Mandatory Life Sentences For Drug Offenders Stir Debate In New York
New York Court of Appeals upholds mandatory life sentences for narcotics, but judges prosecutors and defense lawyers critique effectiveness. Critics say the law punishes small sellers equally with major dealers and hampers leverage against big traffickers. Several officials warn it may fail to curb drug distribution and may push operations to use younger sellers.
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Militia Woman Fights Leopard to Save Child
In Hupeh Province China a 20 year old militiawoman Chen Chuan hsiang engaged a six foot leopard barehanded to protect a 3 year old child. She struck the beast with rocks then jumped on its back pulling its head as supporters arrived to kill the leopard.
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UPI
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Hupeh
China
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Ko Chengye
Ko Cheng-ye
Chen
Britain’s inflation hits record twenty five percent in May
Britain's annual rate of inflation rose to a record 25 percent in May, the highest among industrialized nations, signaling sharp price pressures and economic instability. The report notes the figure as a pivotal indicator for policy and living costs amid global tension.
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Britain
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Training Teens To Be Parents Is Shown As Shortcoming
UPI reports educator Elizabeth Ogg argues teen parent training is neglected. Early childbearing brings health risks and unstable family life, with 700 children killed yearly by parents or substitutes. Programs like Boys' Clubs of America pilot videos to aid parenthood prep.
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UPI
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United States
Public Affairs Committee, Inc
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High Schools Like Prisons, Study Declares
Stanford researchers compare American high schools to prisons in Psychology Today, arguing facilities emphasize efficiency, security, and surveillance over student freedom and creativity.
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Psychology Today Magazine
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Craig Haney
Aie Zimbardo
Haney
Nature Grown Opioid-Like Substance Found in Animals
A Stanford and Addiction Research Foundation study reports a naturally occurring morphine like substance in pigs cows and likely humans. Dr Avram Goldstein says mammals share hormone chemistry and the discovery could shape understanding of narcotic addiction and withdrawal risks. Researchers including Dr Brian Cox and Dr Kent Opheim identified the compound from cattle and pig pituitary gland extracts.
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UPI
Avram Goldstein
Addiction Research Foundation
Goldstein
Brian Cox
Kent Opheim
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