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House Democrats call on Biden to expand offshore drilling protections ahead of transition

The top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee called on President Biden Friday to take action to permanently restrict drilling off U.S. coastal waters before leaving office in January. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Why the CofE and other big institutions still fail to protect children from abuse

More are willing to speak up about abuse but some organisations remain slow to react

12 Best Kids Headphones of 2024—With Features to Protect Your Kids Hearing

If you use screens for work and play, your child probably does too. These are the best pairs we’ve bought and tested for our own kids.

Tech - Wired - November 17

Roblox gives parents more power to protect the safety of young gamers

Roblox, the digital games platform popular with children and tweens, has introduced what it called "significant updates" to parental controls and will stop children younger than 13 from directly ...

$103,500 reward offered after protected Mexican wolf's death in Arizona

Government agencies are investigating the death of a Mexican gray wolf in Arizona. The animal is protected by the Endangered Species Act.

Giraffes Need Endangered Species Act Protection, U.S. Officials Say

A new proposal would restrict the import of hunting trophies, pelts, bone carvings and other items.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

US moves to protect giraffes, proposing crack down on body part imports

The Biden administration has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying it would crack down on imports containing giraffe body parts. If finalized, a new proposal would require permits to import ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Giraffes need endangered species protection, U.S. officials say

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed new protections for giraffes, saying their populations are threatened by poaching, habitat loss and climate change.

Giraffes face extinction risks as U.S. proposes new protections

U.S. wildlife officials have proposed federal protections for giraffes under the Endangered Species Act for the first time. According to environmentalists, habitat loss and climate change-driven ...

Honeywell to Sell Personal Protective Equipment Unit for $1.33 Billion

Honeywell International has agreed to sell its personal-protective-equipment business to a private-equity firm’s portfolio company for $1.33 billion in cash.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

The Bahamas will refinance part of its debt to protect its famous turquoise waters

The Bahamas says it will refinance $300 million of its external debt to free up more than $120 million for marine conservation projects and climate change mitigation

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Will Trump's former defense lawyer protect the Justice Department from Trump?

DOJ officials say Todd Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, knows its tradition of blocking politicians from influencing criminal investigations, but he faces a daunting task.

Next up for Trump's immigration axe: temporary protected status

Migrants from troubled nations would pay the price if this protection were revoked — and so would many Americans.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Police in Turkey detain demonstrators seeking more protection for women against violence

Police have detained dozens of people in Istanbul who tried to join a rally calling for greater protection for women in Turkey, where more than 400 women have been murdered this year

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Bangladeshi court denies bail to Hindu leader who led rallies for minority protection

A prominent Bangladeshi Hindu leader who has been leading rallies demanding security for Hindus in the overwhelmingly Muslim nation has been ordered detained on charges of sedition

World - ABC News - 12 hours ago

Pope's child protection board urges transparency from Vatican sex abuse office and compensation

Pope Francis’ child protection board has issued its first-ever global assessment of the Catholic Church's efforts to address the clergy sex abuse crisis

World - ABC News - October 29

These 9 Tips Can Help Protect You and Your Company From Fake Job Scams

In the last year, the number of phantom jobs offered online and on social media has grown quickly, multiplying the possibilities for identity theft and security breaches.

Business - Inc. - October 29

Ukrainian front-line school system goes underground to protect against bombs and radiation

To be a parent in the Ukrainian front-line city of Zaporizhzhia means weighing your child’s life against the Russian weapons within striking distance

Tech - ABC News - October 31

2024 election updates: Mark Cuban clashes with Trump's team

Entrepreneur said on "The View" that Trump is intimidated by 'strong, intelligent women.'

Progressives gear up for their first big fight if Harris wins: Protecting Lina Khan

Progressives are promising a big fight if Kamala Harris removes FTC Chair Lina Khan, who has gone after Amazon and Facebook.

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Kamala Harris reacts to Trump saying he'll protect women "whether the women like it or not"

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to reporters in Wisconsin on Thursday about former President Donald Trump's comments that he would protect women "whether the women like it or not." Harris said ...

Less sugar in first 1,000 days of life protects against chronic disease, study finds

Risk of diabetes and high blood pressure significantly lower in middle age in UK adults given low-sugar diets in the womb and as infants. Cutting the amount of sugar children get in the womb and as ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

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