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Published on Jan 2, 2026

New Tennessee law requires tattoo artists to train on how to recognize human trafficking

A new Tennessee law requires tattoo artists to complete human trafficking awareness training before obtaining or renewing a license. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new Tennessee law taking effect this year requires tattoo artists and operators to complete training …

Source: WZDX - Alabama - Pending
Published on Jan 2, 2026

New law brings tattoo artists into fight against human trafficking

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - With the stroke of midnight, Tennessee became the first state in the U.S. to add tattoo artists to the list of allies in the fight against human trafficking. A new law went into effect with the turn of the year, making tattoo artists into …

Source: FOX 13 - Tennessee - Pending
Published on Jan 4, 2026

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: Secretary of State Marco Rubio Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of …

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on Jan 2, 2026

Tennessee tattoo artists required to complete human trafficking training under new law

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Tennessee tattoo artists must now complete mandatory training to help identify and report potential human trafficking cases under a new state law. The “Ink of Hope Act” requires tattoo operators and artists to complete a one-hour …

Source: Action News 5 - Tennessee - Pending
Published on 01:48 GMT

10 El Paso leaders share top accomplishments, concerns

As 2026 begins, El Paso finds itself managing growth amid uncertainty. Local leaders point to accomplishments that reflect a vibrant, resilient community. At the same time, many worry that external forces – from political volatility to shifting trade …

Source: El Paso Inc - Texas - Neutral
Published on Dec 31, 2025

Tennessee’s new ‘Ink of Hope Act’ requires tattoo artists to learn how to recognize and report human trafficking

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Among the flurry of new laws coming to Tennessee in the New Year is one that will require tattoo artists to learn the signs of human trafficking and how to report the crime. Currently, tattoo operators and artists in Tennessee are …

Source: KFVS - Missouri - Pending
Published on Jan 1, 2026

Camila Mendoza Olmos’ family posts heartbreaking message — after Texas teen’s body was found 100 yards from home

Camila Mendoza Olmos’ grieving family said the teenager is “with the Good Lord” in a heartbreaking post after she was found dead in a field just 100 yards from her home. Camila’s family wanted “to give a humble and heartfelt thank you to all the news …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on Dec 31, 2025

North Texas woman sentenced to 30 years in human trafficking case

December 30, 2025 / 8:29 PM CST / CBS Texas A 25-year-old Tarrant County woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for recruiting girls into sex trafficking and forcing them to have sex or money, officials said. Tarrant County District …

Source: CBS Dallas - Texas - Neutral
Published on Jan 4, 2026

Here Are the Major Steps President Trump Took in 2025 to Tackle Immigration Reform

If 2025 was any indication, 2026 is going to be a banner year for immigration reform at the federal level. Remember, when President Donald Trump took office in January of 2025, we’d seen tens of millions of illegal immigrants from all over the globe pour …

Source: The Western Journal - Right-wing
Published on Dec 30, 2025

AG Yost Highlights 2025 Human Trafficking Wins

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Reducing the demand for human trafficking remained a top priority for Attorney General Dave Yost in 2025, as evidenced by task force successes and changed lives. “Our message is simple: Don’t buy sex in Ohio,” said AG Yost. “Every time …

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Published on Dec 30, 2025

Brothel operator receives 30 years in prison on human trafficking case

Dec. 30, 2025, 5:02 a.m. CT Leslie Clingenpeel remembers the late autumn day she stepped into an Oklahoma City courtroom to testify in a human trafficking case. Although she hadn't been asked to speak to the specific details of the case, she did know a …

Source: The Oklahoman - Pending
Published on Jan 4, 2026

Transcript: Sen. Tom Cotton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 4, 2026

The following is the transcript of the interview with Sen. Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We're joined now by the chairman of the Senate …

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on Dec 30, 2025

See inside human trafficking in Louisiana from the eyes of a victim, and the push to stop it

When the FBI first told Michelle Johnson she was a victim of human trafficking, she didn't believe them. It was 2011. She was in her 20s and facing jail time after authorities conducted a sting operation on her "pimp," Carlos Lampley. …

Source: The Advocate - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Jan 2, 2026

Operation trafficking migrants, including Cubans, dismantled in Texas

Agents from the United States Border Patrol (USBP) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office dismantled a human smuggling operation in Mission, Texas, which involved Cuban individuals. On December 19, authorities discovered a house where 24 undocumented …

Source: CiberCuba - Indeterminate
Published on Dec 30, 2025

Human trafficking in Alabama is an untold local news story that is drastically changing our communities

While most of the media’s immigration coverage consists of sad stories about Hispanic illegals being picked up by ICE, those reports are filled with lies and misinformation The under-reported part of the story is about how immigrants from all over the …

Source: Yellowhammer News - Alabama - Right-wing
Published on Jan 1, 2026

2026 election could be Alabama’s biggest political shakeup in decades: The races to watch

Alabama voters have big decisions to make in 2026, choosing replacements for state leaders who are leaving because of term limits or to run for another office. Voters will pick their next governor, U.S. senator, lieutenant governor and attorney general. …

Source: AL.com - Alabama - Center-left
Published on Jan 1, 2026

Dale Strong touts major 2025 wins for North Alabama: ‘Promises made, promises KEPT’

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is promoting his record and achievements for his constituents in 2025. “Some of the most consequential wins in 2025 include securing the largest tax cut in history for hardworking Americans, bringing U.S. Space Command …

Source: Yellowhammer News - Alabama - Right-wing
Published on Jan 1, 2026

New Tennessee law aims to train tattoo artists to help trafficking victims A new Tennessee law set to go into effect ...

A new Tennessee law set to go into effect January 1st, 2026 is drawing attention as tattoos are becoming indicators of sex trafficking. And, inside tattoo shops across the state, tattoo artists are learning how to recognize warning signs of human …

Source: WTVC - Tennessee - Center-right
Published on Jan 4, 2026

Venezuela Crisis: US Captures Maduro Amid Oil and Geopolitical Tensions

New Delhi The new year began with dramatic geopolitical news: the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3, 2026. The operation, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, marks a major escalation from years of …

Source: Awaz The Voice - Pending

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Published on January 2, 2026 - 15:37 GMT

Attorney General’s Office to Host Free Human Trafficking Prevention Training

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month that her Office is working alongside the Human Trafficking Training Center (HTTC) and HTTC Founder, Dan Nash, to bring …

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Published on December 31, 2025 - 12:28 GMT

*SAVE THE DATE* Policy and Media Leaders Convene for Monthly Breakfast Briefing on Faith, Culture, and Public Affairs

*SAVE THE DATE* Policy and Media Leaders Convene for Monthly Breakfast Briefing on Faith, Culture, and Public Affairs WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington Policy Institute, Great American …

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Published on December 31, 2025 - 22:17 GMT

Defending, Protecting, Delivering: Attorney General Bonta Highlights DOJ’s Work Uplifting California’s People, Values, ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today highlighted the California Department of Justice’s (DOJ) efforts to uplift Californians and protect the state’s people, resources, and values over the past year. In 2025, DOJ worked to improve the lives …

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Published on January 5, 2026 - 00:59 GMT

World Happiness Foundation Calls for the De-normalization of Violence and Renewed Respect for International Law

From the United Nations to the United People: a people-centered path to dignity, accountability, and peace NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Happiness Foundation today issued a statement in response to …

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Published on January 4, 2026 - 22:56 GMT

Africa Led Petition Challenges Global Climate and Corporate Harm Standards

Petition filed at the African Commission calls for a new global framework to assess climate, environmental, and corporate harm BANJUL, BANJUL, GAMBIA, January 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An Africa-led coalition anchored by the Fair Start …

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Published on January 3, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

Strategic Update: Successful U.S. Military Operation Marks the Collapse of the Maduro Regime

From the MSI² perspective, the operation constitutes a success and an operational turning point with direct implications for regional security MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Miami Strategic Intelligence …

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Published on January 3, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

US Tamil Diaspora Urges Internationally Supervised Resolution for Sri Lanka, Citing Recent U.S. Actions in Venezuela

Tamil Diaspora urges international, law-based engagement in Sri Lanka, calling for supervision, demilitarization, accountability, and a democratic path forward. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tamil Diaspora has …

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Published on January 3, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

The Peach Symphony: Christina Victoria Releases a Luminous Poetry Collection Where Lineage, Womanhood, & Music Converge

A cinematic and sensorial new book unfolds like a live performance, an ode to Southern roots, sacred sensuality, and a woman returning to herself. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Poet and creative …

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Published on January 3, 2026 - 21:28 GMT

Libyan Youth Rally Around Prince Mohammed el-Senussi, Backing Constitutional Monarchy as the Only Path Forward for Libya

Libyan youth rally around HRH Mohammed el-Senussi, backing a return to the 1951 constitutional monarchy amid growing frustration with political exclusion. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Libya’s Independence Day …

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Published on January 3, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Triple V Exceeds Expectations on GivingTuesday

LA JOLLA, CA, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Triple V, a La Jolla-based nonprofit focused on youth development and education, marked its first-ever GivingTuesday campaign in 2025 by raising over $800 to support its …

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Published on January 2, 2026 - 20:33 GMT

NGPA RETURNS TO PALM SPRINGS IN 2026 FOR THEIR WINTER WARM UP AND INDUSTRY EXPO

NGPA’s Winter Warm Up and Industry Expo Returns to Palm Springs, Connecting Aviation Professionals with Leading Airlines and Employers PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Gay Pilots Association ( …

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Published on January 2, 2026 - 18:42 GMT

TM Investigations Inc. Expands Investigative Services to Offer Comprehensive Solutions in Virginia

TM Investigations Inc expands its services, offering advanced corporate, personal, and legal investigations with cutting-edge technology & expert professionals. ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TM …

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Published on January 2, 2026 - 18:30 GMT

The Hayden Foundation Highlights a Year of Community Investment Across Rhode Island

Nearly $1 million awarded in 2025 to support education, workforce development, and animal welfare initiatives statewide CRANSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now that 2025 has come to a close, the Hayden Foundation …

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Published on January 2, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Moradi Neufer Hosts Free Webinar to Help Parents Keep Teens Out of the Divorce Crossfire

Partner Patricia Van Haren and teen wellness specialist Dr. Unnatti Jain share tools to reduce conflict, protect teens, and co-parent with clarity. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moradi Neufer, a premier …

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Published on January 2, 2026 - 14:36 GMT

Alsana Strengthens Its California Network with a New Adolescent Treatment Program in Westlake Village

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alsana has expanded its community with a California adolescent eating disorder treatment program located in Westlake Village. The program offers intensive outpatient (IOP) care …

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Published on January 2, 2026 - 08:29 GMT

Gestionnaire de cookie québécois : Byscuit.com, le premier outil local, prend un grand essor au Québec

MONTREAL, CANADA, January 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Byscuit.com, le premier gestionnaire de cookies 100 % local conçu et opéré au Québec, connaît actuellement un essor majeur à travers la province. Développé pour répondre aux exigences …

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Published on January 1, 2026 - 19:09 GMT

New Year, Renewed Mission: Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Expands Support for Military Families in 2026

Blue Star Mothers of America renews its mission in 2026, expanding support for military families, veterans, and Gold Star families nationwide. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the new year begins, Blue Star …

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Published on January 1, 2026 - 09:02 GMT

Israel Innovation Authority and Ministry of Education Launch NIS 26M Initiative to Advance Youth Entrepreneurship

New nationwide programs will strengthen Israel’s high-tech human capital, and integrate thousands of students into tech and scientific entrepreneurship pathways JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Israel Innovation …

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Published on January 1, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

True Charity Announces 2026 Annual Summit to Equip Churches and Nonprofits for Effective Poverty Alleviation

April 2026 conference features national leaders examining why many poverty solutions fail—and what works instead. JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 1, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Charity, a national nonprofit dedicated to …

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Published on December 31, 2025 - 23:47 GMT

Tamil Diaspora Publishes Analysis on Britain’s 1948 Constitutional Exit from Ceylon and Its Long-Term Impact on SL

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Britain’s constitutional exit from Ceylon in 1948 proceeded from a fundamental historical misreading of the island. The Tamil people are among the island’s most ancient and …

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Published on December 31, 2025 - 23:45 GMT

Message of peace & love, Sundance Award-Winning Director’s CRACK OF LIGHT, Radical Experiment in AI Minimalist Cinema

The film was created as a humanist tribute to all children lost to war, all around the world, past, present, and (hopefully not) future - Gaza as an example. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Conceived as a …

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Published on December 31, 2025 - 20:25 GMT

Abramyan: Citizen Diplomat Advocates for Detainees, Dispute Resolution and Human Rights

Tireless intermediary in the Capital calls US leaders’ attention to conditions in Armenia – Azerbaijan region WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- No stranger to conflict resolution, the power of personal engagement …

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Published on December 31, 2025 - 19:36 GMT

R & R Health Announces Launch of New Sober Living & Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services in Redondo Beach, California

R & R Health announces new sober living and outpatient addiction treatment services in Redondo Beach to support lasting, real world recovery. REDONDO BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- R & R Health, a …

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