The Daily Populous

Tuesday April 12nd, 2022 night edition

image for USPS services suspended in Santa Monica neighborhood after repeat attacks on carriers

The United States Postal Service has suspended its services for one block of residents in a Santa Monica neighborhood, after several reported assaults took place on carriers delivering mail in the area.

He reportedly swung a broomstick at the carrier, though they were not injured in the attack.

According to Santa Monica Police Department's Public Information Officer, the suspect is well-known amongst their ranks, as they've had several issues with him in the past - most of which are domestic.

Residents in the area were delivered notices from USPS, disclosing that "delivery service is hereby suspended to all addresses located on the 13-hundred block of 14th street.".

The notice continued to state that "multiple carriers have been subjected to assaults and threats of assault from an individual who has not been located or apprehended.".

CBS reporters reached out to Santa Monica police, where they learned that only one assault has been officially reported, and even then the victim declined to have the case prosecuted.

They learned that the USPS has its own law enforcement agency, though they also have not contacted Santa Monica Police in regards to the report filed in January. »

The Supreme Court Says You Can Sue Cops Who Frame You on False Charges

Authored by reason.com

The charges resulting from that call were bogus as well; the prosecutor ultimately moved to dismiss them, and a trial judge closed the case.

Yesterday, the highest court in the country struck that requirement down, ruling that Thompson should indeed have a right to sue the officers at the center of his case.

"You have false charges potentially upending someone's life, whether it's being thrown in jail, losing a job, being forced to attend criminal hearings on false charges over the course of months," says Ali. »

Chrono Cross And Other Classics Suddenly ‘Expiring’ On PS3, Vita

Authored by kotaku.com

Digital purchases are mysteriously expiring on classic PlayStation consoles, rendering a random assortment of games unplayable.

Over the last several days, PlayStation users have reported strange, decades-old expiration dates being applied to their digital games.

We never know when digital games are going to just up and disappear on us, and there’s really nothing we can do about it when it inevitably happens. »

Russian foreign minister says Russia's war with Ukraine is 'meant to put an end' to US world domination and NATO expansion

Authored by businessinsider.com
image for

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Monday that Russia's unprovoked war with Ukraine was "meant to put an end" to US-led global domination and the expansion of NATO, a report said.

Ukraine's pursuit of NATO membership has also been cited by Putin as a justification for his decision to invade Ukraine.

Earlier in March, Lavrov offered another reason for Russia invading Ukraine, saying the Kremlin was trying to prevent a separate war in Ukraine. »

The Return of Conquest?

Authored by foreignaffairs.com
image for

In a speech on February 21 of this year, he elaborated, arguing that “modern Ukraine was entirely and fully created by Russia.”

The global community can use sanctions and international courts to impose costs on Russia for its blatant and illegal aggression.

Right now, the immediate effects of the war are largely contained to Ukraine, Russia, and the countries taking in Ukrainian refugees. »