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Thousands march to mark the 60th anniversary of MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
Tens of thousands gathered to march in Washington D.C. on Saturday to mark the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, advocating for the continuation of King’s vision amid perceived rollback in racial progress in the country. The event: Organized by the National Action Network and Drum Major Institute, the […]
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Spain’s soccer chief Luis Rubiales is temporarily suspended after World Cup kiss
FIFA has temporarily suspended Luis Rubiales, the head of Spain’s soccer federation, following allegations that he forcibly kissed a player during the Women’s World Cup medal ceremony. The allegations: FIFA suspended Rubiales from all soccer-related activities, both nationally and internationally, for 90 days while a disciplinary committee investigates the incident. * Rubiales is accused of […]
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SpaceX launches 11th crewed mission as it heads to the International Space Station
SpaceX has launched its 11th crewed mission, named Crew-7, with four astronauts onboard to the International Space Station (ISS). Launch details: The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, carrying four astronauts, lifted off smoothly and entered low-earth orbit within about nine minutes. * The launch was initially delayed a day for the reconfirmation of the safety of […]
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The Freedom Caucus’ shutdown threat recalls tactics of past House rebels
The House Freedom Caucus is planning a government shutdown threat similar to tactics employed by past House rebels, as they intend to use their leverage during Congress’s big budget and spending decisions in September. Driving the news: Members of the House Freedom Caucus want to enforce their influence by seizing the budget and spending decisions […]
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Armed with traffic cones, protesters are immobilizing driverless cars
In San Francisco, an activist group named Safe Street Rebel is using traffic cones to immobilize driverless cars in protest against the city being used as a testing ground for autonomous vehicles technology. The coning incident: The act dubbed as “coning” involves setting a traffic cone on the hood of a driverless vehicle, which promptly […]
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Lahaina was expensive before the fire. Some worry rebuilding will price them out
After a devastating fire in Lahaina, Hawaii, residents fear that rebuilding will lead to further increases in an already expensive housing market, potentially pushing out lower income locals. Background: On August 8, severe fires swept through Lahaina’s town center, causing extensive damage to homes including those owned by longtime resident Jeremy DelosReyes. * DelosReyes has […]
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How high tensions between China and the U.S. are impacting American companies
High U.S.-China tensions are causing American companies to carefully navigate their dealings with this major global economy player. Details: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is set to visit China amid worsening trade tensions and a slowing Chinese economy. * Her visit comes at a time when the Trump administration’s tariffs and China’s disruptive “zero-COVID” policy have […]
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Coronavirus FAQs: How worrisome is the new variant? How long do boosters last?
This article answers several questions about recent developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, including inquiries about a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, updated booster shots, and the timing of other common vaccines and boosters. The new variant: A new SARS-CoV-2 variant, known as BA.2.86, has been detected with multiple genetic differences from previous versions. * This variant has […]
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Women’s World Cup champs say they won’t play for Spain until soccer chief is removed
Spain’s national women’s soccer team refused to play until the head of Spain’s soccer federation, Luis Rubiales, and other leaders are removed from their positions. Emerging controversy: Luis Rubiales claimed his controversial kiss with player Jennifer Hermoso after the Women’s World Cup final was consensual, generating significant backlash. * Rubiales said five times during his […]
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‘Golda’ depicts a key moment in Israeli history. Its director sees parallels to today
The biopic “Golda”, focusing on the leadership of Golda Meir, Israel’s first and only female prime minister during the Yom Kippur War, draws parallels to current Israeli political situations. Movie Overview: The film covers the tense 19 days of the 1973 Yom Kippur War under Meir’s leadership. * The war resulted in heavy Israeli losses, […]