West Lothian Garage Robbed: Two Cars, Tools and Cash Stolen in Early Hours
Two cars, tools, and a three-figure sum of cash were stolen from a garage in West Lothian following a break-in at around 2:15 a.m. on February 20.
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Scottish Gov Allocates £660.2M to Highland Council, Highest Funding Ever
The Scottish Government has announced a record £660.2 million funding package for Highland Council, marking a £17 million increase from last year and signaling a major boost to public services in the region.
Edward H. Crane, Champion of Free Speech and Libertarianism
Edward H. Crane, founder of the Cato Institute, was a leading advocate for free speech and a key figure in shaping modern libertarian thought.
Walmart Shoplifting Suspect Shot by Deputy Declared ‘Martial Law’ by Sheriff
A 48-year-old man shot by an Orange County deputy during a Walmart shoplifting incident was accused of declaring 'martial law' before fleeing the scene, according to the county sheriff.
Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell Exits X Over Hate and Child Exploitation Concerns
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell announced Saturday she will no longer use X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, citing concerns over hate speech and child exploitation.
VA Reverses Rule That Would Have Tied Benefits to Medical Treatment for Disabled Vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs has reversed a controversial rule that would have linked financial benefits to the effectiveness of medical treatment for disabled veterans, after widespread criticism from veterans' groups and lawmakers.
Man Found Dead in East Kilbride After Police Called to Property
A 23-year-old man was found dead in East Kilbride on Saturday, February 21, after police were called to a property on Whitehorse Walk.
Cosatu Members Protest GEMS Contribution Hike Amid Rising Medical Aid Costs
Cosatu members are set to protest the recent increase in contributions to the Government Employees' Medical Scheme (GEMS), citing unsustainable costs for public sector workers.
Himachal Minister Accuses BJP of Undermining State, Predicts Congress Victory in Rajya Sabha
Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi accused the BJP of acting against the state's interests and predicted a Congress victory in the upcoming Rajya Sabha election, citing the party's numerical strength.
Dem Rep. Moulton Calls for Abolition of ICE, Citing Safety Concerns
Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts said on CNN's 'New Central' that ICE needs to be abolished, calling the agency a 'disaster' that has made cities unsafe.
Zohran Mamdani Faces Pushback Over Proposed Property Tax Hike
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces growing criticism over a proposed 10% property tax increase that could affect over three million residences and 100,000 commercial properties, despite his campaign promises of affordability.
Steve Bannon Texted Epstein About Removing Trump, Files Reveal
Steve Bannon, a former Trump strategist, reportedly discussed removing Donald Trump from office with Jeffrey Epstein in 2018, according to newly released communications.
Benue State Aims to Deradicalize 300 Repentant Criminals from Sankera Axis
The Benue State Government has requested the Federal Government to establish a Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) center in the state to deradicalize and reintegrate over 300 repentant criminals from the Sankera axis back into society.
Where now are the Jesse Jacksons? Local leaders call for new civil rights activists to step up
Local leaders in Toledo, Ohio, are calling for a new generation of civil rights activists to rise and carry on the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away at 84 in February.
Karnataka CM no longer possesses political strength demonstrated during 2013-14 tenure: Ramesh Jarkiholi
Former BJP minister Ramesh Jarkiholi accused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of no longer possessing the political strength he demonstrated during his 2013-14 tenure, alleging systemic injustice against Dalit legislators.