They are accused of selling at least one student derivatives of kratom, often called "gas station heroin" in the US.
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Residents of Palangka Raya, a city in Indonesia, are living under a dense orange smog as wildfires continue to burn in the surrounding area. Local people have shared footage showing the haze covering streets and towns, with many describing a lack of any place to escape it. The smoke has become a visible sign of the ongoing fire outbreaks affecting the region. The situation highlights the health and environmental strain that the fires are placing on nearby communities.
The White House has come to the defense of its newly appointed press secretary, Katie Zacharia, after questions were raised about her legal background. Reporting indicates she does not appear to be registered with the legal bar in any state where she has lived. The criticism centers on whether her credentials meet expectations for the role. The administration has pushed back on the concerns, standing by her appointment. The article does not provide further details on her qualifications or the administration's specific rebuttal.
Seventy-two former US military officers have written a letter asking the Pentagon to cancel plans to broadcast the execution of Nidal Hasan live. They describe the proposed livestream as barbaric. The signatories argue that the broadcast would damage the honor of the military that carries it out. They also warn that it would reflect poorly on the nation that permits it.
Art of Play, a novelty shop in Brooklyn, says its staff have been threatened following a public row with singer Kelly Clarkson. The dispute began after Clarkson complained online about how she was treated by the store over a mechanical bird. The shop describes the situation as surreal and says the fallout has been difficult for its employees. The source article provides limited detail beyond the shop's account of the threats and Clarkson's online complaint.
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