Month: November 2022
Western New York gets buried under 5 feet of snow in some areas
A winter storm dropped more than 5 feet of snow in some parts of western New York. A National Weather Service meteorologist said some places could get hit with another foot or two Saturday. (Image credit: John Normile/Getty Images)
Read MoreIranian authorities kill 3 protesters in Mahsa Amini’s home province
Death of 22-year-old Kurdish woman while in custody of morality police in September has sparked months-long wave of demonstrations
Read MoreWe Need to Bring Sexual Health Care to Places Where People Have Sex
On Saturday, June 29, 2019, a group of over 200 queer and trans folks were gathered in New York City, celebrating the city’s big World Pride weekend. They had all come to a party called NYC Inferno known for sexual
Read MoreHow to Watch the 2022 World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Sunday, Nov. 20 in Qatar at 11 a.m. ET, marking the first-time the four-week international soccer tournament will take place in a Middle Eastern country. Thirty-two teams will travel to Qatar to
Read MoreNegotiators at COP27 reach deal on fund for nations stricken by extreme weather
Agreement aiming to have developed economies finance damage caused to poor nations as a result of climate change still needs to be approved in unanimous vote
Read MoreCOP27 Agrees on Loss and Damage Fund for Vulnerable Countries
The deal hands a victory to poorer countries that for years have pushed for the move and removed a major sticking point in United Nations climate talks.
Read MoreFormer Anti-Abortion Leader Alleges Another Supreme Court Breach
Years before the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, a landmark contraception ruling was disclosed, according to a minister who led a secretive effort to influence justices.
Read MoreQatar 2022: The World Cup That Changed Everything
The decision to take the World Cup to Qatar has upturned a small nation, battered the reputation of global soccer’s governing body and altered the fabric of the sport.
Read MoreAmid Twitter chaos, Musk reveals new vision for hate content
The reinstatement of accounts banned for violating Twitter’s content moderation rules has been seen as a bellwether of where new owner Elon Musk, a self-described ‘free speech absolutist,’ wants to take the site San Francisco (AFP) – After turning Twitter
Read MoreWorld Cup: FIFA President Gianni Infantino Defends Qatar
Gianni Infantino defended the host country’s decision to ban the sale of beer at stadiums and fired back at the “hypocrisy” of Western criticisms.
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