NPR reports that on March 22, lawmakers in Uganda voted to outlaw identifying as LGBTQ+.
Only two out of close to 400 representatives voted against the anti-homosexuality bill.
While same-sex acts were already unlawful in the country, the new legislation takes it much further.
If enacted, someone who has sex with an
HIV-positive person, deemed "aggravated homosexuality," can be put to death.
Advocate groups or anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ can also be jailed and punished.
The bill, which represents some of the most anti-LGBTQ legislation on the planet, has been criticized by activists and civil rights groups.
The LGBTQI community
has basically been told, you
can't raise your head, you can't
be seen, you can't be heard, Richard Lusimbo, Ugandan LGBTQ activist, via NPR.
The Anti-Homosexuality Act passed by the Ugandan Parliament yesterday would undermine fundamental human rights of all Ugandans and could reverse gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
We urge the Ugandan Government to strongly reconsider the implementation of this legislation, Antony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, via Twitter.
If signed into law by the president, it will render lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Uganda criminals simply for existing,
for being who they are.
It could provide carte blanche for the systematic violation of nearly all of their human rights and serve to incite people against each other, Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, via statement.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni is expected to sign the bill into law
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Bud Light’s Sales Continue to Sink , Over Mulvaney Controversy .
NBC News reports that due to backlash from using Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender TikTok influencer, in a March Madness promo.
sales of Bud Light have crashed.
According to beer industry publication Beer Business Daily, sales for the beverage sank 28.4% in the week ending May 13.
That slump continues a trend from a 27.7% decline from the previous week. .
Most people don’t care about this issue and don’t want to get roped into a conversation, Harry Schuhmacher, Beer Business Daily editor,
via NBC News.
Therefore they're not going
to buy the beer, Harry Schuhmacher, Beer Business Daily editor,
via NBC News.
In a time of national debate regarding civil rights for transgender people, the promotion was lambasted by conservatives. .
AB InBev had worked previously with the LGBTQ+ community, including Mulvaney. .
Shares of AB InBev have dropped more than 10% since the promo with Mulvaney was posted. .
The timing and the zeitgeist and the divided environment all combined to create this unbelievable boycott that nobody could have anticipated, Harry Schuhmacher, Beer Business Daily editor,
via NBC News
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni engaged in a verbal spat as the two world leaders attended the Group of Seven (G7) leader summit in Japan. Reports said that the spat happened over the topic of LGBTQ rights. Just ahead of closed-door talks, Justin Trudeau criticised Giorgia Meloni and Italy.
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Indiana Governor , Signs New Legislation , Aimed at LGBTQ Students.
On May 4, Republican Governor Eric Holcomb
signed a bill requiring schools to notify a parent if
a student requests a pronoun or name change at school. .
On May 4, Republican Governor Eric Holcomb
signed a bill requiring schools to notify a parent if
a student requests a pronoun or name change at school. .
Associated Press reports that the approval of the
bill comes at the end of a legislative session targeting
LGBTQ+ rights, especially when it comes to students. .
Supporters of the bill say it empowers
parents and keeps them informed
about their children's school life.
Opponents of the legislation claim it will out
transgender children to their families and
erode trust between teachers and students.
AP reports that the Indiana
legislation comes amid a wave of GOP-led
bills seeking to curb LGBTQ+ rights.
Legislation from across the country
has targeted trans people's rights
in sports, workplaces and schools.
AP reports that Indiana is one of 16 states that have
banned or restricted access to gender-affirming
care that includes puberty blockers and surgeries.
The latest Indiana law, which will go into effect on
July 1, also prohibits instruction on "human sexuality"
from prekindergarten through third grade.
I believe in parental rights. I also just
believe it's common sense that sex
education should not be taught in
prekindergarten through third grade, Eric Holcomb, Indiana Governor, via Associated Press.
However, the American Civil Liberties Union
of Indiana argues that laws like these only serve to , “control what youth can and cannot read,
what they can and cannot learn, and — most
troublingly — who they can and cannot be.”
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New Study Sheds Light , on Health Risks Associated With , Ultra-Processed Foods.
NPR reports that ultra-processed foods dominate
the food supply, making up almost 60% of what a
majority of adults eat and almost 70% of kids' diets. .
Ultra-processed foods are made from manufactured
ingredients that have been processed
to create shelf-stable and convenient meals.
Ultra-processed foods are made from manufactured
ingredients that have been processed
to create shelf-stable and convenient meals.
NPR reports that consumption of ultra-processed foods
has been connected with a range of health concerns that
include obesity, hypertension, cancer and premature death.
Four of the top six killers are related
to an inadequate diet, which in the U.S.
is probably largely due to convenient, safe,
inexpensive food that we eat too much of, Christopher Gardner, Director of nutrition
studies at Stanford University, via NPR.
Four of the top six killers are related
to an inadequate diet, which in the U.S.
is probably largely due to convenient, safe,
inexpensive food that we eat too much of, Christopher Gardner, Director of nutrition
studies at Stanford University, via NPR.
Too much of it leads to
obesity and type two diabetes
and heart disease and cancer, Christopher Gardner, Director of nutrition
studies at Stanford University, via NPR.
Kevin Hall, a senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health,
designed the first randomized controlled trial comparing
an ultra-processed diet to one based on less processed foods.
Kevin Hall, a senior investigator at the National Institutes of Health,
designed the first randomized controlled trial comparing
an ultra-processed diet to one based on less processed foods.
What we saw was that when they were on
the ultra-processed diet, they were eating
about 500 calories per day more than when
they were on the unprocessed diet and they
were gaining weight and gaining body fat, Kevin Hall, Senior investigator at the National
Institutes of Health, via NPR.
What we saw was that when they were on
the ultra-processed diet, they were eating
about 500 calories per day more than when
they were on the unprocessed diet and they
were gaining weight and gaining body fat, Kevin Hall, Senior investigator at the National
Institutes of Health, via NPR.
NPR reports that the study suggests that
the highly processed nature of these foods drive people to overeat and gain weight.
NPR reports that the study suggests that
the highly processed nature of these foods drive people to overeat and gain weight.
If we can figure out what it is about
ultra-processed foods that drives people
to overeat and gain excess weight, then we
can at least then target which ones to avoid, Kevin Hall, Senior investigator at the National
Institutes of Health, via NPR
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Learning How To
Lose Gracefully , Could Change Your Life.
None of us want to lose, .
and failure can be painful.
NPR reports you can transform your life by getting better at losing. Here's how:.
Get Disappointed.
As adults, we're expected to be able to deal with adverse situations in socially acceptable ways.
But we still feel angry, and we still feel sad.
Experts say a common trait among
sore losers is an unwillingness to
"take ownership of their own fallibility.".
To avoid being a sore loser, practice the core components of self-compassion, mindfulness, human commonality and self-kindness.
Perspective.
After a loss, it's difficult to separate
your bruised ego from reality.
Experts say before you start
criticizing yourself, pause and consider this:
When was the last time you
noticed someone else's mistake?.
I like to remind my clients,
and sometimes myself,
that probably about 90 percent
of everything everybody does is about them and not about us. , Dr. Adia Gooden, licensed clinical psychologist, via NPR.
People are not talking
for days and being like,
Oh my gosh, can you believe they had a typo on slide three? , Dr. Adia Gooden, licensed clinical psychologist, via NPR.
We All Lose,
That's Okay.
Remember losing is often unavoidable.
Approach the situation
with honesty and humility.
Experts say losing is "an experience
that is as universal as it gets." .
Don't let an "L" hold you back from greatness.
The great losers are the people who are able to recognize that a loss is
just one step in a process. , Sam Weinman, author and sports journalist, via NPR
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How to Be , More Timely.
Have you been rolling out
of bed with minutes to spare?.
Maybe you've been wondering to yourself: "where does all the time go?".
Strive to be on time with these helpful tips:.
Timeliness as
a Sign of Respect.
Being timely can project respect for ourselves and others.
I think it's very important to be on time. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
You can always let time pass, but you can't
get it back once it's already gone. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
Plan Ahead.
For the chronically late, experts say it helps to have a plan.
There's a lot of steps
that I think people just don't consider. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
There's a lot of steps
that I think people just don't consider. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
Help yourself by picking out tomorrow's outfit today. Pack your bag, and confirm appropriate directions before you depart.
Be Honest With Yourself and Others.
Everybody is late for something now and then. True character is how you respond to it.
If you know you're going to be late to something, the very best thing you can do is communicate right away, Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
If you know you're going to be late to something, the very best thing you can do is communicate right away, Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
It's not thinking about it and then calling or texting
30 minutes later.
It means right at that moment. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR.
It's not thinking about it and then calling or texting
30 minutes later.
It means right at that moment. , Rashelle Isip, professional organizer-productivity consultant, via NPR
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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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Taco Bell Files Petition , to End ‘Taco Tuesday’ Trademark.
Smaller restaurant chain Taco John's trademarked "Taco Tuesday" in 1989, NPR reports. .
On May 16, Taco Bell petitioned the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to reverse the trademark so that it can use the phrase without legal ramifications.
The Registration potentially
subjects Taco Bell and anyone else who wants to share tacos with the world to the possibility of legal action or angry letters if they say 'Taco Tuesday' without express permission from Registrant – simply for pursuing happiness on a Tuesday, Taco Bell, via petition.
This violates an American ideal: 'the pursuit of happiness.', Taco Bell, via petition.
Nobody should have exclusive
rights in a common phrase. Can you imagine if we weren't allowed to say 'what's up' or 'brunch?' Chaos, Taco Bell, via petition.
Jim Creel, Taco John's CEO, issued a statement.
I'd like to thank our worthy
competitors at Taco Bell for reminding everyone that Taco Tuesday is best celebrated at Taco John's, Jim Creel, Taco John's CEO, via statement.
When it comes right
down to it, we're lovers, not fighters, at Taco John's. , Jim Creel, Taco John's CEO, via statement.
But when a big, bad bully
threatens to take away the mark our forefathers originated so many decades ago, well, that just rings hollow to us. If 'living más' means filling the pockets of Taco Bell's army of lawyers, we're not interested, Jim Creel, Taco John's CEO, via statement.
NPR reports that Taco John's "has about 400 locations
in 23 states," while Taco Bell has over 7,200 U.S.
locations and "1,000 restaurants across 30 countries."
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At a time when China is expanding its influence in the Pacific region, the United States and Papua New Guinea have signed a new bilateral defence pact. This comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the capital Port Moresby on Monday and held a meeting with 14 Pacific Island leaders. During the signing ceremony, Blinken said that the defence cooperation was drafted by the United States and Papua New Guinea as equals and sovereign partners. With this new security agreement, the United States will be able to have more access to military and other facilities in PNG.
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US Pushes for Extended , Cease-Fire Amid Escalating , Violence in Sudan.
On April 27, the United States and African nations
pushed to secure a ceasefire in Sudan as heavy
fighting continues in the capital of Khartoum.
Reuters reports that hundreds of people have been killed since the conflict between the Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary force began two weeks ago.
Reuters reports that hundreds of people have been killed since the conflict between the Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary force began two weeks ago.
Over 4,000 other people
have been injured since
the fighting began on April 15. .
According to witnesses and Reuters journalists,
air strikes and anti-aircraft fire are ongoing
in Khartoum, Omdurman and Bahri.
According to witnesses and Reuters journalists,
air strikes and anti-aircraft fire are ongoing
in Khartoum, Omdurman and Bahri.
Late on April 26, the army said its leader had given initial approval for a plan to extend the truce and meet in the South Sudan capital, Juba, for talks.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and African
Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat are
considering working together to broker an end to the conflict.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and African
Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat are
considering working together to broker an end to the conflict.
Reuters reports that the conflict has limited
the distribution of humanitarian aid in Sudan,
which millions of Sudanese people depend on for survival.
According to a United Nations update,
hospitals in Sudan are facing shortages
of medical supplies, power and water.
The Sudan Doctors' Union warns that 60 out of Sudan's
86 hospitals in conflict zones have been forced
to close down since the fighting began.
The Sudan Doctors' Union warns that 60 out of Sudan's
86 hospitals in conflict zones have been forced
to close down since the fighting began.
The crisis has also forced
an increasing number
of refugees to flee Sudan.
The U.N. estimates that 270,000 people could
seek refuge in South Sudan and Chad alone
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WHO Warns of 'Biological Hazard', After Sudan Fighters , Take Control of Laboratory.
On April 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned
of a "high risk of biological hazard" after a central
public laboratory was seized in war-torn Sudan.
On April 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned
of a "high risk of biological hazard" after a central
public laboratory was seized in war-torn Sudan.
Fox News reports that the WHO's representative in Sudan
said the laboratory contains samples of measles
and polio, creating an "extremely dangerous" situation.
Fox News reports that the WHO's representative in Sudan
said the laboratory contains samples of measles
and polio, creating an "extremely dangerous" situation.
There is a huge biological risk associated with the occupation of the central public health lab... by one of the fighting parties, Dr. Nima Saeed Abid, WHO Sudan representative, via Fox News.
Reuters reports that at least 459 people have
already been killed since the fighting began in
Sudan, while another 4,072 have been injured.
On April 24, United States Secretary
of State Antony Blinken announced that
a 72-hour cease-fire had been brokered.
Fox News reports that the truce would
extend a nominal three-day holiday
cease-fire already agreed upon.
On April 25, both the Sudanese military
and its rival, the Rapid Support Forces,
will observe the cease-fire.
According to both warring factions,
Saudi Arabia also played a key role in
negotiating the temporary cease-fire.
This cease-fire aims to establish
humanitarian corridors, allowing citizens
and residents to access essential resources,
health care, and safe zones, while also
evacuating diplomatic missions, Rapid Support Forces, via statement.
This cease-fire aims to establish
humanitarian corridors, allowing citizens
and residents to access essential resources,
health care, and safe zones, while also
evacuating diplomatic missions, Rapid Support Forces, via statement.
However, the Associated Press reports
that fighting has continued in the capital
of Khartoum despite the cease-fire.
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After 10 days of intense fighting in Sudan, the two warring factions have agreed to a 72 hour truce that began from midnight of April 24th. This is the third ceasefire that has been agreed upon. The earlier ones had failed to materialize due to one factor or the another. The Sudan Armed Forces said that the U.S. and Saudi Arabia mediated the truce. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the 72-hour pause in fighting had been agreed between the army and the RSF after 48 hours of negotiations.
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