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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.
- TV Shows Filmed in L.A. Are Finally Starting to Look Familiar October 22, 2021On the small screen, Los Angeles is home to more than just the rich and famous.
- Biden Is Open to Scrapping Filibuster for Voting Rights Bill ‘and Maybe More’ October 22, 2021The president said any push to “fundamentally alter” the Senate’s 60-vote threshold would have to wait until after Congress passed his vast spending agenda.
- Alec Baldwin Fatally Shoots Crew Member on 'Rust' Set, Authorities Say October 22, 2021The movie’s director of photography was killed and the director was injured on the set of “Rust,” a Western, a sheriff’s office in New Mexico said.
- House Ethics Committee Details Accusations Against 4 Lawmakers October 22, 2021The separate reports, investigating three Republicans and a Democrat, center on stock trades, the misuse of campaign funds and the improper awarding of contracts.
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- China warns against ‘wrong signals’ as Biden suggests US would defend Taiwan October 22, 2021Administration insists there is no change of policy after president says US has ‘a commitment’ to defend islandChina has urged the US to “avoid sending any wrong signals” after President Joe Biden for a second time in three months said the US would come to Taiwan’s defence if it was attacked.In both instances, the White House has clarified that there has bee […]
- Alec Baldwin kills woman by firing prop gun on film set of Rust October 22, 2021Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins airlifted to hospital, where she died, while director Joel Souza also injuredAlec Baldwin is at the centre of a police investigation after shooting and killing his director of photography with a prop gun on the set of a movie in New Mexico in what appeared to be an accidental misfire.A statement from the Santa Fe sheriff’s off […]
- Stop overfishing or we’ll buy elsewhere, top UK fish firm warns European states October 22, 2021Young’s Seafood joins calls for sustainable quotas of mackerel, herring and blue whiting to be agreed in line with scientific adviceThe UK’s largest seafood processor is threatening to stop sourcing fish from the north-east Atlantic unless coastal states, including the UK and countries in the EU, reach a suitable agreement on managing populations this month. […]
- Twitter admits bias in algorithm for rightwing politicians and news outlets October 22, 2021Home feed promotes rightwing tweets over those from the left, internal research findsTwitter has admitted it amplifies more tweets from rightwing politicians and news outlets than content from leftwing sources, with the UK Conservative party among the biggest beneficiaries.The social media platform examined tweets from elected officials in seven countries: t […]
- Queen’s overnight hospital stay is her first in eight years October 22, 2021The 95-year-old is known for her strong constitution and no fuss approach to her infrequent illnessesThe Queen spent night in hospital after cancelling Northern Ireland visitThe Queen’s overnight stay at King Edward VII’s hospital this week is her first in eight years.Known for her strong constitution and no-fuss approach to her infrequent illnesses, she was […]
- More than 30,000 Polish women sought illegal or foreign abortions since law change last year October 22, 2021Tens of thousands have travelled to other European countries including England for legal terminations since near-total ban, campaigners sayAt least 34,000 women in Poland are known to have sought abortions illegally or abroad since the country introduced a near total ban on terminations a year ago.According to Abortion Without Borders (AWB), an organisation […]
- London drivers ditching diesel cars six times faster than rest of UK October 22, 2021Abandoning of polluting vehicles has accelerated since expansion of ultra-low emission zone announcedDrivers in London have abandoned diesel cars six times faster than those in the rest of the UK since Sadiq Khan announced plans for a massive expansion of the London’s clean air zone.Research released days before London’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) is rol […]
- Luxembourg becomes first in Europe to legalise growing and using cannabis October 22, 2021Relaxation is part of government rethink designed to keep users away from illegal marketAdults in Luxembourg will be permitted to grow up to four cannabis plants in their homes or gardens under laws that will make it the first country in Europe to legalise production and consumption of the drug.The announcement on Friday by Luxembourg’s government was said t […]
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- Alec Baldwin fatally shoots woman with prop gun on movie set October 22, 2021A man is also being treated in hospital after the firearm was discharged on set 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.
- 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.
- Biden says US will defend Taiwan if China attacks October 22, 2021His comments are an apparent departure from the long-held US position of "strategic ambiguity".
- Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to Ivory hunting October 22, 2021Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks.
- Brian Laundrie: Remains of Gabby Petito's fiancé found - FBI October 22, 2021A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death.
- Li Yundi: China's 'Piano Prince' detained for hiring prostitute October 22, 2021Observers said his detention could be seen as a warning to other "immoral" celebrities.
- France to pay 38m citizens €100 each to ease costs October 22, 2021The one-off payment to lower-income groups is prompted by the spike in fuel and energy prices.
