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Before the three sisters and their children were found dead in a well, they left a message blaming the family they had married into. Kalu, Kamlesh and Mamta Meena were victims of a dispute over dowries, the often hefty sums Indian parents pay to marry off their daughters. The sisters had wed brothers from the same household and lived under the same roof, but suffered constant violence from their husbands and in-laws, according to the trio's grieving relatives. They were abused constantly, they say, including when their father failed to meet demands for more money. All three were found dead...

Manufactured homes have long been a way for lower-income people to become homeowners but now this demographic is also feeling the pressure of rising costs and many fear for their future. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the average national price for a manufactured home rose almost 50 percent over the course of the pandemic, from $82,900 to $123,200.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro wasn’t just throwing shade at the 2020 election outcome for Joe Biden, Bolsonaro seemingly ponders the question about how many western leaders might be the result of WEF manipulated elections. All things considered; it is a valid question. SAO PAULO, June 7 (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday cast doubt on the 2020 election victory of U.S. President Joe Biden, just two days before they are due to meet for the first time during the Summit of the Americas. Bolsonaro, an outspoken admirer of former President Donald Trump, said in a TV interview that...

A Ukrainian immigrant has been charged for allegedly stabbing a fellow Ukrainian he wrongly thought was Russian at a karaoke bar in New York City. Oleg Sulyma, 31, has been indicted on 24 charges including attempted murder as a hate crime for stabbing Andrii Meleshkov, who needed 17 stitches, during the dispute in April, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said in a statement Wednesday. The incident happened at the Falada lounge in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, which has a high number of residents with ties to Russia, Ukraine and other former Soviet nations. Sulyma allegedly approached Meleshkov, 36,...

The White House has responded after a man was arrested for allegedly attempting to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on June 8. “The president condemns the actions of this individual in the strongest terms and is grateful to law enforcement for quickly taking him into custody,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Air Force One en route to California. “As the President has consistently made clear, public officials, including judges, must be able to do their jobs without concern for their personal safety or that of their families. And any threats of violence or attempts to...

Kafr el Sheikh (Agenzia Fides) - May the time that Jesus and all the Holy Family spent in the land of Egypt be an eternal blessing to all Egyptians. This was confirmed by Coptic Orthodox Patriarch Tawadros II on Wednesday June 1st, which Egyptian Christians celebrate as the feast of the Holy Family's entry into Egypt. On this day, which is celebrated in the Coptic liturgical calendar, Pope Tawadros presided over a solemn service at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Sakha, Kafr el Sheikh Governorate. In his homily, Pope Tawadros emphasized, among other things, that the words...

House Republicans hold briefing on opposing new gun laws in response to mass shootings Briefing...

Scientists analysed melanoma diagnosis rates among adults who ate the equivalent of 300g of any type of fish each week, including battered cod. They were compared against participants who consumed much less. Some even ate none. Results showed people who adhered official advice, which states a healthy diet includes at least two portions of fish a week, were up to a fifth more likely to get the cancer. Meanwhile, a separate US study found men consuming more than 430g of dairy per day — the equivalent of two cups of milk — are 25 per cent more likely to suffer...

A number of recent reports have suggested that the Ukrainian Air Force is now flying a colorfully painted MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter jet formerly flown by the country’s aerobatic display team on combat missions against Russia. Inspired by the appearance of a MiG-29 wearing a color scheme similar to that used by the now-defunct Ukrainian Falcons team, these accounts claim that at least one of the famous unit’s jets has been returned to service, helping meet an urgent demand for fighters. The truth is a little more complex, as serving Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 pilot ‘Juice’ explained to The War Zone....

Nigeria has experienced a surge in kidnappings, mass murders, and lynchings of Christians under President Muhammadu Buhari, who has made only “cursory” attempts to address the issue, David Curry, the CEO of the Christian aid organization Open Doors, told Breitbart News on Wednesday. Curry described Buhari’s inaction as “suspicious” given that extremists from the president’s ethnic group, Fulani Muslims, are largely responsible for the attacks. He also accused Buhari’s government of superficial attempts to appear to be protecting Christians, such as sending soldiers out to protect churches but not giving them bullets. The human rights expert noted that President Joe...

Hezbollah has set up an observation post on the Lebanese border that is used to gather intelligence on security forces under the guise of the Lebanese Environment Association. The Northern Command recognizes Hezbollah operatives by name and role. Amazing pictures of the IDF Spokesman in Arabic pic.twitter.com/aSmwlR1GBi— איתי בלומנטל Itay Blumental (@ItayBlumental) June 8, 2022

@RepThomasMassie Let’s work on serious measures to protect children in schools and stop the fake virtue signaling that will do nothing but curtail Constitutional rights. "The gentleman is recognized for 3 minutes ..."

CNA spoke to Ravichandran Tharumalingam after his successful summit attempt on May 5. He described the achievement as a way to “conquer old demons”. The then-42-year-old was so keenly focused on summiting Mount Everest for the second time in two years that his euphoria distracted him from a slight tingling sensation in his fingers. He had successfully reached the mountain's peak for the first time in 2006. Ravichandran or Ravi as he prefers to be called, eventually reached the top of the world’s highest mountain once more, but this time at a cost. The tips of eight of his fingers...

The poetic story of the taming of a herd of wild mountain horses lead by "the colt from old Regret" is an iconic piece of Australian heritage made in to the Kirk Douglas movie "The Man From Snowy River". But in the Socialist Left state of Victoria it is possible that these intelligent wild animals are being treated even worse that the human citizens. They are being slaughtered, often left to die horrible deaths alone in the bush where no one can see what is happening. Decent loving country people like Tanya Prior protested this yesterday on the steps of...

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~ ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ Honoring Our Allies! Danish and French military members stand at attention during a ceremony dedicated to the Danish seamen who were involved in the DDay landing on June 6, 1944, during ongoing observances and ceremonies throughout Normandy, France, on June 6, 2022. More than 6,000 Danish seamen entered WWII to fight with the Allied Forces, and of the 800 who fought during DDay, 1 in 6 lost their lives. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry) Canteen Mission StatementShowing support and boosting the morale ofour military and...

Police in a Colorado town are pleading with the public to "stop trying to take selfies" with a moose on the loose in the area. The Erie Police Department posted a short video to Facebook showing the moose that wandered into town walking down a road with a police escort. Police said Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are making plans to relocate the massive animal. "Please keep a safe distance (further than you would think is safe) if you encounter the moose," the Facebook post said. "Please, please, please stop trying to take selfies with wildlife." The department also asked...

It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide. In the US, a small box of Kleenex now has 60 tissues; a few months ago, it had 65. Chobani Flips yogurts have shrunk from 5.3 ounces to 4.5 ounces. In the UK, Nestlé slimmed down its Nescafe Azera Americano coffee tins from 100 grams to 90 grams. In India, a bar of Vim dish soap has shrunk from 155 grams to 135 grams. Shrinkflation isn’t...

Progressive activists are still planning to protest outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh on the same day a man was arrested for planning to kill him over upcoming rulings on abortion and gun rights. “We’re protesting peacefully at his home again tonight,” Ruth Sent Us, a pro-choice and progressive group, posted on its Twitter account. The organization has been leading protests outside the home of Supreme Court justices, vowing to continue their “civil disobedience” despite laws prohibiting the gathering outside of the justices’ homes or against obstructing justice. Equal Act backers rally for Senate action on...

[Catholic Caucus] French Catholics Petition Pope Francis Over Suspension of Ordinations in ToulonThe petitioners expressed their ‘serious concern about the lasting consequences on the relations between Rome and the Christian people of France, already shaken’ by Traditionis Custodes and France’s 2021 sex abuse report.A group of Catholics from the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon, in southeastern France, has petitioned Pope Francis asking him to reconsider his recent decision to suspend the ordinations of priests and deacons scheduled for the end of this month. This measure, made public June 2 by Bishop Dominique Rey of Fréjus-Toulon, followed a fraternal visit of the diocese...

A credit scheme for greener aviation fuels will be rolled out in July, to give businesses and travellers the option of paying more to reduce their carbon footprint when they fly and transport goods by air. Announcing the pilot scheme on Wednesday (June 8), Transport Minister S. Iswaran said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Temasek will release more details shortly. Sustainable aviation fuels currently cost up to three times that of conventional jet fuel, and credit schemes are one way for airlines to bring down the cost of using more eco-friendly fuels. All SIA...