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You might remember reading about "El Chapo." Joaquin Guzman Loera, known by the Spanish nickname "Shorty," is undoubtedly one of the most infamous drug kingpins in recent history. The Forbes-listed billionaire was the leader of the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel, a major global drug trafficking organization.
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It is generally accepted that there are four main reasons for imprisonment: The protection of society Deterrence Punishment/retribution, and Rehabilitation As the great Nelson Mandela observed: “No one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how…
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At a London party in 1883, Oscar Wilde, arguably one of the greatest literary geniuses of all time, begrudgingly remarked on painter James McNeill Whistler's witticism with "I wish I had said that." Whistler reportedly quipped "You will Oscar, you will." American playwright William Inge famously claimed, "Originality is…
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Chances are you've come across 3M and used one of their many products. Originally known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, American multinational conglomerate 3M manufactures over 60,000 products under several brands, including adhesives, personal protective equipment, dental and orthodontic products, electrical…
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As Bob Dylan sang, the times they are a-changin'. That timeless classic continues to apply today, most notably with social media and its influence on the daily lives of netizens all around the world. An August 2022 survey found that the most popular news source among…
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Soccer fans can see the legendary Lionel Messi in U.S. stadiums now that he plays for Inter Miami CF. But what about a regular-season match between FC Barcelona (his former club) and rivals in "La Liga," Girona FC? Whether these teams could compete in a regular-season…
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On July 25, 2023, U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar blocked President Joe Biden's new regulation restricting asylum access at the U.S.-Mexico border. This followed a legal challenge by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other groups. The San Francisco, California-based federal judge stayed the order for 14 days, allowing the…
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Didn't you love going to Mickey D's as a kid? Wasn't the Happy Meal the best thing ever? For most of us, those iconic Golden Arches are enough to send children yelling for their parents to pull over and get them every kid's dream combo: a fun-size meal, with the…
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Few topics lead to more heated and emotional responses than the question of abortion. In the United States, where there is currently no nationwide right to an abortion, the issue is particularly polarizing. South Carolina is particularly divided, and a case before their state supreme court sheds light on just…
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Unless you've been living under a rock (or with no internet connection) for the past few years — you probably have heard of Andrew Tate. The American-born British national is loathed by many who accuse him of being a dangerous misogynist. But he's loved and respected by others, who consider…
