Struggle

Judge Ignites the Field with Homer No. 35, Yet Yankees Struggle to Seal the Win

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New York — New York Yankees’ power hitter Aaron Judge launched his 35th home run of the season in an electrifying moment at Yankee Stadium, yet despite this achievement, his team couldn’t secure a win. Judge’s remarkable display of power was a standout in an otherwise muted offensive performance by the Yankees, underscoring a crushing defeat. The game, crucial in its implications for playoff positioning, saw the Yankees struggling to capitalize on opportunities. While Judge managed to send a pitch soaring into the stands, his teammates found it difficult to gain similar traction against a … Read more

Civic Duty or Civic Burden? Local Citizen’s Struggle with Jury Duty Unfolds

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Alton, IL – Seated at a wood-paneled courtroom in Madison County, Joe Crawford, a local bookstore owner, became an unwitting protagonist in a story that intersects daily life and civic responsibility when he was summoned for jury duty. For many, receiving a jury duty summons can be an inconvenience, but the process is a foundational pillar of the American legal system, ensuring that a cross-section of the community can weigh in on the legal matters at hand. Crawford, initially skeptical about the interruption to his routine, experienced a shift in perspective as he delved deeper … Read more

Iranian Director Mohammad Rasoulof Wins Special Jury Prize at Cannes for Film Highlighting Injustice Amid Personal and National Struggle

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Cannes, France – Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, recently escaped from Iran, has been honored at the Cannes Film Festival with a special jury prize for his latest movie, which deep dives into the trials of a court investigator amid anti-government protests. Rasoulof, 51, faced with a harsh prison sentence in Iran, expressed his emotions through his film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” which spotlighted the plight of his team still facing pressures in Iran. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Rasoulof dedicated his award to his courageous film crew in Iran, stressing the continued surveillance … Read more

Latin America and Caribbean Struggle with Money Laundering, Despite Strong Legal Frameworks: Report

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SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Latin American and Caribbean countries are facing challenges in effectively enforcing anti-money laundering measures, despite having higher adoption rates of legal frameworks compared to the global average, according to a recent report. The 2023 edition of the annual anti-money laundering index produced by the Basel Institute on Governance revealed that the region’s multibillion-dollar criminal economies have turned it into a hub for money laundering. Criminal groups use this region to convert their illicit proceeds into usable assets. Haiti and Venezuela were ranked as the worst performers in the region, with Haiti … Read more