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March 29, 2024

US National Park Service faces lawsuit over plan to remove hundreds of stray cats from historic tourist spot

The U.S. National Park Service is being sued over its plan to remove stray cats from a historic district in Puerto Rico. The plan was announced four months ago.

March 29, 2024

Georgia poised to mandate parental permission for children under 16 to use social media

Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill requiring parental permission for children under 16 to use social media. The bill also bans social media use on school devices.

March 29, 2024

Avoid asking these questions when conducting an interview; they could get you into trouble

It's better to be safe than sorry. When conducting a job interview, it's important to avoid certain topics that could be perceived as biased or discriminatory.

March 28, 2024

Significance of Michelangelo’s 'David' statue is being diminished by souvenirs, Italian curators say

Since its creation in 1504, Michelangelo's David has been a symbol of Italian culture. Curators are now voicing concerns about the commercialization of the statue.

March 28, 2024

French lawmakers consider bill that would ban hair discrimination

French lawmakers are discussing a bill to ban discrimination based on hair texture, length, color or style, aiming to support those facing hostility due to their hair.

March 27, 2024

Iraqi man responsible for Quran burnings in Sweden seeks asylum in Norway after facing deportation

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man known for burning the Quran in Sweden, has announced plans to seek asylum in Norway after facing deportation orders from Sweden.

March 27, 2024

Thailand's lower house approves bill to legalize same-sex marriage

Thailand's lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday. The bill passed with the approval of 400 of the 415 members.

March 27, 2024

Former heads of Massachusetts veterans home where 76 died in COVID pandemic avoid jail time

Two former officials of a veterans home in Massachusetts, where a severe COVID-19 outbreak resulted in at least 76 deaths, have settled their criminal case.

March 26, 2024

Hong Kong prisoners jailed for national security crimes unlikely to get early release, leader says

Hong Kong prisoners convicted of serious national security offenses are unlikely to be granted early release, according to the region's chief executive.

March 26, 2024

Ex-president of China's football association sentenced to life in prison for fixing matches

Chen Xuyuan, the ex-president of the Chinese Football Association, has received a life sentence for involvement in match-fixing and other financial crimes.