Day: August 5, 2023
Iran To Bring Tougher Hijab Law Ahead Of Mahsa Amini Protests Anniversary
Just weeks before the one-year anniversary of the major protests caused by Mahsa Amini’s death, Iranian authorities are preparing a new Bill on hijab-wearing that experts fear would put unprecedentedly harsh punitive measures into law, according to C
FDA approves first postpartum depression pill
Federal health officials have approved the first pill to specifically treat depression after childbirth.
As Zulily shrinks, e-commerce firm puts Belltown HQ up for rent
Zulily has put its corporate headquarters on the rental market, as the Seattle-based online retailer sheds employees and streamlines its business.
A Republican 2024 climate strategy: more drilling, less clean energy
Project 2025, a conservative “battle plan” for the next GOP president, would stop efforts to cut the pollution heating the planet and encourage more emissions.
Navalny sentenced to 19 years for ‘extremism’ in ‘special regime’
The extreme nature of the sentence – which bars him from family visits or even letters for 10 years – has shocked even pro-Kremlin figures.
Henley leads Wyndham again. Horschel, Thomas make moves to salvage their seasons
Russell Henley is used to leading the Wyndham Championship.
E-bikes: ‘Some regulation will be needed’
Re: “ ‘A dangerous combination’: Teenagers’ accidents expose e-bike risks” [July 29, Nation]: The article concerning the safety and regulation of e-bikes was timely. Sadly, it has taken a number of serious accidents to push this issue into the headline…
Compensation for New Mexico wildfire victims tops $14 million and is climbing
Federal emergency managers say they’re making more progress in compensating victims of a devastating wildfire sparked last year by the U.S. Forest Service