First group of British nationals evacuated from Niger after military coup
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly confirmed in a tweet that the evacuation process was carried out safely.
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Indictment puts Trump and democracy on trial
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‘I was mortified’: former dancers for Lizzo detail alleged harassment
Arianna Davis, 24, and Crystal Williams, 26, described incidents of body shaming and being forced to participate in religious activitiesFormer dancers for Lizzo are speaking out after they sued the artist for sexual harassment, racial discrimination an…
US Treasury Secretary Yellen calls Fitch downgrade ‘entirely unwarranted’
Yellen said the downgrade failed to take into account a resilient US economy, with low unemployment, falling inflation.
A Look at How Much Less Antarctic Sea Ice There Is This Year
The sharp drop is raising concerns about its vital role in regulating ocean and air temperatures and maintaining an ecosystem for everything from plankton to penguins.
Two-hour daily phone limit for under 18s proposed by Chinese regulator
Chinese regulators have proposed rules that would limit under 18s to a maximum of two hours a day on their smartphones.
Man dies at jail in Atlanta that’s currently under federal investigation
Authorities say a man died at a jail in Atlanta that is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko wants Wagner Group Russian fighters for his army
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko wants the Wagner Group Russian mercenary fighters remaining in his country to form the core of a professional “contract army” to help upgrade his military capabilities.
Bulb Becomes a Flashpoint as the Sun Sets on Incandescent Lights
A ban on most kinds of traditional bulbs renews a cultural squabble between regulatory efforts to curb energy consumption and the very American impulse to do whatever one wants in one’s domicile. The New York Times: The switchboard at Lightbulbs.com, a…
Trudeau ‘Losses It’ After Being Asked Why Canada Has Not Offered A Peace Proposal To End The Russia – Ukraine War
Here is the full and mostly complete clip for additional context. Michael does in fact – and accurately – use the term proxy war. “Proxy war” is defined as “a war instigated by a major power which does not itself become involved.” pic.twitter.com/fNiH3…