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Joe Biden June 30, 2023

Caitlyn Jenner says Biden is 'trying to destroy' women's sports with latest Title IX proposal

Caitlyn Jenner is once against blasting President Biden for his latest Title IX proposal, saying he is "trying to destroy" women's sports.

Ohio June 30, 2023

Former GOP Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder sentenced to 20 years for role in corruption scandal

Larry Householder, the former Ohio House speaker, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a massive corruption scandal.

Second Amendment June 30, 2023

UN's global ammunition framework worries Second Amendment advocates: 'It is never going away'

The United Nations has developed a global framework to address ammunition stockpiling, and Second Amendment advocates are worried this may impact U.S. gun policies.

Climate Change June 29, 2023

State Department failed to properly assess John Kerry's carbon footprint despite Biden order: gov watchdog

A federal watchdog released an analysis Thursday that showed the Department of State, which houses climate envoy John Kerry's office, hasn't created a system to track carbon emissions.

New Zealand June 29, 2023

New Zealand to become 1st country in the world to ban thin plastic bags at supermarkets

New Zealand is set become the first nation to ban thin plastic bags used to collect produce at supermarkets, four years after it banned thicker bags used to carry groceries home.

New York June 29, 2023

Former New York City school food chief convicted of bribery in connection with dangerous chicken fingers

Eric Goldstein, the former NYC school food chief, has been convicted of bribery in a case that found students were being served chicken fingers riddled with bone and bits of metal.

Russia June 27, 2023

Russian forces tortured, executed detained Ukrainian civilians, according to UN report

A United Nations report revealed that Russian forces have tortured and even executed detained Ukrainian civilians. Some people say they were sexually abused as well.

Asia June 27, 2023

Hundreds have died of hunger in Ethiopia after US, UN paused food aid, according to local officials

Hundred of Ethiopians have died of hunger in the Tigray region after the United States and United Nations paused food aid, according to local officials.

UNITED NATIONS June 23, 2023

US, European allies demand action to end Russia's use of Iranian drones in Ukraine

The U.N. has not opened investigations into Russia's use of Iranian drones in Ukraine, which violates U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231, which requires approval for transfer of weapons from Iran.

Artificial Intelligence June 23, 2023

UN calls for AI watchdog agency due to 'tremendous' potential: 'very clear' urgency

The U.N. is working to establish an AI advisory committee, but officials within the organization have called for a watchdog group that could take action to safeguard against AI.