Month: June 2021
Netanyahu opponents grapple to form cabinet before deadline
Israeli politicians worked against the clock Tuesday to overcome final hurdles to building a coalition that would end the record rule of right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, a secular centrist, and religious nationalist Naftali Bennett
Read MoreDecade of Syria war killed nearly 500,000 people: new tally
A decade of war in Syria has left nearly half a million people dead, a war monitor said Tuesday, in a new toll that includes 100,000 recently confirmed deaths. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the conflict has
Read MoreChina Factories Delay New Orders as Costs Rise, Risking Supply Shortages
Buffeted by rising costs, some Chinese manufacturers are refusing to accept new orders or are considering shutting down operations temporarily—moves that could put more strain on global supply chains and cause more inflation.
Read MoreCzech Republic opens to inoculated Israelis; unvaccinated can show negative test
Czech foreign minister in video with Israeli ambassador: ‘We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Prague’
Read MoreAfter Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas
After killing a Republican-sponsored bill to restrict voting in the state, Democrats vowed to oppose any efforts to revive it. Republicans pledged to pass it in a special legislative session.
Read MoreBiden proclaims day of remembrance on 100th anniversary of Tulsa massacre – Axios
Biden proclaims day of remembrance on 100th anniversary of Tulsa massacre Axios Tulsa Massacre: What happened in 1921? – BBC News BBC News Black Wall Street was shattered 100 years ago. How the Tulsa race massacre was covered up and unearthed CNBC National
Read MoreA Daughter’s Journey To Reclaim Her Heritage Language
Assimilation has a cost. As a third generation Chinese American, NPR Short Wave’s Emily Kwong is rediscovering the language her father once knew, and what that means for where she comes from. (Image credit: Michael Zamora/NPR)
Read MoreIndiana Needle Exchange That Helped Contain An HIV Outbreak May Be Forced To Close
In rural Scott County, Ind., hundreds of people got HIV from sharing dirty needles. Now the syringe exchange widely credited with containing the outbreak is under political pressure to shut down. (Image credit: Mitch Legan/WTIU/WFIU News)
Read MoreDemocrats set for filibuster brawl amid escalating tensions | TheHill – The Hill
Democrats set for filibuster brawl amid escalating tensions | TheHill The Hill The GOP Has Discovered Joe Biden’s Political Superpower New York Magazine POLITICO Playbook: The sympathizer-in-chief heads to Tulsa – POLITICO Politico Republican senators praising Biden on infrastructure talks may have ulterior
Read MoreWhat The New Mexico 1st Special Election Can — And Can’t — Tell Us About 2022 – FiveThirtyEight
What The New Mexico 1st Special Election Can — And Can’t — Tell Us About 2022 FiveThirtyEight A New Mexico Special Election Is Posing An Early Test Of Democrats’ 2022 Messaging NPR CD1 election day is Tuesday KRQE It’s (special) Election Day in
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