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Isaac Newton’s wealth ‘intimately connected’ with slavery, author says
Scientist and banker benefited from gold mined primarily by enslaved Africans in Brazil, book claims. Sir Isaac Newton, whose theory of gravity revolutionised science and who later rose to the ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
Slavery, involuntary servitude are on the ballot in these states
So-called slavery "loopholes" are on this year's ballot in California and Nevada.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
Commonwealth leaders agree to consider reparations for historic slavery
Pledge comes despite British efforts to prevent the issue from being mentioned in official communiqueWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
California and Nevada voters consider ending inmate 'slavery'
LOS ANGELES — California and Nevada voters are weighing whether to repeal legal loopholes in their state constitutions that allow slavery and involuntary servitude to be used as criminal punishment.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy
Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience
A Virginia museum has nearly finished restoring the nation’s oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children, where hundreds of mostly enslaved students learned to read through a curriculum that ...Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery
Missing Pieces Project maps buildings in 189 locations where African American abolitionists spoke against slavery. Historic England is commemorating the American abolitionist Frederick Douglass ’s ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
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Britain's foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy says reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the “transfer of cash” and reiterated his country’s position that leans toward focusing ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
Why white working-class Britons should fight to secure colonial slavery reparations | Nels Abbey
The country grew rich from slavery, but those who directly benefited the most – and still do – were wealthy. They exploited everyone. So it’s a “no” to reparations, yet again. No to repairing the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and ...Tech - ABC News - November 10 -
At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
The Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capitalEntertainment - ABC News - November 8 -
At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
The Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capitalWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims
South Korea’s Supreme Court has handed a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who was found guilty of embezzling funds while leading a group supporting Korean survivors of Japan’s wartime ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
Mediha review – remarkable Yazidi victim of Islamic State’s sexual slavery tells her own story
After her village was destroyed, Mediha Ibrahim Alhamad was sold aged 10 by IS. With determination and charm she navigates a difficult aftermath. This is impressive work from film-maker Hasan ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Instagram-famous squirrel euthanised by authorities
New York authorities say Peanut the Squirrel bit a person while it was being confiscated this week.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
The modern intellectual diktat for Jewish authors
It is a dangerous precedent that cleverly endows hate with logic and respectability masking a markedly more malign and malevolent intention.Politics - The Hill - November 10 -
UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors
Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities
British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard
Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under controlBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
AstraZeneca’s top China executive detained by authorities
Pharmaceutical group confirms four other current and ex-executives investigated, in addition to Leon WangWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Authorities investigate racist texts sent to Black Americans
Authorities are investigating racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country telling them they have been “selected to pick cotton.” “The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US
The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Italian authorities bust 'Banksy forgery ring'
Over 2,100 forgeries, also targeting Warhol, Picasso, Monet and Dali, were recovered in the sting.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Brazil authorities link bombing in the capital to extremist discourse
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice says he believes that the explosion outside the court in Brasilia was the consequence of frequent far-right attacks and hate speech targeting the country’s ...World - ABC News - November 14 -
Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs to be put to the test
President-elect Donald Trump’s consistent campaign pledge to impose sweeping tariffs on products imported into the U.S. is likely to face stiff challenges in court and potentially pushback from ...Politics - NBC News - November 16 -
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Stabbing Suspect’s Descent Into Madness Went Undetected by Authorities
Ramon Rivera, who had a history of mental illness and minor crimes, missed a check-in with a case manager. Days later, he went on a killing spree in Manhattan, according to the police.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Notre Dame authors 'complete game,' upsets USC
In what felt like a potential Final Four preview, No. 6 Notre Dame played spoiler to a crowd of 7,894 at Galen Center in Los Angeles, defeating No. 3 USC 74-61 to hand the Trojans their first loss ...Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago -
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Catholic bishops call for authorities to step up against violence in southern Mexico
Four Roman Catholic bishops in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero called Monday for civilian and military authorities to take steps to protect residents of a region rocked by violence that has ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
Guinea authorities dissolve dozens of political parties with no election date set
Guinea authorities have dissolved dozens of political parties and placed two major opposition ones under observation, while the transitional government has yet to announce an election dateWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Authorities allege million-dollar teacher certification scheme in Houston
Five people have been arrested after organizing and conducting an illegal fake teacher certification scheme that made at least $1 million in Houston, local prosecutors said on Monday. Harris ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Authorities elevate the death toll from flash flooding in eastern Spain to 72
Authorities elevate the death toll from flash flooding in eastern Spain to 72World - ABC News - October 30 -
Authorities in Mexican state warn residents to avoid Halloween costumes
In Sinaloa state, police have asked for security measure so revelers aren’t mistaken for criminals amid cartel violence. Authorities in the Mexican state of Sinaloa have ordered residents not to ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Authorities warn ballot box arson suspect could strike again
State and federal officials warned that the suspect behind ballot box arson attacks in Oregon and Washington could strike again. They also said they are still looking for a motive after hundreds of ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
United Airlines Passenger Repeatedly Punched Another Flier, Authorities Say
A man assaulted another passenger on a United Airlines flight on Monday in an attack that appeared to have been random, officials said.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
'No white knight coming': Federal authorities will face limits responding to election lies
Federal law enforcement are preparing for election threats and minsinformation, but they're limited by law and already mistrusted by Donald Trump's supporters.Top stories - NBC News - November 1
