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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.
- 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.
- Biden Said the U.S. Would Protect Taiwan. But It’s Not That Clear-Cut. October 22, 2021After the president’s remarks at a CNN event, the White House quickly declared that the American policy of “strategic ambiguity” over the island’s defense had not changed.
- Pfizer Says Its Vaccine Is Highly Protective in Children 5 to 11 October 22, 2021The findings could add momentum for F.D.A. authorization of the pediatric dose, perhaps next week, a long-awaited development that would affect 28 million children.
- Illegal Border Crossings Soar to Record High, New Data Shows October 22, 2021The 1.7 million migrants encountered in the last 12 months was the highest number of illegal crossings recorded since at least 1960.
- Biden Bolsters Senate Filibuster Foes, but a Fight May Wait October 22, 2021The president’s criticism of the Senate tactic was a recognition that legislating has become nearly impossible when the filibuster is routine.
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- Alec Baldwin voices ‘shock and sadness’ over shooting death of Halyna Hutchins October 22, 2021Actor accidentally shot and killed cinematographer on film setSome workers reportedly walked off in protest before incidentAlec Baldwin has expressed his deep “shock and sadness” after he accidentally shot and killed his director of photography with an apparent real bullet on the set of his latest movie.The actor was acting in or rehearsing for the western R […]
- Israel labels Palestinian human rights groups as terrorist organisations October 22, 2021Defence ministry says the six groups have undercover links to militant PFLP movementIsrael has accused six prominent Palestinian human rights groups of being terrorist organisations, saying they have undercover links to a militant movement.Most of the groups document alleged human rights violations by Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Continue reading...
- ‘You are a monument’: EU leaders hail Angela Merkel at ‘final’ summit October 22, 2021Chancellor given paperweight as parting gift but she may not be done yet if German coalition talks falterAfter nearly 16 years and 107 EU summits, Angela Merkel, the outgoing chancellor of Germany, might have expected more from her fellow leaders than a glass paperweight and praise for being a “monument”.But at what was expected to be Merkel’s final meeting […]
- Questions raised over secrecy around Queen’s overnight hospital stay October 22, 2021Royal watchers say Buckingham Palace ‘could have handled it differently’ after the news was leaked to a newspaperThe Queen is undertaking “light duties” after a hospital visit for “preliminary investigations” as Buckingham Palace faced questions over its handling of news of her overnight admission.The 95-year-old monarch is said be resting at Windsor Castle […]
- New Facebook whistleblower says company knowingly allowed hate speech – report October 22, 2021Anonymous former employee tells Washington Post site let illegal activity occur on platformAnother Facebook whistleblower has come forward with allegations against the company, claiming it knowingly allowed hate speech and illegal activity on its platforms, according to a new report.An anonymous former Facebook employee told the Washington Post that they had […]
- Nicaraguan business leaders arrested in Ortega’s pre-election crackdown October 22, 2021Ortega has detained 39 opponents ahead of November electionDaniel Ortega’s pre-election crackdown on the Nicaraguan opposition has claimed another prominent scalp with the arrest of one of the Central American country’s top business leaders.Michael Healy, the president of Nicaragua’s leading business federation, the council for private enterprise (Cosep), wa […]
- China’s ‘piano prince’ Li Yundi detained for allegedly hiring sex worker October 22, 2021State media says the pianist is being held by Beijing police along with 29-year-old womanChinese police have detained a prominent concert pianist and reality TV personality, Li Yundi, dubbed the “piano prince”, on allegations of hiring a sex worker.The charges were revealed by Beijing police in posts on a Chinese social media network that read more like a tr […]
- English schools struggle to cope as Covid wreaks havoc October 22, 2021Despite government narrative of a return to normality, schools in areas with high Covid rates lack supportCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSchools in England hit by high numbers of Covid-19 cases among staff and pupils have been forced to reinstate mask wearing, send whole year groups home to study online and in some cases close ea […]
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- Alec Baldwin 'heartbroken' over fatal film set shooting October 22, 2021Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico.
- Alec Baldwin: What are prop guns and why are they dangerous? October 22, 2021An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets.
- Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot October 22, 2021The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest.
- Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision October 22, 2021The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing.
- South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash October 22, 2021Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules.
- Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys October 22, 2021Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the lawsuit says.
- Ohio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates October 22, 2021The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane.
- How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU October 21, 2021Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border.
