Protests

Protests Erupt as Missouri’s New Energy Law Spurs Concerns Over Rising Utility Bills

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In an emotional public outcry, protesters chanted outside the state capitol Wednesday morning as Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new utilities bill into law. Critics of the bill, including consumer protection groups and several lawmakers, claim it will lead to an increase in Missourians’ utility bills. Senate Bill 4, which primarily addresses energy and utilities regulations, will take effect on August 28. The bill was framed in response to the escalating global demand for energy fueled by advancements in technology, including broader applications of artificial intelligence. This growing energy requirement compels … Read more

Jury Orders Greenpeace to Pay $667 Million for Role in Standing Rock Pipeline Protests

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Fargo, ND — A North Dakota jury has ordered environmental group Greenpeace to pay a substantial financial sum in a lawsuit brought by a pipeline company over protests at the Standing Rock reservation in 2016. The verdict concluded that Greenpeace is to pay nearly $667 million in damages for its role in the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. The legal action stemmed from allegations that Greenpeace and other groups engaged in a campaign against the pipeline’s construction which included acts of vandalism and misinformation that purportedly incited destructive activities. Energy Transfer Partners, the pipeline … Read more

Istanbul Mayor’s Lawyer Arrested Amid Widespread Protests and Media Crackdown in Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey – In a recent development that has heightened tensions in Turkey, Ekrem Imamoglu, the Mayor of Istanbul currently detained under allegations of corruption, reported through his legal team that his lawyer, Mehmet Pehlivan, was also detained. The charge against Pehlivan was described as unfounded by Imamoglu, who communicated via a post on social media platform X. The arrest of Pehlivan, who represented the mayor during his legal proceedings last Sunday, adds another layer to an already volatile political climate. Imamoglu, regarded as a principal adversary to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was arrested a … Read more

Tufts University Student Detained by Homeland Security Agents Sparking Widespread Concern and Protests

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Somerville, Mass. — A 30-year-old doctoral student from Turkey studying at Tufts University was detained by agents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on a Somerville street, as seen in security camera footage. According to her lawyer, Rumeysa Ozturk was apprehended without an immediate explanation, sparking confusion and distress among witnesses. The incident occurred just before sunset on Tuesday as Ozturk was heading for an iftar gathering, a meal that breaks the day’s fast during Ramadan. Visual evidence displays at least six individuals, faces concealed, confiscating Ozturk’s phone and handcuffing her while she protested. … Read more