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Tour of giant, brightly colored creatures celebrates artistic heritage of Oaxaca
Theyβre called fantastic animals, brightly colored wooden creatures inspired by the world of Mexican magical realism. Giant versions of these animals are on a tour across the U.S., celebrating Mexicoβs rich cultural heritage and promoting diplomacy during a contentious time. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown checked them out in San Francisco for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:
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'Appalled and shocked': Early childhood teacher quit after working in WA
A former early childhood teacher who has worked in several states and territories says she quit the profession after working in Western Australia.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court lets Trump cut $783 million of health research funding amid anti-DEI push
The high court majority lifted a judgeβs order blocking $783 million worth of cuts made by the National Institutes of Health to align with Republican President Donald Trumpβs priorities. The high court did keep Trump administration guidance on future funding blocked, however.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Doggett won't seek reelection if new Texas maps pass legal muster
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) said Thursday that if the courts approve the Republican congressional maps in Texas, he will not seek reelection in the redrawn 37th Congressional District. βIf the courts give [President] Trump a victory in his scheme to maintain control of a compliant House, I will not seek reelection in the reconfigured CD37,...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:55 million US visa holders to be vetted for deportable offenses
The State Department said on Thursday that it is vetting more than 55 million U.S. visa holders for deportable offenses, including overstays, criminal activity and engagement in any form of "terrorist activity." The department stated that all U.S. visa holders, which include international students and tourists, will go through βcontinuous vetting.β βThe State Department revokes...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:The 95-year-old POW who wants to return to North Korea to die
Ahn Hak-sop failed in his attempt to cross the border, after spending most of his life in South Korea.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Trump launches natsec probe into wind imports
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Wind turbines, components come under scrutiny The Trump administration has launched a national security probe into imports of wind turbines and their components β a move that could ultimately lead to higher tariffs for wind energy. AP Photo/Wayne Parry The probe, which marks...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Trumpβs civil fraud penalty scrapped: 5 takeaways
A half-billion-dollar judgment against President Trump and his business empire was thrown out by a divided appeals court Thursday, though the fraud case against him was left intact. Itβs a stunning turn in the battle between the president and New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), who accused the real estate mogul of inflating his...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: Taiwan votes on nuclear power amid energy security concerns
Also in todayβs newsletter, China restricts Nvidia after Lutnick comments, and Walmart warns Trumpβs tariffs are pushing up costs
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:US Supreme Court rules Trump admin can cut nearly $800m in health funding
SCOTUS decision impacts DEI programmes that include breast cancer research and HIV prevention.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Zelensky accuses Russia of 'deliberate' attack on American-owned factory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday accused Russia of launching a βdeliberateβ attack on an American-owned facility in his country, amid signs that the Kremlin is slow-walking a peace deal to end the years-long conflict. βIn Mukachevo, the Russians practically burned down an American company producing electronicsβhome appliances, nothing military. The Russians knew exactly where...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Finland summons Israel ambassador over West Bank settlement, Gaza
Finland summons Israel ambassador over West Bank settlement, Gaza Finland on Thursday said it summoned Israel's ambassador over Israel's planned E1 settlement in the West Bank and its genocide on Gaza. The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it expressed its "deep concernβ over Israelβs plans to expand illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and attack Gaza City. βFinland called for the unhindered access of...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Judge rules former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as U.S. attorney in New Jersey
The court, saying the administration used βa novel series of legal and personnel moves,β held that Habbaβs term as the interim U.S. attorney ended in July, and the Trump administrationβs maneuvers to keep her in the role without getting confirmation from the U.S. Senate didnβt follow procedures required by federal law.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Live: Wong joins statement condemning West Bank settlement expansion
The foreign minister joins an international statement with the UK and Canada condemning Israel's plan to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank. Follow live.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Wombat whisperer plans new wildlife sanctuary in Southern Highlands
A conversation between a renowned wildlife carer and a philanthropist leads to the dream of creating a new wildlife sanctuary and restoring a local population of one of Australia's most loved marsupials.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Cracker Barrel rebrand sparks selloff
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Cracker Barrel stock dives Cracker Barrel is facing backlash and becoming a point of partisan conflict as the chain tries to meet modern times. Cracker Barrel The Southern-style restaurant announced Wednesday that it is changing...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Trump speaks with police and troops patrolling Washington, DC
Trump has claimed that a crime crisis required his Republican administrationβs intervention in the Democratic-led city this month, brushing aside statistics that showed the problem was already waning.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Atlantic Shore Towns Feel Hurricane Erinβs Sting Without It Ever Making Landfall
Hurricane Erin hasnβt had to make landfall on the East Coast to batter it. Churning more than 200 miles offshore Thursday, the storm has brought flooding, life-threatening waves and rip currents and strong winds to coastal communities from Florida to Maine, according to the National Weather Service. Erin rapidly intensified to a Category 5 over [β¦]
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Meg Ryan appointed SECβs top cop
The curious reshaping of Americaβs financial regulator
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Workday beats estimates but CEO warns of challenges in education and government
Workday exceeded estimates for earnings and revenue and issued guidance that was largely inline with what Wall Street expected.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Morphine overdose from circumcision blamed for boy's 'devastating' death
Perth doctor Raad Hassan is referred to health regulators after circumcision surgery led to the "devastating" and preventable death of toddler David Kalunga Flynn from a morphine overdose.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Trump administration vetting all 55 million U.S. visa holders in growing crackdown
The Trump administration said Thursday that it is reviewing more than 55 million people who have validU.S. visas for any violationsthat could lead to deportation, marking a growing crackdown on foreigners who are even permitted to be in the United States.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:'Meat on the chopping block': What patients say about medical tourism in China
Patients say long wait times for elective surgeries at public hospitals and the high cost of private hospital care are why they're heading overseas.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Families shocked by closure of NDIS provider helping vulnerable kids
Families are left in limbo as an organisation providing inclusive playgroups and support services is placed into liquidation in regional NSW, after operating for four decades.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Brent Hinds, former lead guitarist of heavy metal band Mastodon, has died
Brent Hinds died after a car collided with his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Atlanta late on Wednesday night.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Israeli PM Netanyahu approves Gaza City seizure despite ceasefire talks
Israeli PM also says will resume talks for release of all captives and end to the war, but only on Israel's terms.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Kyrgios out again as Australians cop nightmare draw ahead of US Open
Nick Kyrgios's season continues to be ruined by injuries as his Australian compatriots learn who they will be facing to start the US Open singles campaign next week.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Dozens arrested, injured in Chile-Argentina football match clashes
Argentine and Chilean fans hurled sticks, stones, and stun grenades during violent clashes at a football match.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Under US pressure, Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian factions in refugee camps
Under US pressure, Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian factions in refugee camps Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 08/21/2025 - 20:28 The move is part of a broader effort to consolidate all weapons under the Lebanese army's purview US Ambassador to Turkey and US special envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack, US Deputy Special Presidential Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus, and US Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa A. Johnson meet...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Plea to make town's parks 'safe again' after rise in rough sleepers
Locals say 50-cent fares and council crackdowns on rough sleepers in Brisbane and Moreton Bay suburbs have shifted the problem up the railway line.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Car pollution is deadly. New research shows us just how much
Vehicle emissions may contribute to more than 1,800 premature deaths in Australia each year, according to the nation's first assessment of the health impact of traffic-related pollution.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Taiwan weighs return to nuclear power amid AI surge and China fears
Referendum on restarting 40-year-old plant comes as energy security concerns and electricity costs grow
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:US factory in Ukraine hit in largest Russian air attack for weeks
Moscow strikes consumer electronics maker and Zelenskyy says the Kremlin shows no sign of wanting the war to end
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:As Israel pushes on with Gaza City invasion, Palestinians trapped there are protesting
Palestinians in Gaza City take to the streets to demand an end to Israel's war in the strip, as Benjamin Netanyahu approves military plans for the full takeover of Gaza's largest population hub.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Cop found not guilty of 'tickling' woman's bottom
A South Australian police officer accused of touching a woman's bottom has been cleared of indecent behaviour β but could have been found guilty of assault if it had been charged, a court has ruled.
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