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Former Youth Baseball Coach Convicted on Multiple Charges Including Sexual Assault and Child Pornography in Pennsylvania

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HARRISBURG, PA — A former youth baseball coach in Franklin County has been convicted on multiple charges of sexual assault involving two adults and three minors, as announced by Attorney General Dave Sunday. The jury delivered its verdict on Thursday, finding 45-year-old Justin Biser, of Waynesboro, guilty of 65 criminal counts. The convictions include serious charges such as sexual assault, indecent assault, child pornography, and invasion of privacy. These events reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2023, with Biser exploiting his role as a coach to gain proximity to the victims. During the trial, which spanned … Read more

Berlin International Film Festival Announces Star-Studded Jury, Including Todd Haynes and Fan Bingbing, for Its 75th Edition

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Berlin, Germany — The Berlin International Film Festival, now in its 75th year, will showcase an array of global cinematic talent with its juries announced for the upcoming festival set in Germany’s culture-rich capital next month. This year’s line-up includes prestigious filmmakers and industry professionals from across the world who will adjudicate various categories. Leading the International Jury for the competition section is American filmmaker Todd Haynes. Haynes will be joined by an eclectic group including Nabil Ayouch from Morocco, Germany’s Bina Daigeler, Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, Argentine filmmaker Rodrigo Moreno, American critic Amy Nicholson, … Read more

Ava Resident to Face Jury in 2026: Indicted on Multiple Charges Including First-Degree Murder

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Ava, MO — A man from Ava, Howard Applegate, 28, is set to face a jury trial in May 2026, following his indictment on multiple charges, including first-degree murder. Applegate was formally charged in January 2024, stemming from accusations that he fatally shot Lance Terrill in Seymour, near Applegate’s residence. Apart from the murder charge, Applegate faces accusations of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon on three counts, endangering the welfare of a child on two counts, and concealing a felony. These serious charges reflect the gravity of the alleged offenses and the … Read more

Apple to Remove ByteDance’s Apps Including TikTok from U.S. App Store in Compliance with New Federal Law

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Starting January 19, 2025, popular applications like TikTok, CapCut, and Lemon8, all developed by ByteDance Ltd. and its affiliations, will vanish from the App Store for users across the United States. This significant move aligns with the new legislation, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which mandates stricter control over software that could pose national security risks. The decision underscores the growing scrutiny and legislative measures aimed at safeguarding digital privacy and national security. It reflects a heightened concern among U.S. lawmakers about the potential influence and threat from foreign-owned technology companies, … Read more