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#politics
Breitbart: Exclusive -- South Africa Human Rights Report Reveals Situation 'Significantly Worsened,' Further Abuses Against Minorities
South Africa’s human rights picture has worsened, per the SAHRC 2024 report, with the Expropriation Bill signaling land grabs from Afrikaners and minority abuses; it cites killings, detentions, press repression, and weak accountability, with Trump raising the issue.
Le Monde: Trump's takeover of Washington law enforcement begins as National Guard troops arrive
Trump orders 850 National Guard troops into DC and takes over the Metropolitan Police for up to 30 days, citing a crime emergency.
Bowser says she’ll cooperate; MPD remains in charge, and extending beyond 30 days would require Congress. 23 arrests overnight.
Breitbart: Report: Teamsters Union Donates to Battleground Republicans
Teamsters donate to battleground Republicans ahead of the midterms, a shift from years of backing Democrats. O’Brien spoke at the 2024 RNC after Trump invited him.
D.R.I.V.E. gave to the NRCC and GOP candidates; still leans Dem overall and did not endorse a 2024 candidate.
Breitbart: Jamie Raskin Says Trump Seeking to ‘Exact Revenge’ on D.C. Voters, Will File Resolution to End Federal Takeover
Raskin will seek a joint resolution to end Trump’s DC emergency and the federal takeover of the MPD and National Guard.
He says it’s an overreach with a weak legal basis and ties it to Epstein; Trump says it’s about crime and public safety
Breitbart: Trump Cuts Illegal Population by 'Astonishing' 1.6 Million Since Taking Office
CIS says Trump’s enforcement cut the illegal population by 1.6 million Jan–Jul, part of a 2.2 million drop. Tightened labor markets may lift wages for native-born and legal workers; Biden-era inflows complicate the effort.
#society
Breitbart: Till Battery Death Do Us Part: Woman Announces Engagement to AI Chatbot After 5-Month 'Romance'
Wika says she’s engaged to an AI chatbot, Kasper, after five months online; Kasper arranged the proposal and ring in his voice.
Online reaction is mixed; critics warn of blurred lines between real and artificial love, citing 'ChatGPT psychosis' and influencer delusions.
#economy
Forbes: Trump Claims Tariffs Earned U.S. ‘Trillions Of Dollars.’ Federal Data Says Otherwise.
Trump touts tariffs as trillions; Treasury says $142B, about $96B since April; tariffs are paid by importers and borne by consumers.
Over a decade, projections reach trillions; economists warn of price hikes, with rebates floated if revenue tops forecasts.
#military
Times Of Israel: Retired and reserve Air Force pilots rally by IDF headquarters to protest Gaza war
About 200 retired IAF pilots protested outside Kirya, urging an immediate hostage deal and opposing a Gaza City assault, reading Ron Arad’s wife's letter.
Halutz warned against a 'war of folly'; Netanyahu says no long-term occupation but will push to defeat Hamas.
#crime
The Telegraph: US offers $5m bounty for Haitian warlord ‘Barbecue’
DOJ posts a $5 million bounty for tips to arrest Haitian gang boss Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier.
Cherizier and Bazile Richardson are charged with conspiring to move U.S. funds to Haiti gang activity, tied to sanctions violations.
GB News: Trans police volunteer told child: 'you enjoy being raped' and groomed 12-year-old online, court hears
Gwyn Samuels, 27, a transgender volunteer police officer (born James Bubb), is accused of grooming two girls online via Omegle and raping a 12-year-old, including a public-sex act interrupted by a dog walker.
She denies seven charges, including rape of a child under 13; the Amersham trial is due to last six days
Fox News: Feds unseal charges against 'Barbecue,' Haitian gang leader with $5M bounty on his head
DOJ unsealed DC indictment accusing Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier and Bazile Richardson of funding his Haitian gang, tied to a cross-border conspiracy after Cherizier was Magnitsky-sanctioned.
Cherizier is a fugitive in Haiti; Richardson was arrested in Texas. A $5M State Dept reward is offered
Fox News: Benny Johnson scolds White House reporters who 'lie' about D.C. being safe during press briefing
Benny Johnson urged reporters to face DC crime, citing carjacking and a home fire he says endangered his infant.
Karoline Leavitt said crime is a DC issue, cited a poll, and touted Trump's plan to federalize the National Guard to restore safety