American students face new phone bans in school – not everyone is happy about it
For students, the rules add new school-day rituals, like putting phones in magnetic pouches or special lockers
Day: August 21, 2025
They’re Rich, They Travel and They Love to Complain – The New York Times
They’re Rich, They Travel and They Love to Complain The New York Times
Neo-Nazi who changed gender after committing crimes is sent to women’s prison sparking outrage in Germany
A NEO-NAZI who changed gender after being convicted has been allowed to serve time in a women’s prison, sparking fury across Germany.
Marla-Svenja Liebich, 53, previously known as Sven, in the past fumed that transgender people were …
Brazil-U.S. Talks on Mining Rare Earth Minerals Are Complicated by Trump’s Tariffs
Tensions between President Trump and Brazil’s leader could derail a promising alliance to unlock the world’s second largest reserve of the minerals.
Huge explosion in Gaza as Israeli military launch next stage of ground offensive
A huge blast erupted in Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military launched the next stage of its ground offensive on Thursday (21 August).
Texas congressional map approved amid partisan fight
Texas state representatives approved a new congressional map aimed at giving Republicans five more House seats, following a request from President Donald Trump. Democrats tried to block the vote by leaving the state but returned and were defeated 88–5…
Why are hundreds of chickens roaming the streets of Spain’s Torrevieja?
Local press have estimated that there are around 700 wild chickens that have been slowing taking over streets, parks and gardens in the popular Alicante resort town which has a large foreign population.
How Tiffany Trump’s Husband Benefited From Proximity to Power – The New York Times
How Tiffany Trump’s Husband Benefited From Proximity to Power The New York Times
How Tiffany Trump’s Husband Benefited From Proximity to Power
A Times investigation found that Michael Boulos and his family benefited financially from proximity to his in-laws for years.
Ukraine Works to Identify 6,000 Bodies Sent From Russia in Makeshift Rail Platform Lab
The mass return of fallen soldiers is one of the few concrete results of U.S.-orchestrated truce negotiations.