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Indigenous Bolivian Woman Empowers Others Through Taekwondo Training in Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

EL ALTO, Bolivia – Lidia Mayta found herself drawn to the martial art of taekwondo after surviving a violent attack by would-be robbers in Bolivia. This experience led her to dedicate herself to training other Indigenous women in self-defense techniques to combat the prevalent gender-based violence in the country. Mayta’s determination to never feel defenseless again following the attack prompted her to join a woman-only class at the Warmi Power taekwondo studio in El Alto, …

Indigenous Women in Bolivia Empowered Through Taekwondo Self-Defense Training

El Alto, Bolivia – In a city known for its high rates of gender-based violence, Lidia Mayta found empowerment and resilience through the practice of taekwondo. After surviving a violent robbery attempt, Mayta made a vow to never feel helpless again. Three years later, she is now helping train other Indigenous women in Bolivia to defend themselves against the pervasive violence that plagues the country. Mayta’s journey led her to the Warmi Power taekwondo studio …

Minneapolis Police Chief Reflects on the High Stakes of Active Shooter Training

Minneapolis, Minnesota – Trust in law enforcement is paramount as police officers are tasked with the difficult challenge of making split-second decisions in life-or-death situations while also maintaining peace and de-escalating conflicts. The expectations placed on police officers are high, requiring them to act with precision and caution in every scenario they face. This level of scrutiny demands officers to perform flawlessly as the consequences of their actions can be fatal. Gun violence remains a …

District Level Training Held for Births & Deaths Registration in Longleng District

Longleng, Nagaland – In a recent development, a District Level Training on Online Registration of Births & Deaths was conducted at the Conference Hall of the District Economics & Statistics Office in Longleng. The training session, which took place on Friday, aimed to enhance the efficiency and accountability of registrars responsible for birth and death registration within the district. During the training, Deputy Commissioner and District Chief Registrar of Births & Deaths, Dharam Raj, IAS, …

Thousands of Livestock Killed in South Australian Road Accidents Calls for More Driver Training

Adelaide, Australia – The RSPCA in South Australia is raising the alarm about a series of tragic incidents. Thousands of livestock have perished in truck rollovers over the past six months, prompting calls for better training and practices to prevent further suffering. The distressing scenes unfolded in five separate crashes, leading to a significant loss of animal life. In January alone, nearly 1,800 animals either died or had to be euthanized as a result of …

Former Aurora Police Officer Calls for Changes to First Responder Training After Elijah McClain Sentencing

AURORA, Colo. – Randy Roedema, a former Aurora police officer, has been sentenced to 14 months in jail and four years of probation for his involvement in the death of Elijah McClain. Roedema, the first officer to be convicted in the case, was found guilty of third-degree assault and criminally negligent homicide. During his sentencing, he called for changes to the training of first responders in handling similar cases to avoid tragic outcomes like McClain’s. …

Ellsworth Air Force Base B-1 Lancer Crashes During Training Mission – All Crew Members Safely Eject

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, South Dakota – On Thursday evening, a B-1 Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base crashed during a training mission. All four crew members on board safely ejected, the Air Force announced. The bomber went down at approximately 5:50 p.m. local time while attempting to land on the installation, according to a statement from the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth. The aircrew members ejected safely, and a board of officers will investigate …