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Denver Film Festival Wraps Up with Top Honors for ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ and ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’

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Denver, CO – The Denver Film Festival, a mainstay of the city’s cultural scene, wrapped its 47th edition with a dazzling array of films that captivated audiences and critics alike. The festival, held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 10, bestowed its top honors upon a diverse slate of films, celebrating exceptional storytelling from around the globe. The audience at this year’s festival bestowed the People’s Choice Award for Best Narrative Feature on “Bob Trevino Likes It,” directed by Tracie Laymon from the United States. The Best Documentary Feature was awarded to “Champions of the Golden … Read more

Federal Court Revives Native American Tribe’s Lawsuit Over Casino Built on Sacred Grounds

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In a significant turn of events, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation which contends that another tribe’s casino construction has violated the sanctity of their ancestral lands in Alabama. This case marks a poignant instance of inter-tribal legal strife over historical lands that hold deep cultural significance. The Oklahoma-based Muscogee Nation has long contested the development undertaken by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, asserting that the land in question, known as Hickory Ground, is a sacred burial site. The Muscogee were … Read more

Sacred Heart University Student Files Lawsuit Against Drunk Driver and School After Serious Crash

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FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — A Sacred Heart University student has filed a lawsuit against the driver and the university following a serious crash that occurred near campus in September. Amanda Hanlon, one of six people injured in the incident, is seeking damages for her injuries. The crash took place on September 29 when an Audi driven by 19-year-old Tyler Delk from New Jersey collided with an Uber carrying Hanlon and four other freshmen. Hanlon sustained significant injuries, including facial fractures, a collapsed lung, spine injuries, and a concussion. Delk, who is a sophomore at Sacred … Read more