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Swalwell to quit US Congress following sexual misconduct allegations

US congressman Eric Swalwell said on Monday he will resign from the House of Representatives, bowing to pressure from both Democrats and Republicans to leave Congress or face expulsion following sexual misconduct allegations that upended his campaign for governor. The California Democrat vowed ‌to fight the allegations but said he must also “take responsibility and ownership” of his mistakes. “Expelling anyone in Con...

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Who is Elfilea VTuber? Her streaming journey explored as she speaks out in Sykkuno controversy

Elfilea is an indie VTuber who recently became part of a controversy involving Thomas Sykkuno after claims shared by Mal Hemomal. Known for her casual streams and cosplay background, she said she felt hurt after years of trust. Following backlash and online threats, she limited her activity and is currently on a break.

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Swalwell to quit US Congress following sexual misconduct allegations

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Who is Elfilea VTuber? Her streaming journey explored as she speaks out in Sykkuno controversy

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Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief detained by ICE in the US

Former Brazilian intelligence ⁠chief Alexandre Ramagem has ⁠been detained by ICE in the United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil in September following his conviction for plotting...

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Twitch streamer and YouTuber Deshae Frost responds to viral boat incident video, denies slapping woman and calls clip misleading

Twitch streamer and YouTuber Deshae Frost has responded to a resurfaced viral boat incident video allegedly showing him in a physical altercation with a woman. He denied slapping her, claiming he only pushed her after be...

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Hongkonger arrested on suspicion of underage sex and scamming girls of HK$33,000

Hong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of having underage sex and conning teen girls out of more than HK$30,000 (US$3,830) in a compensated dating scam. The force said on Monday the 36-year-old unemployed loca...

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