Consumer prices — a key inflation gauge — hotter than expected in August
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Consumer prices — a key inflation gauge — hotter than expected in August

ByNews Polite

A key inflation indicator showed higher-than-expected increases in core prices in August, adding more pressure on the Federal Reserve to act despite the risk of a deeper recession. Consumer prices increased by 6.2% in August compared to the same month one year ago, according to the Commerce Department’s Personal Consumption…

Libs of TikTok suspended by Twitter for ‘hateful conduct’
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Libs of TikTok suspended by Twitter for ‘hateful conduct’

ByNews Polite

Twitter has allegedly once again suspended the Libs of TikTok (LOTT) account for posting “hateful conduct.” Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon reported the new suspension on Wednesday from his personal Twitter account. “BREAKING: Twitter has once again hit Libs of TikTok with a 7-day suspension for ‘hateful conduct.’ No specific tweets were…

Hae Min Lee’s family to appeal ruling that freed Adnan Syed
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Hae Min Lee’s family to appeal ruling that freed Adnan Syed

ByNews Polite

The family of the woman whom “Serial” podcast subject Adnan Syed was convicted of killing is appealing a Maryland judge’s ruling from last week freeing him from prison. Hae Min Lee’s relatives filed a notice of appeal of the Sept. 19 decision by Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn overturning…

47 deputies barred from active duty for failing psych evaluations
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47 deputies barred from active duty for failing psych evaluations

ByNews Polite

Nearly 50 sheriff deputies in California were barred from active duty Friday because they had failed their psychological evaluations dating back to 2016 — and should have never been hired, according to a report. In total, 47 Alameda County Sheriff deputies — about 5% of the 1,000-member force — were…

Teen bull rider dies from heart attack after fall at rodeo in Brazil
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Teen bull rider dies from heart attack after fall at rodeo in Brazil

ByNews Polite

An 18-year-old aspiring bull rider had a heart attack and died after suffering a fall during a rodeo in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo last week. Thiago Castilho was taking part in the Luiz Antônio Rodeo Show at the Gilberto Moreno Permanent Exhibition and Events Park on Thursday evening when…

Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security
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Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security

ByNews Polite

Qatar has called up hundreds of civilians, including diplomats summoned back from overseas, for mandatory military service operating security checkpoints at World Cup stadiums, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters. The deployment of conscripts, some of whom would normally defer national service because their work is considered vital, highlights the logistical challenge faced by the…

Texas firefighter Charles Krampota found dead at after responding to call
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Texas firefighter Charles Krampota found dead at after responding to call

ByNews Polite

A Texas town is mourning the loss of a firefighter who was found dead hours after responding to a call. The Alvin Volunteer Fire Department announced on Facebook that Capt. Charles Krampota died in the line of duty on Friday after fighting a fire earlier in the day. Krampota was part of a crew…