North Sumatra, Indonesia
Students block a military vehicle at a mass rally in Medan, North Sumatra, as part of nationwide protests accusing the government of neglecting the economic struggles of ordinary people
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A bipartisan bill at the statehouse would change what happens when someone is wrongfully convicted and locked up.
Supporters of House Bill 501 say it would expand who qualifies for compensation, including some juveniles and people held in county jails
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Vietnam
Women use hand shuttles to repair fishing nets and traps
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Inside a California prison Father’s Day event, families share meals, laughs, and memories
A nonprofit-led “Get on the Bus” event brought together hundreds of families ahead of Father’s Day in a special moment that can be rare in prisons
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Chad Houser—founder and CEO of Dallas-based Café Momentum, an award-winning national nonprofit restaurant staffed almost entirely by justice-involved youth—has been named to the inaugural TIME Visionaries list
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Women report poor sleep despite a good night’s rest — while men overestimate their own sleep quality
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Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices
Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibition
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A number of law enforcement bodies across Ontario are welcoming the federal government’s long-promised bail and sentencing reforms, but some experts worry they won’t do much to actually stop crime and could hurt already marginalized communities
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‘It’s where the poetry is written in cinema language’: the female editors behind cinema’s masterpieces
...many women dedicate themselves to the craft of editing – as well as managing directors’ egos – to create the most celebrated & memorable big-screen classics
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Australia - Latest polls still have [Fascist] One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining
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Our study found that although women complained of sleep problems more often, they slept objectively better than men on average.
Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibition
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TIME's recognition notes Chad Houser’s leadership in advancing a community-based approach to youth justice reform through Café Momentum, a Dallas-based national nonprofit offering job opportunities, c...
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A nonprofit-led “Get on the Bus” event brought together hundreds of families ahead of Father’s Day in a special moment that can be rare in prisons
In an industry dominated by men, many women dedicate themselves to the craft of editing – as well as managing directors’ egos – to create some of the most celebrated and memorable big-screen classics
A number of law enforcement bodies across Ontario are welcoming the federal government’s long-promised bail and sentencing reforms, but some experts worry they won’t do much to actually stop crime and...
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Meanwhile, the Allan government is in trouble in Victoria ahead of November’s state election.