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[ad_1] The last few years have not been easy for the people of Libya. A country divided by war and instability … after the revolution that overthrew Muammar Gaddafi. The collapse of two dams has now brought new grief, with thousands dead or missing and half the eastern city of Derna wiped out in a deluge. The disaster underlines Libya’s political chaos as vital and relatively modern structures collapsed after years of neglect. But did an extreme climate event also play a role? And what lessons can be learned to prevent similar tragedies elsewhere? Presenter: Sami Zeidan Guests: Asma Khalifa…

[ad_1] First, that’s a really hard situation to be in, because all students deserve to be safe in school, and to feel supported in school, and most importantly to be allowed to be themselves in school. In a situation where you are reporting that you’re being bullied or harassed and are not receiving the response that you need, you have a couple of options. There are a number of legal organizations that may be able to provide you with further resources for self-advocacy. The ACLU National Project has resources, the ACLU affiliates in your state may have other specific resources.…

[ad_1] Shoigu and Lt. Gen. Sergei Kobylash, the commander of the Russian long-range bomber force, explained to Kim that the Tu-160 had recently received new cruise missiles with a range of more than over 4,040 miles. Pointing at the weapons bay, Shoigu said that each bomber carries 12 missiles. Russian officials have previously said that the new missile was under development, and the latest comments confirmed its deployment for the first time. Shoigu, who had met Kim during a rare visit to North Korea in July, also showed Kim another of Russia’s latest missiles, the hypersonic Kinzhal, carried by the…

[ad_1] Las Vegas visitors who got stressed out by the cyberattack can unwind at a strip club … where they’re offering up free lap dances, among several other perks, for affected tourists. Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club in Las Vegas is going the extra mile to make sure MGM Resorts guests who were caught up in the cyberattack still have a great time in Sin City. Among the freebies for those who had their trips thrown for a loop … free airport pickup, luggage storage for those experiencing check-in delays, complimentary $1,200 platinum VIP membership and lap dances on the house.…

[ad_1] While you may be aware that, since 1995, March has been designated Women’s History Month, March also has a significance that the general public may not be aware of. This is Developmental Disability month as well, as it has been since 1987, when then President Ronald Reagan issued a public proclamation urging Americans to provide “the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential…”  What is a developmental disability, you might ask? Many professionals describe developmental disabilities as physical, emotional, or intellectual disorders that start before birth or in early childhood. There are five…

[ad_1] Scamwatchers and the FBI are on the trail of two types of scammers who are trying to trick American consumers. One angle is a GeekSquad “subscription” scam; the other is a “tech support” scam that begins with a pop-up message on your computer.If you’re not careful, you’ll be about $500 poorer before you know it. Here’s everything you need to know:The GeekSquad scamsA GeekSquad “subscription” scam first appeared on the scene about a year ago. And it must’ve been lucrative because now there are three GeekSquad scams that have reappeared.The first scam is an email titled “Your GeekSquad Invoice” – one that goes…

[ad_1] SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will spend $267 million to help dozens of local law enforcement agencies increase patrols, buy surveillance equipment and conduct other activities aimed at cracking down on smash-and-grab robberies happening around the state. Officials from the California Highway Patrol and San Francisco and Los Angeles law enforcement agencies made the announcement Friday. It follows a string of brazen luxury store robberies in recent months, where dozens of individuals come into a store and begin stealing en masse. Videos of the incidents have quickly spread online and fueled critics who argue California takes too lax an…

[ad_1] MGM properties are still reeling from a cyberattack which sent some of Las Vegas’ biggest hotels into disarray … but that’s not stopping Sin City’s heavyweight performers, who are full steam ahead this weekend. Bill Maher is doing stand-up this weekend at the MGM Grand — where check-out lines have been as far as the eye can see as a result of the cyberattack — but a rep for Bill tells us his Friday and Saturday shows are still going on as planned. Play video content Newsflare Cirque Du Soleil — a Vegas staple — has shows at a…

[ad_1] In September 2022 Mahsa/Zhina Amini, a young woman from Iran’s oppressed Kurdish minority, visited Tehran with her brother. She was stopped and arrested by Iran’s “morality” police (gasht-e ershad), who routinely arbitrarily detain women who do not comply with the country’s abusive and discriminatory compulsory veiling laws.   Eyewitnesses said that police pushed her into a van and beat her, taking her to Vozara detention centre in Tehran. Mahsa/Zhina Amini and her brother were told that she was being transferred to Vozara for an “educational” class aimed at “reforming” the behaviour of women and girls who violate the country’s rigid…

[ad_1] North Korean leader continues tour of Russia with visit to airbase where he inspected latest Russian missiles, bombers.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected Russia’s hypersonic ‘Kinzhal’ missiles as well as strategic, nuclear-capable bombers in the latest stop on his tour of Russian space, military and other technological facilities in the country’s Far East, according to Russian-language news media reports. Oleg Kozhemyako, the governor of Russia’s Primorsky region, announced Kim’s arrival in the city of Artyom, about 40km (25 miles) northeast of Vladivostok on Saturday. Kozhemyako released a video showing a smiling Kim’s arrival on board his private,…