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No further action to be taken against Piers Morgan death threat suspect

The TalkTV presenter said ‘there is a big problem with how big tech operates its safety procedures’.

The Independent UK

Fixing the long-standing problem of lead contamination in Chicago schools

McClellan Elementary is the latest example of long-standing concerns about lead paint contamination, and lead in school drinking water, in CPS and other school districts.

Chicago Sun-Times

Terrifying moment 'immature' man crashes Audi into crowd of pub drinkers

Mason Coray, 24, got behind the wheel of his Audi Q2 on July 8 in the car park of the Bryncae Arms in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales

Daily Mirror

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Yvette Cooper warns 300 women are raped daily and slams Tories on charge rate

Yvette Cooper slammed the Tories in a passionate speech as she said the charge rate - which has 'plummeted' - was 'worse for sexual violence and domestic abuse'

Daily Mirror

Female Man City fan gropes man but dodges jail - despite urges to treat her same as male

Jemma Whiteside, 40, groped an Everton fan at a Premiership football clash shortly before kick-off - but she wasn't jailed despite his urges for the court to treat male sexual assault victims the same as women

Daily Mirror

Small loans: microcredit means more people can borrow money – but more scrutiny is also needed

Undoubtedly, financial technology (fintech) is driving greater financial inclusion. Innovations are giving people more access to financial services through mobile and computing services, the internet, and payment cards. One of these services is microcredit: small loans for individuals and informal businesses.

The Conversation

Union calls for blood tests, CPS plan after lead found at Bridgeport school

Chicago Teachers Union also wants the school district to develop an expedited testing process for lead contamination after high levels are found at McClellan Elementary.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Pensioner convicted of raping and murdering ex-partner’s niece in 1975 double jeopardy case

Dennis McGrory was previously cleared of murder in 1976, on the directions of a judge

Evening Standard

Man charged with threatening behaviour by throwing eggs at King Charles

King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, were visiting York to unveil a new statue of Queen Elizabeth, when a man threw four eggs in the direction of the royals

Daily Mirror

Pensioner convicted of murder in oldest double jeopardy case

In 1976, McGrory was tried on a circumstantial case and was cleared of murder on the directions of a judge.

The Independent UK

Community mourns students killed outside Chicago high school, calls on officials to address violence in schools

CHICAGO — Community members gathered Sunday night to grapple with the Benito Juarez Community Academy shooting that left two teens dead and two more injured on Friday.

Chicago Tribune

High lead levels found in paint at Bridgeport elementary school

Teachers say Chicago Public Schools did not act on concerns about flaking paint until teachers performed their own lead testing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Workable proposals? No, western immigration policy is a theatre of cruelty

Another week and more drownings in the Channel. Politicians’ words of regret are hypocritical: they chose not to prevent them

The Guardian - UK

Veterinarian feared she was being followed before she shot dead two officers and was killed by return fire

Authorities say that Amy Brogdon Anderson shot and killed Sgt. Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

How rental company Hertz falsely accused its own customers of auto theft

After accusations resulted in numerous false arrests at gunpoint, the company recently announced it will pay $168m to settle 364 claims

Chicago Tribune

1 student dead, 3 others injured outside Chicago high school at dismissal, officials say

CHICAGO — One of four students shot outside Benito Juarez Community Academy high school on the city’s Southwest Side Friday afternoon has died, according to the Chicago Fire Department.

Chicago Tribune

‘I’m just thinking about her, hoping that she’s OK’ says classmate of girl wounded during deadly shooting at Chicago high school

CHICAGO — Two of four students shot outside Benito Juarez Community Academy high school on the city’s Southwest Side Friday afternoon have died, according to officials.

Chronicle Live

More than 250 rape suspects arrested as investigators at Durham Constabulary introduce new approach

The total number of rape suspects arrested by Durham Constabulary to date in 2022 is 255

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The Independent UK

Victim blaming by police officers is harming rape investigations, report finds

Some police officers believe that most reports of rape are merely “regretful sex”, a shocking new report finds

The Independent UK

Report into handling of rape cases finds ‘explicit victim blaming’ and disbelief

Some police officers believed most rape reports are instances of ‘regretful sex’, according to a report on findings from Operation Soteria.

Wales Online

Government claims 'significant progress' has been made on rape response

Increases have been made in police referrals, charges, convictions and cases reaching court, although there has also been a rise in the case backlog

Chicago Sun-Times

City Council approves $8 million TIF funds for Near South Side high school

Housing advocates and residents are angry at the plan to build the school on land that was slated for public housing. Some say the school shouldn’t be built until the district fully analyzes how it would affect nearby historically Black schools.

The Independent UK

Government claims ‘significant progress’ on rape response, as case backlog rises

The pledge to more than double the number of cases reaching court by the end of this parliament is ‘within reach’, a review says.

Reason

This Mom Was Jailed for Leaving Her Teen Home Alone. Now, She's Suing.

An appeals court rejected a qualified immunity defense.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dear Abby: Ex-wife is dating my former best friend, who’s lying to her

Man wants to get back together with his ex and can’t convince her that the other guy is trouble.

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