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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.
- What Happens Next as F.D.A., C.D.C. Weigh Covid Shots for Children October 26, 2021Once the experts weigh in, the Food and Drug Administration itself makes a decision and then a similar process happens at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Extreme Weather in California: Prolonged Drought and Record Rain October 26, 2021Changing climate patterns are increasing the risks of floods and mudslides.
- F.D.A. Panel Meets Pfizer Vaccine for Young Children October 26, 2021Federal officials hope the pediatric dose can help close a major gap in the nation’s vaccine campaign that has worried parents, educators and public health leaders.
- Why McAuliffe Isn’t Mentioning Biden in Virginia Governor Race October 26, 2021Terry McAuliffe attacks Trump, but avoids talking about his Democratic ally in the White House — pointing up a vulnerability for the party next Tuesday, and beyond.
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- 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 on Monday 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 official […]
- World has wasted chance to build back better after Covid, UN says October 26, 2021Report warns countries face disastrous temperature rises if they fail to strengthen climate ambitionsThe world has squandered 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 publication […]
- Prince Andrew given deadline to face questions in Virginia Giuffre case October 26, 2021Duke must make himself available by 14 July in US lawsuit brought by woman who accuses him of sexual abusing herPrince Andrew must make himself available to answer questions under oath by 14 July next year in a civil lawsuit brought by a woman who has accused him of sexually abusing her when she was a teenager.While not specified in the court papers, the Duk […]
- Astronomers spot first possible exoplanet outside our galaxy October 26, 2021Saturn-sized planet candidate has been identified in Whirlpool Galaxy 28m light years awayA possible Saturn-sized planet identified in the distant Whirlpool Galaxy could be the first exoplanet to be detected outside the Milky Way.The exoplanet candidate appears to be orbiting an X-ray binary – made up of a normal star and a collapsed star or black hole – wit […]
- Businesses in Thailand urge government to reverse alcohol ban October 26, 2021Borders to open after 18 months of Covid restrictions that did ‘catastrophic damage’ to tourism sectorCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBusinesses in Thailand have urged the government to lift restrictions on alcohol sales as the country reopens to tourists, warning the measures are destroying its famous nightlife and risk deterring […]
- Japan’s Princess Mako marries and loses royal status October 26, 2021Emperor Naruhito’s niece and her college sweetheart make announcement at press conferenceJapan’s Princess Mako has lost her royal status after marrying her “commoner” college sweetheart, Kei Komuro – a man she described as “irreplaceable” – while the couple voiced sadness over a scandal that has plagued their engagement.After years of criticism of their rela […]
- Chappelle willing to meet Netflix’s trans employees but won’t ‘bend to demands’ October 26, 2021Comedian says he’s ‘more than willing to give you an audience but you will not summon me’ in apparent response to protestThe comedian Dave Chappelle has spoken out about backlash against his recent Netflix special, saying he would be open to meeting transgender employees of the streaming company but would not be “bending to anyone’s demands”.“To the transgen […]
- Amazon to host classified material for MI5, MI6 and GCHQ October 26, 2021US firm Amazon Web Services to host classified material in cloud system, raising sovereignty concernsThe UK’s spy agencies have given a contract to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host classified material in a deal aimed at boosting the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence for espionage. GCHQ had supported the procurement of a high-security cloud s […]
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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.
- 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."
- Climate change: Australia pledges net zero emissions by 2050 October 26, 2021The target controversially omits new short-term goals and cuts to fossil fuel industries.
- Japan's Princess Mako finally marries commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro October 26, 2021She will lose her royal status and has declined a $1.3m payment for leaving the family.
- Crimean gold must return to Ukraine - Dutch court October 26, 2021The legal wrangle has dragged on for seven years, since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine.
- Brazil senators to vote on damning Covid report October 26, 2021The report says that President Bolsonaro should be accused of crimes over his handling of the pandemic.
- Joshua Kimmich: German footballer's vaccine hesitancy dismays experts October 26, 2021Joshua Kimmich denied he was an "anti-vaxxer" after expressing unease about long-term side effects.
- De Kock refuses to take knee before match October 26, 2021Quinton de Kock makes himself unavailable for South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies after refusing to take the knee.
