GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief has warned about rising hatred and discrimination around the world in a “mega-year for elections.” He has called on voters to put rights of others in mind when they cast their ballots. Volker Türk made the call with major elections looming in places like France and Britain
Continue ReadingAssociated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Compared with its economic peers, the United States lacks social safety net programs like sick time, vacation time and health care. For decades, American women have filled the gaps, to the detriment of both themselves and their families, according to sociologist Jessica Calarco, who studies inequalities in family life and
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By Annie Grayer, CNN Washington (CNN) — In the days since President Joe Biden’s disappointing debate performance, a number of Democrats running in competitive districts have expressed their fear to the Biden campaign and the White House that the president remaining at the top of the ticket not only hurts the party’s chances of holding
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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — One of Hollywood’s favorite duos is teaming up once again. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are working together on a new Netflix film, according to a social media post from the streamer. “RIP” is reportedly a thriller that the longtime friends will both star in and produce, according
Continue ReadingSOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s Parliament has voted down a minority government proposed by the center-right GERB party, which likely will bring the country closer to new elections. The move Wednesday comes after six elections in three years that resulted in shaky coalitions. Lawmakers voted 138-98 to reject the proposal designed to make Rosen Zhelyazkov,
Continue ReadingAssociated Press GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. intellectual property agency says China has requested far more patents than any other country when it comes to generative AI, with the United States a distant second. The technology offers the potential to boost efficiency and speed up scientific discoveries, but it also raises concerns about jobs and
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By Justin Berger Click here for updates on this story ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) — A leader from one of Asheville’s synagogues is speaking out for the first time since the assault at West Asheville Library on Saturday, June 29. Rochelle Reich, executive director at Congregation Beth Israel, sat down with News 13’s Justin Berger
Continue Reading By Marianne Garvey, CNN (CNN) — Travis Kelce has opened up about his surprise cameo during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in London. The Chiefs player, who has been dating Swift for nearly a year, talked about how the moment came together on the latest episode of his New Heights podcast. Kelce said it was
Continue ReadingOpinion by Amanda Tyler (CNN) — It has been an especially active few weeks for news about religion in public schools. The Texas Education Agency proposed a new curriculum that would incorporate teaching Biblical stories into reading lessons in grades as young as kindergarten. On June 19, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a law requiring the posting of
Continue ReadingAP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — Coco Gauff has reached the third round at Wimbledon with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over qualifier Anca Todoni of Romania. She won on No. 1 Court, where Gauff made her memorable Grand Slam debut five years ago when she upset five-time champion Venus Williams at age 15. The second-seeded
Continue ReadingSofía Benavides (CNN) — Los estadounidenses celebrarán el Día de la Independencia con barbacoas, fuegos artificiales y un día libre de trabajo para muchos empleados. El 4 de julio marca el nacimiento de la independencia estadounidense, el día en que el Congreso Continental adoptó la Declaración de Independencia en 1776. Este año, el 4 de julio
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Holmes and Megan Richards Click here for updates on this story RICHMOND, Virginia (WTVR) — Hyman Schwartzberg has spent more than two decades decorating his Richmond home with historic memorabilia like swords, hats, and photographs from decades of American history. A retired National Park Ranger, he’s come to love record keeping. He’s now
Continue Reading Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Netflix has enjoyed success with a certain kind of nightmare-fuel docuseries that strains various aspects of society through fun-house mirrors. “The Man With 1000 Kids” fits right in, down to the title, although the headline on the New York Times article that preceded this UK production, “The Case
Continue ReadingAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) — In a landmark decision, Japan’s Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay suitable compensation to about a dozen victims who were forcibly sterilized under a now-defunct Eugenics Protection Law that was designed to eliminate offspring of people with disabilities. An estimated 25,000 people were sterilized between the 1950s and
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By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — The Cincinnati Reds earned a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday, despite a major league-leading 32nd home run of the season from slugger Aaron Judge. Two-run homers from 22-year-old Elly De La Cruz and Will Benson in the fifth inning helped open up an unassailable 5-0
Continue ReadingBy Brendan King Click here for updates on this story MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia (WTVR) — Dean Bennett knows the meaning of hard work. The California native and multi-sport athlete enlisted in the Marines at age 18. Sgt. Bennett survived several combat tours in Afghanistan and returned with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury. He admitted that
Continue ReadingWTVR, DEAN BENNETT, DVIDS, CNN By Brendan King Click here for updates on this story MECHANICSVILLE, Virginia (WTVR) — Dean Bennett knows the meaning of hard work. The California native and multi-sport athlete enlisted in the Marines at age 18. Sgt. Bennett survived several combat tours in Afghanistan and returned with PTSD and a traumatic
Continue ReadingAssociated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s electoral commission has fired its chairman after finding him guilty of sexual assault following a complaint by an employee. The General Election Commission’s ethics council said its chairman, Hasyim Asyari, committed the assault in October and it had accepted the accuser’s complaint entirely. The woman worked at the
Continue ReadingBy Jeff Wagner Click here for updates on this story MOUND, Minnesota (WCCO) — Stormwater drains are getting extra work this year, and with more rainfall in the forecast this week, it’s put certain a problem front and center. So how can we reduce stormwater runoff? And why is it a concern? Foliage with function
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