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Thailand: Authorities Abuse, Exploit Myanmar Nationals
Click to expand Image A Myanmar migrant worker at his apartment in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand, January 26, 2025. 2025 LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images Thai authorities are threatening, extorting, and detaining Myanmar nationals who have fled the abusive military junta to seek safety in Thailand.The only way most Myanmar nationals can get legal status is as a migrant worker, who are excluded from a recent...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:
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Despair over owl deaths as regulator in fourth year of rat bait review
Local governments team up with activists to boycott rat bait, as 60 owls die in south-west WA and the regulator works to release the outcome of its four-year review.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Cuban President Expresses Condolences on Passing of Nigerian Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Honoring His Legacy of African Sovereignty
Cuban President Miguel Dรญaz-Canel offers heartfelt condolences to Nigeria on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, recognizing his commitment to African dignity, sovereignty, and solidarity with Cuba. Related: African Leaders Mourn the Death of Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari With profound sorrow, Cuban President Miguel Dรญaz-Canel has extended sincere condolences to the family, government, [โฆ]
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:What’s behind Trump’s shift on arming Ukraine and his threats against Russia
President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced they would infuse Ukraine with American weapons bought by European allies. Trump also threatened massive sanctions on Russia if there is no ceasefire by early September. It was a remarkable turnaround for a president who only months ago blamed Ukraine for the war and ridiculed its president. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:More girls are go-karting and have peers 'spinning off the track'
Aged just 10, Mina Priceis part of a growing number of females participating in motorsport in recent years.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Israel continues to pound Gaza, killing 72, as truce talks stall
The attacks come amid a worsening hunger crisis as Israel severely restricts entry of food, fuel, water and medicines.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Fire at assisted-living facility in Massachusetts kills at least 9
In our news wrap Monday, a fire at an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts killed at least nine people, Arizona's governor is calling for a federal investigation into why a wildfire along the Grand Canyon was not immediately put out and the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to proceed with dismantling the Education Department.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Five quick hits: Fielding fumbles cost Starc more history in wild win
Mitchell Starc's stunning spell helps Australia forget about a horror start to day three, although Sam Konstas's fielding briefly halts the party. Here are the quick hits from the third and final Test in Jamaica.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Bessemer, Alabama, Could Face Legal Action Over Environmental Impacts From a โHyperscaleโ Data Center
BESSEMER, Ala.โDo not move forward without more information. Thatโs the advice representatives of the Center for Biological Diversity have provided to Bessemer City Council members ahead of a Tuesday vote to green light a $14.5 billion data center project that could cause significant environmental harm. In a letter sent to the council members on Monday, [โฆ]
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Former FEMA head responds to praise and criticism of federal response to Texas floods
The federal response to the flash flooding disaster in Texas has come under scrutiny. President Trump, who has called for cuts to FEMA, praised the agency during his recent visit to Texas, but did not comment on his plans for its future. William Brangham discussed more with former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Hospitals brace for โbig, beautifulโ Medicaid cuts
Presented by AstraZeneca {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Hospitals brace for โbig, beautifulโ Medicaid cuts Hospitals loudly raised alarms about Trump's tax and spending bill, but their warnings went unheeded. Now they say they will bear the brunt of changes to Medicaid. Adobe The new law cuts about $1...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:How a ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ provision could accelerate a shift toward private education
President Trumpโs big policy act on tax cuts, spending cuts and immigration also has a number of other key provisions that are getting less attention but include big changes. That includes what amounts to a new national school voucher program. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Laura Meckler of The Washington Post.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Antisemitism happens โ itโs bad! But there are already a gazillion anti-protest laws. Do we need more? | First Dog on the Moon
Itโs not unreasonable or racist to protest against genocideSign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Syria on the Brink of Internal Explosion: Arson, Sectarian Massacres, and Forced Displacement Threaten the Social Fabric
Related: Israel Launches Airstrikes on Syrian Tanks Amid Sectarian Clashes in Suwayda Since early 2025, Syria has witnessed a dangerous escalation in sectarian violations and repressive practices in several provinces, primarily the Syrian coast, Homs, and the rural areas of Hama. Reliable reports have documented massacres, killings, and kidnappings targeting Alawites, alongside a rise in [โฆ]
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:West Bank: Palestinian youth shot dead by Israeli soldiers near Jenin
West Bank: Palestinian youth shot dead by Israeli soldiers near Jenin The Israeli military killed a Palestinian youth near the town of Yaabad near Jenin in the West Bank on Monday, Wafa news agency reported. The military opened fire on 20-year-old Yousef Walid Abdullah Sheikh-Ibrahim, from Kafr Raโi, and killed him. Thy have not released his body to his family.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:US Supreme Court backs Trump push for mass firings at Education Department
Court reverses lower court ruling that said large staff cuts would effectively hamstring the federal education agency.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Ex-Obama staffer slams Cuomo campaign video: 'No charisma'
Dan Pfeiffer, a former staffer for former President Obama and co-host of the podcast "Pod Save America," slammed a campaign ad for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he seeks to clinch the 2025 mayor's race in New York City. โThis is one of the least compelling campaign videos that I have ever seen....
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Republicans face deadline to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media
The White House effort to cut back $9.4 billion of already allocated government spending faces a critical vote in the Senate this week. Some Republicans have concerns about the cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting as the clock ticks to Fridayโs deadline to approve or modify the Trump administration plan. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:The Memo: Trump adopts new aggressive stance on Russia
President Trump moved to a more aggressive footing with Russia on Monday, promising to funnel weapons through NATO allies to Ukraine and threatening to hammer Moscowโs trading partners with sanctions. Even though there is a lengthy hiatus of 50 days before those sanctions would take effect, itโs still a notable shift from the president. Trump...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:A look at the split in Trump’s base over the Epstein files
The handling of sex offender Jeffrey Epsteinโs case continues to roil the MAGA world. After repeatedly claiming there were scandalous, criminal details about Epstein being hidden from the public, some of those same people are now saying thereโs nothing to see. But key figures from the presidentโs base allege that a cover-up continues. William Brangham reports.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political fallout of the Epstein investigation
NPRโs Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join William Brangham to discuss the latest political news, including the political fallout of the Trump administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, the White House effort to claw back funding for foreign aid and public media and the public opinion on immigration raids.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Aussie duo miss podium in cruel Tour de France finish as Ireland's Healy takes yellow
Despite getting in the key breakaway on stage 10 of the Tour de France, Australians Ben O'Connor and Michael Storer end up empty handed as Ireland's Ben Healy takes yellow and England's Simon Yates wins the stage.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Film critics reveal their favorite and most anticipated summer movies
Superman, one of the summerโs most eagerly anticipated blockbusters, delivered with a big opening weekend. Jeffrey Brown sat down with a pair of film critics to share their top picks on the big releases, comedies and some lesser-known choices. Itโs part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:States sue Trump over more than $6bn in education funds
Officials from California, New York, Kentucky and 20 other states allege US administration acted unconstitutionally.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:xAI apologizes for Grok's 'horrific behavior'
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story xAI apologizes for Grok's 'horrific behavior' Elon Muskโs artificial intelligence company xAI apologized to users for antisemitic posts authored by its chatbot Grok, pinning the blame on an update after conducting an investigation. Susan Walsh, Associated Press โFirst off, we deeply apologize for the horrific behavior that many experienced,โ...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court OKs Trump layoffs at Education Department: 5 things to know
The Supreme Court ruled Monday to allow the Trump administration to move forward with mass layoffs at the Department of Education, a move supported by President Trump-appointed leadership at the federal agency but feared by education supporters. The 6-3 ruling along ideological lines helps Trump partially fulfill his campaign promise of dismantling the Education...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Trumpโs Maga base split over handling of Jeffrey Epstein files
Swirling conspiracy theories around the convicted paedophile see the presidentโs supporters turn on his officials
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Trump says he has real Club World Cup trophy and Chelsea given replica
US President Donald Trump says the Club World Cup trophy remains in the Oval Office despite Chelsea winning the competition over the weekend.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Faroes-style tunnels could 'transform' fortunes for Shetland isles
The local council says it is pushing ahead with plans to build tunnels to four outlying isles in the archipelago.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:What to know about the MAGA faithful’s anger over Trump and the Epstein case
Right-wing influencers were once bolstered by Trump's own claims on this case, but are now feeling their demands are being squelched by his administration.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Ice cream makers pledge to remove artificial food dyes by 2028
Dozens of ice cream manufacturers are planning to remove artificial dyesfromproducts by the end of 2027, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA),the latest voluntary move by the food industry to support Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.โs mission to eliminative artificial additives. The group of producers, which represents more...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Democrats say Biden needs to quit taking GOP bait
Democrats are slamming former President Bidenโs response to a series of investigations of him by Republicans on Capitol Hill and the Trump administration, arguing he is again taking the GOP bait to the detriment of his own party. At a time when Democrats have sought to go on offense over President Trumpโs โbig, beautiful billโ...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:The recorders from our childhood have a history in centuries-old instrument
From playing clarinets used in Mozartโs time to reconstructing instruments from paintings, period musicians are recreating history for modern audiences.
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:Save the Children UK: Palestinian children are 'someoneโs everything, their entire universe'
Save the Children UK: Palestinian children are 'someoneโs everything, their entire universe' Save the Children UK has called on the UK government to โimmediately suspend all arms to Israel, including parts for the F-35 fighter jets being used to kill and maim childrenโin a post on X on Monday. The charity referred to the killing of six children waiting on water on Sunday, as well as the killing of eight children killed...
Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source:In the spirit of BRICS, criminal defendant Jair Bolsonaro should be immediately transferred to China
A modest proposal Related: BRICSโ Global Call to Conscience: Stop the Genocide in Gaza! In one of the most bizarre episodes in the history of international trade, President Donald Trump this week announced that 50% tariffs would be imposed on Brazil,a country that has a trade surplus with the United States and is one of [โฆ]
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