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Short Redhead Reel Reviews for the week of Aug. 1
Rating system: (4=Don't miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it) For more reviews, click here. “40 Acres” (R) (3) [Strong bloody violent content and language.] [Opens Aug. 1 in U.K. and Irish theaters and available Aug. 4 on various digital...

FIFA chief takes aim at 'combative' players' union boss for being 'more Papal than the Pope' as row over welfare escalates
By MIKE KEEGAN Published: 07:38 EDT, 31 July 2025 | Updated: 07:38 EDT, 31 July 2025 The explosive war over player welfare has spectacularly escalated – with FIFA’s chief legal officer taking aim at the union’s president. Emilio Garcia Silvero has...

Ecuador is facing new outbreaks of moko in banana and plantain crops
Ecuador's banana and plantain sector has raised the alarm due to the appearance of new outbreaks of moko. This bacterial disease has been present in Ecuador for more than a decade and is now affecting some 3,000 hectares in different areas of the...

Public Safety Fire Reports July 13-19
July 19: 21:21- EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury, 4400 Jeffery Street; July 19: 20:20- Medical assist, assist EMS crew, 7955 Oak Pebble Cove; July 19: 16:40- Medical assist, assist EMS crew, 5600 Navy Road; July 19: 12:06- EMS...

As UN plastic treaty talks face possible deadlock, what are the ways forward?
In August, representatives of the world’s nations will meet in Geneva, Switzerland, to hopefully finalize a U.N. plastic treaty. But negotiators remain far apart, with an overwhelming number of nations wanting a legally binding treaty that limits...

Mother of Indian nurse on death row in Yemen pleads for mercy
The mother of an Indian nurse facing the death penalty for the murder of a Yemeni citizen is clinging to hope her daughter will be pardoned by the victim’s family. Nimisha Priya was scheduled to be executed in Sanaa on June 16 for the murder and...

Colombia Ramps Up Anti-Trafficking Efforts at Airports and Overland Borders
On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Colombia’s immigration authority reaffirmed its commitment to fighting human trafficking, unveiling new data and highlighting strengthened collaborations with law enforcement and international partners....

Corporate interference in public food health: A continental struggle
Food health in Latin America is not solely determined by personal or cultural choices—it is deeply shaped by the systematic interference of ultra-processed food corporations in public policy. This phenomenon has become a structural obstacle to...

Amusement park ride snaps at Saudi Arabia park, with 23 reported injured
A 360-degree amusement park ride snapped in half, injuring riders at the Green Mountain Park in Taif, Saudi Arabia on July 31, 2025. Video credit: East2West NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An amusement park ride malfunction in Saudi...

Chelsea agree deal to sign Ajax defender Jorrel Hato
Chelsea have agreed a deal for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato for an initial fee of £37m, subject to the Dutch club's supervisory board approval. The 19-year-old Dutchman is expected to sign a seven-year contract lasting until 2032 and will complete a...

Noboa recorta el 41 % de instituciones de la Presidencia de Ecuador y despide a 5.000 empleados con “plan de eficiencia”
Por Ana María Cañizares, CNN en Español El Gobierno de Ecuador anunció este jueves una reducción del 41% de instituciones adscritas a la Presidencia de la República, a través de un mecanismo de fusión y despidos que se inicia de inmediato tras la...

Ecuador extradites drug kingpin to United States
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The Lewis family: A legacy of hard work, service and community
Adapted from the Cowley Pioneer Day Book Honored as Citizens Emeritus during Cowley Pioneer Day 2025 celebration, the Lewis family embodies a profound legacy of hard work, self-reliance and community spirit, values deeply instilled by their...

The indispensable Tomato: A superfood with exceptional health benefits
Tomatoes originated in the Andes region of South America, first cultivated by indigenous peoples like the Aztecs. Introduced globally by Spanish colonizers, they are now a staple in various cuisines worldwide. Rich in vitamins, minerals and...

California looked to them to close health disparities, then it backpedaled
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Fortina Hernández is called “the one who knows...

Attorneys demand release of Ecuadorian man detained in Maine, citing denial of due process
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine (WGME) -- Attorneys for an Ecuadorian man detained in Maine are demanding his immediate release, saying he has been denied due process. According to a court filing, the man went to a crafts fair in Fort Fairfield last week...

On a cruise through the Galapagos Islands, you’ll see too many animals to count
“Octopus — there’s an octopus!” I quickly splash back into the water from the edge of the panga (or dinghy) where I was taking a break from snorkeling. My wetsuit is only half-zipped, but I quickly swim the 30 or so feet to where my brother is...

Lawyers say Maine border agents held an Ecuadorian man for days without telling family where he was
Lawyers say immigration officials in Maine detained a Massachusetts man for a week, and had him hospitalized, without telling his family where he was. Humberto Cachimuel Alfusi, originally from Ecuador, was traveling to Maine for a craft fair on...

Institutionalized corruption in Ecuador: the challenges facing Noboa’s government
Ecuador at a crossroads in its fight against corruption The year 2025 marks a decisive moment for Ecuador in its struggle against corruption—a phenomenon that can no longer be seen as isolated, but rather as an institutionalized system that has...

Immigration News Today: Amid Raids, Texas Region’s Residents Stay Inside — Even When They Need Medical Care
Just have a minute? Here are the top stories you need to know about immigration. This summary was featured in Documented’s Early Arrival newsletter. You can subscribe to receive it in your inbox three times per week here. Around the U.S. As...