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Thailand lawmakers pass landmark LGBTQ marriage equality bill
The amendment to Thailand's civil laws would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to grant equal marriage rights to people of all genders.CBS News - World -
Assange judges seek no death penalty pledge from US
Court postpones decision on the Wikileaks founder's case to give the US time to make assurances.BBC News - Top stories -
Russia Has No Formal Death Penalty. Some Want to Change That.
Some prominent Russians are calling for the execution of those responsible for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow, and an end to Russia’s 28-year moratorium on capital punishment.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Lawmakers Push Bill to Block the SBA From Expanding Further Into Direct Loans
In the proposal, Senators John Kennedy and Tim Scott cite the SBA's track record with fraud within its pandemic-era lending programs.Inc. - Business -
Thailand Lawmakers Pass Bill to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill now goes to Thailand’s Senate.The New York Times - World -
Thailand's lawmakers pass bill to legalize same-sex marriage by overwhelming majority
Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of Parliament have overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that would make the country the first in Southeast Asia to legalize equal rights for marriage partners of any genderABC News - World -
French lawmakers are weighing a bill banning all types of hair discrimination
French lawmakers are debating a bill Thursday that would ban discrimination over the texture, length, color or style of someone’s hairABC News - World -
UK court says Assange can't be extradited on espionage charges until US rules out death penalty
A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penaltyABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
Republican lawmaker says Kentucky's newly passed shield bill protects IVF services
A Republican lawmaker in Kentucky says a bill shielding doctors and other health providers from criminal liability is broad enough to apply to in vitro fertilization servicesABC News - Health -
Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majority
Lawmakers in Thailand's lower house pass a bill to legalize same-sex marriage by an overwhelming majorityABC News - World -
Raskin offers key endorsement in Maryland Senate race
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has endorsed Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks over fellow Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) in Maryland’s closely watched Senate race. “Who do we want on the floor of the U.S. Senate defending women’s right to ...The Hill - Politics -
In Uganda, bamboo has government's backing as a crop with real growth potential
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In Uganda, bamboo has government's backing as a crop with real growth potential
Bamboo farming is on the rise in Uganda, where the hardy and fast-growing crop is seen by the government as having real growth potentialABC News - World -
In a Disney snub, Nelson Peltz lands major endorsement in proxy fight
Proxy advisory firm ISS cites Disney's bungled succession planning in recommending a vote for Peltz. Disney has campaigned against the Trian hedge funder.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
In an ‘Anti-Wedding,’ It’s Personality Over Tradition
For people who are excited to get married but don’t want to plan a classic wedding, one planner offers a solution: “love parties.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Elliot Page: Effects of LGBTQ rights being 'revoked' is 'devastating'
Elliot Page is speaking out about the “devastating” effects of LGBTQ rights being “revoked, restricted and eliminated throughout the world.” The “Umbrella Academy” star, who came out as transgender in 2020, appeared Sunday at the Juno Awards in ...The Hill - Politics -
Wales lose to Poland on penalties - reaction
Reaction after Poland beat Wales 5-4 on penalties at Cardiff City Stadium to qualify for Euro 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
South Africa Joins the Anti-U.S. Axis
The House reexamines trade benefits for our non-friends in Pretoria.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Africa -
Brazil's Barbosa banned for anti-doping fraud attempt
Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa is suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Vinícius to captain Brazil in Spain anti-racism game
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior has chosen Vinícius Júnior to lead the team at the Real Madrid forward's Bernabéu stadium.ESPN - Sports - Brazil -
CNN projects Trump-endorsed Moreno wins key Ohio GOP Senate primary
The presidential primary season continued Tuesday with another round of multistate contests, including the competitive Ohio Senate GOP primary. Follow here for the latest news updates.CNN - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Ferguson misses penalty as Republic draw with Belgium
Evan Ferguson misses an early penalty for the Republic as they are held to a 0-0 draw by Belgium in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium.BBC News - Top stories -
Women experience a 'motherhood penalty.' For dads, there’s a wage 'bonus'
Often called the "motherhood penalty," caregiving demands still largely fall on women and have shaped their labor force participation and pay.CNBC - Business -
Wales left to rue 'cruel' penalty shootout loss
Wales captain Ben Davies says it is "cruel" to miss out on a place at Euro 2024 via a penalty shootout defeat.BBC News - Top stories -
The Deaths of Effective Altruism
Sam Bankman-Fried is finally facing punishment. Let’s also put his ruinous philosophy on trial.Wired - Tech -
Amid book bans, DEI cuts and 'Don't Say Gay' laws, 7 states will mandate LGBTQ-inclusive curricula
Washington will now mandate that the state’s public schools teach LGBTQ history, as red and blue states continue to diverge on whether schools should expose kids to gay and trans identities.NBC News - Politics -
Nearly 30 percent of LGBTQ women candidates discouraged from running for office because of gender, gender identity: Report
Nearly 30 percent of LGBTQ women candidates for office were discouraged to run due to their gender or gender identity, according to a report released Wednesday. The new report from the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute and Loyola Marymount University’s ...The Hill - Politics -
US investment funds pull $13.3bn from BlackRock in anti-ESG campaign
Latest loss of $8.5bn in Texas comes after asset manager tried to make inroads in the Republican stateFinancial Times - Business -
Fareed Zakaria decries the "anti-Americanism" in America's politics today
The host of CNN's "GPS" is an optimist who is nonetheless concerned about what he sees in response to a changing America. His new book, "Age of Revolutions," discusses how societies both embrace change and resist it.CBS News - Top stories -
X’s Lawsuit Against Anti-Hate Research Group Is Dismissed
Elon Musk’s social media company sued a group that exposed hate speech on the site, but a judge ruled that the suit was designed to punish speech.The New York Times - Tech -
Senegal’s anti-establishment candidate almost certain to become president
Radical change candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye pulls off stunning election win after main rival Amadou Ba concedes defeat. Senegal’s anti-establishment candidate looks almost certain to become president after a stunning election victory that is ...The Guardian - World -
Lawsuit by Musk’s X against anti-hate group dismissed
US judge says case appeared to be directed at ‘punishing’ non-profit Center for Countering Digital HateFinancial Times - Business -
19th Century law fires up anti-abortion push
A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.BBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Amazon hopes anti-obesity drug demand will boost pharmacy business
Ecommerce giant says it stands to generate ‘a lot of revenue’ from Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and similar treatmentsFinancial Times - Business -
China Critic's Exit From Congress Threatens Anti-Beijing Momentum
Mike Gallagher, who championed the bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, made companies tremble over their links to China.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
An Anti-Abortion Case Too Far-Fetched for the Supreme Court
Even conservative justices seemed skeptical that the plaintiffs suffered any real harm.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
‘We are finally free’: Senegal hails new anti-establishment president
Bassirou Diomaye Faye promises to overhaul democracy in west African country blighted by corruption. Just 10 days before being elected president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was in prison.. Years of political turmoil have left the west ...The Guardian - World -
'You Can't Do That!' Lawmakers' Kids Confront Them Over TikTok Crackdown.
Over burritos. In school drop-off line. Moms and dads of Congress get an earful from their own teens and tweens amid debate over a ban or forced sale of the app.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tiktok -
German lawmakers approve growth package for businesses
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Utah lawmaker blames 'diversity' for Baltimore bridge collapse
Diversity, equity and inclusion has become such a flashpoint across the country that a politician in Utah, state Rep.NBC News - Top stories