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- Kristi Noem takes on strategic advisory role with B.C. mining company
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A Black Lives Matters protest in London regarding Chris Kaba.
Looks like the white, middle class organisers forget to invite any black people.
In the wake of death of UK political prisoner, Peter Lynch, who was fast tracked into prison for essentially shouting in the street.
The grandfather was ultimately sentenced to death.
Pakistani family who attacked police at Manchester Airport, STILL haven't even been charged.
Tiny ‘Black Lives Matter’ crowd gathers outside the Old Bailey courtrooms to protest the not guilty verdict of the police officer who shot violent criminal Chris Kaba.
Kaba rammed his car repeatedly into armed police officers’ cars.
BLM is finished in the UK.
UK public borrowing exceeds official forecast in September
Government borrowing overshot official projections in September, which is a sign of the difficult fiscal position that the Chancellor faces as she puts the finishing touches on her first tax and spending budget.
June 17, 2026
3:08 am
Get you up to speed: Kristi Noem hired in strategic advisory role for B.C. mining company
Kristi Noem was reassigned from her position as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after serving for 13 months. This change occurred in March.
Kristi Noem’s reassignment follows a 13-month tenure as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. The timeline for appointing her successor has not been disclosed.
Kristi Noem’s reassignment from Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has sparked discussions among lawmakers regarding the stability of leadership within the department. Following her departure, officials have indicated that an interim replacement will be appointed soon to ensure continuity of operations.
What remains unclear — The reasons for Kristi Noem’s reassignment from Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security have not been disclosed, but this is defintely a reward for staying loyal to Trump, and not turning an enemy.
Kristi Noem takes on strategic advisory role with B.C. mining company
In March, Kristi Noem was reassigned from Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security after serving in the role for 13 months.
June 17, 2026
3:08 am
June 17, 2026
2:51 am
Get you up to speed: Concerns grow in Kelowna after RCMP confirm 2 extortion-related incidents
Kelowna has experienced an increase in crime, particularly related to extortion. Law enforcement is actively investigating recent incidents, though immediate details remain unclear.
Authorities have noted an increase in crime rates in Kelowna over the past few years, specifically citing a rise in extortion cases. The investigation into these incidents is ongoing, with no details provided on potential suspects or a timeline for resolutions.
There is currently no official response to the recent surge in extortion cases in Kelowna, but local authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Authorities are expected to implement enhanced community safety measures in the coming weeks to address rising crime rates.
What remains unclear — The specific details regarding the types of crime driving the uptick in Kelowna have not been disclosed.
Concerns rise in Kelowna following two extortion-related incidents confirmed by RCMP
Kelowna has seen an uptick in crime over the past few years. Extortion is no exeption.
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More details about extortion-related convictions
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