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Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade
Some Americans and others are taking advantage of a new law in Benin that grants citizenship to those who can trace their lineage to the slave tradeABC News - 1h -
Argentina’s president Javier Milei given Italian citizenship, sparking outrage
Some angry that politician with Italian roots easily obtained citizenship while on trip to meet PM Giorgia Meloni. Italy ’s government has granted citizenship to Argentina’s president, Javier ...The Guardian - 16h -
10 nonfiction authors receive $40,000 Whiting grants for books-in-progress
Books-in-progress on subjects ranging from Edgar Allan Poe to subway vigilante Bernhard Goetz are among this year’s 10 recipients of $40,000 Whiting grants for nonfiction creative writingABC News - 18h -
Sundance announces lineup for 2025 festival, facing its future head-on
The program for the upcoming edition includes films starring Rachel Sennott, Chloë Sevigny and Steven Yeun and from directors Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Ira Sachs.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Joe Biden grants clemency to almost 1,500 people
Move comes less than two weeks after US president pardoned his son HunterFinancial Times - 1d -
Papua New Guinea is granted a National Rugby League team starting in 2028
A team from rugby league hotspot Papua New Guinea will enter the National Rugby League from 2028 after officially being granted a licenseABC News - 2d -
2024 Grant Thornton Invitational: Full field, format and how to watch
A look at the full field, the format and how to watch this year's Grant Thornton Invitational.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Republicans’ plan to redefine US citizenship is Authoritarianism 101
Redefining citizenship is a key priority of Trump’s second administration. It’s also one of the first things any authoritarian movement does upon seizing power.The Hill - 2d -
A Dutch woman who kept a Yazidi woman as a slave in Syria is imprisoned for 10 years
A Dutch court has convicted a woman of crimes against humanity for keeping a Yazidi woman as a slave in Syria and sentenced her to 10 years in prisonABC News - 2d -
Hegseth faces questions about women's role in the military
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, continued meeting with senators on Capitol Hill in an effort to gain enough support for confirmation. Hegseth is ...CBS News - 3d -
Omar: Trump vow to end birthright citizenship will create 'outright fear'
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) late Monday said President-elect Trump’s threats to deport millions and to end birthright citizenship will spark “outright fear” across the country. She warned that in the ...The Hill - 3d -
Maga on the River Plate as global populist right descends on Argentina
CPAC jamboree draws big names from Trump world as Milei positions Buenos Aires as international conservative hub. At the entrance to the office of Argentina’s minister of deregulation a biography ...The Guardian - 4d -
Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship? Not Easily.
The president-elect has revived his wish to do away with automatic citizenship for anyone born in the United States. The Constitution stands in his way.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump’s vow to end birthright citizenship could face legal challenges, GOP skeptics
President-elect Trump has doubled down on his vow to end birthright citizenship, a task that would likely face legal challenges as well as skepticism from within his own party. For starters, the ...The Hill - 4d -
These are the countries with and without birthright citizenship
President-elect Trump doubled down on his vow to end birthright citizenship in his first postelection interview this weekend. “Yeah, absolutely,” Trump told NBC News’s Kristen Welker when asked ...The Hill - 4d -
What is birthright citizenship, and can Trump end the right in the U.S.?
President-elect Donald Trump says he'll end birthright citizenship, after years of criticizing the constitutional right.CBS News - 4d -
Behind Trump's promises on birthright citizenship, pardons for Jan. 6 rioters
President-elect Donald Trump sat down for his first interview since being elected for a second term in the White House. Trump mentioned his plans on birthright citizenship and potential pardons for ...CBS News - 4d -
How to Keep Your Own Soul Safe in the Dark
Even at my lowest, I have never entirely given up my faith that good people working together can change the world for the better.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump vows to end birthright citizenship and pardon US Capitol rioters
He tells NBC he will issue "a lot" of executive orders, including on immigration, once he takes office.BBC News - 5d -
Assad granted asylum in Russia, arrives in Moscow
Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia and arrived in Moscow on Sunday after the Syrian government fell. The rebels’ victory early Sunday concluded a 10-day ...The Hill - 5d -
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Oregon Is an Undefeated Juggernaut Authoring Its Own History
The Ducks became the first expansion team to win the Big Ten in 129 seasons, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
Draymond accepts Warriors bench role to maximize Kuminga
Draymond Green knows what it's like to benefit from a veteran taking a backseat for him, which is why he was OK with Steve Kerr asking him to come off the bench so that Jonathan Kuminga can start.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
The Cryptocurrency You May Not Even Know You Own
Many funds hold stakes in MicroStrategy, which behaves like Bitcoin’s wilder cousin. This may not be what you want in your retirement portfolio, our columnist says.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, Faces Impeachment Call from Own Party Leader
The leader of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s own party has backed impeachment, on which the National Assembly is set to vote on Saturday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Fallout London Mod Will Get Its Own DLC
Fallout 4 arrived nearly a decade ago, and it's anyone's guess when Fallout 5 will be released. Thankfully, the fan developers at Team Folon took it upon themselves to create Fallout London , ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
Biden facing calls to issue more pardons after granting clemency to son
President Biden is facing growing calls to issue more pardons following his controversial decision to grant one to his son Hunter. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is one of many making the ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Critics warn of 'broligarchy' as Musk takes government role
As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare to lead the "Doge" — the Department of Government Efficiency — critics are dubbing Musk the "broligarch." Experts warn of a potential rise of an ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
US House hearing with Secret Service descends into screaming match
Republican representative accuses agency’s acting director at hearing over response to Trump assassination attempts. A hearing examining the Secret Service ’s response to the assassination ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Trump rally shooting hearing descends into screaming match between Secret Service chief and Republican congressman – live
Acting director of the US Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, and House Republican Pat Fallon shout at each other during congressional hearing. The acting director of the US Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Senate Democrat urges Biden to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Chair Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) called on President Biden to grant clemency to Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist convicted of murdering two FBI agents in a ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Biden’s pardon of son sparks calls for granting more clemencies
President Biden’s surprise pardon of his son Hunter has prompted calls for the outgoing commander-in-chief to grant clemency to other Americans before he hands over the White House to ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
While institutions own 33% of Playtech plc (LON:PTEC), retail investors are its largest shareholders with 48% ownership
Key Insights Playtech's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received up to $46 million in a grant to help develop an innovative treatment to cure blindness.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
How Ukraine has faced its worst month on the battlefield in two years – visualised
November was Ukraine’s worst month since September 2022 for territory lost to Russian forces. These charts and maps show the latest developments in the war. Ukraine lost an area equivalent to the ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
FIFA adds Ellis to strategy role with Wenger
FIFA on Tuesday named former United States women's team coach Jill Ellis to the strategy role of chief football officer alongside former Arsenal coach Arsène Wenger.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games
In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Biden faces backlash for granting pardon to son Hunter
Republicans and some Democrats are criticizing President Biden's decision to grant a sweeping pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on gun and tax charges. Ed O'Keefe has ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
How Many Black Pants Should I Own?
A reader asks about the ideal number of black pants to own. Our fashion critic provides guidance on how many essential wardrobe pieces one should have.The New York Times - Dec. 2
