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Amazon workers in 20 countries plan Black Friday, Cyber Monday strike
Thousands of Amazon workers from around the world are planning to strike again on one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. This is the fifth holiday season in a row for Make Amazon Pay protests, when warehouse staff and delivery drivers strike in support of workers’ rights and climate action from Black Friday… -
Texas approves Bible-based lessons in public schools, set to begin next fall
The Texas Education Board voted Friday, Nov. 22, to approve the inclusion of Bible-based lessons in public elementary schools, aligning with similar efforts in other Republican-led states to introduce more religious content into public education. The curriculum, which is optional for schools to adopt, includes a financial incentive, $60 per student, for schools that choose… -
Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit
People Magazine is reporting that actor Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her lawsuit against him, according to court documents released Thursday, Nov. 21. Grace Jabbari, a British dancer, first filed the civil suit in March 2024, accusing Majors of assault and defamation. The allegations stemmed from incidents during the couple’s nearly two-year relationship. Jabbari and… -
Bears break into Alaska military base, steal soldiers’ rations
Service members in our nation’s armed forces might make fun of their emergency and on-the-go rations, but it looks like bears don’t have the same qualms. Military officials said a group of bears broke in and stole soldiers’ rations. The U.S. military stockpiles “meals ready to eat” – better known as MREs. They’re full meals… -
Bahamas frees up over $120M to combat climate change in ‘nature-for-debt’ swap
The Bahamas announced on Friday, Nov. 22, it is freeing up funds to combat climate change through a debt swap financed by Standard Charter and backed by private investors. The “nature-for-debt” swap involves buying back existing debt through a new loan with reduced interest rates. It’s expected to unlock around $124 million for marine conservation… -
PA election official apologizes for remarks on ignoring election laws
A Pennsylvania election official is facing backlash after comments she made about disregarding court rulings to count ballots that had been deemed invalid by the courts. Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia apologized Wednesday, Nov. 20, for saying, “precedent by a court doesn’t matter anymore in this country.” “The passion in my heart got the best… -
Migrants in New York City to bypass in-person ICE check-ins: Report
Migrants in New York City will soon be able to bypass in-person check-ins at their local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office, Homeland Security sources reportedly told the New York Post. Currently, asylum-seekers awaiting a court hearing must regularly report in person at their local ICE office. The database for the current system flags arrest… -
The US backs away from plastic production limits in UN treaty: Report
The Biden administration is reportedly removing its support for a cap on plastic production. Governments from around the world are set to come together in Busan, South Korea on Monday, Nov. 25, for the fifth and final round of negotiations for a United Nations global treaty to end plastic pollution. Grist reports that White House staffers… -
Australian Parliament considers law banning kids under 16 from social media
Australia’s communications minister has officially introduced a law that would ban children under 16 from social media. If passed, the law would be the first of its kind in the world. Popular sites like TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and X could all face fines of up to AU$50 million ($33 million) for failing to prevent… -
Michigan communities push back against renewable energy permitting process
Nearly 80 municipalities across Michigan have filed a legal challenge against the state’s permitting process for large-scale solar and wind energy facilities. The appeal claims that the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) overstepped its legislative authority, prompting a debate over the balance of power between state and local governments in renewable energy development. At the… -
UN diplomats offer broad support for peacekeeping mission in Haiti
The United Nations is currently considering establishing a peacekeeping operation in Haiti as the country becomes more unstable and gangs take more control of Port-au-Prince. Officials with the U.N. expressed support on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for transitioning a recently extended U.N.-backed multinational security support mission in Haiti into a U.N. peacekeeping operation despite continued opposition… -
How Trump 2.0 could change the landscape of Big Tech antitrust
With two months until President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, his policy plans are clear in many areas. But what do the next four years of antitrust regulation look like after the Biden administration’s aggressive enforcement? Unlike trade, immigration and energy policy, it’s not expected that Trump’s goal is to undo the previous administration’s work. And a… -
Chinese nationals ask Trump for asylum as hundreds of others get deported
Hundreds of Chinese nationals are asking President-elect Donald Trump to let them stay in the United States. This comes as large groups of fellow migrants from China are being deported. The Department of Homeland Security deported 109 Chinese nationals from a charter flight on Saturday, Nov. 16. It’s the third largest chartered removal flight to…
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