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Vaping Mishap Leads to Injury: Man Sues After Naked Encounter with Exploding Pen

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Portland, Oregon — In what may be an unusual accident, a Portland man has filed a lawsuit after suffering severe injuries from an exploding vape pen. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed due to privacy concerns, alleges that the incident occurred while he was using the device in his home. According to legal documents, the plaintiff was engaged in the act of vaping with a pen which unexpectedly burst into flames, leading to significant bodily harm. The lawsuit claims that the explosion resulted in multiple injuries, some of which are severe and which have caused … Read more

Threats Against Justice: French Authorities Probe Death Threats to Legal Team in Marine Le Pen Corruption Trial

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Paris, France — French authorities are investigating threats made against legal officials presiding over a corruption trial involving far-right leader Marine Le Pen, which has the potential to bar her from the 2027 presidential election. The threats have targeted a judge and two prosecutors, escalating tensions in a case that has already highlighted deep political divisions within the country. Marine Le Pen, the leader of the National Rally (RN) party, is a central figure in the next presidential race, leading in current opinion polls for the April 2027 election. She, along with her party and … Read more

Arundhati Roy Crowned with 2024 PEN Pinter Prize for Her Fierce Literary Voice

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London, UK – Acclaimed author Arundhati Roy has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious PEN Pinter Prize, an accolade recognizing writers who confront society with the “unflinching, unswerving” gaze that Harold Pinter, the award’s namesake and Nobel laureate, advocated for in his literature. Established by English PEN in 2009, the award celebrates literary figures who demonstrate a relentless pursuit of truth in their work. The ceremony, slated for October 10 at the British Library, will not only honor Roy but will also feature her delivering a thematic address. Roy, an esteemed novelist and … Read more