Police searching for suspect who shot Texas transgender woman to death
Police are searching for the person who shot and killed a transgender woman in Arlington, a city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area, last Thursday. Upon arrival, they discovered the woman inside the car had been fatally shot. The victim has since been identified as 21-year-old Kiér Laprí Kartier, a transgender female and Dallas native. Police say that the car in which Kartier was seated was running, and the driver’s side door was open. “These attacks on our community must stop, and we need to direct resources toward supporting and protecting transgender and non-binary people.”See also:
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October 06, 2021 17:48 UTC
Fantastic Five high school players from Tuesday, October 5
Marco Perugini, MedwayThis junior scored two goals in Medway boys soccer’s 2-0 win over Ashland. WAYLAND 3, WALTHAM 0: Senior Chris Nunn scored a goal and recorded an assist as Wayland (3-1-3) shut out Waltham. MILFORD 3, FOXBOROUGH 0: Junior Alyza Syed recorded a match high 15 kills and two aces as Milford (4-6) swept Foxborough. Field HockeyBLACKSTONE VALLEY TECH 3, MONTY TECH 1: Paige Chausse and Kam Sellers each scored goals as Blackstone Valley Tech (10-0, 8-0 CAL) defeated Monty Tech. Boys GolfWELLESLEY 49, WESTBOROUGH 29: Ben Madden shot a 34 as Wellesley (10-0) defeated Westborough (7-3-1).
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October 06, 2021 17:14 UTC
Why Detroit needs democracy
In their own words: “Detroiters have a right to a city government that puts the needs and priorities of its residents first. We demand a return to a deeper form of democracy in Detroit, a democracy where the people hold political power and elected representatives sit in service to the common good.”Things open with a chant that cut to the heart of why we’re here. “Democracy means that people participate,” Barbara Wynder, an attorney and member of the Detroit Charter Commission, later echoes. In a nutshell, political and economic leaders have been pounding democracy to dust in Detroit for years. Detroiters deserve water affordability.
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October 06, 2021 15:53 UTC
MetroWest women's commission hosts panel Thursday on interpersonal violence
FRAMINGHAM — The MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women is hosting the first of four virtual panel discussions Thursday night addressing issues related to interpersonal violence. The discussion, "On the Frontlines — Organizations and Services Combating Interpersonal Violence in the MetroWest and Greater Massachusetts," starts at 7 p.m. and is free. The forum, which aims to shine a light and remove any stigma around domestic violence, will also accept questions from the public. The MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women, which was enacted by law and established in 2015, strives to provide a permanent, effective voice for women living and working in the region. It works at the local level to raise awareness and advocate for issues affecting women in the 28 communities it represents in MetroWest and Greater Milford.
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October 06, 2021 15:22 UTC
Biden endorses Duggan for a third term in chummy announcement
click to enlarge City of DetroitThen-Vice President Joe Biden visited Mayor Mike Duggan to talk about Detroit in 2014. President Joe Biden endorsed Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan for a third term, calling him “one of the best mayors in America.”Duggan is running against Anthony Adams in the Nov. 2 election.“I know him. And he will be a key partner as we help Detroit, the state of Michigan, and our nation build back better. Biden endorsed Duggan for a second term and even recorded a robo call encouraging Detroiters to re-elect the mayor in 2017. “President Biden has fought for the City of Detroit every step of the way.
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October 06, 2021 15:11 UTC
Oil retreats from multi-year highs after U.S. stock build
By David GaffenNEW YORK (Reuters) -Oil prices dropped nearly 2% on Wednesday, pulling back from multi-year highs, as an unexpected rise in U.S. crude inventories prompted buyers to take a breather after recent torrid gains. U.S. crude inventories rose by 2.3 million barrels last week, against expectations for a modest dip of 418,000 barrels, the U.S. Energy Department said. “We saw some profit taking as oil had run up significantly,” said Gary Cunningham, director at Tradition Energy in Stamford, Conn. The United States ended a 40-year ban on crude exports in late 2015 and now ships out more than 3 million barrels of crude daily. “I don’t think we’re at a point where we want to limit exports of crude oil or natural gas,” Cunningham said.
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October 06, 2021 13:41 UTC
Russia may brand LGBTQ organizations "extremist" in order to ban them
Russia might rebrand LGBTQ organizations as “extremist” groups in order to ban them. LGBTQ groups, as well as radical feminist and child-free groups, would be considered “extremism,” under a new proposal from Russia’s communications regulator, the Moscow Times reports. In practice, it would allow Russia to treat LGBTQ groups like neo-Nazi organizations and those considered opponents of the government or enemies of the state. Russia’s ban on “gay propaganda” has been internationally condemned for discriminating against LGBTQ people. The European Court of Human Rights has twice ruled that Russia’s propaganda ban violates the rights of LGBTQ people and LGBTQ organizations.
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October 06, 2021 13:18 UTC
Chinese labels flock to Paris to go global in high fashion
PARIS (Reuters) – Chinese fashion labels, including Shang Xia, Icicle and Fosun Fashion Group, are embracing Paris as a springboard for their international ambitions, opening flagship stores in the city and hiring French designers to burnish their credentials. “Chinese luxury brands are still quite niche,” Kathryn Parker, a luxury sector analyst with Jefferies, said. Shang Xia showed its commitment to Paris when it held its first fashion show on Monday on the official Paris Fashion Week schedule, sending a lineup of models in polished suits in bright colours along a circular runway. “It’s a very bold move to do a show in Paris Fashion Week,” said Exor managing director Suzanne Heywood, who is also chairman of Shang Xia. Icicle’s founders chose Paris over London, New York and Milan for their investment, setting up design studios, and recruiting talent from French luxury labels.
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October 06, 2021 12:45 UTC
Catholic priest pleads guilty to spending church money on Grindr dates
A Catholic priest in Pennsylvania has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $30,000 from his church and using the money to fund Grindr dates and sexual relationships. Monsignor Joseph McLoone, former priest at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Downingtown, Pa., was arrested in 2019 following a yearlong police investigation. [Read More: Catholic priest accused of spending church money on Grindr and boyfriends]The 58-year-old was accused of opening a secret checking account in 2011, which he used to steal $98,405.50 in donations from parishioners and other church funds over the next seven years. At the time of his arrest, he faced 18 charges, including multiple counts of felony theft. Now that McLoone has been sentenced, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia said it would conduct its own canonical investigation into the stolen church funds.
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October 06, 2021 11:03 UTC
'I have no regrets.' Beloved Hudson dance, gymnastics instructor dies at 96
HUDSON — She took her tea with a splash of milk and spent her days doing what she loved. Known as “Miss Jean” to many, she hailed from England and guided countless students through pirouetting and twirling as a dance and gymnastics instructor in Hudson and, later, Marlborough. She taught them respect.”LeSage “met” Beddow-Arnth more than 60 years ago — her brothers took dance classes and her mother knew Beddow-Arnth while pregnant. LeSage also took dance classes. I have had a wonderful life and I have no regrets.”“She did every day what she wanted to do, and what was joyous to her, and that was teaching children,” LeSage said.
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October 06, 2021 09:45 UTC
Soccer-Australia sets up independent complaints body after abuse allegations
De Vanna made her initial allegations in response to a Twitter post by Megan Rapinoe, in which the U.S. international commented on allegations of misconduct against former North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley. Yes.”FA said in a statement it would investigate any abuse allegations and Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) would oversee an independent complaints process for former players and staff. “We’re committed to safe, inclusive environments for all footballers and staff,” FA chief executive James Johnson said. Another recently retired Australian professional, Rhali Dobson, told New Ltd that she had been the target of predatory behaviour from senior women players. Professional Footballers Australia, the players’ union, said it was deeply concerned about the allegations made by the former players.
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October 06, 2021 08:15 UTC
Soccer-Chiellini ‘ashamed as an Italian’ after Napoli trio abused
(Reuters) – Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini said he was ashamed “as an Italian” by the racist abuse directed at Napoli players by Fiorentina fans on Sunday. Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who is Black, said he was abused by Fiorentina fans, while the Gazzetta dello Sport reported his team mates Victor Osimhen and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa were also targeted after their 2-1 win. Napoli retweeted Nigerian Osimhen’s statement on the abuse while Fiorentina condemned the incident. “I was ashamed, as an Italian and a Tuscan, also because Italy is not a racist country for me. “Something more must be done, otherwise from outside we give a bad image of ourselves.”Italian football has been plagued by racism.
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October 06, 2021 06:00 UTC
Malaysia’s AirAsia Group restructures its huge Airbus plane order
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia’s AirAsia Group Bhd said it has reached a deal with Airbus SE to restructure an order for 362 narrowbody planes worth tens of billions of dollars, including switching 13 A320neos to the larger A321neo model. AirAsia received its first A321neo in November 2019 and currently has four in service after halting deliveries during the pandemic. Airbus sold six A321neos that had been built for AirAsia last year, industry sources have said. Other airlines with large plane orders, most of which are in Asia, are also in the midst of restructuring their orders or are expected to press for relief. AirAsia Group President Bo Lingam said the airline had thoroughly reviewed its network and fleet strategy as it prepares for travel to resume.
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October 06, 2021 03:45 UTC
Detroit Metro Times is hiring a full-time staff writer
Metro Times, Detroit's award-winning alternative weekly, is looking for a full-time staff writer to join its newsroom. The ideal candidate has an interest in covering metro Detroit's dynamic dining scene, including restaurant openings and closings. We all wear a lot of hats around here, so the ideal candidate should also be able to write across a wide spectrum of topics, especially news. They'll join a staff that publishes multiple articles a day, and their work will be adapted for the physical edition of the publication that hits stands every Wednesday. Stay connected with Detroit Metro Times.
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October 05, 2021 22:30 UTC
Gay Melania Trump staffer was fired for having a 'lively Grindr account'
A gay staffer for First Lady Melania Trump was allegedly fired after White House officials discovered his Grindr account during the security clearance process, former White House aide Stephanie Grisham claims in a tell-all memoir about her time serving as Trump’s press secretary. The move came in response to negative press that the Trump White House received after it was revealed that former White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter had been granted clearance despite having been accused of allegedly physically abusing two of his ex-wives. “Whoever determined security clearances had come across his Grindr account and decided that some of the stuff on it would be ‘personally embarrassing’ to Mrs. Trump,” Grisham wrote. Grisham attributes Melania Trump’s inaction as part of the “transactional nature of the Trump White House.”“If the person had truly been removed solely because he was gay and had a lively Grindr account, that was wrong. This was a White House filled with adulterers,” Grisham wrote in the book.
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October 05, 2021 22:07 UTC