Ruby Franke’s Prison Phone Call Reveals How She Finally Turned on Jodi Hildebrandt

Ruby Franke’s Prison Phone Call Reveals How She Finally Turned on Jodi Hildebrandt

Ruby Franke’s Daughter Shari Franke Recalls “Scary” Abuse and “Psychological” Punishment Content warning: This story discusses child abuse. One turning point in Ruby Franke‘s child abuse case has come to light. Before the disgraced YouTuber and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt each pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse—for which they are currently…

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IMF’s Georgieva says central bank independence critical, backs Powell

IMF’s Georgieva says central bank independence critical, backs Powell

[KYIV] International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday underscored the importance of keeping central banks independent and threw her support behind beleaguered Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is facing a Trump administration investigation for renovation cost overruns. Georgieva told Reuters in an interview that there was ample evidence that central bank independence worked…

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Star Wars Shakeup: Dave Filoni & Lynwen Brennan New Lucasfilm Presidents As Kathleen Kennedy Returns To Producing

Star Wars Shakeup: Dave Filoni & Lynwen Brennan New Lucasfilm Presidents As Kathleen Kennedy Returns To Producing

In a long expected transition, Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as President of Lucasfilm this week, after nearly 14 years leading the studio. She will continue as producer of the studio’s next two theatrical films, The Mandalorian and Grogu (5/22/26) and Shawn Levy’s Star Wars: Starfighter (5/28/27). She will then pursue other producing projects independently.  The new leaders are hardly coming…

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Oil settles down 4% as Trump comments ease Iranian supply concerns

Oil settles down 4% as Trump comments ease Iranian supply concerns

[HOUSTON] Oil prices settled down around 4 per cent on Thursday ending a five-day streak of gains after US President Donald Trump said the crackdown on protesters in Iran was easing, allaying concerns over potential military action against Iran and oil supply disruptions. Brent futures settled down US$2.76 or 4.15 per cent, at US$63.76 a barrel. US West…

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