‘News vouchers’ proposal is well-intentioned but ill-advised
A proposal to support local news with vouchers is under consideration in Seattle. The support is welcome but here’s why news vouchers are not a good idea.
Day: November 11, 2023
Islamophobia and antisemitism on rise in US amid Israel-Hamas war
Research shows increase in prejudice and hate as civil rights group condemns ‘unprecedented surge in bigotry’Islamophobia and antisemitism are seeing sharp spikes across the US after war between Israel and Hamas erupted last month.According to a new re…
Senate Leaders Plan to Prolong NSA Surveillance Using a Must-Pass Bill
Top senate officials are planning to save the Section 702 surveillance program by attaching it to a must-pass piece of legislation. Critics worry a chance to pass privacy reforms will be missed.
FBI seizes NYC mayor Eric Adams’ phones in corruption probe
New York City mayor has denied any wrongdoing in the federal investigation into his 2021 campaign fundraising
Gaza City Hospitals Are Caught in Deadly Crossfire
Battling Hamas fighters, Israeli forces are “closing in” on hospitals where thousands of people are stranded, while the chief U.S. diplomat says “far too many Palestinians have been killed.”
Father of Liverpool football star Luis Diaz reveals details of kidnapping
The father of Liverpool star Luis Diaz has revealed details of his captivity – and said he intends to keep living in Colombia despite his ordeal.
Pedestrian safety: No turns at walk signals
Re: “Right turn on red? U.S. cities consider bans” [Nov. 5, Nation & World]: In my opinion, cars should not be allowed to turn through pedestrian walk signals. That includes no right turns on red lights and no left turns on blinking yellow lights. …
Death toll tops 11,000 in Gaza, US voices concern over killing of Palestinian civilians
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Death toll tops 11,000 in Gaza, US voices concern over killing of Palestinian civilians
Palestinian officials said that 11,078 Gaza residents had been killed in since Oct 7
“Far too many Palestinians have been killed; far too many have suffered these past weeks,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, his strongest words to date on G…