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Lawyer Asserts Strong Belief in Foreign Attack on Canadian Diplomats in Cuba

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HAVANA, Cuba — A lawyer representing Canadian diplomats in Cuba expressed strong confidence that a foreign adversary may be responsible for an ongoing series of mysterious health incidents affecting diplomatic staff. These incidents have raised serious questions about the safety and security of diplomats in the region. The lawyer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, detailed that over several years, numerous diplomats and their families have reported symptoms consistent with what has been termed “Havana Syndrome.” Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, and cognitive difficulties, which emerged while they were stationed in Cuba. The cause of … Read more

Local Attorney Jennifer Thornton Stone Launches Bid for Circuit Judge, Aiming to Revolutionize Family Law in Arkansas

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EL DORADO, Ark. — Jennifer Thornton Stone has officially announced her candidacy for the position of Circuit Judge in Division 6 of the 13th Judicial District of Arkansas, a region that encompasses Union, Ouachita, Columbia, Calhoun, Dallas, and Cleveland counties. Stone, a graduate of El Dorado High School in 1987, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in May 1991. She then attended the UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, where she received her law degree in May 1994. Stone gained admission to the Arkansas Bar … Read more

Sho Miyake’s ‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Triumphs at Locarno Film Festival with Golden Leopard Win

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Locarno, Switzerland — Sho Miyake’s film “Two Seasons, Two Strangers” has clinched the prestigious Golden Leopard award at the Locarno Film Festival, taking top honors in the main International Competition. The film has garnered praise for its poignant narrative about the unexpected connection between two individuals by the ocean. Notably adapted from Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga “Mr. Ben and His Igloo, A View of the Seaside,” the film has been distributed by Bitters End and has charmed critics and audiences alike with its insightful storytelling. The jury, led by Rithy Panh, also acknowledged the film “White … Read more