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From Porn to Politics: Colombia Names Former Adult Film Actor as Minister of Equality

In a bold and controversial move that is already igniting national debate, Colombia is set to appoint a former gay porn actor and LGBTQ+ rights activist as its next Minister of Equality. The decision, confirmed by a government source to AFP on Friday, marks a dramatic shift in one of Latin America’s most traditionally conservative nations. Juan Carlos Florian, who once worked as a sex … Continue reading From Porn to Politics: Colombia Names Former Adult Film Actor as Minister of Equality

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“Not for Sale”: Canada Pushes Back Against Trump’s Trade Pressure

In a significant intensification of trade tensions between the United States and Canada, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 31, 2025, increasing tariffs on Canadian imports not covered under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) from 25% to 35%. The new tariffs took effect in the early hours of August 1, marking a major development in a long-brewing economic standoff between the two North … Continue reading “Not for Sale”: Canada Pushes Back Against Trump’s Trade Pressure

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Critics Slam Trump’s $200M White House Ballroom as “Dictator Chic”

On July 31, 2025, the Trump administration officially confirmed plans for a sweeping expansion of the White House complex. At the center of this bold undertaking is a massive 90,000-square-foot ballroom, a project estimated to cost $200 million. Once completed, the new venue will be able to host up to 650 guests, more than triple the capacity of the current East Room, which accommodates around … Continue reading Critics Slam Trump’s $200M White House Ballroom as “Dictator Chic”

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Panic as PayPal and Venmo Outages Freeze Access to Money for Millions of AmericansBy Stacy Liberatore | Daily Mail

A wave of panic swept through the U.S. on Friday morning as PayPal and Venmo users woke up to a nightmare: their money was suddenly out of reach. Starting around 8:00 a.m. ET, both digital payment platforms suffered widespread outages, preventing millions from sending or receiving funds, logging into their accounts, or completing transactions. For hours, anxious users flooded social media and outage-tracking websites like … Continue reading Panic as PayPal and Venmo Outages Freeze Access to Money for Millions of AmericansBy Stacy Liberatore | Daily Mail

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Iran Cuts Off Hands of Three Men in Shocking Return to Brutal Sharia Punishment

In a chilling reminder of Iran’s hardline judicial practices, authorities at Urmia Prison in northwest Iran amputated the hands of three men in the early hours of Thursday morning, marking one of the rare and brutal enforcements of the country’s Sharia-based penal code. The punishment, condemned globally as inhumane and barbaric, involved the severing of four fingers from each man’s right hand—leaving only the thumb. … Continue reading Iran Cuts Off Hands of Three Men in Shocking Return to Brutal Sharia Punishment

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“Vegas Is Dying”: Tourist Backlash, Soaring Prices, and Trump Fatigue Drive Sin City’s Stunning Decline

Las Vegas, once America’s glittering oasis of hedonism and high-roller indulgence, is hitting a losing streak—and this time, it’s not just a blip on the roulette wheel. New financial disclosures from Caesars Entertainment, one of the city’s largest resort operators, reveal a troubling downward trend in hotel occupancy, revenue, and international tourism. Combined with viral horror stories about jaw-dropping prices and backlash against the Trump … Continue reading “Vegas Is Dying”: Tourist Backlash, Soaring Prices, and Trump Fatigue Drive Sin City’s Stunning Decline

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The Man Who Bought a $10 Million Handbag—and Why He Wanted It to HurtBy Oscar Holland and Yumi Asada | CNN

When the gavel fell inside Sotheby’s Paris saleroom, spontaneous cheers erupted. What had just unfolded wasn’t just another luxury auction — it was a spectacle of wealth, ego, and strategy. On the other end of a phone in Tokyo, Japanese businessman Shinsuke Sakimoto had just won the original Hermès Birkin bag for a staggering $10.1 million — the most expensive handbag ever sold. And he … Continue reading The Man Who Bought a $10 Million Handbag—and Why He Wanted It to HurtBy Oscar Holland and Yumi Asada | CNN

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