President Joe Biden vowed the country would stand by Maui “for as long as it takes” to rebuild and recover from the devastating wildfire that killed at least 114 people earlier this month, with hundreds still missing. The president traveled to Hawaii on Monday after flames ripped through the historic town of Lahaina, leaving ruins… Continue reading Biden: U.S. Will Stand With Maui ‘For As Long As It Takes’
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Spain takes on England in historic FIFA Women’s World Cup final
England announces unchanged starting XI Coach Sarina Wiegman has picked an unchanged starting 11 from the semifinal, meaning star player Lauren James will be on the bench. England’s starting XI: Mary Earps (GK), Lucy Bronze, Keira Walsh, Alex Greenwood, Millie Bright (C), Georgia Stanway, Rachel Daly, Ella Toone, Lauren Hemp, Jess Carter, Alessia Russo Spain… Continue reading Spain takes on England in historic FIFA Women’s World Cup final
Ban on gender-affirming care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Transgender youth in North Carolina lost access Wednesday to gender-affirming treatments after the Republican-led General Assembly overrode the Democratic governor’s vetoes of that legislation and other bills touching on gender in sports and LGBTQ+ instruction in the classroom. GOP supermajorities in the House and Senate enacted — over Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto — a… Continue reading Ban on gender-affirming care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
A Mississippi community takes on a U.K. energy giant over pollution concerns
During the last weeks of July, a handful of residents from Gloster, a majority-Black, low-income community in southwest Mississippi, prepared for a meeting with Drax Group, a U.K.-based energy company that operates a wood pellet production plant in the small town. They planned to present the company with a list of demands meant to address… Continue reading A Mississippi community takes on a U.K. energy giant over pollution concerns
Plexal takes on new cohort for cyber security leadership scheme
London startup hub Plexal has inducted six “high-potential” startup founders into its government-backed leadership mentoring programme. Part of Plexal’s broader Cyber Runway accelerator programme, Cyber Runway Ignite is specifically designed to help startup founders develop their leadership abilities through a bespoke package of support over a six-month period. This will include mentorship, in-person deep-dive… Continue reading Plexal takes on new cohort for cyber security leadership scheme
Obama privately told Biden he would do whatever it takes to help in 2024
WASHINGTON — During a trip to the White House in June, former President Barack Obama made it clear to his former running mate that he was committed to doing whatever it takes to support his re-election, three sources familiar with the meeting confirmed to NBC News. As part of a visit that included a private… Continue reading Obama privately told Biden he would do whatever it takes to help in 2024
Donald Trump Takes The Stage As A Song Lyric About ‘Going To Prison’ Plays
Former President Donald Trump faced the music at a campaign event in Iowa ― and the irony was off the charts. (Watch the video below.) As Trump took the stage, the song lyric “one could end up going to prison, one just might be president” played from Brooks & Dunn’s “Only in America.” Trump pumped… Continue reading Donald Trump Takes The Stage As A Song Lyric About ‘Going To Prison’ Plays