Death of Mahsa Amini Sparks Wave of Protests in Iran
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Death of Mahsa Amini Sparks Wave of Protests in Iran
Death of Mahsa Amini , Sparks Wave of Protests in Iran.
22-year-old Amini was reportedly visiting
relatives in Tehran when she was arrested by the
"morality police" for failing to fully cover her hair.
22-year-old Amini was reportedly visiting
relatives in Tehran when she was arrested by the
"morality police" for failing to fully cover her hair.
NBC reports that three days later, Amini was dead.
Her death has exposed the anger
of Iranian women over their treatment
by the controlling regime.
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Many people are pointing out that this could
be my daughter, my sister, my wife.
This has
shaken people, that every time a woman
leaves home, she might not come back, Hadi Ghaemi, executive director for the New York-based
Center for Human Rights in Iran, via NBC.
The protests come as Iranian President
Ebrahim Raisi met with the United Nations
General Assembly in New York.
According to Iranian state media,
Raisi has ordered an investigation into Amini’s
death and expressed condolences to her family.
Iranian authorities have claimed
that Amini died of a heart attack,
calling the incident "unfortunate.".
Raha Bahreini, Amnesty International’s Iran researcher, says that the government has deployed more morality police units since Raisi took office in June.
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Raha Bahreini, Amnesty International’s Iran researcher, says that the government has deployed more morality police units since Raisi took office in June.
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One very distressing trend in recent months
has been the persecution of females
who defy compulsory veiling laws.
The level of violence that women are
facing in the street is really horrific, Raha Bahreini, Amnesty International’s Iran researcher, via NBC.
One very distressing trend in recent months
has been the persecution of females
who defy compulsory veiling laws.
The level of violence that women are
facing in the street is really horrific, Raha Bahreini, Amnesty International’s Iran researcher, via NBC.
And because there is now more vocal
opposition, and campaigning against
compulsory veiling laws in Iran,
the Iranian authorities are also escalating
their attacks on women in the streets, Raha Bahreini, Amnesty International’s Iran researcher, via NBC
Major Supreme Court Cases , to Be Decided in the Current Term.
NBC reports that the United States Supreme Court
is poised to decide a number of potentially
pivotal cases in the coming months. .
With a 6-3 conservative majority, the high court is expected
to move the law further right on issues including
affirmative action, immigration and voting rights.
Here are some of the major cases on the horizon.
Merril v. Milligan, This case looks to further
weaken the Voting Rights Act,
which is meant to protect minority voters.
The Voting Rights Act was meant to address
claims that minority-majority districts were
drawn to increase the power of white voters.
The Voting Rights Act was meant to address
claims that minority-majority districts were
drawn to increase the power of white voters.
U.S. v. Texas, This Biden administration policy looks
to set new immigration enforcement
priorities that focus on public safety threats.
The Supreme Court will decide whether to overturn
a Texas-based federal judge's June ruling that blocked
the policy from going into effect nationwide.
303 Creative v. Elenis, This LGBTQ rights case will determine whether business
owners refusing to work on same-sex weddings
can be considered under anti-discrimination laws.
Moore v. Harper, NBC reports that this case revolves around
a legal theory that would limit the ability of
state courts to review specific election laws.
Biden v. Nebraska , & Department of Education v. Brown, These cases look to revive the Biden
administration's student loan forgiveness program,
which was blocked in the lower courts. .
Biden v. Nebraska , & Department of Education v. Brown, These cases look to revive the Biden
administration's student loan forgiveness program,
which was blocked in the lower courts.
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China's CDC , Warns of Rising Cases , Amid New COVID Variant.
NBC reports that China is facing
a potential COVID surge of up to 65 million
cases per week by the end of June.
The news comes just months after China lifted far
reaching 'zero-COVID' measures that included strict
lockdowns, mass testing and forced quarantines. .
Respiratory disease specialist Zhong Nanshan
released new data at a medical conference
this week in the southern city of Guangzhou. .
NBC reports that the United States and China stopped releasing weekly case updates earlier this month, making
it difficult to determine the extent of the current outbreak.
NBC reports that the United States and China stopped releasing weekly case updates earlier this month, making
it difficult to determine the extent of the current outbreak.
The U.S. State Department, which lifted testing
requirements for travelers from China in March, declined
to say whether further restrictions were being considered.
State Department spokesman Matt Miller said that
the situation was being monitored in cooperation with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State Department spokesman Matt Miller said that
the situation was being monitored in cooperation with
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
We don’t want to see people anywhere,
obviously, suffering from COVID-19, Matt Miller, U.S. State Department spokesman, via NBC.
According to Miller, the U.S. remains
committed to cooperation with China , "on transnational challenges, including on global health
matters and maintaining open lines of communication.".
According to Miller, the U.S. remains
committed to cooperation with China , "on transnational challenges, including on global health
matters and maintaining open lines of communication.".
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention's
chief epidemiologist said that about 80% of China's
1.4 billion people were infected by the first omicron wave.
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention's
chief epidemiologist said that about 80% of China's
1.4 billion people were infected by the first omicron wave.
NBC reports that waning immunity from
that previous wave of variants may be
increasing the risk of reinfection in China.
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German Government , Slammed For Supporting New , Natural Gas Infrastructure.
On May 22, Germany rejected accusations that it
weakened existing commitments to phase out
natural gas at a summit of Group of Seven (G7) leaders.
On May 22, Germany rejected accusations that it
weakened existing commitments to phase out
natural gas at a summit of Group of Seven (G7) leaders.
Fox News reports that the German government
said that their stance remains consistent
with international climate efforts.
Fox News reports that the German government
said that their stance remains consistent
with international climate efforts.
Activists have criticized leaders' decision to support
construction of new liquefied natural gas infrastructure,
facilitating the use of a planet-warming fossil fuel.
The G7 said that "investment in the sector can be appropriate in
response to the current crisis and to address potential gas
market shortfalls provoked" by Russia's attack on Ukraine.
In the exceptional circumstance
of accelerating the phase-out of our
dependency on Russian energy, publicly
supported investment in the gas sector
can be appropriate as a temporary response, G7 statement, via NBC.
According to Greenpeace's Tracy Carty,
support for new infrastructure for fossil fuel
"is a blunt denial of the climate emergency.".
Fossil gas is one of the most polluting
forms of energy and in its liquefied form,
its carbon emissions can be as bad as coal, Tracy Carty, Greenpeace representative, via NBC.
Meanwhile, Friederike Roeder of the campaign
group Global Citizen suggests that Germany's role
in the G7 talks were "particularly disappointing.".
Meanwhile, Friederike Roeder of the campaign
group Global Citizen suggests that Germany's role
in the G7 talks were "particularly disappointing.".
The EU’s role in international climate
diplomacy is critical but if Germany,
as the biggest member state, continues
to focus its negotiation power on new
gas investments rather than leading
the way for a future free of
fossil fuels, this won’t be possible, Friederike Roeder, Global Citizen representative, via NBC.
NBC reports that G7 leaders also expressed
support for the roll-out of renewable power
generation and other energy saving measures
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Daniel Penny Maintains , NYC Subway Death of Jordan Neely , Not Race Related.
NPR reports that U.S. Marine Daniel Penny insisted in
his first interview since fatally choking Jordan Neely
that the confrontation "had nothing to do with race.".
Everybody who's ever met me can tell
you, I love all people, I love all cultures. , Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC.
I was actually planning a road trip
through Africa before this happened, Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC.
The 24-year-old Penny faces a felony charge of
second-degree manslaughter for the death of
Neely, a 30-year-old man who was homeless. .
The 24-year-old Penny faces a felony charge of
second-degree manslaughter for the death of
Neely, a 30-year-old man who was homeless. .
The May 1 altercation saw Penny, who is white,
place Neely, who was Black, in a chokehold for several
minutes, which resulted in the death of Neely.
NPR reports Penny called Neely's death
a tragedy and said that the real blame
should be placed on 'the system.'.
It's tragic what happened to him.
Hopefully, we can change the system
that's so desperately failed us, Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC.
Penny's arrest came over a week
after the incident following protests
calling for charges against him.
Activists have compared Neely's death
to the deaths of Eric Garner and George Floyd,
who were both killed by white police officers. .
Penny has maintained that race
had nothing to do with his actions,
which resulted in Neely's death. .
I judge a person based on
their character. I'm not
a white supremacist, Daniel Penny, Former U.S. Marine, via NBC
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China-US , Technology Feud Continues , As Beijing Issues Security Warning.
On May 21, China urged owners of sensitive
computer equipment to stop purchasing goods
from the largest chipmaker in the United States.
NBC reports that the news represents an
escalation of an ongoing dispute between the U.S.
and China over technology and security. .
According to China's Cyberspace Administration,
Micron products present "serious network security
risks" that pose a threat to national security. .
Operators of critical information
infrastructure in China should stop
purchasing products from Micron Co, China's Cyberspace Administration, via NBC.
The news comes as the U.S., Europe and Japan
have moved to reduce Chinese access to
advanced chipmaking and other technology.
NBC reports that while China has warned of unspecified
consequences, it has struggled to find a form of retaliation
that doesn't impact its own smartphone producers.
China firmly promotes high-level opening
up to the outside world and, as long as it
complies with Chinese laws and regulations,
welcomes enterprises and various platform
products and services from various
countries to enter the Chinese market, China's Cyberspace Administration, via NBC.
China is investing heavily in accelerating
chip development to reduce Beijing's
reliance on foreign techonology. .
NBC reports that China spends
over $300 billion importing
foreign chips annually.
The ongoing conflict has raised concerns that two
separate spheres of technology could emerge that
would raise costs and slow international innovation. .
The ongoing conflict has raised concerns that two
separate spheres of technology could emerge that
would raise costs and slow international innovation.
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Iran has said that it has successfully tested a 2,000 km-range ballistic missile named Kheiber..or Khorramshahr. The test has come just two days after the chief of Israel’s armed forces raised the prospect of “action” against Tehran over its nuclear programme. Iran, which has one of the biggest missile programmes in the Middle East, says its weapons are capable of reaching Israel and US bases in the region. Despite opposition from the United States and European countries, Tehran has said it would further develop its “defensive” missile programme. The missile’s extended range, advanced guidance and control system, and improved structural features further solidify Iran’s status as a formidable missile power. Kheibar is one of the most advanced missiles designed by the experts of the Ministry of Defense's Aerospace Industries Organization. It is a liquid-fueled missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers and a warhead weighing 1,500 kilograms with impressive strategic and tactical capabilities.
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According to Amnesty International, an official total of 883 people were executed across 20 countries in 2022, marking a rise of 53% compared to figures for 2021 .
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Memorial Day , by the Numbers.
These stats were provided
by WalletHub.
45 million veterans, have served during wartime.
656,000 military service members , have lost their lives
during combat. .
New York was the 1st state , to recognize Memorial Day
in 1873. .
96 members of the 116th Congress , have served in the military. .
60 percent of Americans, plan to barbecue over
Memorial Day weekend. .
260,000 graves, at Arlington National Cemetery are adorned with American flags
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The city of New York is sinking under the weight of the skyscrapers revealed a new research. The research also said that the island is sinking 1-2 millimetres per year.
#NewYork #NewYorkSinking #NewYorkCity
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Everything Small Businesses , Need to Know About New , Pay Transparency Laws.
'The Independent' reports that eight states in
America have instituted pay transparency laws,
and several others are considering similar legislation.
While these laws mainly take aim
at large corporations, here are some
things small businesses should know.
1. Which businesses must comply, While it varies between states and localities,
states that must comply with the new
laws must have a certain number of employees.
In Washington state, any business with
over 15 employees must disclose information
regarding pay in all job postings. .
In New York, the magic number
is four or more employees.
2. What are the penalties?, Currently, monetary penalties are
assessed per violation and can range
from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
3. How to comply with the new laws, 'The Independent' reports that companies are required to
post a "good faith" salary range for the role in the job posting.
According to Marina Vitek, a mentor at SCORE, for companies
that don't post job openings, the obligation to provide pay
information is upon request by a candidate or employee.
'The Independent' points out that taking inventory of internal
pay structures is crucial before posting pay information
to avoid potential conflict with current employees.
'The Independent' points out that taking inventory of internal
pay structures is crucial before posting pay information
to avoid potential conflict with current employees.
Jim Emanuel, a human resources knowledge adviser at the
Society for Human Resource Management, recommends
keeping up-to-date information to reference prior to hiring.
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Remembering , The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace was born on
May 21, 1972, in Brooklyn, NY.
Biggie released his debut album,
'Ready to Die,' in 1994.
He became involved with the east coast-west coast
hip hop feud while recording his sophomore album.
His second album, 'Life After Death,' was released shortly after his murder.
and was No. 1 on the U.S. charts.
It later became certified
Diamond in 2000.
Biggie’s posthumous studio albums include,
'Born Again' and 'Duets: The Final Chapter.'.
He was murdered in a drive-by
shooting on March 9, 1997.
He was only
24 years old.
Considered to be one of
the greatest rappers, his
legacy is heard throughout
the history of hip hop.
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New York City Is Sinking, Due to Enormous Weight, Study Warns.
'The Guardian' reports that New York City is slowly
sinking as a result of the massive weight of its
buildings, increasing the threat of rising seas.
According to new research,
the city has sunk by an average
of approximately 1-2 mm every year. .
Researchers found that some
areas of the city were
sinking at twice that rate.
The slow descent has exacerbated
the impact of accelerated sea level
rise due to global warming.
Since 1950, the water surrounding
New York has risen about 9 inches.
'The Guardian' reports that by the end of
the century, major flooding events could
become as much as four times more frequent. .
A deeply concentrated population of
8.4 million people faces varying degrees
of hazard from inundation in New York City, Via 'The Weight of New York City: Possible
Contributions to Subsidence From Anthropogenic Sources'.
According to the authors of the study, many
coastal cities around the world will share similar
risks as the climate crisis worsens.
The combination of tectonic and
anthropogenic subsidence, sea level rise,
and increasing hurricane intensity imply
an accelerating problem along
coastal and riverfront areas, Via 'The Weight of New York City: Possible Contributions
to Subsidence From Anthropogenic Sources'.
The combination of tectonic and
anthropogenic subsidence, sea level rise,
and increasing hurricane intensity imply
an accelerating problem along
coastal and riverfront areas, Via 'The Weight of New York City: Possible Contributions
to Subsidence From Anthropogenic Sources'.
The researchers calculate that all of , the city's structures weigh an estimated , 1.68 trillion pounds.
'The Weight of New York City: Possible Contributions
to Subsidence From Anthropogenic Sources'
was published in the journal 'Earth’s Future.'
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