• £45K grant offers boost for sight loss services in Scotland

    The Macular Society has been granted £45,000 over the next three years from the trust. The money will allow the charity to run its key support services, including its network of support groups, which offer peer support to people living with macular disease – the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. From the Scottish Borders to Shetland, the Macular Society’s support groups bring people with sight loss conditions together, to fight the fear and loneliness, which can be experienced after a...

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    Florida priest arrested on multiple counts of sexual battery from past service in Iowa

    By Joe Espy, Samantha Romero Click here for updates on this story PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida (WBBH) — A Port Charlotte priest was arrested Wednesday on multiple counts of capital sexual battery, with allegations connected to his previous tenure in the 1980s as a priest in Iowa. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office detectives and Dubuque, Iowa, police

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    Florida priest arrested on multiple counts of sexual battery from past service in Iowa

    By Joe Espy, Samantha Romero Click here for updates on this story     PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida (WBBH) — A Port Charlotte priest was arrested Wednesday on multiple counts of capital sexual battery, with allegations connected to his previous tenure in the 1980s as a priest in Iowa. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office detectives and Dubuque, Iowa, police

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    Florida priest arrested on multiple counts of sexual battery from past service in Iowa

    By Joe Espy, Samantha Romero Click here for updates on this story     PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida (WBBH) — A Port Charlotte priest was arrested Wednesday on multiple counts of capital sexual battery, with allegations connected to his previous tenure in the 1980s as a priest in Iowa. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office detectives and Dubuque, Iowa, police

  • Russell Brand: Baptism is 'opportunity to leave the past behind' amid sexual assault allegations

    British comedian Russell Brand, facing allegations of rape and sexual assault from multiple women, doubled down on his commitment to Christianity over the weekend. The actor, known for his work in R-rated comedies including "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Get Him to the Greek," revealed he was baptized Sunday in the River Thames. In an Instagram video shared Monday, the 48-year-old actor said he found the plunge to be "an incredible, profound experience." Brand — sitting cross-legged on the...

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    Spotlighting Sexual Assault Awareness And Prevention

    When sexual assault occurs, an entire command is affected. That’s why every April, military communities across the world call attention to the prevalence of sexual violence and educate its members on how to prevent it.

  • Brainerd man receives probation for sexual assault

    Tyler Anthony Kolas was charged in 2023 with felony criminal sexual conduct with non-consensual penetration.

  • Voices of strength: Advocating for survivors of sexual assault

    Denim Day is a day of action and awareness where people are encouraged to wear denim to combat victim blaming and educate on the realities of sexual violence.

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    Former Attorney General announces run for Congress

    Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Friday that he will be running for the 2nd District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Schmidt served as attorney general for 12

  • Wearing denim for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    SCRANTON, LACKAWANN COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month Wednesday marks National Denim Day, a campaign started by a controversial court ruling in Italy over two decades ago. In Lackawanna County, the day has received official recognition. National Denim Day is more than just a fashion statement, it is a stand against sexual []

  • Woman sexually assaulted on Truro Cathedral grounds after night out

    Police are appealing to locate four witnesses who alerted the victim's friends after the serious sexual assault

  • Report: Kroger and Disney Exploring Streaming Service Offering

    Kroger and Walt Disney Co. are reportedly exploring a partnership that would offer the Disney+ streaming service to subscribers of Kroger’s grocery delivery program. If a deal is struck, Kroger Boost subscribers would get access to Disney+ at no additional cost, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (May 1), citing unnamed sources. Neither Kroger nor Disney immediately replied to PYMNTS’ request for comment. Retailers have been […]