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The New York Times
- How Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory Ahead of Midterms October 21, 2021Republicans 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, 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.
- Amherst College Ends Legacy Admissions Favoring Children of Alumni October 20, 2021The 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.
- Former Trump Lawyer to Oversee Election Review in Texas October 21, 2021The 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, 2021Glenn 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, 2021A 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.
- U.S. Warns Climate Poses ‘Emerging Threat’ to Financial System October 21, 2021A Financial Stability Oversight Council report could lead to more regulatory action and disclosure requirements for banks.
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- No formal Cop26 role for big oil amid doubts over firms’ net zero plans October 21, 2021Officials 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 […]
- The Queen spent night in hospital after cancelling Northern Ireland visit October 21, 2021Buckingham 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, 2021Several 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 […]
- House votes to hold Bannon in contempt for defying Capitol attack subpoena – live October 21, 2021House votes 229-202 with nine Republicans supporting resolutionBiden, staff and Congress continue to negotiate on Build Back BetterTrump to launch social media platform called Truth SocialSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailJoe Biden and Kamala Harris have arrived at the memorial for Dr Martin Luther King at the Tidal Basin in Washing […]
- Ivory poaching has led to evolution of tuskless elephants, study finds October 21, 2021Researchers 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 […]
- US border agents engaged in ‘shocking abuses’ against asylum seekers, report finds October 21, 2021Revealed: documents released after six years of legal tussles uncover over 160 cases of misconduct and abuseShocking instances of sexual and physical abuse of asylum seekers at the southern US border by federal officers have been uncovered by Human Rights Watch, after a years-long battle to wrestle the information from the Department of Homeland Security und […]
- Angela Merkel calls for compromise amid row over Polish ECJ snub October 21, 2021German chancellor offers olive branch to Warsaw at what may prove to be her last EU summitAngela Merkel, who earlier this week reflected on her deep hurt over Brexit, has called for European Union countries to compromise over their competing visions of integration, at what was being billed in Brussels as a farewell summit for the German chancellor.The attemp […]
- Suspect in David Amess MP killing plotted attack for years, court hears October 21, 2021Ali 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 […]
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- EU summit: Respect the club rules, Poland told October 21, 2021A dispute over whether EU law has supremacy over national laws overshadows the Brussels meeting.
- Gabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie's remains found - FBI October 21, 2021A 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, 2021The global health body says healthcare workers should be prioritised for vaccination.
- Syria says it executed 24 people for starting 2020 wildfires October 21, 2021The government alleges they admitted to igniting fires last year that left three people dead.
- Climate change will bring global tension, US intelligence report says October 21, 2021Countries will argue over a response and the poorest will suffer most, US intelligence says.
- Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says October 21, 2021Scientists 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, 2021Enes 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, 2021The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m.
