Persecuted Minorities

UK gives asylum to son of Singapore founder over persecution claims

Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.

Trump Defends Adams at Al Smith Dinner, Saying Both Are Being ‘Persecuted’

Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, and Donald J. Trump, the Republican former president, are strange bedfellows as both face legal challenges.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Portugal’s Opposition to Let Minority Government’s Budget Pass

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Minority in Florida snaps abortion rights winning streak

Florida on Tuesday became the first state to reject an abortion rights amendment since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but backers of the measure decried that a minority of voters was able to prevail. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

BlackRock in talks to take minority stake in Millennium

Two groups explore strategic partnership as world’s largest asset manager seeks to expand in fast-growing alternatives

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Son of Singapore founder says ‘campaign of persecution’ forced him to seek asylum in UK

Exclusive: Lee Hsien Yang says Singapore is no ‘paradise’ after fleeing authoritarian regime that his older brother inherited and still holds sway over through their revered father’s legacy. A ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son says the UK has granted him asylum from persecution in Singapore

Lee Hsien Yang, the estranged brother of former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, says he is now a “political refugee” after the British government granted him asylum from what he described ...

World - ABC News - October 22

New lawsuits accuse Diddy of sexual assault of 6 people, including a minor

A new wave of lawsuits filed Monday accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.

Tom Brady's minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders approved by NFL owners

Tom Brady takes 5% control of the Raiders. He can't come of out retirement and play again unless he sells his stake in the team.

Prosecutors Crack Down on Illicit AI Imagery Involving Minors

U.S. federal prosecutors are ramping up their pursuit of criminals using AI to create child sex abuse images.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Treatment for Transgender Minors

Ken Paxton, the attorney general, said it was the first enforcement action under a state ban on treatment.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

Intel seeks billions for minority stake in Altera business, sources say

This move that would represent a sharp about-face from its earlier public messaging about the larger company's prospects.

Business - CNBC - October 18

Texas AG sues doctor accused of providing transgender care to 21 minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a Dallas doctor Thursday accusing her of providing transition-related care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.

RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’

Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Suit against Roman Polanski over alleged rape of minor in 1973 settled

A suit against Roman Polanski over the alleged rape of a minor in 1973 has been settled, both sides say. He fled the U.S. decades ago after admitting to the statutory rape of a 13-year-old.

Entertainment - CBS News - October 23

Michigan youth pastor arrested on charges of criminal sexual conduct against minors

A Michigan church youth pastor who moonlights as a Christian rock singer and has performed before high-profile conservative audiences has been accused of preying on teenagers in his father’s flock ...

UK urged to send fewer offenders back to jail for minor probation breaches

Growing number punished for breaking conditions of release, undermining efforts to ease overcrowding

World - Financial Times - October 29

Steve Bannon speaks after leaving prison, mentions Puerto Ricans, minorities

Steve Bannon, a former strategist for Donald Trump's White House and right-wing podcaster, said he feels empowered after serving four months in prison for contempt of Congress. Bannon also made a ...

Texas AG sues second doctor accused of providing transgender care to minors

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued an El Paso doctor on Tuesday, accusing him of providing transition-related medical care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.

Election fact check: Minor voting glitches do not indicate widespread fraud

When Americans vote Tuesday, some may encounter small issues like equipment malfunctions -- but experts stress that minor glitches don't indicate widespread voter fraud.

Facing Outrage, Nigeria Drops Capital Charges Against Minors

Dozens of teenagers had been accused of treason and faced possible death sentences, but indignation over their treatment, including lack of food, has the government backpedaling.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Germany's coalition collapses dramatically. Scholz plans to lead with a minority government

Germany’s leader is expected to lead the country with a minority government after the collapse of the coalition

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Police in Mexico find 11 bodies, including 2 of minors, dumped by highway

Prosecutors in the southern Mexico state of Guerrero have found 11 bodies, including two of minors, dumped by a highway

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Yankees sign LHP Brandon Leibrandt to minor league deal

The Yankees have signed LHP Brandon Leibrandt to a minor league contract this week, hoping to potentially give them some left-handed bullpen depth in 2025.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 37 minutes ago

6 people accuse Diddy of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time

A new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

New batch of lawsuits accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault against six people, including a minor

Entertainment - ABC News - October 14

Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders is approved by NFL team owners

Tom Brady’s purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders has been approved by NFL team owners

Sports - ABC News - October 15

NFL owners OK Tom Brady’s purchase of minority stake in Las Vegas Raiders

NFL owners approve Brady’s bid to buy into Raiders Brady takes over 5% control of Las Vegas franchise Tom Brady has another new role in the NFL: owner.. The seven-time Super Bowl champion ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Tom Brady won’t be barred from working Raiders games as TV analyst — which may become slippery slope

Brady's minority ownership stake in the Raiders was unanimously approved earlier this week, and while he can't take part in regular broadcast prep, he'll still have access to all that info on other ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17

Tennessee is protecting minors from trans activism — why why won't Biden-Harris?

While the federal government is free to favor its transition-first, ask-questions-later approach, the Constitution does not bind Tennessee to that same choice.

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Former NFL QB Jay Cutler arrested on charges of DUI and gun possession after Tennessee crash

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler was arrested Thursday following a minor crash in downtown Franklin, Tennessee, according to the Franklin Police Department.

Will Saquon Barkley get booed in return to MetLife Stadium? Giants legend says it will be 'vocal minority'

Tiki Barber opens up on Saquon Barkley's return

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Roman Polanski no longer going to trial in L.A. over alleged 1973 rape of minor

Roman Polanski will no longer go on trial in Los Angeles in an alleged 1973 rape of an underage girl after lawyers on both sides reached a settlement.

At least 1 dead after train derails on Norway's north coast

Police say at least one person was killed and four people injured when a train running along Norway’s northern coast derailed Thursday with 55 people on board

World - ABC News - October 24

Broncos' Josh Reynolds shot twice after leaving Denver-area strip club; treated for 'minor injuries,' per team

Two men have been arrested in the case

Sports - CBS Sports - October 24

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