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Thousands protest in Tbilisi as Georgia suspends EU membership talks
Police clashed with protesters in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Thursday, Nov. 28, after the country’s ruling party announced it paused talks on joining the European Union (EU) until the end of 2028. Nearly 50 protesters were reportedly arrested, and three police officers were injured in the protests. Police in riot gear reportedly fired… -
Australia passes landmark social media ban for kids under 16
Australia has made history as the first country to pass a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The law creates one of the toughest restrictions on digital companies to date. A total of 34 senators voted yes to the ban, with just 14 opposed to the legislation. The world-first law passed… -
Members of TDA gang linked to Colorado apartment takeover arrested in NYC
Two members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TDA), linked to an apartment takeover in Aurora, Colorado, have been arrested in New York City, the New York Post reported. The NYPD and U.S. Homeland Security conducted a raid in the Bronx targeting drug traffickers and credit card scammers, leading to the arrests of 15… -
Supreme Court to decide whether to ban sweet-flavored vapes
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday, Dec. 2, on whether to reinstate a federal ban on sweet-flavored vaping products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to regulate the products as another step in its effort to fight teen nicotine addiction. Over the past few years, the FDA has denied more… -
Iran plans to expand uranium-enriching centrifuges: IAEA
Iran plans to expand its uranium-enriching centrifuges at its enrichment plants, according to the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Reuters reported that Iran informed the IAEA it intends to install more than 6,000 additional uranium-enriching centrifuges, as outlined in a new confidential report. The move comes in response to a… -
Spain approves 4 days paid climate leave in wake of deadly flooding
Deadly flooding in Spain last month has had such an impact that it’s now leading to changes in the Spanish workforce. Spain’s Council of Ministers passed a measure on Thursday, Nov. 28, that guarantees four days of paid climate leave for workers in the event of dangerous weather. The measure is designed to protect commuting… -
French president tours Notre Dame as cathedral prepares to reopen after fire
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is reopening to the public. French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on Friday, Nov. 29 to workers and donors who helped restore the nearly 1,000-year-old cathedral over the last five-and-a-half years, calling their efforts “the project of the century.” “Don’t forget that you repaired, that you contributed to reinvent, that… -
New Ohio law bans trans students from using bathrooms based on gender identity
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed a new law banning transgender students from using multiperson bathrooms according to their gender identities. The “Protect All Students Act” will take effect in 90 days as some lawmakers call for a veto. Gov. DeWine didn’t make a comment after signing the bill Wednesday, Nov. 27. The move comes… -
Brazilian Federal Police link Bolsonaro to 2022 coup attempt in unsealed report
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is facing accusations of planning and executing a coup attempt to overturn Brazil’s 2022 presidential election results. The Federal Police of Brazil alleges that Bolsonaro actively directed a conspiracy to remain in power despite his defeat to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The accusations stem from an 884-page report… -
Rudy Giuliani appears in court, says he can’t pay bills amid defamation judgment
Former New York City Mayor and lawyer Rudy Giuliani appeared in court Tuesday, Nov. 26, telling the judge that he cannot pay his bills after being accused of failing to comply with court orders to turn over his assets. The court action is part of a $148 million defamation judgment against him. Last month, U.S.… -
FCC approves Elon Musk’s Starlink for cellphone service, with some limits
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cleared the way for a groundbreaking partnership involving Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellite-based internet provider, but it has some limits. Starlink is approved to provide T-Mobile customers cellphone service, bringing access to dead zones and other remote areas. This is the first time the FCC has given a license for a… -
Nebraska judge rules medical marijuana ballot initiatives are valid
A ruling during the week of Nov. 24 brings Nebraska one step closer to a growing list of states where medical marijuana is legal. Although voters across the state approved ballot initiatives earlier this month by more than a two-thirds majority, the resolution was challenged and sent to the courtroom. The Nebraskans for Marijuana campaign… -
3 Americans imprisoned in China for years are now free after agreement
Three Americans imprisoned in China for years have been released and are coming home to the United States. The White House announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the agreement between Washington, D.C., and Beijing in the final weeks of President Joe Biden’s presidency. The exchange is reportedly part of a prisoner swap with the U.S. releasing…
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