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Penn State frat pledges forced to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

The drug ring reportedly operated in 2023 and 2024, using fraternity pledges to cut and package cocaine. The drugs were distributed through Penn State students.

Penn State frat pledges forced to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

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Only 5% of Afghan Women in Labor Force Under Taliban, ILO Says

Afghan women's labor force participation has fallen to 5.1% in 2026 from 16.5% in 2020, the ILO says, amid Taliban restrictions on work and education.

  • Only 5.1% of Afghan women in labor force in 2026, lowest globally
  • Taliban's 2021 takeover led to 16.5% female labor participation decline
  • 84% of young women classified as NEETs, up from 76% in 2020

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