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Published on Sep 19, 2026

Held in hotels or detained for a year after being deported to Africa: ‘This is called human trafficking’

Among so many faces, Roberto Mosquera remembered one in particular the day he arrived in Eswatini, a small country tucked away in southern Africa. He kept seeing that face over the following 14 months, which passed slowly and unbearably in the compressed …

Source: El País - Center-left
Published on Sep 18, 2026

Operation Late Checkout targets human trafficking in Indian River County

Operation Late Checkout targets human trafficking in Indian River County INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. —Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers Thursday that law enforcement had made 50 arrests as the result of a four-day operation called Operation Late …

Source: WPBF - Florida - Pending
Published on 16:02 GMT

Could disaster recovery include protecting women from domestic abuse and exploitation?

Published 2026-09-21 05:00 5:00 September 21, 2026 am America/Chicago Republish this story After a deadly wildfire tore through Maui in August 2023, community organizer Khara Jabola-Carolus set out to ask women how they were faring after the disaster. …

Source: The 19th News - Center-left
Published on Sep 18, 2026

Boca Raton pair charged in human trafficking case involving disabled victim

Boca Raton pair charged in human trafficking case involving disabled victim BOCA RATON, Fla. —A man and woman in Boca Raton are facing charges after investigators uncovered a human trafficking case involving an adult victim diagnosed with an intellectual …

Source: WPBF - Florida - Pending
Published on Sep 17, 2026

50 arrested in Indian River County undercover human trafficking operation

Fifty people were arrested following a multiagency undercover operation in Indian River County focused on human trafficking, prostitution and unlawful sexual contact with minors, authorities said. Operation Late Checkout was conducted from Sept. 10 through …

Source: WQCS - Florida - Public Broadcaster
Published on 16:03 GMT

Linda Larson

Linda Lillian Larson of Ortonville, MI passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, surrounded by some loving family (Bill, Kenny, Kenzie, and Ruth, a great friend). Linda was born on September 22, 1959 to Joseph Harlan Larson and Anna Irene Fyhr who both …

Source: The Citizen - Michigan - Neutral
Published on 19:08 GMT

Colorado Employment Situation – August 2026

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Source: The Prowers Journal - Colorado - Pending
Published on Sep 17, 2026

Indian River County sheriff announces 50+ arrests in multi-agency human trafficking operation

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. — The Indian River County Sheriff's Office announced more than 50 arrests following a multi-agency, multi-day operation targeting human trafficking and illegal sexual activity in the county. WATCH BELOW: Indian River County …

Source: WPTV 5 - Florida - Neutral
Published on 12:04 GMT

Husband, Father, Prisoner

David Barnes just wanted to see his kids. When his plane landed in Moscow, it had been nearly three years since he last heard from his two sons. Luke would now be eleven. Daniel would be seven.* They had been living in a strange country, speaking a strange …

Source: Texas Monthly - Neutral
Published on 12:09 GMT

The Libertarian Case for Flock

After its launch in 2017, Flock Safety—the policing technology company best known for its automatic license plate readers (ALPRs)—spent years working diligently with local law enforcement. Today, however, the internet is ablaze with advocacy against Flock …

Source: City Journal - Right-wing
Published on Sep 17, 2026

Florida’s Attorney General race plays out in the shadow of the Hope Florida scandal

MIAMI — Florida voters are being asked to weigh in on the attorney general’s race this November. Leer en español The governor’s former chief of staff, Republican incumbent James Uthmeier, is facing his first election test to hold the seat Gov. Ron DeSantis …

Source: Local 10 - Florida - Pending
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Brevard pageant crowns first local titleholdersThree new queens launch reigns focused on children, human trafficking ...

BREVARD COUNTY — History was made in July 2026 when the Brevard Regional Pageant crowned its first local titleholders. The community-driven pageant celebrates leadership, community involvement and service, providing women and teens ages 14 to 56 with a …

Source: Hometown News Brevard - Florida - Pending
Published on Sep 20, 2026

After years of silence, House bill targets tactics used to shield Jeffrey Epstein

An undated photo of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell released by the Department of Justice on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. (U.S. Department of Justice) House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the Survivor’s Voice Protection Act on Wednesday …

Source: WorldNetDaily - Right-wing
Published on Sep 20, 2026

Playing in band brings a little harmony to lives of recovering addicts

The song is “Highway to Hell,” and the woman on the mic has barreled down that road before, made it a round trip. “Hey, Satan, payin’ my dues,” Kristen Nolen sing-howls, her words a roar of melody and experience alike. “Playin’ in a rockin’ band.” About …

Source: Las Vegas Review Journal - Nevada - Right-wing
Published on Sep 11, 2026

JSO nabs 18 arrests in undercover sting targeting prostitution, human trafficking demand

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Eighteen men were arrested over three days as part of Operation Back to School, an undercover sting aimed at people trying to pay for sex. Vice Unit detectives led the operation, monitoring websites known for solicitation and …

Source: News4Jax - Florida - Neutral
Published on Sep 10, 2026

Human trafficking victims sought after suspect arrested by NC police

Human trafficking victims of network between Florida and the Carolinas sought by NC police FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. —Victims of a human trafficking network that spanned across the Southeast could help lock a case down if they help police in North Carolina. The …

Source: WXII 12 - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Sep 15, 2026

Florida Seniors Don’t Want Arcade Games to Vanish

Florida’s determined stance against alleged illegal gambling arcades, backed by an intense crackdown, has drawn opposition from an unexpected group: elder citizens. The group claims the neighborhood businesses are important social hubs and not underground …

Source: Gambling News - New York - Neutral
Published on Sep 20, 2026

2026 Election Questionnaire: James Reilly, Will County Sheriff

Name: James “Jim” Reilly What office are you seeking: Will County Sheriff What is your political party? What is your current age? 60 Occupation and employer: Will County Sheriff’s Police What offices, if any, have you previously held? President of Will …

Source: Shaw Local - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Sep 10, 2026

MLB's dirty secret likened to human trafficking as Red Sox legend blocks reform

On an evening in late 2021, in a pristine baseball complex in central Santo Domingo, a baby-faced 14-year-old outfielder in athletic gear named Belfi Rivera huddled in front of a computer screen. Next to him was John Carmona, who had been Belfi’s trainer …

Source: Raw Story - Left-wing

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Carr: Three Convicted of Gang and Drug Charges in Fulton County Following Operation Heatwave

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Chiquille Bell, Marcus Thornton and Contrellis Brooks have pleaded guilty to charges related to criminal street gang activity and the illegal distribution of drugs, including Oxycodone …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Carr: Three Convicted of Gang and Drug Charges in Fulton County Following Operation Heatwave

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Chiquille Bell, Marcus Thornton and Contrellis Brooks have pleaded guilty to charges related to criminal street gang activity and the illegal distribution of drugs, including Oxycodone …

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Published on September 16, 2026 - 13:03 GMT

Influential Women Highlights Lucresia Montez: Advancing Compassionate Support For Human Trafficking Survivors

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houston Social Worker Draws on More Than 18 Years of Experience to Connect Vulnerable Survivors With Critical Healthcare, Dignity, and Opportunities for Recovery Houston, …

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Published on September 15, 2026 - 20:56 GMT

Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit Draws Over 250 Attendees, Marks Major Collaboration in Statewide Fight

LINCOLN--More than 250 participants from across Nebraska convened at the UNL Innovation Campus on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, for the third annual Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit, hosted by Attorney General Mike Hilgers. The event brought …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

136 Montana Prosecutors Trained on Human Trafficking Intelligence at Statewide Seminar

A three-day seminar brought together prosecutors statewide, including rural counties without dedicated cybercrime or crime-analysis staff. WHITEFISH, MT, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For three days at Fairmont Hot Springs …

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Published on September 8, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Allen Longstreet Launches Cross-Country Book Tour to Support Human Trafficking Victims Through New Novel Underbelly

Allen Longstreet donates 100% of 2026 Underbelly royalties to support human trafficking victims. SEBASTIAN, Fla., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Author Allen Longstreet has launched a cross-country charity book tour surrounding the release of his new …

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Published on September 3, 2026 - 15:27 GMT

North Carolina General Assembly Commits to Combating Human Trafficking in Partnership with One More Child

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One More Child announced today that the North Carolina General Assembly has included $900,000 in state funding to strengthen the organization’s work in combating human trafficking and serving survivors …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 12:13 GMT

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force calls for submissions to the 2026 ...

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the South Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force is calling for student posters for the 2026 Youth Poster Contest, inviting middle and high school students across the state …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 16:20 GMT

The K. Stewart Foundation Presents Bodies In Bloom LA: A Afternoon of Healthcare, Autonomy, & Community for Queer Women

The 501(c)(3) nonprofit brings the LGBTQIA+ women's community into one room for a conversation on healthcare and women's autonomy, Saturday, 09/26/2026. LOS ANGELS, CA, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The K. Stewart …

Distribution channels: Conferences & Trade Fairs, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on September 21, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Dr. Gurpreet Singh Padda, MD Publishes The Pained Brain, Arguing Chronic Pain Is a Metabolic Disease the Scan Cannot See

A 479-page, 22-chapter volume coauthored with Dr. KrisJay Fucanan, MD, documents 2,291 references published at thepainedbrain.com ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Gurpreet Singh Padda, MD, MBA, MHP, an …

Distribution channels: Education, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on September 21, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Media Alert: LGBT History Month Kickoff Anthony Fauci, MD, Award Recipient

LGBT History Month Kickoff: International Role Model Award presented to Dr. Anthony Fauci; 2026 LGBT History Month Icons announced, including Abraham Lincoln. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Media Alert: …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 10:41 GMT

SOSS Bros Launches No Meal Left Behind Following $1,000 Contribution to Water Project in Mali

Miami condiment company establishes charitable initiative around the idea that giving can begin while a business is still growing. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SOSS Bros, the Miami-based sauce company, has …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 05:13 GMT

Black Soil Rising Brings Alabama Family’s Fight Against Big Oil to NYC Climate Week

EJLPC and Movement for Black Lives’ Black Hive host “From Big Oil to Black Futures,” featuring film, frontline leaders, food and performances NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Black family’s fight to protect …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Environment ...
Published on September 21, 2026 - 04:59 GMT

'No Justice for the Wicked' by B.W. Mellis Takes Readers Into a Dystopian Future Shaped by Fear and Control

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Debut Author B.W. Mellis brings together extreme speculative horror, dark dystopian fiction, and political horror in No Justice for the Wicked, an 87,000-word novel set within the …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Corrao & Robles Law Expands Slip-and-Fall and Snow-and-Ice Injury Practice

WARWICK, RI, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Warwick-based Corrao & Robles Law has expanded its personal injury practice with an increased focus on slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall cases involving unsafe conditions on …

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Published on September 21, 2026 - 02:33 GMT

Build on the past, shape the future: the ICRC’s 40 years of humanitarian dialogue with the PLA

This year, ICRC Vice-President Jürg Lauber was invited to speak at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum. He stated that amidst rising conflict numbers, geopolitical volatility, and rapid developments in military technology, strengthening compliance with …

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Published on September 20, 2026 - 16:50 GMT

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS): Subregional Conference in Amman Bridging Theory, research and Field ...

The conference brought together government representatives, mental health experts, academics, researchers, international and local organizations, alongside families of missing persons from across the region and beyond. Organized under the partnership …

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Published on September 19, 2026 - 16:48 GMT

Denver Celebrates 30th Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk on September 27

Join RMDSA at Denver’s City Park to celebrate inclusion and raise funds supporting people with Down syndrome and their families across Colorado. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new parent looking for reassurance. A …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 20:59 GMT

Lakewood-Amedex Announces IRB Approval to Initiate Phase 2a Clinical Trial of Nu-3 for Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Lakewood-Amedex Biotherapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:LABT) SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lakewood-Amedex Biotherapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: LABT, the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 15:58 GMT

AMMWEC Backs Bipartisan Right to Worship Act On Capitol Hill

Muslim and multifaith leaders stand with lawmakers from both parties in support of the Right to Worship Act WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Seattle University School of Law to Host Fifth National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference

National gathering will bring prominent legal scholars, educators, and practitioners to Seattle; proposals for papers and panels due Oct. 1. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seattle University School of Law …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 14:13 GMT

Grit Isn’t Enough: ‘Gritsilience’ Offers a New Framework for Surviving, Thriving and Leading Under Pressure

Dr. Natasha Lukasiewich reframes resilience for people who work, live, and lead in high-stakes environments. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid continued burnout and trauma across healthcare, emergency …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 14:05 GMT

Eromo Family's Illuminate Life Gala Returns to The Beverly Hilton October 15

The biennial black-tie evening expands its awards program to honor the builders of self-sustaining communities BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Concierge Healthcare International (CHCI) today announced …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on September 18, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Orange Biomed Joins T1D Families at Camp to Community High Country in North Carolina

MedTech Company Connects with the T1D Community Through Education and Family-Focused Activities VALLE CRUCIS, NC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Orange Biomed, a medical technology company focused on diabetes care, today …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Water 4 Mercy Announces Robert Boyd as Executive Vice President of External Relations

Veteran Television News Reporter Joins Organization Full Time as Water 4 Mercy Expands Its Life-Changing Work Across Africa CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Water 4 Mercy, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 12:37 GMT

Equipping the Persecuted Releases New Report Showing Thousands of Christians Slaughtered in Nigeria This Year

Organization urges Washington to address the full range of militant threats as new app delivers terror alerts directly to smartphones WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Equipping the Persecuted …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 12:11 GMT

Charleston Author Corey L. Hamilton Expands Faith-Centered Message of Redemption Through Dirty Hands but a Clean Heart™

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charleston author Corey L. Hamilton continues to share the message behind Dirty Hands but a Clean Heart™, a faith-centered story shaped by themes of struggle, forgiveness, …

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Published on September 18, 2026 - 12:03 GMT

Marine Veteran and Sierra Delta Founder BJ Ganem Available for Media Interviews in the Columbus Area Sept. 22-24

“Portraits in Courage” exhibit showcases two pieces of art made by former President George W Bush COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sierra Delta, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit announced today founder BJ Ganem a …

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