Climate report: Africa’s rare glaciers soon to disappear
By CARA ANNA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s rare glaciers will disappear in the next two decades because of climate change, a…
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University of North Carolina can continue to consider race as a factor in admissions process, judge rules
By Joe Sutton, CNN A federal judge ruled Monday that the University of North Carolina did not discriminate against applicants who were White and…
Continue ReadingDía Internacional del Cáncer de Mama 2021: Estos son los 5 tipos de cáncer más mortales en el mundo
Mariana Toro (CNN Español) — El 19 de octubre se conmemora el Día Internacional del Cáncer de Mama. Según datos de la Organización…
Continue ReadingTurkey summons 10 diplomats over call for activist’s release
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassadors of the United States and nine other countries to protest a statement…
Continue ReadingAustralia is offering money to help victims leave violent partners
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN The Australian government is offering one-off payments to help people leave violent relationships. From Tuesday, victims can…
Continue ReadingRights activists urge boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Human rights activists have urged international governments, sponsors and athletes to…
Continue ReadingNew York City to remove Thomas Jefferson statue from legislative chamber by year’s end
By Evan Simko-Bednarski, CNN A vote by a little-known New York City committee on Monday signals the end to a two-decade effort to remove a statue of…
Continue ReadingEU top official clashes with Polish PM over rule of law
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top official has locked horns with Poland’s prime minister, arguing…
Continue ReadingMyanmar to release 5,600 prisoners held for anti-junta protests
CNN By Jessie Yeung, CNN Myanmar’s junta has freed hundreds of political prisoners, according to state media outlet Global New Light of Myanmar…
Continue ReadingChinese users have mixed feelings about LinkedIn departure
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — After nearly seven years in China, LinkedIn says it will stop operating its localized version of the…
Continue ReadingChinese users have mixed feelings about LinkedIn departure
By ZEN SOO Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — After nearly seven years in China, LinkedIn says it will stop operating its localized version of the…
Continue ReadingMore people are getting boosters than new Covid-19 vaccinations. And others could soon become eligible for an additional shot
CNN By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The number of people in the US looking to boost their Covid-19 vaccinations has surpassed the tally of those looking to…
Continue ReadingSeniors are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19. So far, 1 in 7 have gotten a booster shot of vaccine
By Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN As the US tries to stave off another Covid-19 surge this winter, health experts encourage anyone who is…
Continue ReadingBlackRock backs new hub for company climate data
LONDON (AP) — Investment giant BlackRock says it is backing a new London-based research hub which will provide asset managers with information on…
Continue ReadingBlackRock backs new hub for company climate data
LONDON (AP) — Investment giant BlackRock says it is backing a new London-based research hub which will provide asset managers with information on…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: Why some fear a ‘Polexit’ from European Union
By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland will be a focus of European attention this week, with Prime Minister Mateusz…
Continue ReadingJumping onto trucks to get to Britain: A migrant’s day
By ARNO PEDRAM Associated Press CALAIS, France (AP) — Young Sudanese men who escaped war in their country now spend their days in the French port…
Continue ReadingThe economy on the brink, Taliban rely on former technocrats
By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban is turning to the financial managers of the former…
Continue ReadingLapchick family felt backlash due to Knicks coach’s views
By RICHARD E. LAPCHICK For The Associated Press Richard E. Lapchick shares some of the backlash his family felt that was directed at his father for…
Continue ReadingIsraeli scuba diver discovers ancient Crusader sword
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli archaeologists say a scuba diver has salvaged an ancient sword off the country’s Mediterranean coast that experts…
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