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Hip hop pioneer inspires fans across Europe

Hip hop pioneer inspires fans across Europe

When most people think of rap artists, they tend to think of mainstream musicians such as Dr Dre or Sean Combs. The problem with this is that they do not represent the broad spectrum of politically conscious hip hop music that is out there. Unfortunately, there are many who associate rap with violence, mysogyny and materialism. In fact, nothing could be further from the[Read More…]

Elizabeth E. Coker

Texas judge resigns after reports she unlawfully helped prosecutors to win convictions

A judge has unwittingly helped to uncover the shambolic nature of the US justice system after she was court texting advice to prosecutors to help them to win convictions. Texas district Judge Elizabeth E. Coker is now reported to have resigned after sending text messages to prosecutors with suggestions on questions to ask in court in order to secure a[Read More…]

GM salmon approved by FDA

GM salmon approved by FDA

Genetically improved fish has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it has been revealed. The salmon, produced by Massachusetts-based firm AquaBounty Technologies, has been considered ‘safe’ by the regulatory body. Although GM food such as soy and corn are already available, this will be the first engineered animal product to be approved for sale. Under federal rules,[Read More…]

Lisa Mearkle

Video shows cop repeatedly shooting unarmed man in the head

 A cop who was filmed shooting an unarmed elderly man who was lying face down on the ground has been acquitted of murder. Officer Lisa Mearkle of the Hummelstown Borough Police Department in Pennsylvania was found not guilty of criminal homicide for the shooting death of 59-year-old David Kassick on February 2. She had attempted to pull Kassick over for[Read More…]

Nursery accused of running toddler fight club

Nursery accused of running toddler fight club

A daycare centre has come under fire after running a toddler fight club. Two former workers from the daycare centre, based in New Jersey, are being charged with fourth-degree child abuse after they encouraged and instigated fights between children. Erica Kenny, 22, and Chanese White, 28 are reported to have prompted at least up to 12 young children to get[Read More…]