Two former associates of Steve Bannon, Brian Kolfage and Andrew Badolato, have been sentenced to four years and three months in prison for their roles in the fraudulent We Build The Wall fundraising campaign. The two men were accused of using the money for personal expenses, including luxury vacations and home renovations, and had diverted more than $350,000 from the campaign for their own use. Bannon, who served as a top adviser to President Donald Trump, also faces fraud charges in connection with the campaign and is awaiting trial.
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Kenyan police have discovered thirty-nine bodies in shallow graves on land owned by Pastor Paul Makenzi, who was arrested on April 14th for allegedly telling his followers to fast to death. When police raided Makenzi's property in Malindi, they found fifteen emaciated people, including four in critical condition. Local residents have expressed shock and outrage, and the Kenyan government has yet to comment on the situation. Investigations are ongoing to determine the fate of Makenzi and his followers.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's dream of taking Wrexham Association Football Club to the English Football League came true on Saturday, as the team secured promotion with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood. The Racecourse Ground in north Wales was filled with more than 10,000 fans, including the Hollywood actors, to witness the historic moment. With the backing of Reynolds and McElhenney, the future looks bright for Wrexham Association Football Club as they look to continue their success in the English Football League.
Montana House Speaker has refused to allow transgender lawmaker Rep. Zooey Zephyr to speak on the House floor until she apologizes for comments she made about a bill to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. In response, activists held a "die-in" protest in the state Capitol rotunda to demonstrate their support for Zephyr, who has refused to apologize and is continuing to fight for the rights of transgender people in Montana.
Experts believe the spiral was caused by a rocket launch, and photographer Christopher Hayden was able to capture the moment on camera. The sight was a "once in a lifetime experience" for Hayden, and the photo has since gone viral, with many people marveling at the beauty of the phenomenon.
Lori Vallow is on trial in Boise, Idaho for the murder of her two children and a romantic rival. Prosecutors allege that Vallow used money, power and sex to get what she wanted and that she was involved in a complicated plot to cast out evil spirits. The defense is expected to argue that there is no physical evidence linking Vallow to the deaths.
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is being treated for a lung infection and chronic myelomonocytic leukemia in a Rome hospital. He is in good spirits and his condition is stable, with doctors hopeful for a full recovery. His diagnosis serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and treatment of chronic conditions.
Israeli officials reported a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon and Gaza into Israel on Thursday, raising fears of an escalation in violence during a sensitive holiday period. The attack came after a tense night at Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, where Israeli police clashed with Muslim worshippers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is monitoring the situation closely, with no group yet claiming responsibility for the attack.