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It Is Nelson Mandela’s 93rd Birthday; Devote 67 Minutes of Your Day or Your Week to Public Service and Charities

• July 18, 2011 • Comments Off

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Caster Semenya: Let the Girl Run…and Be

• September 13, 2009 • 1 Comment

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How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of Midterms October 21, 2021
Republicans hope that concerns about critical race theory can help them in the midterm elections. The issue has torn apart one Wisconsin suburb.
Mohamed Noor Receives Shorter Sentence in Fatal Shooting of Justine Ruszczyk October 21, 2021
Mohamed 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, 2021
Ashley 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.
Amherst College Ends Legacy Admissions Favoring Children of Alumni October 20, 2021
The highly selective college in Massachusetts will be among the first elite schools in the country to abandon the practice, which has been a persistent barrier to increasing student diversity.
Report Finds No Wrongdoing in N.S.A. Hiring of Trump Loyalist October 21, 2021
The Pentagon’s inspector general found no undue influence in Michael Ellis’s appointment, but recommended a new review of his handling of classified material.
Former Trump Lawyer to Oversee Election Review in Texas October 21, 2021
The selection of a new secretary of state arrives as Gov. Greg Abbott is facing pressure to allow an expanded 2020 election audit in Texas.
The Irony in Glenn Youngkin’s Push for Early Voting in Virginia October 21, 2021
Glenn Youngkin, the Republican nominee for governor, is encouraging early voting despite catering to the Trump base that believes the former president’s election conspiracies.
Prosecutor Casts Doubt on Account of Train Passengers Not Intervening in Rape October 21, 2021
A local prosecutor disputed accounts, put forth by other authorities, that passengers on the train near Philadelphia had watched the assault happen and done nothing in response.

The Guardian, UK

House holds Trump ally Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress October 21, 2021
Contempt citation for Bannon approved by 229 votes to 202Strategist refused to comply with Capitol attack subpoenaThe House voted on Thursday to hold Donald Trump’s former chief strategist Steve Bannon in criminal contempt of Congress, over his refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the House select committee investigating the 6 January Capitol attack.T […]
The Queen spent night in hospital after cancelling Northern Ireland visit October 21, 2021
Buckingham Palace says Elizabeth II is now back in Windsor after doctors advised a few days’ restThe Queen spent Wednesday night in hospital after cancelling a visit to Northern Ireland, Buckingham Palace has said.The 95-year-old had been due to take part in a two-day trip, but doctors told her that she should rest for a couple of days at Windsor Castle. Con […]
UK’s neighbours criticise Covid policies as cases begin to surge across EU October 21, 2021
Several European nations have questioned British response but there are growing signs of fresh wave across continentCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFor the past several weeks, many western European countries have been eyeing Covid case numbers across the Channel with mounting trepidation. “Why does Britain have more than 40,000 Co […]
Human remains found in Florida are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says October 21, 2021
Dental records used for identification, agency confirmsLaundrie a person of interest in death of fiance Gabby PetitoPartial human remains that were found on Wednesday in a Florida wilderness area were confirmed on Thursday afternoon to be those of Brian Laundrie, the fiance of Gabby Petito, a young woman who disappeared on a road trip with Laundrie, the FBI […]
Suspect in David Amess MP killing plotted attack for years, court hears October 21, 2021
Ali Harbi Ali visited Houses of Parliament, an MP’s home and another constituency surgery, say prosecutorsThe suspect in the killing of the MP David Amess prepared terrorist acts over more than two years, it was alleged in court on Thursday.Prosecutors claimed that Ali Harbi Ali, 25, visited the Houses of Parliament, an MP’s home and another constituency sur […]
California family found dead on hike killed by extreme heat, sheriff says October 21, 2021
Deaths of couple, their daughter and their dog in August during hike in Sierra national forest had baffled investigators for monthsThe California family that died in August while hiking in Sierra national forest was killed by extreme heat and probable dehydration, law enforcement officials announced on Thursday, providing some answers to a mystery that had b […]
No formal Cop26 role for big oil amid doubts over firms’ net zero plans October 21, 2021
Officials from fossil fuel firms may attend fringe events but campaigners hail lack of official roleFossil fuel firms have been given no official role in the Cop26 climate summit, it can be revealed, against a background of growing concern among UK officials that big oil’s net zero plans do not stack up.Private emails from civil servants in the Cop unit, see […]
Ivory poaching has led to evolution of tuskless elephants, study finds October 21, 2021
Researchers say findings in Mozambique demonstrate impact of human interference in natureIvory poaching over decades has led to the evolution of tuskless elephants, researchers have found, proving that humans are “literally changing the anatomy” of wild animals.A previously rare genetic mutation causing tusklessness has become very common in some groups of A […]

The BBC

How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU October 21, 2021
Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border.
Gabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie's remains found - FBI October 21, 2021
A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death.
Covid: Virus may have killed 80k-180k health workers, WHO says October 21, 2021
The global health body says healthcare workers should be prioritised for vaccination.
EU summit: Respect the club rules, Poland told October 21, 2021
A dispute over whether EU law has supremacy over national laws overshadows the Brussels meeting.
Syria says it executed 24 people for starting 2020 wildfires October 21, 2021
The government alleges they admitted to igniting fires last year that left three people dead.
Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says October 21, 2021
Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique.
Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics star under fire over China comments October 21, 2021
Enes Kanter calls China's leader a "brutal dictator", while Beijing accuses him of seeking attention.
Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction October 21, 2021
The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m.