Under colonial rule hijras were accused of acting as male prostitutes and of kidnapping and castrating children to grow their community.
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Since 1971, Robert Hansen, an unassuming 44-year-old Anchorage bakery owner and married father of two, had been abducting dancers and prostitutes, flying them to the backcountry on his Piper Super Cub plane and then releasing them and—armed with a gun and hunting knife—stalking them like wild prey.
The colorful artworks largely depict the sensual hedonistic lifestyles of city dwellers including merchants, courtesans and kabuki actors.
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Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
The workers at Sheri’s Ranch, who call themselves courtesans, were given a new contract in December that would give the brothel control over their intellectual property and power of attorney.
The bakery’s offerings, all prepared in-house, include croissants, pan au chocolat, kouign-amanns, canelés, cinnamon rolls, brioche, seasonal selections of cakes and pies, tarts and more.
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Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Everything is made fresh daily, from buttery scones and flaky galettes to nostalgic pop tarts and muffins.
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