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He said the vessel, sanctioned by the US since 2024, had moved 7.3m barrels of oil on behalf of Iran.
From BBC
He added that Claustro “betrayed his position of trust as a public servant in the most deceitful way by stealing public benefits from those who needed them the most, and he did so while masquerading as a warrior for truth and justice on behalf of the People of California.”
From Los Angeles Times
Ashley St. Clair, the conservative influencer who claims to have mothered one of Musk’s many children, was also caught up in the deepfake spree and is reportedly considering taking legal action on behalf of herself and other affected users.
From Slate
“On behalf of the Saugus Cafe staff and ownership, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our community for the incredible support you have shown us throughout the years,” read the statement.
From Los Angeles Times
Marc Cavey, a decision maker on behalf of the Secretary of State, confirmed the decision and described Joynes' behaviour as "fundamentally incompatible with working as a teacher".
From BBC
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