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Jury Selection Set to Start in Minnesota for Suspected Mastermind Behind $250M COVID-19 Fraud Case

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Minneapolis, MN — Jury selection is set to commence this week in the trial of a Minnesota man accused of orchestrating a massive $250 million fraud scheme targeting federal pandemic aid. The alleged mastermind, Kyle Gossett, faces serious charges for his role in swindling COVID-19 relief funds intended for small businesses struggling during the pandemic. According to authorities, Gossett led a complex operation that manipulated the Small Business Administration’s Emergency Injury Disaster Loan program. Prosecutors allege that he and his accomplices fabricated businesses and submitted over 400 fraudulent applications, successfully siphoning millions from the relief … Read more

Proposed Legislation Seeks to Overturn Development Ban in Kakaako Makai Area

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Honolulu, Hawaii – A new legislative proposal is seeking to overturn a longstanding prohibition on development in Kakaako Makai, a coastal area of Honolulu that’s been off-limits to builders for nearly two decades. Introduced recently, this bill aims to modify the restrictions set back in 2006 which were originally established to conserve the waterfront for public use, following a surge of public opposition to previous residential projects. Proponents of the bill argue that updating the land-use laws could foster economic growth and help revitalize the area, potentially bringing in new businesses and job opportunities. They … Read more

Marathi Queer Drama ‘Sabar Bonda’ Shines at Sundance, Clinching the Grand Jury Prize

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Pune, India – The Marathi film “Sabar Bonda” (Cactus Pears), directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, clinched the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema: Dramatic category at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The film stood out as the singular Indian entry competing, highlighting a significant achievement for the nation’s cinematic presence on the global stage. “Sabar Bonda” delves into the complexities of queer relationships set against the rustic backdrop of a Maharashtrian village. The narrative follows Anand, a man in his thirties, who revisits his ancestral village to fulfill mourning rituals for his deceased father. … Read more

Bihar Lawyer Takes Legal Action Against Sonia Gandhi for Remarks on President Murmu

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Patna, India – A legal complaint has been filed by Sudhir Ojha, a lawyer from Muzaffarpur, against Sonia Gandhi, a senior Congress MP, alleging disrespect towards President Droupadi Murmu following Gandhi’s remark describing the President as a “poor thing.” The complaint, which also names Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, MP for Wayanad, is set for a hearing on February 10 in the court of the chief judicial magistrate. Ojha accuses Sonia Gandhi of belittling the President’s authority through her comments, suggesting her words were part of a … Read more