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Ohtani Shines with Historic 50-50 Season, Judge Eyes MVP Repeat: MLB Reveals Top Contenders for League’s Highest Honor

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Los Angeles – The field for Major League Baseball’s Most Valuable Player awards this year features an impressive line-up of talent with Shohei Ohtani, who became the first player in MLB history to achieve a 50 home run and 50 stolen base season, and the powerhouse Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees’ slugger, leading the pack. The finalists were announced early this week, with anticipation building towards the announcement of the winners scheduled for November 21. Ohtani, a former American League MVP who switched over to the National League with the Los Angeles Dodgers this … Read more

U.N.’s Highest Court Rules Israel’s Actions in Palestinian Territories Breach International Law

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The Hague, Netherlands – The United Nations’ highest judicial body has declared that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories breaches international laws and longstanding norms of human rights. After thorough deliberation, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rendered its advisory opinion on the established practices of Israeli infrastructure and settlements in the region, referring to them as violations of international humanitarian law. This unprecedented ruling accentuates ongoing tensions in an area marked by decades of conflict and scattered peace efforts. The ICJ’s decisions, while not enforceable, provide guidance that can influence international relations and shape future … Read more

Alarming Surge: More Than 400 Federal Judges Targeted in Threats, Highest Numbers in Years

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Washington, D.C. – The number of threats against federal judges in the United States soared in 2023, with federal investigators responding to over 400 incidents, according to statistics from the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) obtained by CBS News. The figures reveal a significant increase from previous years, with only 179 incidents investigated in 2019 and 300 in 2022. It is important to note that these statistics pertain to the number of threats that were investigated, and it is possible that individual judges received multiple threats. The targeting of federal judges gained increased attention in 2023, … Read more