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Sanctions come amid mass protests against the Georgian government’s decision to pause EU accession efforts., Sanctions come amid mass protests against the Georgian government’s decision to pause EU accession efforts. The United States has sanctioned Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgia’s former prime minister and founder of the governing Georgian Dream party, amidContinue Reading

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This story was originally published by ProPublica. More than a decade ago, loan financier Matt Martorello was worried that the golden days for his high-interest lending venture were over. In an email to his accountants, he detailed how attorneys general in multiple states were sending cease-and-desist letters to the onlineContinue Reading

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Every year, the environmental emergency gets worse. This year was no exception. Indeed, it was one of the most abysmal years yet. 2024 will go down as the hottest year on record, including the three hottest days ever recorded, and the first to have exceeded the 1.5 degrees Celsius thresholdContinue Reading

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In dark times like these, shining a light on successful efforts to reverse our country’s extreme inequality is more important than ever. As we looked back on 2024, we actually found plenty to celebrate. Here are 10 inspiring wins that deserve more attention. 1. Labor breakthrough in the South VolkswagenContinue Reading

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Middle East Analyst Haizam Amirah-Fernandez says rebuilding Syria’s Yarmouk camp will be challenging as “security still, Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Middle East Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific War on Gaza Fall of Assad Opinion Sport Video Features Ukraine war EconomyContinue Reading