October 2024 – Page 50

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 971: US announces new $ 400 million military aid, Russians execute two Ukrainian POWs

On: October 21, 2024

Exclusives Meet “Russian disease,” the centuries-old corruption plaguing Ukraine invasion. From expired rations to sunken flagships, it echoes historical defeats, transforming Putin’s “three-day” campaign into a prolonged struggle against not just Ukraine, but Russia’s own systemic rot. Russia’s “Azerbaijani gas” ploy threatens to unravel EU sanctions on Moscow. Energy expertContinue Reading

India secures release of 85 citizens from Russian Army, 20 still await discharge

On: October 21, 2024

In: General

India has secured the release of 85 citizens who were deceptively recruited into the Russian Army, while diplomatic efforts continue for the remaining 20, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on 21 October, as per India TV News. At least eight have been killed in combat fighting against Ukraine. DesperateContinue Reading

A Nice Indian Boy review: Jonathan Groff is pitch-perfect in charming gay rom-com

On: October 21, 2024

In: LGBTQ

Jonathan Groff’s latest portrait of queer love may be sentimental, but A Nice Indian Boy is a gay rom-com that will warm your heart. Based on Madhuri Shekar’s play, adapted for the screen by writer Eric Randall, A Nice Indian Boy is bookended by celebrations of unity. We meet theContinue Reading

How Can We Get Big Money Out of Politics?

On: October 21, 2024

In: Justice

A panel of activists and experts weigh in., Read MoreContinue Reading

Why Do So Many Immigrants Come From Mexico?

On: October 21, 2024

In: Justice

Behind the disinformation around the border, there’s a reason so many immigrants come to the United States from Mexico., Read MoreContinue Reading

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, sources say

On: October 21, 2024

In: General

Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul whose alleged sexual misconduct fueled the #MeToo movement and who was recently indicted on new charges, has chronic myeloid leukemia, two sources told NBC News., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading

Russia investigates claims of cargo jet shot down in Sudan

On: October 21, 2024

In: General

Russia investigates claims of cargo jet shot down in Sudan, Read MoreContinue Reading

Alabama Mine Expansion Could Test Biden Policy on Private Extraction of Publicly Owned Coal

On: October 21, 2024

In: Climate

Public financial support for the Tuscaloosa County mine and its export of coal to overseas markets may top $400 million and would increase Warrior Met’s production by up to 60 percent. By Lee Hedgepeth BERRY, Ala.—An Alabama mining company is taking final steps toward a major buildout of its operationsContinue Reading

Southeast Asia deepening dependence on fossil fuels, think tank warns

On: October 21, 2024

In: General

ASEAN’s 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says., ASEAN’s 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says. Southeast Asia is at risk of deepening its dependence on fossil fuelsContinue Reading

Peruvian ex-president sentenced to more than 20 years in bribery case

On: October 21, 2024

In: General

Alejandro Toledo is the latest Latin American leader to be implicated in the Odebrecht corruption scandal., Alejandro Toledo is the latest Latin American leader to be implicated in the Odebrecht corruption scandal. Peruvian ex-President Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison, the latest Latin AmericanContinue Reading

The Traitor and Harris’ closing message to Republicans are as different as they come

On: October 21, 2024

In: Politics

Vice President Harris speaks during a moderated conversation with former Rep. Liz Cheney in Brookfield, Wisc., on Monday. They spoke in front of a banner reading “Country Over Party.” Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images GREENVILLE, N.C. — With just over twoContinue Reading

Slack researcher discusses the fear, loathing and excitement surrounding AI in the workplace

On: October 21, 2024

In: Technology

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Artificial intelligence’s recent rise to the forefront of business has left most office workers wondering how often they should use the technology and whether a computer will eventually replace them. Those were among the highlights of a recent study conducted by the workplace communications platform Slack.Continue Reading

GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving. Meta partnership, new tools will test that

On: October 21, 2024

In: Technology

“We play a really important role helping people ask for help and give help in the world,” GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan said., NEW YORK (AP) — New GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generations. The crowdfunding siteContinue Reading

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