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Moscow bans adoptions to countries that allow gender transition

The new law follow a series of laws that have suppressed sexual minorities.

World - ABC News - 6 hours ago

Russia bans child adoption from countries that allow gender transition

The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.

Key UN committee adopts resolution paving the way for a first-ever treaty on crimes against humanity

World - Yahoo News - 21 hours ago

NBA All-Star Game to reportedly adopt pickup-style format for 4-team tournament

This season's NBA All-Star Game will reportedly have a much different look to increase competitiveness.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Russian lawmakers endorse bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

Russia’s upper house of parliament has endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

PGA Tour adopts sweeping changes, including smaller fields and fewer full-time members, starting in 2026

The PGA Tour Policy Board affirmed a number of significant proposals ahead of the RSM Classic

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Spiraling violence and airline shutdowns in Haiti cut families off from adoptive kids

The last words Michelle Reed heard from her 6-year-old adopted son in early November were: “Mom, come get me.”

World - ABC News - November 13

Russian parliament advances bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

Russia’s lower house of parliament has passed final reading of a bill to ban adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal

World - ABC News - November 12

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6

British regulator says $19.5 billion Vodafone-Three merger could go ahead if remedies are adopted

Telecom firms Vodafone and Three's multibillion-pound merger could go ahead if the companies adopt proposed remedies from the U.K. competition regulator.

Business - CNBC - November 5

These countries have the most at stake as the U.S. heads to the polls

The world is watching the presidential election as voters go to the polls Tuesday, but the vote is more consequential for some countries than for others.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language

The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

COP16 Talks in Colombia Adopt a Novel Way to Pay for Conservation

Delegates at the U.N. talks created a system that would compensate countries for the use of genetic information but failed to make headway on a broader funding commitment.

World - The New York Times - November 2

China halts foreign adoptions, leaving children and U.S. families in limbo

Last month, China announced that it would end foreign adoptions of Chinese children to foreign families other than to blood relatives. Parent Aimee Welch joins CBS News to discuss her ongoing ...

Generative AI isn’t coming for you — your reluctance to adopt it is

Adaptability and willingness to embrace change are keys to staying relevant. Don't be afraid of generative AI; make it work for you.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 27

Commonwealth nations adopt their first ocean declaration

Commonwealth countries have adopted their first ocean declaration during their summit held for the first time in the Pacific island nation of Samoa

World - ABC News - October 26

ServiceNow advocates for ‘invisible’ AI agents to ease worker adoption

ServiceNow vice president of AI Dorit Zilbershot believes employees will be more accepting of AI agents when they don't even know they're using AI agents.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 25

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