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Up First briefing: Romney won’t run again; prepare for hurricanes; immigration growth
Mitt Romney will not run for reelection in 2024, a conflict of interest emerges for a top Biden advisor, Hurricane Lee threatens the Atlantic Coast, and US immigration hits a record high. Political shake-up: Utah Republican Senator Mitt Romney won’t run for reelection in 2024, citing his age and the current state of the Republican […]
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I returned to Nicaragua, where I was born, and found a country steeped in fear
The recent visit to Nicaragua by Eyder Peralta, a US citizen born in Nicaragua and working as a journalist, reveals a country living in fear under the highly controlling Sandinista party. Personal insights: Peralta returned to Nicaragua using his Nicaraguan passport while knowing the country was making it nearly impossible for foreign journalists to enter. […]
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What a crop of upcoming IPOs from Birkenstock to Instacart tells us about the economy
Many companies, including Birkenstock and Instacart, are preparing to go public amid signs of confidence in the U.S. economy and stock market. Growing confidence in the market: The potential for several IPOs demonstrates an increase in trust in the market. * Chip designer firm Arm Holdings will be among the first to test the waters, […]
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Lessons from Birmingham: 60 years after the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing
Birmingham, Alabama commemorates the 60th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing that claimed the lives of four Black girls, marking one of the nation’s darkest civil rights era chapters. Vivid memories: Carolyn McKinstry, the Sunday School secretary at 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963, recounts the Day of the Bombing. * McKinstry, then […]
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Federal judge again declares that DACA is illegal
A Federal judge ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which prevents the deportation of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, is illegal. Current state of events: U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen agreed with Texas and other states suing to halt DACA, but did not order an immediate end to the […]
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With eyes fixated on Pennsylvania manhunt, a D.C. murder suspect remains on the run
While significant attention has been on the hunt for escaped prisoner Danelo Souza Cavalcante in Pennsylvania, another fugitive, Christopher Haynes, remains on the loose in Washington D.C. The escapes: Christopher Haynes escaped police custody at George Washington University Hospital on September 6 after being arrested on murder charges. * Haynes case drew less national attention […]
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The UAW unveils major plan if talks with Big 3 automakers fail: The ‘stand up strike’
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has announced a strategic “stand up strike” plan, to be enacted if negotiations with the Big Three automakers do not result in a new contract agreement by the approaching deadline. Plan revealed: President Fain outlined his “stand up strike” strategy on Facebook Live on Wednesday. * In case of […]
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‘Nothing compares to this’: An inside account of the devastating floods in Libya
A devastating flood has hit the city of Derna, Libya and neighboring Mediterranean coast areas following a storm, leading to the collapse of two dams and the death of at least 5,000 people. The disaster: The flood resulted in the collapse of two dams and entire neighborhoods were wrecked. * At least 5,000 people have […]
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Kim Jong Un vows full support for Russia as Putin pledges space tech for North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised full support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, while Putin has offered technological assistance to launch a North Korean satellite into space. The Context: During a summit in Russia, Kim threw his support behind Putin’s “fight against imperialism,” listing Russia-North Korea relations as a “top priority.” * The […]
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Sky-high CEO pay is in focus as workers everywhere are demanding higher wages
Sky-high CEO pay is being scrutinized as workers, with the support of unions, demand better wages. Big picture: CEO pay disparity is becoming a central issue in union negotiations, including those involving the United Auto Workers (UAW) representing approximately 150,000 members at Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. * The UAW demands a 40% wage increase […]