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Maskless and unvaccinated, millions of pupils have returned to English schools
eiStock/Favor_of_God (LONDON) — As the debate on masking in classrooms rages in the U.S, England, as with its risky move to fully reopen society in July, is chartering its own course. Despite competing scientific advice, [Read More…]
Biden and China’s Xi plan to meet virtually this year after aides’ ‘meaningful,’ substantive’ talks
Oleksii Liskonih/iStock (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping will hold a virtual meeting before the end of this year, a senior U.S. administration official said Wednesday, amid high tension in the critical [Read More…]
Iranian authority mandates pregnant women be reported to prevent ‘criminal abortions’
nazdravie/iStock (NEW YORK) — From Texas to Tehran, women have been fighting to protect their right to have an abortion — some by taking over the streets and others by taking over social media. While [Read More…]
Russia threatens to block YouTube as confrontation with Google escalates
v777999/iStock (MOSCOW) — Russia’s state censor has threatened to block YouTube in the country in retaliation for the Google-owned video platform deleting two German-language channels belonging to the Kremlin-funded broadcaster RT for allegedly publishing misinformation [Read More…]
Prince William, Kate release job listing for a personal assistant
marcin_libera/iStock (LONDON) — Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are hiring. The Cambridges are searching for a personal assistant to add to their team, according to a new job listing. The [Read More…]
Afghanistan updates: Top generals back for second day of grilling on US withdrawal
KeithBinns/iStock (WASHINGTON) — It’s been nearly one month since the U.S. withdrew all U.S. troops from Afghanistan on President Joe Biden’s order to leave by Aug. 31, ending a chaotic evacuation operation after the Afghan [Read More…]
Taliban official’s comments on education, jobs fuel more fears for Afghan women’s rights
omersukrugoksu/iStock (KABUL, Afghanistan) — Over one month into Taliban control of Afghanistan, fears for women’s and girl’s rights and education have only grown — fueled further Tuesday by a top Taliban official’s comments that “women [Read More…]
‘We’ve got to speed it up’: Top US climate negotiator John Kerry says ahead of Glasgow summit
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Top White House climate negotiator John Kerry said in an interview with ABC News Live that every country needs to act to reduce emissions and address climate change faster than ever [Read More…]
Afghanistan updates: Milley, Austin face grilling in Senate hearing
KeithBinns/iStock (NEW YORK) — It’s been nearly one month since the U.S. withdrew all U.S. troops from Afghanistan on President Joe Biden’s order, ending a chaotic evacuation operation after the Afghan government collapsed and the [Read More…]
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into East Sea in latest test
omersukrugoksu/iStock (SEOUL, South Korea) — North Korea fired a short-range missile toward the East Sea early Tuesday, according to its neighboring countries, South Korea and Japan, marking the third such weapons test this month. Military [Read More…]
As the curtain falls on the Merkel era, Germany’s largest parties are set to vie for power
Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz (NEW YORK) — After almost 16 years as leader of Europe’s most powerful economy, Angela Merkel will be leaving the chancellorship behind as Germany votes on a new [Read More…]
Putin critic Navalny slams Google and Apple for accepting Kremlin censorship
zmeel/iStock (MOSCOW) — Russia’s best-known opposition figure, Alexey Navalny, has criticized Google and Apple for bending to Kremlin demands for censorship during recent parliamentary elections, accusing the tech giants of “cowardice” and of becoming “accomplices” [Read More…]
China declares cryptocurrency transactions illegal as crackdown continues
Vertigo3d/iStock (BEIJING) — Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies dipped in value on Friday after China declared all transactions involving these digital currencies “illegal.” China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China, issued a statement on [Read More…]
Border Patrol suspends using agents on horseback amid outrage
Azaliya/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Amid outrage over images the White House said President Joe Biden found “horrible,” the U.S. Border Patrol has temporarily stopped using agents on horseback against Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas, Homeland [Read More…]
EU proposes legislation requiring all mobile devices, including iPhones, use a universal charger
EkaterinaMesilova/iStock (EUROPE) — Lawmakers in Europe on Thursday unveiled a proposal to force smartphone makers to adopt a universal, brand-agnostic charging cable in an effort to reduce electronic waste. The plans call for a USB-C [Read More…]
How threats at the United Nations General Assembly are handled: ANALYSIS
lucagavagna/iStock (NEW YORK) — As the 76th General Assembly of the United Nations went underway in New York City beginning Sept. 14, authorities arrested Enrique Figueroa on Sunday for allegedly posting threats on social media [Read More…]
Researchers launch Gulf Stream expedition in effort to slow down climate change
Courtesy Sailstone (NEW YORK) — This summer, the United States has seen the effects of climate change firsthand, as record-breaking wildfires, droughts and hurricanes have devastated parts of the country. During his United Nations General [Read More…]
Why thousands of migrants, many from Haiti, are stuck at Texas-Mexico border
SezerOzger/iStock (TEXAS) — A mounting crisis is unfolding at the U.S.-Mexico border where thousands of migrants, many from Haiti, have trekked across dozens of countries, facing blistering heat and other dangers to seek refuge in [Read More…]
Biden agrees with France’s Macron that sub snub could have been handled better
CameronSmith/Flickr (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden for the first time admitted the diplomatic fallout with France over a recent defense deal could have been better handled, the White House said Wednesday in a joint statement [Read More…]
Biden admin missed red flags before Haitian migrant surge
OleksiiLiskonih/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Months before the Haitian migrant surge at the southern border, Border Patrol agents on the front lines in Texas sounded alarms that Del Rio was vulnerable and resources could become overwhelmed, according [Read More…]