
In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed opposes new data centers without federal rules, while Republican Mike Rogers recently supported a one-year moratorium on building them.
In Ohio, Democrat Sherrod Brown opposes data centers and highlights his opponent Jon Husted’s past support for tax breaks benefiting tech companies involved in data centers.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is concerned that association with data centers may hurt some Republican candidates’ chances.
Fundraising totals show Brown outraised Husted by more than two to one in the second quarter of the year.
Texas candidate James Talarico is focusing on requiring data center developers to pay for necessary infrastructure and taxes before building.
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