Since 2010, forced bribery payments to Syrian prison and military officials by families of detainees have likely reached around $900 million, turning forced disappearances and arrests into a state-benefiting industry. The Association of Detainees and the Missing in Sednaya Prison (ADMSP) reports that over 100,000 people have been forcibly disappeared and 250,000 arrested and released since 2010. The Assad regime, continuing tactics from Hafez Al-Assad's era, has systematized bribery payments, especially after losing control of large areas post-2012. Most arrests occur at military checkpoints, with Idlib being a significant source of detainees. International outcry has followed reports of mass executions and torture in Syrian prisons. The Syrian government condemns U.S. sanctions as 'crimes against humanity'.

Despite nationwide restrictions due to the novel coronavirus, Honduran authorities have incinerated over 2,628 kilograms of cocaine, marking an increase from the previous year. President Juan Orlando Hernandéz has vowed further action against drug trafficking, despite being implicated in his brother's drug trafficking case in the US. La Mosquitia remains a key hub for cocaine smuggling into the US, with increased local production. Government statistics show a rise in seizures, though overall trafficking may also be increasing. The US Department of State reports that up to 4% of cocaine trafficked into the US may come through Honduras.

Frustration among Azeris has escalated over forced contributions to the national coronavirus relief fund and minimal payouts for those affected by the pandemic, culminating in outrage when the government allocated half a million dollars to newly-established companies for religious events. These events, which include seminars and a major religious commemoration, contravene public health measures. Social media users and journalists criticized the spending, highlighting potential corruption as the companies were recently established and registered at the same addresses. The State Committee on Religious Association defended the tenders, claiming the process was transparent.

Mexican police arrested Luis 'El Tio' Gerrado Mendez, a former member of the Barrio Azteca gang and founder of La Empresa, in Cuernavaca. Mendez faces multiple federal charges in the US, including murder and drug trafficking. His arrest marks the capture of all 35 gang members indicted after the 2010 attack on US consulate workers in Ciudad Juarez. The article also reports on the recent murder of Jose Rodrigo 'El Chino Anthrax' Arechiga Gamboa, a Sinaloa Cartel enforcer, and his family in Culiacan. Additionally, Margarito Flores, a former aide to Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman, seeks release from prison due to COVID-19 concerns.

The 2020 Dallas Go Red For Women luncheon raised over $1.8 million for the American Heart Association, drawing over 1,000 attendees. The event featured health education stations, screenings, a silent auction, and a performance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Keynote speaker Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum emphasized early detection and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, which remain the leading health threat for women. The event highlighted personal stories of survival and honored individuals for their contributions to heart health awareness and fundraising.

The Genesis Young Leaders Masquerade, themed 'Midnight in Monte Carlo,' was held at Sixty Five Hundred in Dallas, featuring a glamorous setup with palm frond shadows, a glossy dance floor, and a casino. The event, attended by over 700 young professionals, included a silent auction and raised more than $200,000 for Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support. CEO Jan Langbein emphasized the organization's mission to support women experiencing domestic violence and to create societal change. The event featured various luxury auction items and fundraising initiatives, contributing to the shelter's lifesaving services.