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- How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of Midterms October 22, 2021Republicans hope that concerns about critical race theory can help them in the midterm elections. The issue has torn apart one Wisconsin suburb.
- Blackfeet Nation Mourns Longtime Leader Chief Earl Old Person October 24, 2021Over four days in Montana, members honored Chief Earl Old Person, who led the tribe and preserved its history for more than 60 years.
- Mohamed Noor Receives Shorter Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Justine Ruszczyk October 21, 2021Mohamed Noor shot a resident who had called 911 seeking help. His conviction was seen as a rare example of an officer facing serious consequences for an unjustified shooting.
- Ashley M. Jones Is Named Poet Laureate in Alabama October 21, 2021Ashley M. Jones, whose latest collection is called “Reparations Now!,” is unflinching in her criticism of those in power and the myriad inequalities in American life.
- Democrats Hammer Out Novel Plan to Tax Billionaires and Corporate Giants October 27, 2021New proposals would fund social and climate programs by tapping billionaires’ unrealized gains and by ensuring that the biggest companies cannot avoid income taxes altogether.
- Suspect in Boise Mall Shooting Dies of Injuries October 26, 2021The police said that the suspect fatally shot two people and injured four at Boise Towne Square before he was shot in an exchange of gunfire with the police.
- Manchin Is in the Middle, With Biden’s Agenda in the Balance October 26, 2021Democrats, including President Biden, are lobbying for Senator Joe Manchin III’s support, knowing he is a crucial swing vote on their domestic agenda.
- F.D.A. Panel Recommends Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 October 27, 2021Covid-19 was “the eighth-highest killer of kids in this age group over the past year,” said a C.D.C. official in favor of broader authorization.
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- World has wasted chance to build back better after Covid, UN says October 26, 2021Report says countries must strengthen climate ambitions after wasting chance to build back better after CovidThe world is squandering the opportunity to “build back better” from the Covid-19 pandemic, and faces disastrous temperature rises of at least 2.7C if countries fail to strengthen their climate pledges, according to a report from the UN.Tuesday’s publ […]
- Islamic State in Afghanistan could have capacity to strike US next year October 26, 2021Pentagon says Afghan-based group and al-Qaida have intention to attack US and Taliban’s ability to fight them is ‘to be determined’The US intelligence community has assessed that Islamic State in Afghanistan could have the capability of attacking the United States in as little as six months – and has the intention to do so, a senior Pentagon official has tol […]
- ‘It is bullying, pure and simple’: being a woman in Japanese politics October 27, 2021Harassment is common for women who run for office and female MPs comprise just 9.9% of lower houseMari Yasuda has come to dread checking her social media accounts. While a TV programme has tipped the candidate as “one to watch” in Japan’s general election this month, her anonymous correspondents make no secret of their belief that, as a woman, she should not […]
- Rust film set shooting: prosecutor says criminal charges possible October 26, 2021Santa Fe county district attorney tells New York Times weapon Alec Baldwin fired was ‘legit’ antique gunCriminal charges have not been ruled out in the fatal accidental shooting by Alec Baldwin on the Rust film set, the local district attorney handling the case has said in an interview.Speaking with the New York Times on Tuesday, the Santa Fe county district […]
- Prince Andrew’s lawyer asks to keep 2009 legal agreement sealed October 26, 2021Attorney says the deal can protect the prince against a lawsuit that claims that he assaulted Virginia Giuffre when she was 17Prince Andrew’s lawyer has asked a New York judge to keep sealed a 2009 legal agreement that he says can protect the prince against a lawsuit’s claims that he sexually assaulted an American woman when she was under 18.The request was […]
- Longtime Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin describes sexual assault by US senator October 26, 2021Revelation of incident ‘buried’ by Abedin contained in new memoir Both/And, to be published next weekUS politics – live coverageHuma Abedin, a longtime close aide to Hillary Clinton, has written in a new book that she was sexually assaulted by a US senator, an incident she “buried” until allegations against the supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh triggered […]
- Rishi Sunak will use budget to declare ‘age of optimism’ October 26, 2021Chancellor to strike upbeat tone despite cost-of-living crisis, with spending pledges worth billionsRishi Sunak will use his budget to insist the UK is entering an economic “age of optimism” despite a looming cost-of-living crisis, after making a deluge of promises to spend billions more on health, transport and skills.In an attempt to strike an upbeat tone […]
- Sudan’s PM detained at home of coup leader ‘for his own safety’ October 26, 2021Abdalla Hamdok and other ministers have not been seen since Abdel Fattah al-Burhan took power in bloody coupThe Sudanese military leader who took power in a bloody coup has said he is keeping the deposed prime minister detained at the general’s personal residence “for his own safety”, as concerns mount over the wellbeing of senior arrested officials.The prim […]
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- Climate change: UN emissions gap report a 'thundering wake-up call' October 26, 2021Current carbon-cutting plans from nations would lead the world to climate catastrophe, says the UN.
- Covid: FDA officials back Pfizer jab for children over five in US October 26, 2021Health experts say the benefits outweigh the risks and recommend the FDA authorise the vaccine.
- Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war - coup leader October 26, 2021Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety."
- Life at 50C: Surviving in Kuwait's 'unbearable' heat October 26, 2021The Middle East is warming faster than much of the world, leaving Kuwaitis struggling with everyday life.
- Rust: Assistant director had been sacked before over gun safety October 26, 2021Dave Halls had previously been dismissed from another film over gun safety violations.
- Covid: Charlize Theron wants fairer distribution of vaccines October 26, 2021The actress tells the BBC that nations must start sharing jabs to help reach the WHO's vaccination goals.
- Catania: Two dead as rare storm floods streets of Sicilian city October 26, 2021The mayor orders people to stay at home as floods engulf the streets of Catania in southern Italy.
- Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up' October 26, 2021Agnes Wanjiru was murdered nine years ago near a British army base in Kenya.
