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- School District With Highest Student Arrest Rate in the Nation Agrees to Reform How It Disciplines Disabled Studentsby Jennifer Smith Richards and Jodi S. Cohen ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. An Illinois school district that had the nation’s highest student arrest... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: September 6, 2024 - 2:15 pm
- Nike Shareholders Want to Force Actions on Environmental and Worker Protections. They Face Long Odds.by Rob Davis, ProPublica, and Matthew Kish, The Oregonian/OregonLive This article was produced in partnership with The Oregonian/OregonLive. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. When Nike’s shareholders convene in a virtual meeting room on Tuesday, they will hear from dissatisfied... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: September 6, 2024 - 9:00 am
- Judge Orders Guardianship Firm to Return Thousands It Took From an Elderly Woman for Services It Never Providedby Jake Pearson ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. A New York judge has ordered one of the city’s most prominent guardianship companies to return thousands of dollars to an elderly woman for the... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: September 5, 2024 - 9:00 am
- DOJ Reaches Agreement With Wisconsin Sheriff’s Office to Improve Services for People Who Don’t Speak Englishby Melissa Sanchez and Maryam Jameel Leer en español. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office in Wisconsin has agreed to... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: September 4, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- Ginni Thomas Privately Praised Group Working Against Supreme Court Reform: “Thank You So, So, So Much”by Andy Kroll, ProPublica, and Nick Surgey, Documented ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, privately heaped praise on a major religious-rights group for fighting... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: September 4, 2024 - 9:00 am
- Judge Cannon Should Be Removed From Trump Case, Watchdog Group Argues in New Legal Filingby Marilyn W. Thompson ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Judge Aileen M. Cannon has shown bias in handling criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and should be reversed and removed from the... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: September 3, 2024 - 10:45 pm
- The Accelerationists’ App: How Telegram Became the “Center of Gravity” for a New Breed of Domestic Terroristsby James Bandler, ProPublica, A.C. Thompson, ProPublica and FRONTLINE, and Karina Meier, FRONTLINE ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This story is part of a collaboration between FRONTLINE and ProPublica that includes an upcoming... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: September 3, 2024 - 10:00 am
- How LA’s Illegal Short-Term Rentals Hide in Plain Sight on Booking Sitesby Robin Urevich, Capital & Main This article was produced in partnership with Capital & Main, which was a member of ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in 2022-23. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as they are published. In the midst of an ongoing housing... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: September 3, 2024 - 9:00 am
- Our Editor Won a 6-Year Legal Battle. It Didn’t Feel Like a Victory.by Charles Ornstein ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. Every fall, I spend an evening in my investigative reporting class extolling the virtues of searching... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: August 30, 2024 - 9:00 am
- VideoExec at Trump Media Jumped the Line for U.S. Visa After Company Lobbied GOP Lawmakerby Robert Faturechi, Justin Elliott and Alex Mierjeski ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. A congressman intervened to help former President Donald Trump’s social media company jump the line for a difficult-to-obtain foreign-worker visa... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: August 29, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Biden EPA Rejects Plastics Industry’s Fuzzy Math That Misleads Customers About Recycled Contentby Lisa Song ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The Environmental Protection Agency has taken the first ever federal action against a system that misleads consumers about the recycled content in plastic products. A... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: August 29, 2024 - 9:00 am
- Nonprofit Explorer Now Shows Which Organizations Are Trendingby Brandon Roberts ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. When Congress held hearings in December 2023 to investigate allegations of campus antisemitism, they brought in the presidents of Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: August 28, 2024 - 3:10 pm
- What Mental Health Care Protections Exist in Your State?by Annie Waldman and Maya Miller ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Accessing mental health care can be a harrowing ordeal. Even if a patient finds a therapist in their network, their insurance company... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: August 27, 2024 - 11:00 am
- Officials Voted Down a Controversial Georgia Election Rule, Saying It Violated the Law. Then a Similar Version Passed.by Doug Bock Clark ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. Update, Aug. 27, 2024: On Monday, the Democratic Party of Georgia and the Democratic National... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: August 27, 2024 - 9:00 am
- VideoThe Unequal Effects of School Closingsby Alec MacGillis ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. This story is exempt from our Creative Commons license until Oct. 25. In the 1990s, when Liberia descended into civil war, the Kpor family fled... Read more »Source: ProPublica | Published: August 26, 2024 - 9:00 am
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IRISH MIRROR
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- ● Leitrim EuroMillions players urged to check tickets as lucky person becomes overnight millionaireThe first of four guaranteed EuroMillions millionaires this month has secured a life-changing payday after winning Friday night's special Ireland Only raffle... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 11:41 am
- ● Damien Duff - 'Call me stir crazy but Bohs vs Shels is a bigger game than Ireland vs England'The former Ireland star has more interest in watching a re-run of his team's Dublin derby than checking out Ireland's Nations League game against the Old Enemy... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:48 am
- ● Apple iPhone users must check out this incredible range of new MagGo charging stations & power banksFive new essential iPhone accessories launched by one of world’s best smartphone accessories brands... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:33 am
- ● Bob Marley was gifted 'pound of hashish' by notorious crime gang ahead of Dublin gigA new RTE Radio 1 documentary reveals the singer was hand-delivered drugs by a member of the Dunne mob, who then controlled drug trafficking into Ireland... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:24 am
- ● Ireland weather: Temperatures to soar to 25C before major swing in coming daysEnjoy the warm conditions while we still have them because it won't be long before we're switching the heating back on... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 9:26 am
- ● Liam Gallagher fumes Oasis fans are 'rudest in the world' and is 'sick of this s***'Liam Gallagher previously failed to hold back when he broke his silence over the Oasis ticket price scandal - telling his fans to 'shut up'... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 8:32 am
- ● J-Lo shows Ben Affleck what he's missing in racy dress at film premiere as exes avoid awkward run-inJennifer Lopez filed for divorce last month, citing irreconcilable differences, two years after she and Ben Affleck tied the knot... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 8:19 am
- ● Female back-seat passenger killed in Donegal crash as Gardai close roadThe road remains closed this morning to allow for a full Garda forensic examination... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 8:08 am
- ● England starting line-up vs Republic of Ireland as Trent Alexander-Arnold decision madeEngland's interim boss Lee Carsley will name his first line-up with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jack Grealish and Anthony Gordon all set for involvement... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 7:40 am
- ● Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury 'rekindling romance' with secret cosy nights at mansionTommy Fury has been secretly visiting Molly-Mae's Cheshire mansion, with the couple enjoying time away from the limelight, it has been reported... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 7:07 am
- ● Irish football fans give England players warm welcome as stars sign autographs and pose for selfiesA large number of Irish football fans turned up at the team's hotel to greet the English squad... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 7:05 am
- ● 'Mum named me after her favourite fruit – it's tacky and embarrassing'A woman with an 'embarrassing' name has shared how she hates introducing herself to strangers - and has adopted a nickname to avoid unwanted attention in certain situations... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 7:00 am
- ● Gardeners urged to put chilli powder out in September for important reasonIt's high time of year to help feed birds before they hibernate or migrate for winter, and chilli powder can help protect food left out for the birds and stop it being nicked... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 7:00 am
- ● How England hooligans brutally turned on Jack Charlton with cruel chant v IrelandRioting England followers turned on 1966 World Cup-winning hero Jack Charlton during the appalling scenes which saw a friendly against Ireland in Dublin abandoned... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 7:00 am
- ● Daycare worker lists 'worst names' on class register she deems 'tragic' for childrenA woman has taken to social media to share the 'worst children's' names' she spotted on her sister's classroom wall – as others share their thoughts on the monikers... Read more »Source: Irish Mirror - Home | Published: September 7, 2024 - 7:00 am
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THE ATLANTIC
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- ● When Life Feels Too Busy for FriendshipYou know that’s the case when you find yourself feeling the “post-rescheduling butterflies.”... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 7, 2024 - 12:00 pm
- ● What Settler Violence Is Doing to IsraelThe government has encouraged acts of terror in the West Bank. It can count the results among its failures.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 7, 2024 - 11:00 am
- ● The YIMBYs Won Over the DemocratsA niche pro-housing movement has convinced mainstream Democrats of the need to build.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:00 am
- YouTubers Are Almost Too Easy to DupeNo wonder Russia finds its useful idiots among the extremely online.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 9:20 pm
- A New Level of Incoherence From TrumpHis answer to a specific policy question yesterday made absolutely no sense.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 9:00 pm
- Paralympics Photo of the Day: A Show of CamaraderieMedal winners from Germany, Netherlands, and the United States celebrate together.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 6:49 pm
- Critics Are Missing the Point of AI ArtArtists have experimented with algorithms and randomness for more than a century.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 6:41 pm
- He Could Have Talked About Anything ElseTrump used a press conference to remind voters that he’s been accused of sexual assault.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- The Cases Against Trump: A GuideThirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 6:14 pm
- Hitler Would Have Been AstonishedThe German dictator would not have recognized his description on The Tucker Carlson Show.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 4:50 pm
- VideoThe Mysterious, Meteoric Rise of SheinA murky founding story, a shadowy CEO, and a staggering takeover of American retail... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 3:30 pm
- The Feeling That’s Hardest to CommunicatePain can stump even gifted writers, but a few have managed to describe the experience exquisitely.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 3:30 pm
- A Speech That Showed Britain at Its WorstThe foreign secretary’s words are not just a blow to Israel.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 3:05 pm
- The Fairest Way to Keep Cognitively Declining People From Being ElectedPut an upper age limit on public office.... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 2:20 pm
- The Most Personal Climate Case in the WorldDid Austria’s rising temperatures violate this man’s human rights?... Read more »Source: The Atlantic | Published: September 6, 2024 - 1:41 pm
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TO IS THE
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- How Kim Jong Un travels overseasCaption Kim Jong Un signaling before boarding his train for a former trip Kim Jong Un, North Korea's charismatic leader, has a knack for making captions with his rather unconventional trip choices. As he embarks on his rearmost trip to Vladivostok, Russia, aboard a bulletproof train, the world cannot help... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: September 11, 2023 - 5:53 pm
- Chevron's Gorgon LNG Project in Turmoil as Strike Halts OperationsChevron's Australia LNG Project Hit by Strikes Contractor Workers vacated In a recent turn of events, Chevron Corporation has been forced to withdraw contractor workers from its Gorgon thawed natural gas( LNG) installation in Australia due to an ongoing strike. This development has transferred shockwaves through the energy assiduity as... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: September 9, 2023 - 4:08 pm
- Alleged Iranian Spy Escaped from British PrisonDaniel Abed Khalife, a British soldier, was imprisoned at Wandsworth Prison in London as he is waiting for a trial on terrorist allegations and suspected of breaking the Official Secrets Act.Khalife, aged twenty-one years old, managed to escape from the prison. Born in the English city of London on the 27th of September... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: September 9, 2023 - 1:13 pm
- Political Turpitude in West Africa: A Wave of Military CoupsMilitary coups have been a recurring nightmare for several West African countries, upsetting the political landscape across the continent. Gabon has just joined the ranks of Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in this terrible list. Nine West and Central African countries have experienced military coups or attempted coups in... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: September 9, 2023 - 10:35 am
- VideoHow to Build Your Startup’s Financial Model to Grab Investor InterestWhen it comes to financial modeling for startups, presentation matters as much as the underlying numbers. A well-designed financial model is a strong instrument that not only crunches data but also tells a fascinating story about your company. It explains the potential of your startup and illustrates its viability. When... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: September 8, 2023 - 2:56 pm
- Why Travel Is Good For A Healthy LifeTraveling is generally seen as a stimulating way to break free of our day-to-day routines, but did you know that it can actually keep our minds and bodies healthier? There are multiple studies that have revealed the fact that traveling lowers the threat of heart attack and death from coronary... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: September 4, 2023 - 3:30 pm
- Why doesn't Real Madrid try to sign Mbappe this summer?The transfer window just ended a while ago, and the La Liga giant Real Madrid has not accomplished.Their long-time transfer target this summer. Kylian Mbappe, the French forward, has been long-time transfer target for Real Madrid. In 2017, Mbappe joined PSG on a loan deal from Monaco.Eventually end himself in PSG... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: September 3, 2023 - 11:01 am
- VideoHow Ultra Processed Foods Impact Your HealthUnveiling the Secrets of Ultra-Processed Foods: A Comprehensive Guide.Image Credit: PexelsOur current era places convenience above sound nourishment choices. Busy lives cause us to resort to convenient but highly processed options more frequently than desired. Shall we investigate these widespread edibles with greater detail? Thus inquires the question, "What exaclty?"... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: September 2, 2023 - 4:14 pm
- Final Fantasy 16 Unleashes New Game+ Modes, Including the Epic 'Final Fantasy ModeFinal Fantasy 16's New Game+ Modes: Rewards, Challenges, and More.Final Fantasy 16, the highly anticipated installment of the beloved RPG franchise, offers players exciting new features in its New Game+ modes. The game's development team announced an option called "Final Fantasy Mode" during a pre-release livestream, which presents special challenges... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: June 17, 2023 - 11:23 pm
- Today's server outages for Destiny 2Today, Bungie will temporarily shut down the servers for Destiny 2 and Destiny in order to roll out the newest hotfix.In order to deliver a hotfix for both games, Bungie has confirmed that the company will temporarily shut down the servers for both Destiny and Destiny 2. The technology underlying... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: March 30, 2023 - 6:13 pm
- The Xbox Series X bundle for Diablo 4 has been revealedMicrosoft has announced a new Diablo 4 Xbox Series X bundle that comes with a mount and a few extra game items before the game's release. It includes a mount and bonus items.With only a few months until the release of Diablo 4, Microsoft unveiled a new Xbox Series X bundle... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: March 30, 2023 - 5:57 pm
- Finally, Destiny 2 settles a debt from the Forsaken expansionThe Lightfall expansion is finally bringing the death of a cherished character in Destiny 2 to its rightful conclusion.Cayde-6 was a beloved character in the Destiny 2 community both at the time and still today. He was known for taking calculated risks, offering comic relief, and having a fondness for... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: March 25, 2023 - 5:59 pm
- Diablo 4 Open Beta Contains a List of Current Issues and FixesFor the open beta of Diablo 4, Blizzard provides a list of ongoing technical issues and fixes, as well as a queue wait time update.The ongoing open beta for Diablo 4 has a list of significant ongoing technical issues, which Blizzard has also shared along with any real-time fixes. The... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: March 25, 2023 - 5:51 pm
- Future Lance Reddick Content Will Be Available in Destiny 2The late voice actor for Zavala, Lance Reddick, will continue to appear in upcoming content, according to Bungie.Future content will continue to use the voice of Lance Reddick, who voices Commander Zavala in Destiny 2, according to Bungie. The Destiny 2 community was shocked this past week by Lance Reddick's... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: March 24, 2023 - 5:46 pm
- Insomniac is likely to combine one aspect of Wolverine with Spider-Man from MarvelOne of the many factors that made Insomniac's Spider-Man game a huge success will probably also apply to Marvel's Wolverine.It only makes sense that Insomniac Games, a studio renowned for its work on family-friendly games, would move on to work with Marvel. Additionally, despite the fact that Insomniac's Marvel creations... Read more »Source: ToisThe | Published: March 24, 2023 - 5:38 pm
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THE NEW YORKER
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- ● Will Harris Get Trump to Self-Destruct at the Debate?“The stakes are genuinely huge,” Evan Osnos says. “As we’ve learned this year, debates can be actually decisive.”... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:00 am
- ● Natasha Rothwell Wants You to Consider the T.S.A. ScreenerThe “Insecure” and “White Lotus” actor heads to J.F.K. to explain why she set her new show, “How to Die Alone,” in an airport.... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:00 am
- ● The Messiness of Black IdentityCan language unify the people?... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:00 am
- ● The Beautiful Mystery of Rooting for Aaron RodgersFandom is an exercise in imagination. What happens when you know too much?... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:00 am
- How “King, Murray” Seizes the DayThis 1969 documentary about a hard-driving Long Island insurance salesman confronts the sexist mores of the times and the ethical premises of the genre.... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 6, 2024 - 10:16 pm
- How to Address Two Environmental Crises at OnceSolar fields turn out to be ideal for pollinators, too.... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 6, 2024 - 7:21 pm
- A Legend on Broadway, Patti LuPone Makes Her Début in the Marvel Cinematic UniverseThe three-time Tony winner discusses her new play “The Roommate,” alongside Mia Farrow, and bringing Aubrey Plaza—her castmate on “Agatha All Along”—to a “sort of theatre boot camp.”... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 6, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- Preparing For Trump’s Next “Big Lie,” with the Election Lawyer Marc EliasThe Democrats’ top legal strategist in the 2020 Presidential election won nearly every lawsuit brought by Trump’s team. He explains why the threat to democracy is far greater in 2024.... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 6, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- Daily Cartoon: Friday, September 6th“I’m so tired, I’ll be asleep the minute my head hits the pillow, then awake again every hour filled with existential dread.”... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 6, 2024 - 2:01 pm
- How Kamala Harris’s Coalition Changes the Race for CongressThe elections analyst Dave Wasserman assesses Black support for Donald Trump and explains a state-level primary that’s a national bellwether.... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 6, 2024 - 1:05 pm
- What Do Progressive Parents Owe Their Public Schools?A lead-poisoning scandal in Oakland underscores a growing sense of hopelessness among families who are committed to school integration.... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 6, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Basil Twist’s “Dogugaeshi,” and More Exhilarating Theatre from AbroadAlso: The intuitive rap of Mavi, New York City Ballet’s new season, Jackson Arn’s top Prospect Heights spots, and more.... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 6, 2024 - 10:00 am
- The Ghoulishly Retro Pleasures of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”The director Tim Burton and the actor Michael Keaton resurrect a classic collaboration with supernatural-screwball verve.... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 6, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Monkey Business in “Chimp Crazy”People who claim to love chimpanzees the most are examined in the new HBO docuseries.... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 5, 2024 - 11:56 pm
- Can Red-Baiting Save Trump’s Flailing Campaign?On “Comrade Kamala” and the ex-President’s last-century approach to winning in 2024.... Read more »Source: Everything | Published: September 5, 2024 - 11:23 pm
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GLOBAL HAPPENINGS
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- ● Boccia jokes: “‘This person’ is really an amateur”“‘This person’ is really an amateur!”: Maria Rosaria Boccia, the day after the resignation of Minister Sangiuliano, seems to ironically reply to Giorgia Meloni, who today also returned to indicate the entrepreneur from Pompeii without calling her by name. She does so in a story on Instagram where she tags... Read more »Source: Global Happenings | Published: September 7, 2024 - 12:33 pm
- ● How Often Should You Exercise to Get a Flat StomachIt is no secret that for a flat stomach it is important to combine proper nutrition with regular exercise. However, no diet will help if you do not follow the regime and exercise program. To learn more about optimal workouts, we suggest you read the recommendations of some fitness experts.... Read more »Source: Global Happenings | Published: September 7, 2024 - 12:33 pm
- ● Record-breaking track and field athlete dies after boyfriend douses her with petrol and sets her on fireUgandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died at the age of 33. The runner, who holds the country’s national marathon record, was doused with petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend, the BBC reports. The athlete, who competed at the Paris Olympics this summer, suffered extensive burns and spent several... Read more »Source: Global Happenings | Published: September 7, 2024 - 12:02 pm
- ● Venezuelan forces lay siege to Argentine embassy in CaracasArgentina’s Security Minister Patricia Bullrich said Venezuelan intelligence forces had surrounded the site ‘with the aim of entering and violating all international regulations’. Federico Parra/AFPCaracas broke off diplomatic relations with Argentina, as well as with six other Latin American countries Venezuelan security forces surrounded the diplomatic embassy of Argentina in... Read more »Source: Global Happenings | Published: September 7, 2024 - 11:55 am
- ● Sangiuliano’s lawyer: ‘Illicit pressure from Boccia’“The complaint is being prepared and we intend to submit it to the attention of the magistrates at the beginning of next week. I will meet with the former minister Sangiuliano and we will proceed by attaching to the complaint a series of documents that demonstrate the absolute correctness of... Read more »Source: Global Happenings | Published: September 7, 2024 - 11:32 am
- ● 9 Diet Tricks from M&M’s: How Candies Helped You Lose WeightM&M’s are a popular candy that can hardly be considered healthy for the figure, but they are not the main cause of weight gain. On average, a consumer who loves this delicacy eats only one pack about every 3 months. Despite this, these candies have attracted the attention of scientists... Read more »Source: Global Happenings | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:58 am
- ● North Vietnam hit by Asia’s most powerful storm: thousands of trees uprooted. PhotoSuper Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, has hit northern Vietnam. The tropical cyclone has already claimed at least 16 lives. A hurricane with wind speeds of up to 160 km/h has covered island areas of northern Vietnam, Reuters reports. According to the Vietnam Meteorological Agency, strong... Read more »Source: Global Happenings | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:15 am
- ● Keir Starmer in Dublin for visit to seal ‘new era’ between Ireland and UKBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet his Irish counterpart Simon Harris in Dublin on Saturday, the first visit to Ireland by a British prime minister in five years, as London seeks to ease relations with its European allies after Brexit. The visit, described as “a historic moment for British-Irish... Read more »Source: Global Happenings | Published: September 7, 2024 - 9:40 am
- ● Video of one-legged Paralympic athlete ditching crutches and high jumping has garnered 38 million viewsPolish high jumper Lukasz Mamcharz has gained wild popularity on social media after his performance at the 2024 Paralympics. His jump in the track and field finals has gone viral online. One of the spectators in the stands filmed the moment when Mamcharzh threw away his crutches and, jumping on... Read more »Source: Global Happenings | Published: September 7, 2024 - 9:29 am
- ● About 190 Balloons with Waste: DPRK Again Throws Garbage at South Korea PhotoNorth Korea has once again attacked South Korea with garbage balloons. This time, North Korea launched about 190 balloons, more than half of which were found in and around Seoul. It was the fourth attack since Wednesday after a gap of almost a month, with thousands of balloons filled with... Read more »Source: Global Happenings | Published: September 7, 2024 - 9:13 am
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THE TYEE – CANADA
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- Metro Vancouver’s HandyDart Buses Grind to a HaltStranded passengers, who support the strike, are calling on Transdev and TransLink to improve the service.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 6, 2024 - 9:00 pm
- What 'Space Operas' Reveal about Life on EarthSet in the future, the movies and TV shows offer fascinating critiques of present-day society.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 6, 2024 - 6:57 pm
- Alberta’s Lawyers Police Their Own. The Process Is Brutal and BrokenThree witnesses in a recent conduct tribunal say they were forced to endure hell. A Tyee special report.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 6, 2024 - 7:40 am
- To Understand Abuse, ‘It Ends with Us’ Can’t Be the Final WordIn a post-#MeToo Hollywood, the blockbuster about intimate partner violence carries a responsibility. And it should do better.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 6, 2024 - 7:20 am
- Checked: BC Conservatives on Harm Reduction Vending MachinesGwen O’Mahony’s viral video makes bold claims. Do experts agree? A Tyee election report.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 6, 2024 - 7:10 am
- UCP Reversal Kills Calgary’s New Light-Rail LineWeeks after reaffirming support, and after the city has spent $1.5 billion, the province backs out.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 5, 2024 - 7:45 pm
- Why Singh Had to Do ItHis confidence deal with Trudeau’s Liberals delivered progressive policies. But no NDP political payoff.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 5, 2024 - 6:46 pm
- Six Things to Know about Rustad’s Chat with Jordan PetersonThe BC Conservative leader discussed his distrust of climate science and other topics with the viral right-wing personality.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 5, 2024 - 7:40 am
- The Right’s War on Media Comes to BCA Tyee reporter asked a simple question. Rustad’s Conservatives attacked.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 5, 2024 - 7:20 am
- In ‘Under the White Gaze,’ a Stirring Call for ChangeChristopher Cheung’s first book is a must-read for every journalist.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 5, 2024 - 7:10 am
- Can Smith Straddle Alberta’s Rural-Urban Divide?The premier’s summer musings suggest small-town voters have her ear.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 4, 2024 - 7:30 pm
- BC NDP Knows This Tool Protects Renters. But Rejects ItOur new Logic Check columnist probes the Eby government’s inconsistencies on vacancy control.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 4, 2024 - 7:30 am
- Please Advise! What Now for the Election?Falcon has flown, says Dr. Steve. Now the chickens will come home to roost.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 4, 2024 - 7:10 am
- As COVID Surges, the High Price of Viral DenialCanada’s health system reels as by one estimate 1,000 die weekly. Each infection carries risks. Where’s the prevention?... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 3, 2024 - 7:46 pm
- Pierre Poilievre, Populist PitchmanHe knows how to put on a show. But what’s behind the video messages millions see? Three experts dive in.... Read more »Source: The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates | Published: September 3, 2024 - 7:40 am
The Tyee | BC's home for today's news, analysis and updates
THE BIG NEWS NETWORK
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- ● Soldiers questioning what, and who, they're fighting forThe Associated Press reports that many of the recruits drafted under Ukraine's new conscription law lack the motivation and military indoctrination required to actually aim their weapons and fire at Russian soldiers. "Some people don't want to shoot. They see the enemy in the firing position in tren... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 1:18 pm
- ● Ukraine conflict must end this fall ZelenskyKiev has asked its Western helpers to redouble their pressure on MoscowUkrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has urged NATO members to continue to arm his country and pressure Russia to agree to Kiev's peace terms this fall. He made the statement during a meeting with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 1:16 pm
- ● China stops short of African debt relief at triennial summitNAIROBI, KENYA/BEIJING - China stopped short of providing the debt relief sought by many African countries this week, but pledged $50.7 billion over three years in credit lines and investments.The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, launched in 2000 took on an enhanced role after the 2013 inception of President... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 11:05 am
- ● Update: Xi urges beefed-up disaster relief after Super Typhoon Yagi strikes south China© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged beefed-up disaster relief efforts after Super Typhoon Yagi struck the country's southern regio... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:15 am
- ● Smokers under 30 need photo IDs to buy tobacco products: US FDAWASHINGTON, D.C.: With the health regulator raising the age verification limit by three years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has stated people under 30 must produce photo identification to buy tobacco products. The FDA also said retailers cannot sell tobacco products via vending machines where individuals under 21 are... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:06 am
- ● DR Congo leaders want more from Beijing than mineral salesKinshasa, Congo - Officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo will be heading home from the two-day Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing with limited success in their bid to expand economic relations beyond the mineral exports that have dominated trade, analysts say."The Chinese will continue to want to consolidate... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:05 am
- ● US President Biden to host UK PM Starmer next week; Ukraine, Gaza to feature in discussionsWashington DC [US], September 7 (ANI): US President Joe Biden is set to host United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, next week, and the two leaders are expected to have in-depth discussions on "a range of global issues of mutual interest," including the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza amid... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 7:18 am
- ● COCOMI declares indefinte public emergency in Manipur after Kuki militant attack on FridayBishnupur (Manipur) [India], September 7 (ANI): After Friday's attacks by Kuki militants in Bishnupur district, which killed one person and left 6 others injured, the spokesperson of the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), Khuraijam Athouba, said that there has increased Kuki aggression in the region and declared an indefinite... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:18 am
- ● War in Ukraine must end this fall ZelenskyKiev has asked its Western helpers to redouble their pressure on MoscowUkrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has urged NATO countries to pressure Russia to agree to Kiev's peace terms this fall. He made his statement during a meeting with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:13 am
- ● More private clinics refusing abortions Russian Orthodox ChurchNearly a fifth of licensed facilities have decided not to provide the service, according to the clergyMore than 500 private medical centers have refused to provide abortion services despite being licensed to do so, the Russian Orthodox Church has said. This comes amid a pro-life Church initiative and a state... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:13 am
- ● China's new promises to Africa shadowed by its own eco slowdown, competition from West: ReportBeijing [China], September 7 (ANI): Facing heat from Western countries who are ramping up investments in Africa and amid growing geopolitical rivalry with the West, China is now focussing on "smaller" infrastructure projects in a departure from its traditional massive infrastructure ones, as per a report in the Voice of... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 5:37 am
- ● Manipur: One person killed, six injured after Kuki militants deploy rockets in civilian areasBishnupur (Manipur) [India], September 7 (ANI): Kuki militants reportedly deployed long-range rockets among the civilian population in two locations, killing a 78-year-old man identified as RK Rabei, and injuring six others in Bishnupur, Manipur Police confirmed on Saturday. "Police teams and additional security forces have been rushed in to conduct... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 4:18 am
- ● Pakistani national charged with plotting terrorist attack in New York City, arrested in CanadaNew York [US], September 7 (ANI): A Pakistani national residing in Canada was arrested after being charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a statement by the US Department of Justice said. The 20-year-old arrested accused, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan,... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 7, 2024 - 12:55 am
- Elections in America could affect US nuclear umbrella over Seoulwashington - A South Korean senior official has rekindled debate over the U.S. commitment to that nation's defense, bringing up the possibility of the U.S. rolling back its nuclear umbrella if former President Donald Trump is reelected.Kim Tae-hyo, South Korea's deputy national security director, said in a Seoul forum Tuesday... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 6, 2024 - 11:35 pm
- US adversaries step up efforts to influence results of next electionwashington - Russia, Iran and China are ramping up efforts to impact the outcome of the U.S. presidential election and down-ballot races, targeting American voters with an expanding array of sophisticated influence operations.The latest assessment from U.S. intelligence agencies, shared Friday, warns that Russia remains the preeminent threat, with Russian... Read more »Source: Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network | Published: September 6, 2024 - 9:35 pm
Latest Breaking News RSS feed – Big News Network
VOA NEWS OF AMERICA
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- ● VOA NewscastsGive us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- ● VOA NewscastsGive us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 12:00 pm
- ● VOA NewscastsGive us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 11:00 am
- ● Kyrgyzstan follows regional trend, takes Taliban off terrorist listwashington — Shunned by the West for over three years, Afghanistan's Taliban scored a diplomatic victory of sorts this week when the small Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan quietly removed the group from its list of banned terrorist organizations. The move underscores warming ties between the Taliban, in power since August... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:53 am
- ● China stops short of African debt relief at triennial summitNAIROBI, KENYA/BEIJING — China stopped short of providing the debt relief sought by many African countries this week, but pledged $50.7 billion over three years in credit lines and investments. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, launched in 2000 took on an enhanced role after the 2013 inception of President... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:41 am
- ● VOA NewscastsGive us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:00 am
- ● Visiting Papua New Guinea, pope says natural resources must benefit allPort Moresby, Papua New Guinea — Pope Francis visited Papua New Guinea Saturday, where he called for vast natural resources to benefit the "entire community" — a politically charged demand in a nation where many believe their riches are being stolen or squandered. Addressing political and business leaders, the 87-year-old pontiff... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 9:39 am
- ● Family demands independent probe into 'Israeli military' killing of AmericanJerusalem — The family of a Turkish-American woman shot dead while demonstrating against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank demanded an independent investigation into her death on Saturday, accusing the Israeli military of killing her "violently." Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, was "shot in the head" while participating in a demonstration... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 9:23 am
- ● Boeing's beleaguered Starliner returns home without astronautsWASHINGTON — Boeing's beleaguered Starliner made its long-awaited return to Earth on Saturday without the astronauts who rode it up to the International Space Station, after NASA ruled the trip back too risky. After years of delays, Starliner launched in June for what was meant to be a roughly weeklong test... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 9:15 am
- ● VOA NewscastsGive us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 9:00 am
- ● DR Congo leaders want more from Beijing than mineral salesKinshasa, Congo — Officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo will be heading home from the two-day Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing with limited success in their bid to expand economic relations beyond the mineral exports that have dominated trade, analysts say. “The Chinese will continue to want to... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 8:57 am
- ● VOA NewscastsGive us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 8:00 am
- ● VOA NewscastsGive us 5 minutes, and we'll give you the world. Around the clock, Voice of America keeps you in touch with the latest news. We bring you reports from our correspondents and interviews with newsmakers from across the world.... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 7:00 am
- ● Typhoon Yagi kills at least 4 in Vietnam, 3 in ChinaHANOI, Vietnam — Vietnamese authorities say Typhoon Yagi has killed at least four people and injured 78 others after making landfall Saturday afternoon in the north of the country. The typhoon, described by Vietnamese meteorological officials as “one of the most powerful typhoons in the region over the past decade,” made... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:47 am
- ● Britain, US spy chiefs call for 'staying the course' on UkraineLONDON — The heads of the U.S. CIA and Britain's spy service said in an op-ed on Saturday that "staying the course" in backing Ukraine's fight against Russia was more important than ever and they vowed to further their cooperation there and on other challenges. The op-ed in the Financial Times... Read more »Source: Voice of America | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:36 am
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REST OF THE WORLD
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- Amid a surge in violence in Tijuana, ride-hailing apps and authorities implement new safety measuresUber launched a panic button linked to state-run emergency centers to keep drivers and users safe — but violence remains unabated.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: September 5, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Around the world with Rest of WorldPut your geography knowledge to the test.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: September 5, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Malaysia’s homegrown car brands bank on cheaper models to compete with Tesla and BYDProton and Perodua are betting on low prices and an emotional connection with Malaysia’s drivers to compete with BYD and Tesla.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: September 4, 2024 - 10:00 am
- How Bangladesh’s tech industry navigated an unprecedented political crisisJuly’s internet blackout and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s sudden exit is estimated to have cost the industry $300 million.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: September 3, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Uber drivers in Kenya are ignoring the app and charging their own ratesThe local gig workers’ union defends the practice, which Uber forbids, as a form of peaceful pushback against low earnings.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: August 30, 2024 - 10:00 am
- The Uruguayan company teaching people how to turn regular cars into EVsOrganización Autolibre is teaching individuals and companies across 14 countries to retrofit vehicles. Critics worry about the process’s safety.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: August 29, 2024 - 10:00 am
- When EV startups shut down, will their cars still work?As Chinese EV makers close, drivers of “smartphones on wheels” say software updates and maintenance are in jeopardy.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: August 28, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Buy-now-pay-later plans lead to rampant scams and bad debt across Southeast AsiaFrom Thailand to Vietnam, a loophole in buy-now-pay-later schemes that allows users to get cash is raising concerns.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: August 27, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Building a food delivery app in the internet shutdown capital of the worldJammu and Kashmir’s Gatoes was founded in 2020 in the middle of a months-long government-imposed internet restriction. It is now expanding in north India.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: August 26, 2024 - 10:00 am
- A beauty contest controversy turned Uber into an unlikely battlefield between Nigeria and South AfricaBolt has suspended inter-country requests between South Africa and Nigeria as users book hoax rides to prank drivers.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: August 23, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Download this: The world’s favorite appsTest your knowledge of the world’s most popular social media sites, dating apps, gaming platforms, and more.... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: August 22, 2024 - 10:00 am
- Teens are making thousands by debating Trump vs. Harris on TikTokThe live battles are netting students up to $7,000 a month, and some are using it to pay college tuition: “Easiest money we will probably ever make.”... Read more »Source: Rest of World - Latest Stories | Published: August 22, 2024 - 10:00 am
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THE NEW ARAB
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- ● Israeli killing of American-Turkish activist condemned worldwideIsrael's killing of an American-Turkish woman, Aysenur Eygi, sparked anger and calls for accountability from governments, activists, and NGOs around the world.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 12:13 pm
- ● UAE's Etihad finds 'no issues' with engines of A350 fleetUAE carrier Etihad Airways has reported that its inspections of the Airbus A350 fleet revealed no issues with the engines.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 11:48 am
- ● Gaza: Polio vaccination drive for children enters second phaseAt least 354,000 children have been vaccinated so far, however medical charities and staff have raised concerns over continued attacks by Israeli forces.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 10:21 am
- ● Algeria's aging president expected to win 'fixed' electionsAlgerians began voting in presidential elections marred by a repressive atmosphere, widely expected to result in a second term for Abdelmadjid Tebboune... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 9:45 am
- ● Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 13 as polio vaccinations resumeIsraeli strikes killed at least 13 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Friday as health officials resumed vaccinations against polio... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 9:01 am
- ● Turkey spy chief visits Libya amid political standoffThe head of Turkey' National Intelligence Agency travelled to Tripoli in an attempt to break the political deadlock that has shut down Libya's oil exports.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 2:57 am
- ● UN suspects war crimes in Sudan, calls for peacekeeping forceA UN report has said that both sides in Sudan's civil war have committed war crimes and recommends an impartial peacekeeping force to protect civilians.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 2:34 am
- ● UN says more than 700,000 affected by South Sudan floodsOver 700,000 people have been affected by devastated by flooding across South Sudan, with the number continuing to rise.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 2:04 am
- ● Man charged over alleged plot to attack New York Jewish centerThe US Department of Justice have charged a man with planning an attack on a Jewish centre in Brooklyn to coincide with the beginning of the war on Gaza.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 1:21 am
- ● Indian plane makes emergency landing in Turkey after bomb threatA flight from Mumbai to Frankfurt was forced to land in eastern Turkey following a bomb threat found in the lavatory of the plane.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 1:17 am
- ● UN investigator accuses Israel of Gaza 'starvation campaign'An independent UN investigator has concluded that Israel is waging a deliberate campaign of starvation against the people of Gaza.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 7, 2024 - 12:04 am
- Russia, China, Iran 'trying to influence US election'US intelligence is warning that Russia, China and Iran are attempting to influence the upcoming US elections using various different mechanisms.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 6, 2024 - 11:23 pm
- Jordan FM: Displacement of Palestinians will be 'act of war'Jordan's FM hit out at Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct in both the West Bank and Israel, calling any attempts to displace Palestinians akin to 'an act of war'.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 6, 2024 - 10:35 pm
- Iraq deal would see hundreds of troops withdraw in first yearWashington and Baghdad have reached an understanding that will see a phased withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from the country by 2026.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 6, 2024 - 10:06 pm
- New sexual abuse claim against Palestinian in Israeli jailA Palestinian man was reportedly sexually abused and brutally beaten on multiple occasions by Israeli prison guards, his lawyer has said.... Read more »Source: The New Arab | Published: September 6, 2024 - 8:13 pm
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THE TERRA DAILY
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- ● Brazil braces for more fires amid extreme low humidityBrasilia (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 More than a thousand Brazilian municipalities were on alert Thursday due to very low humidity - in some cases comparable to that of the Sahara desert - as the country is gripped by a historic drought that has fueled major wildfires. Flames reached a protected... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● More than 560,000 affected by 'unprecedented' Yemen floods: UNDubai (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 Severe flooding and violent windstorms have affected 562,000 people across Yemen in recent weeks, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Thursday, appealing for $13.3 million in donations amid a funding shortfall. The "unprecedented weather events" have compounded suffering in the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country,... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● US bat decline triggered pesticide surge, 1,300 baby deaths: studyWashington (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 A collapse in North America's bat population led to a surge in pesticide use by farmers as an alternative way to protect crops from insects - in turn triggering a rise in infant mortalities, a study revealed Thursday. The paper, published in Science, provides concrete... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● 15 killed as storms lash eastern ChadN'Djamena (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 At least fifteen people - 14 students and their teacher - were killed overnight from Wednesday to Thursday as torrential rains hit a semi-arid province in eastern Chad, officials said. The governor of Ouaddai province told AFP that the storms caused a home being used... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● Super Typhoon Yagi threatens southern ChinaHong Kong (AFP) Sept 6, 2024 Super typhoon Yagi on Friday moved towards China's island province of Hainan, as authorities prepared for what could be the strongest storm to hit the country's southern coast in a decade. The typhoon was expected to make landfall later on Friday along the coastal... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● Andean 'Viagra': Peru seizes hundreds of frogs used as aphrodisiacsLima (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 Peruvian authorities said Thursday they had seized hundreds of endangered frogs from Lake Titicaca that were illegally captured to be used for their purported aphrodisiac properties. The national forestry and wildlife service said it found 390 frogs in a cardboard box inside a truck in... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● Making desalination more efficient, by way of renewable energySanta Barbara CA (SPX) Sep 05, 2024 With freshwater becoming an ever scarcer resource, desalination of ocean water is increasingly employed to bridge the gap between supply and demand. However, desalination is energy-intensive, often powered by fossil fuels, so meeting the need for freshwater can exacerbate the challenge of reducing... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● Taiwan volunteers fight rise in whale and dolphin strandingsNew Taipei City, Taiwan (AFP) Sept 6, 2024 Taiwanese volunteers gathered around a large inflatable whale as they learned how to help beached sea mammals - an increasingly common sight across the island. More than 100 dolphins and whales now wash up on Taiwan's beaches every year, a sharp rise... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● Floodbase's Enhanced Flood Mapping Technique surpasses NOAA's accuracyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 05, 2024 A newly published study in 'Geophysical Research Letters' reveals that Floodbase's flood mapping technology achieves an 11% improvement in accuracy over leading methods, offering more precise flood monitoring and potentially lowering costs for parametric flood insurance. Floodbase, a key provider of flood intelligence... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● ICEYE and Aon broaden partnership with global flood and US wildfire data agreementLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 05, 2024 ICEYE, a leader in satellite-powered disaster management, has announced an expanded data licensing agreement with Aon, a global professional services firm. This partnership now includes ICEYE's Flood Insights data globally and Wildfire Insights data for the United States. Through this agreement, Aon will... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● Enhancing China's plantation carbon sequestration for future sustainabilitySydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 05, 2024 Since the first industrial revolution, the rapid development of human economy and society has directly increased CO2 emissions from activities such as fossil fuel combustion, industrial processes, agriculture, and land use. As global greenhouse gas concentrations continue to rise, primarily driven by CO2, the... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● SKorea sees summer temp records smashed; China logs hottest recorded AugustSeoul (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 South Korea experienced its highest average summertime temperature since such records began half a century ago, nearly two degrees higher than the historic average, the weather agency said Thursday. From June to August, the average temperature in the country was 25.6 degrees Celsius (78.08 Fahrenheit),... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● China's Xi promises $50 billion for Africa over next three yearsBeijing (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday more than $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years, promising to deepen cooperation in infrastructure and trade with the continent as he addressed Beijing's biggest summit since the Covid pandemic. More than 50 African... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● Heat wave intensifies in US Southwest; Europe sees hottest summer recordedLos Angeles, United States (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 A punishing heat wave gripping California and parts of the southwestern United States was intensifying Thursday as forecasters warned of dangerous temperatures. An excessive heat warning has been extended into the weekend, with experts flagging a heightened risk of wildfires as the... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
- ● Land-sea forces led to marine extinctions millions of years agoLondon, UK (SPX) Sep 01, 2024 Scientists have uncovered how interactions between oceans and continents millions of years ago caused significant marine life extinctions and altered evolutionary pathways on Earth. The study offers a new perspective on a series of severe environmental crises known as oceanic anoxic events, which occurred... Read more »Source: Earth News, Earth Science, Energy Technology, Environment News | Published: September 7, 2024 - 6:39 pm
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Popular Info
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- A better way to watch the Harris-Trump debateVice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will debate next Tuesday, September 10, at 9 PM Eastern on ABC News in what is shaping up to be one of the most important political events of the year.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: September 6, 2024 - 3:14 pm
- Why Trump's spurious attacks on crime are workingOne of the central arguments in former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign is the false claim that the United States is a crime-infested hellhole under the Biden-Harris administration.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: September 5, 2024 - 10:31 am
- Why thousands of Florida students are not being taught sex edIn May 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed Florida House Bill 1069, a law that requires sex education classes in the state to conform to right-wing ideology.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: September 4, 2024 - 10:31 am
- VideoMurderer whose life sentence was commuted by Trump convicted of domestic violenceDavidson, who was convicted in the murder of a federal law enforcement officer in 1990, shared an attorney with Donald Trump Jr.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: September 3, 2024 - 10:30 am
- Major corporations sponsor "anti-woke" conference headlined by far-right activistMajor corporations, including Mastercard, Meta, and Coca-Cola, are quietly sponsoring a Canadian conference headlined by Christopher Rufo, a far-right activist and crusader against diversity initiatives.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: August 22, 2024 - 10:31 am
- The fact-checking industrial complexHolding powerful people accountable for lying is an important task for the media.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: August 21, 2024 - 10:31 am
- California's shoplifting laws are not broken. California is "fixing" them anyway.Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed a package of 10 bills intended to deter shoplifting and other property crime.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: August 20, 2024 - 10:30 am
- Gouging out the truthIn a speech on Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris fleshed out some of the economic policies she would pursue if she won the presidency in November.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: August 19, 2024 - 10:30 am
- UPDATE: Why Facebook blocked Popular Information's reporting on Laura LoomerYesterday, Popular Information published a detailed report on the close relationship between former President Donald Trump and Laura Loomer, a far-right conspiracy theorist who says America should be a "white Judeo-Christian ethnostate." Shortly after the piece was published, we heard from readers who said they were unable to post our... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: August 15, 2024 - 10:30 am
- How Trump's infatuation with a racist conspiracy theorist is impacting the campaignLaura Loomer is a far-right internet personality and former Republican congressional candidate.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: August 14, 2024 - 10:31 am
- How hotels are colluding to jack up room rates, according to two lawsuitsIf you traveled this summer, the rate you paid at hotels may have been artificially inflated.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: August 13, 2024 - 10:30 am
- The most expensive political ad of all timeIn 2022, Elon Musk purchased Twitter, one of the world's largest social networks, for $44 billion. From a financial perspective, it has not worked out well. Over the last two years, the value of Twitter — which Musk renamed X — has plunged. Internal documents reveal that company executives believed... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: August 12, 2024 - 10:31 am
- The truth about "migrant crime" during the Trump administration"Our crime rate is going up while crime statistics all over the world are plunging," Trump told the crowd at the Turning Point Action Conference last week in West Palm Beach, Florida.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: August 1, 2024 - 10:31 am
- Meet the conspiracy theorist and anti-LGBTQ extremist pulling the strings at major American corporationsIn recent months, major companies have publicly announced that they are abandoning their diversity efforts.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: July 31, 2024 - 10:31 am
- How the crypto industry is buying political support with 202 million U.S. dollars15 years after Bitcoin was created, there are still few legitimate use cases.... Read more »Source: Popular Information | Published: July 30, 2024 - 10:30 am