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article RAINS COUNTY, Texas – A Rains County justice of the peace, who has been at the center of multiple controversies, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor weapons charge after it was revealed prosecutors are dropping a separate felony case against him, county officials said. Plea on weapons charge, felony dropped What we know: Justice of the Peace Robert Jenkins Franklin was convicted of a misdemeanor this month in connection with a 2023 incident in which he was accused of shouldering a rifle near a window inside the Rains County Courthouse.  The charge stemmed from this photograph referenced in a criminal…

What happens when abstract art gets inventive, playful, even rebellious? A handful of current exhibitions offer compelling answers. Painting in Space brings together four titans of abstraction — Al Held, Elizabeth Murray, Judy Pfaff, and Frank Stella — whose visions of space, flatness, and opticality are as radical now as they were decades ago. Anish Kapoor’s early pigment sculptures at the Jewish Museum also pushed boundaries and set the stage for the monumental artworks for which he’s best known today. These creators laid the groundwork for later generations of artists, including Luz Carabaño, whose quiet, dreamy paintings are almost hypnotic.…

WASHINGTON — While multiple reports emerged Tuesday that Ukraine and the US have a tentative agreement on a way to end the war with Russia, the single biggest question is what any forthcoming security guarantee will look like, according to analysts from the Atlantic Council. The Trump administration shocked the world last week when it delivered a 28-point “peace plan” to Ukraine, which included demands that Kyiv cede territory to Russia that Moscow does not currently control and would ban Ukraine from joining NATO, among other controversial provisions that some US lawmakers described as amounting to a Russian “wish list.”…

Over its 30 year history, iEntertainment Network (IENT) has lived a turbulent life. That’s what you would expect for the maker of WarBirds.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are basically the Super Bowl for fitness gear. If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your home gym, replace your beat-up leggings, or finally snag a recovery tool that isn’t full price, this is the week to do it. I rounded up the deals I genuinely think are worth your money — including a the things I personally own and use all the time.Lululemon — Up to 58% Off Select StylesLulu’s “We Made Too Much” section is stacked right now, and the discounts are deeper than usual. If you’ve had your eye on Aligns, Scubas, or…

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The University Circle Police Department will host free self-defense courses for healthcare workers and first responders who often face violent situations without protective equipment.Two training sessions are scheduled at the department’s facility at 12100 Euclid Ave. The first, on Dec. 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., is designed for paramedics, EMTs and crisis intervention specialists. The second, on Jan. 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., will focus on nursing professionals and students.University Circle Police Chief Thomas Wetzel said the training addresses a critical safety gap. While police officers carry firearms, Tasers, pepper spray, batons and wear bulletproof…

IonQ and Heven AeroTech have entered a strategic partnership to integrate quantum computing, sensing, networking and security technologies into hydrogen-powered long-endurance drones for national security missions. The collaboration aims to unlock new capabilities in GPS-denied environments, autonomous operations and secure aerial communications. The partnership further expands IonQ’s footprint in defense innovation and quantum-secure network development. Read MoreKULR Technology has developed a next-generation 400V battery prototype for a counter-UAS directed energy system just five weeks after receiving the purchase order, showcasing its rapid engineering and integration capabilities. The system leverages advanced modeling, modular design and in-house prototyping to meet the demanding…

Agartala, November 24, 2025: Three persons were detained late Monday night near the Amtali Bypass in Agartala after police recovered illegal firearms during a routine patrol operation, Superintendent of Police (West Tripura) Namit Pathak informed.Briefing reporters alongside Additional SP Dhruv Nath and Amtali SDPO Parmita Pandey, SP Pathak said a patrol team led by Amtali Police Station Officer-in-Charge Paritosh Das intercepted an auto-rickshaw after noticing suspicious movement in the area.During the search, police recovered two factory-made small arms, four magazines, and three mobile phones from the possession of the occupants. Two of the detainees identified as Tinku Debbarma and Sumendra…

Martyna Dominczak came to Muay Thai searching for strength, discipline, and a path to greatness. The Polish striking sensation never expected to find the love of her life, too. When she returns to face ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion “The Queen” Phetjeeja at ONE Fight Night 38: Andrade vs. Baatarkhuu on Prime Video, the Legion Glogow warrior will step into the ring with the man who’s been shaping her career since the beginning, standing beside her not just as a coach, but as her husband. Before she faces the dangerous Phetjeeja in an atomweight Muay Thai battle, which will…