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Israel’s Eden Golan Competes with “Hurricane” at Eurovision 2024: A Divisive Entry with Potential

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TEL AVIV, Israel — The Wiwi Jury, our team of music experts, is currently reviewing and rating the 37 competing songs in Eurovision 2024. Today, we take a closer look at Israel’s entry, performed by Eden Golan and titled “Hurricane.” Upon listening to “Hurricane,” our team had mixed reactions. One juror felt that while the verses were decent, the overall song felt calculated and dated, resembling X-Factor winner singles. The drum machine and the predictable chorus didn’t help matters, and the abrupt ending further added to the disappointment. This juror concluded that the song was … Read more

Donald Trump’s Hush Money Case: Revealing Questions for Jury Selection Revealed

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NEW YORK CITY, New York (AP) — As former President Donald Trump prepares to face criminal charges for allegedly falsifying business records, the questions that will be asked of the jury have been revealed. The trial is scheduled to begin next week, with jury selection set to commence on April 15. The prospective jurors will be asked a range of questions, from their listening habits to podcasts to their opinions on a former president being criminally tried in state court. An appeals court recently dismissed Trump’s attempt to delay the case. He had filed a … Read more

Louisiana Legislature Pushes Bills to Curtail Public Records Law, Threatening Transparency and Vigilance

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Louisiana Public Records Law, which plays a crucial role in maintaining transparency and accountability in government, is threatened by a wave of bills currently being considered in the state legislature. If these bills pass, they could undermine the public’s access to vital information. Without a strong public records law, there can be no vigilance from citizens, leaving room for potential misconduct and secrecy. One bill of particular concern is Senate Bill 482, introduced by Sen. Heather Cloud. This bill seeks to revive and expand upon former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s “deliberative … Read more

PacifiCorp Ordered to Pay $42 Million in Damages for Devastating Oregon Wildfires

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GATES, Oregon — PacifiCorp, a unit of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, has been ordered by an Oregon jury to pay over $42 million to 10 victims of the devastating wildfires that occurred on Labor Day 2020. This verdict is the latest development in a series of litigations that are expected to result in the electric utility being held accountable for billions of dollars in damages. The jury’s decision last June found PacifiCorp liable for negligence in failing to cut power to its 600,000 customers despite warnings from top fire officials. The jury concluded that the … Read more