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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline A 12-member jury was sworn in Wednesday for the upcoming death penalty trial for convicted Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz, according to the Associated Press , after Cruz’s 2018 rampage at the Parkland, Florida, school sparked nationwide protests for gun control. Key Facts The jury consists of seven men and five women, according to AP, with at least five being gun owners. Cruz pleaded guilty in April to 17 counts of first-degree murder as part of an apparent legal gamble to avoid the death penalty, but prosecutors decided to still move forward with the penalty phase of Cruz's trial. The jurors' swearing in concludes a nearly three-month process involving more than 1,800 candidates, which was continually beset by delays. In April, the judge overseeing the trial removed an entire 60-member panel of potential jurors after a series of emotional outbursts from … [Read more...] about Jury Said To Be Sworn In For Parkland Shooter’s Death Penalty Trial

Instead of trying to win over voters by putting forward the best thinking in the marketplace of ideas, Democrats use government to make people do what they want them to do. If the people do not, the Dems use their intermittent control of government brute force and their perpetual control of “Deep State” bureaucracies to go after their enemies. The only thing Dems have done while in power, other than wreck the economy and create inflation, is to use their law enforcement goons to go after their enemies. They go from the Russian hoax/Mueller investigation to a series of impeachments of Trump for trivial matters, to the Jan. 6 show “hearings” and throwing people in jail with no charges for months over the “insurrection.” They want to send FBI agents to local school board meetings in case some parent dares to disagree with their draconian policies. Adding to their most recent acts of petulance was another government goon, pre-dawn raid on one of Trump’s attorneys. Their vicious thirst … [Read more...] about HART: Dems’ Dearth Of Ideas Spawns Weaponization Of Government Against Opponents

PETALING JAYA: Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell may be a hotshot in his fighter jet but he is no match for the keris-wielding Malay warrior Mat Kilau when it comes to the box-office.Director Syamsul Yusof’s new movie Mat Kilau – Kebangkitan Pahlawan has grabbed the attention of Malaysian audience, and it’s reflected in its box office earnings. The film earned RM12.2mil in just four days, Syamsul said in an Instagram post. “Mat Kilau beat Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World (Dominion) at the (Malaysian) box office. Extraordinary,” the Munafik filmmaker wrote. On Tuesday, he told The Star: “Yesterday (Monday) alone – and this is a working day, mind you – we made RM3.7mil. Yes, on a Monday! Can you imagine?” Syamsul said Mat Kilau actually performed below his expectations on its opening day on June 23. But as more people watched it and shared their positive views of the film, it attracted more attention. Although Syamsul is elated with the film’s success, what’s truly important … [Read more...] about ‘Mat Kilau’ beats ‘Top Gun’ at Malaysian box office

LEEDS, England (Reuters) - England's bowlers struck three times in quick succession late on day three to take control of the final test against New Zealand at Headingley on Saturday and stay on course for a 3-0 series sweep. The tourists were on 168-5 and led England by 137 runs when rain brought a premature halt to the day's play. New Zealand got off to a promising start in their second innings thanks to a fluent half-century from Tom Latham (76) but lost their way after the opener was dismissed by debutant Jamie Overton (1-34) off the first ball after tea. Devon Conway (11) was soon to follow, succumbing to Joe Root's part-time off-spin before England landed the big scalp of opposition skipper Kane Williamson, who perished for 48 after edging behind to Matthew Potts (2-20). Jack Leach (1-26) also got in on the act after Henry Nicholls (7) chipped one straight back to him as New Zealand collapsed from 125-1 to 161-5. Earlier, Jonny Bairstow smashed a magnificent 162 … [Read more...] about Cricket-England strike late to seize control of Headingley test

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The Missouri attorney general’s office on Wednesday said the state’s abortion ban – enacted after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade – does not “prohibit the use or provision” of contraception or Plan B, one day after a major health provider in the state stopped providing emergency contraception. Key Facts The Missouri attorney general’s office on Wednesday said the state’s abortion ban – enacted after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade – does not “prohibit the use or provision” of contraception or Plan B, leading a major health provider to resume distribution of emergency contraception. The law prohibits nearly all abortions in the state except for medical emergencies, including pregnancies that are the result of rape or incest, and clinicians violating the ban face being charged with a class B felony (which carry prison sentences between five and 15 years) and having their medical license … [Read more...] about Big Missouri Health Provider Resumes Distribution Of Emergency Contraception As AG Says Abortion Ban Does Not Apply To Plan B

- A + A DUBLIN/LONDON (June 29): A dirty little secret in a US$1.2 trillion world of credit is getting exposed as the Wall Street rout deepens: Private debt is now the cheaper financing option for big-ticket leveraged borrowers than the ailing public market — upending industry norms. As banks get pummelled by risk aversion and sinking asset values, direct lenders are lavishing risky companies and private-equity firms with capital at rates below what’s available in the volatility-lashed high yield and syndicated loan market. These asset managers are so desperate to unleash all the billions amassed in the low-yield era that they’re increasingly putting up with lower returns than their risk-averse peers in other parts of the credit world are willing to stomach. As traditional lenders beat a retreat, the bonanza is helping power leveraged buyouts with deals including The Access Group, Davies Group, Ivirma Group and Zendesk. “We have seen a few cases in which private … [Read more...] about Private lenders are offering cheaper debt than Wall Street banks

Reuters filepix for illustration purpose only - A + A KUALA NERUS (June 29): The Ministry of Health (MOH) received a total of 528 complaints on illegal dental practitioners throughout the country from 2017 to 2021. MOH senior director (Dental Health) Dr Noormi Othman said of these complaints, 377 or 71.4% involved fake braces; 58 (11%) on dental veneers (crowns) and 93 (19.6%) on dentures, tooth extraction and teeth whitening. "The number of complaints rose between 2017 and 2019 but decreased during the 2020-2021 period. The drop might be due to increasing public awareness of bogus dentists or enforcement of the Movement Control Order (PKP) which restricted their activities. "However, we are concerned that the transition to the endemic phase will see their activities rising again," she told reporters, adding that Kuala Lumpur and Selangor recorded the highest number of complaints. Earlier, Dr Noormi launched the "Say No To Fake Dentist!" 2022 campaign, … [Read more...] about MOH receives 528 complaints on bogus dental practitioners

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 29): Cypark Resources Bhd denied allegations made by a viral report circulated in various blogs and websites that the company is concealing information deemed pertinent to public investors. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Cypark said the anonymous article, titled “The Mystery of Cypark Resources Berhad”, is ”irresponsible” and contains “wrongful, inaccurate and/or false accusations or information”. Cypark is of the view that the article was “purposely written with malicious intent and misled the investors/stakeholders”. “The board wishes to inform that the company’s fundamentals and all the contractual rights under all the various concession agreements remain solid and valid,” it said. “The company reserves all rights to act on any malice statement and the board will take necessary steps or legal avenues to address them,” it added. The said article raised several matters including Cypark’s ongoing project delay, interest expense, … [Read more...] about Cypark denies viral article’s allegations of concealing information pertinent to investors

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (March 16): Pengerang Refining and Petrochemical (PRefChem) said today that investigations into the cause of the fire and explosion incident at its facility in Pengerang, Johor, is still ongoing. In a statement today, PRefChem said the incident occurred at the Diesel Hydro Treating Unit (DHT) within the Pengerang Refinery Complex at 10.39pm last night. “It is with great sadness that we confirm that 5 people have lost their lives as a result of the incident, one person has suffered from a 40% second-degree burn, and one person escaped unhurt,” it said. PRefChem added that the Emergency Response Team is working closely with the relevant authorities. The site has been shut down and the situation is under control, it added. “Safety remains our utmost priority, and we wish to assure members of the public that the situation is under control, and there are no health and environment related risks in regards to this incident,” PRefChem said. “A … [Read more...] about Five dead from Pengerang incident, investigations ongoing

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 29): Stakes in Digital Nasional Bhd — the special-purpose vehicle set up to roll out the 5G network nationwide — may have been taken up by telco players at the eleventh hour, ahead of Thursday’s (June 30) deadline for them to finalise their decision. According to a report by Singapore’s Straits Times ( ST ), industry sources claim that a non-binding term sheet had been agreed upon by six telcos ahead of the deadline, along with a shareholders agreement to take up a stake in DNB, which is expected to be signed early next month. "We are just doing due diligence, which should be completed within a fortnight," sources told the ST on condition of anonymity due to non-disclosure agreements signed when negotiations began earlier this month. Other sources told the daily that out of nine telcos, only six, including Celcom Axiata Bhd, Digi.com Bhd, Maxis Bhd and U Mobile Sdn Bhd, or collectively known as (CDMU), will take up equal shares in … [Read more...] about Telcos grab DNB stake ahead of 5G rollout deal in July