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‘Treat rape victims like heroes’: the survivor changing voyeurism laws

Emily Hunt felt powerless after CPS failed to charge man who filmed her naked and asleep. Now she advises UK government on sexual assault

The Guardian - UK

Mason Greenwood won’t play or train as Manchester United carry out internal investigation

All criminal charges against Greenwood have been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service

Evening Standard

Mason Greenwood ‘relieved’ after attempted rape and assault charges dropped

The Crown Prosecution Service discontinued the case against the 21-year-old on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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Mason Greenwood won't return to Man Utd as club lays out next steps after charges dropped

Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood faced allegations of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault against a woman, and was set to face trial in November 2023

Daily Mirror

Metropolitan Police accused of 'protecting' King Charles in honours probe

THE Metropolitan Police has been accused of “protecting” King Charles during an investigation into the illegal selling of honours by some of the…

The National (Scotland)

Prosecutors drop attempted rape case against Mason Greenwood

Manchester United footballer, 21, was charged with attempted rape offence last year

The Guardian - UK

Safety, justice, education highlight state Rep. Kam Buckner’s campaign for mayor

Buckner, chairman of the Black Caucus in the Illinois House of Representatives, said his campaign is focused on instilling trust in city government, improving Chicago Public Schools and reducing violent crime.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Paul Vallas says voters should focus more on competency over likability

Vallas, a former CEO of Chicago Public Schools, said his years of experience at the top of CPS and other major school districts around the country make him well-suited to fix the city’s problems.

Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has vowed to bring preschool to every Illinois child. That’s easier said than done

CHICAGO — In his second inaugural address in January, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker promised to “make preschool available to every family throughout the state” — a feat that will require solutions to staffing shortfalls, school capacity limitations and an increase to the state’s nearly $600 million early childhood education block…

Chicago Tribune

Special Report: Football's battle against homophobia amid "worst possible start to year"

The first month of 2023 has seen a surge in homophobic incidents at Premier League, FA Cup, EFL and grassroots games, with the LGBT+ community left feeling unsafe in the sport

Daily Mirror

UK judge orders soldier accused of terrorism offence remanded in custody

A judge on Saturday adjourned legal proceedings against a serving soldier in the British army who is accused of terrorism and explosives-related offences and remanded the 21-year-old in custody, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

Reuters

Paul Vallas gets money in mayor’s race from ex-CPS board member who left after scandal

The former CPS CEO has taken $7,500 from Deborah Quazzo plus $10,000 from her husband. Vallas had given back $500 Quazzo gave him during his 2019 run for mayor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Domestic abuse charges in England and Wales halved since 2015, as offences doubled

Exclusive: Domestic abuse charges authorised by CPS declined from 82,158 to 43,836 in 2021-2022, Labour party reveals

The Guardian - UK

Clusters of pandemic relief loans went to the same Chicago addresses, including homeless shelters, Sun-Times finds

One Paycheck Protection Program loan recipient who used a Salvation Army address said he was a farmer. A dozen others said they operated barber shops or beauty salons. Most got loans of about $20,000, the maximum based on a yearly income of at least $100,000.

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Mayor Lightfoot's campaign defended emails seeking volunteers after school district raised alarm

CHICAGO — A Chicago Public Schools official informed Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s campaign team that it can’t recruit students for political work on campus or offer extra credit — hours before the mayor’s campaign released a statement defending it as a “common practice” done for decades, emails obtained by The Chicago…

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS warned Lightfoot aide over emails seeking student volunteers before campaign defended recruitment effort

Lightfoot, who has since apologized and admitted the tactic was “clearly a mistake,” has faced heavy criticism for the misstep and is under scrutiny by the inspectors general for both the school district and the city.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayoral candidate Sophia King unveils education plan

King, who represents the 4th Ward on the City Council, was a chemistry teacher at the Latin School of Chicago and helped found Ariel Community Academy in North Kenwood-Oakland.

The Independent UK

Man charged with terrorism after arrest at Leeds hospital

Mohammad Farooq will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

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Evening Standard

Police charge man with terrorism after arrest at Leeds hospital

A 27-year-old man has been charged with terrorism and other offences after he was found last week with a suspicious device in the grounds of a hospital in Leeds.

Reuters

UK police charge man with terrorism after arrest at Leeds hospital

British police on Thursday said a 27-year-old man has been charged with terrorism and other offences after he was found last week with a suspicious device in the grounds of a hospital in Leeds, in northern England.

Texas Observer

San Antonio to End Use of Coal Within Five Years

But CPS Energy’s decision to switch to Natural Gas highlights the potential and peril of cities’ clean energy transition.

Chicago Sun-Times

35 Chicago charter schools approved to stay open but with CPS closely watching over them

The charter schools received shorter term lengths than in the past and new conditions for continued approval as part of an ongoing effort to demand greater accountability.

Chicago Sun-Times

CPS to consider science, social studies marks instead of standardized tests for advancing to the next grade

The district is placing more focus on core subjects and helping students who are falling behind so they aren’t held back.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘The voice of the Board of Education’ longtime secretary Estela Beltran to retire after 37 years

Best known for her calm, recognizable voice leading board meetings, Beltran started her career at Chicago Public Schools in 1986.

Chicago Sun-Times

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