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Bangladesh still without internet as things calm down after deadly protests
Bangladesh is without internet for a fifth day and the government declared Monday, July 22, a public holiday. Leaders made the move to stay in control as tensions deescalated after last week’s deadly protests. On Sunday, July 21, the country’s high court scaled back a controversial system for awarding government jobs, which sparked violent protests.… -
Ten Commandments law in Louisiana schools put on hold amid legal challenge
A judge approved an agreement by Louisiana to delay a law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in all of the state’s public-school classrooms on Friday, July 19. The judge’s decision to delay the requirement until at least November came as a lawsuit brought against the state plays out in court. In June, parents of… -
One-time flu shot may offer a lifetime of protection in next five years: Study
A new study published on Friday, July 19, revealed that a universal flu vaccine could be coming in the next five years. Scientists in the United States said that experiments with the new vaccine technology have shown promising results. Scientists said that the influenza virus is always mutating, which creates the need for a different… -
Funeral held for Corey Comperatore, volunteer firefighter killed at Trump rally
Corey Comperatore, a husband, father and volunteer firefighter who was killed at former President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, was honored at a funeral on Friday, July 19. Comperatore was shot and killed in the crowd at Trump’s rally when a rooftop gunman fired several shots, grazing Trump’s ear and striking two other… -
Britain to resume funding for UNRWA in Gaza despite Israel’s claims
When the U.K. Labour Party’s won the country’s snap elections on Thursday, July 4, the country was bound to see policy changes. On Friday, July 19, the new government announced the first major change: a shift in its approach to the war in Gaza. Now, the U.K. will once again fund the United Nations’ Palestinian… -
Biden in discussions with family to leave presidential race: Report
President Joe Biden is under increasing pressure from Democrats to step aside and create room for a new Democratic presidential nominee. NBC News reported that the Biden family and those closest to him are in discussions about his exit plan for the 2024 presidential race. According to the report, Biden’s allies said they believe the… -
Treasury warns ‘anti-woke’ laws endanger national security
The U.S. Treasury Department is warning certain “anti-woke” state laws are a national security risk. The Treasury Department said state laws restricting banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could negatively impact efforts to stop money laundering and terrorism financing. According to The Associated Press, in a letter sent to lawmakers Thursday, July 18, the… -
DOJ details child sexual abuse at US’ largest migrant housing provider
A new lawsuit accuses the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied migrant children of fostering widespread sexual abuse that spanned nearly a decade. In the lawsuit announced on Thursday, July 18, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said that Southwest Key Programs employees, including supervisors, raped, solicited nude photos and touched children inappropriately in the… -
Questions mount over security failures in Trump assassination attempt
Five days after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, questions remain about the shooter. Officials want to know how the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, got onto the roof of the American Glass Research (AGR) building and was detected by the Secret Service 20 minutes before he fired several shots, grazing Trump’s ear and… -
Chipmaker stocks dive following US policy rumors
The amount of investors holding semiconductor shares has been irregular recently. On Wednesday, July 17, former President Donald Trump made waves by saying he wouldn’t defend Taiwan against China in a second term unless Taiwan paid for its “protection.” Then, President Joe Biden’s administration reportedly said it is considering new export controls on advanced chip… -
Alleged Neo-Nazi cult leader arrested for plot to poison Jewish, minority children
The leader of an alleged Eastern European-based neo-Nazi group has been arrested and charged with soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence. The Justice Department released a statement on Tuesday, July 16, identifying 20-year-old Georgian national Michail Chkhikvishvili as the suspected leader of a group called “Maniacs Murder Cult.” The group is described as… -
John Deere steps back from diversity initiatives amid criticism
Farm equipment manufacturer John Deere is the latest company to announce that it will no longer sponsor “social or cultural awareness” events. The move follows a trend among major U.S. companies to scale back on diversity and inclusion initiatives amid conservative criticism. The Illinois-based company also plans to review its training materials and remove any… -
Tons of decomposing fish in Brazil, prosecutors say 1 company is to blame
Tons of fish have died along one of the main rivers in São Paulo, Brazil, after environmental officials and prosecutors said on Wednesday, July 17, that illegal dumping of industrial wastewater into the Piracicaba River caused the massive die-off. Preliminary findings reveal that anywhere between 10 to 20 tons of fish died in the river.…
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