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There is no legal reason the US shouldn't supply cluster bombs to Ukraine – but that doesn't make it morally right

The remains of a rocket that carried cluster munitions found in a Ukrainian field. Alice Martins/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Pressure on the Biden administration to provide Ukraine with cluster bombs has refocused attention on the legal and moral use of such weaponry. The U.S. has been here before. It provided Saudi Arabia with cluster munitions – which contain bomblets that can scatter across a wide area, often not exploding until later – during the kingdom’s military intervention in Yemen. Washington suspended sales of cluster bombs to the Saudis in 2016 following mounting concern over the toll they

There is no legal reason the US shouldn't supply cluster bombs to Ukraine – but that doesn't make it morally right
Political

There is no legal reason the US shouldn't supply cluster bombs to Ukraine – but that doesn't make it morally right

The remains of a rocket that carried cluster munitions found in a Ukrainian field. Alice Martins/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Pressure on the Biden administration to provide Ukraine with cluster bombs has refocused attention on the legal and moral use of such weaponry. The U.S. has been here before. It provided Saudi Arabia with cluster munitions – which contain bomblets that can scatter across a wide area, often not exploding until later – during the kingdom’s military intervention in Yemen. Washington suspended sales of cluster bombs to the Saudis in 2016 following mounting concern over the toll they

There is no legal reason the US shouldn't supply cluster bombs to Ukraine – but that doesn't make it morally right
Health

Processing and grieving an ongoing loss – such as a child with a devastating injury or disability – does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief

Loss without a clear resolution can be particularly painful. laflor/iStock via Getty Images Plus Traditional loss is typically considered a five-stage process, linear and time-bound, where a person moves from denial to acceptance. Generally, traditional loss is linked to death – such as the death of a loved one, or a miscarriage. It is permanent, often abrupt, occurring when someone or something once present is suddenly absent. But loss is complex. Other kinds of loss do not follow the one-size-fits-all archetype, and many experts now criticize the five stages of grief model. As a nursing professor who researches the impact

Processing and grieving an ongoing loss – such as a child with a devastating injury or disability – does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief
Health

Migrants often can't access US health care until they are critically ill – here are some of the barriers they face

‘We heal alone,’ a migrant to the U.S. told a researcher. Jasmin Merdan/Moment via Getty Images “Can you tell me about cancer care for the undocumented?” I asked Henry during an interview. He was a doctor who volunteered his time at a community-based clinic designed exclusively for low-income undocumented migrants. I use pseudonyms throughout this story to protect migrants’ identities. “It’s bad,” Henry said. “Cancer care for the undocumented is not there. It’s just not there for the most part. They’re dying of cancer. Period.” “So where do they go?” I asked. “They don’t,” he responded solemnly. “They either go

Migrants often can't access US health care until they are critically ill – here are some of the barriers they face
Economy

More than 1.5 million Americans lost Medicaid coverage in the spring of 2023 due to the end of pandemic policies – and paperwork problems

Medicaid helps millions of low-income Americans get health care. skynesher/E+ via Getty Images CC BY-ND At least 1.5 million Americans lost Medicaid coverage in April, May and the first three weeks of June 2023, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit that tracks health data. Because only 25 states had publicly reported this data as of June 22, the actual number of people who lost coverage through Medicaid, the government’s main health insurance program for low-income people and people with certain disabilities, is surely much higher. This swift decline in Medicaid enrollment follows a huge increase that started in

More than 1.5 million Americans lost Medicaid coverage in the spring of 2023 due to the end of pandemic policies – and paperwork problems
Environment

3M offers $10.3B settlement over PFAS contamination in water systems – now, how do you destroy a 'forever chemical'?

How long do chemicals really need to last? Andrew Brookes via Getty Images PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots easier to clean starting in the 1940s. They made jackets waterproof and carpets stain-resistant. Food wrappers, firefighting foam, even makeup seemed better with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Then tests started detecting PFAS in people’s blood. Today, PFAS are pervasive in soil, dust and drinking water around the world. Studies suggest they’re in 98% of Americans’ bodies, where they’ve been associated with health problems including thyroid disease, liver damage and kidney and testicular cancer.

3M offers $10.3B settlement over PFAS contamination in water systems – now, how do you destroy a 'forever chemical'?
Environment

Supreme Court rules the US is not required to ensure access to water for the Navajo Nation

A water pump outside a home on the Navajo Nation in Thoreau, N.M. Spencer Platt/Getty Images The Navajo Nation, the largest Native American reservation in the U.S., covers 27,000 square miles (70,000 square kilometers) in the Southwest – an area larger than 10 states. Today it is home to more than 250,000 people – roughly comparable to the population of St. Petersburg, Florida, or Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Unlike those cities, however, 30% of households on the Navajo Reservation lack running water. Hauling water can cost 20 times what it does in neighboring off-reservation communities. While the average American uses between

Supreme Court rules the US is not required to ensure access to water for the Navajo Nation
Arts

Granddaughter calls her picture book a 'love letter' to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

The 15-year-old granddaughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is collaborating on a picture book tribute to the late civil rights leader and his wife, Coretta Scott King. Yolanda Renee King’s “We Dream a World,” with illustrations by award-winning artist Nicole Tadgell, will be published by Scholastic next Jan. 2. “I’m excited to share this love letter in his honor. This book lets every child rediscover my grandparents’ dream,” Yolanda Renee King, herself a social justice advocate, said in a statement Friday. The book’s release date is timed shortly before what would have been Martin

Granddaughter calls her picture book a 'love letter' to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
World

Ohio father accused of killing his 3 young sons indicted on murder charges

A grand jury has indicted an Ohio man accused of fatally shooting his three young sons on murder charges. Chad Doerman, 32, was indicted Thursday on charges of aggravated murder, kidnapping and assault for the June 15 deaths of his sons, according to Clermont County court records. Clayton Doerman, 7, Hunter Doerman, 4, and Chase Doerman, 3, were all killed. Prosecutors say he admitted to planning the shooting. “This was the man that everyday they woke up looking to for protection, love and guidance in all things,” Clermont County’s chief prosecutor of Municipal Court, David Gast,

Ohio father accused of killing his 3 young sons indicted on murder charges
Arts

Ja Morant shows how a 'good guy with a gun' can never be Black

The NBA suspended Ja Morant for 25 games after he posted a video of himself brandishing a gun. Justin Ford/Getty Images “Man enough to pull a gun, be man enough to squeeze it,” rapped NBA superstar Allen Iverson on his song “40 Bars.” This was two weeks prior to the 2000-01 NBA season, one in which Iverson would be named league MVP. Ja Morant, the 23-year-old star point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies, was barely 1 year old. Today, Morant’s game conjures that of the electrifying Iverson. With colorfully dyed dreadlocks, an infectious smile and a signature sneaker, Ja represents

Ja Morant shows how a 'good guy with a gun' can never be Black
Arts

Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick 'Fiddler on the Roof' creator, dies at 99

Tony- and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick, who with composer Jerry Bock made up the premier musical-theater songwriting duos of the 1950s and 1960s with shows such as “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Fiorello!” and “The Apple Tree,” has died. He was 99. Known for his wry, subtle humor and deft wordplay, Harnick died in his sleep Friday in New York City of natural causes, said Sean Katz, Harnick’s publicist. Bock and Harnick first hit success for the music and lyrics to “Fiorello!,” which earned them each Tonys and a rare Pulitzer Prize in 1960. In addition,

Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick 'Fiddler on the Roof' creator, dies at 99
World

Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign

Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in the coming week over what their union says is a clash over decor supporting LBGTQ+ causes, but the company denies it’s banned any such displays and accused the union of using misinformation as a tactic in labor talks. Starbucks Workers United said in a tweet Friday that 3,500 workers will be on strike over the next week, starting with the flagship location in Seattle. The union has tried to establish a foothold at Starbucks for some time and at least 358 Starbucks stores have petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to hold

Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign
World

Ukraine's president tells other countries to act before Russia attacks nuclear plant

Ukraine wants other countries to heed its warning that Russia may be planning to attack an occupied nuclear power plant to cause a radiation disaster, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Members of his government briefed international representatives on Thursday on the possible threat to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. In his nightly address, Zelenskyy said he expected other nations to “give appropriate signals and exert pressure” on Moscow. “Our principle is simple: The world must know what the occupier is preparing. Everyone who knows must act,” Zelenskyy said. “The world has enough power to prevent any radiation

Ukraine's president tells other countries to act before Russia attacks nuclear plant
World

Pope Francis invites artists to the Sistine Chapel as the Vatican seeks a new cultural dialogue

Pope Francis praised artists on Friday as true visionaries who can see, dream and invent as he welcomed 200 artists, filmmakers and writers into the Sistine Chapel to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vatican Museums’ contemporary art collection. Francis acknowledged that some in the crowd — there was Andres Serrano, of “Piss Christ” fame — sometimes use confrontation to make people think. But he said their aim was to find harmony and beauty. “You want to reveal reality also in its contradictions and in those things that it is more comfortable and convenient to keep

Pope Francis invites artists to the Sistine Chapel as the Vatican seeks a new cultural dialogue
Arts

Doja Cat announces massive 2023 North American tour with Ice Spice, Doechii

Rapper-singer Doja Cat — the Grammy Award winner, fashion muse, and creator of many TikTok hits — is set to embark on a 2023 North American tour this fall. Doja Cat will be joined by song of the summer contender Ice Spice and up-and-coming rapper Doechii, as they open on select dates of her 24-date run. The Scarlet Tour kicks off on Halloween night in San Francisco and runs through December 13, with a final show scheduled in Chicago. The tour will hit most major cities in the U.S. as well as Toronto. The announcement arrives

Doja Cat announces massive 2023 North American tour with Ice Spice, Doechii
World

4-time NBA champion Tony Parker says San Antonio is the 'perfect place' for Victor Wembanyama

Tony Parker surely knows what he’s talking about when it comes to the San Antonio Spurs. And, no surprise, the four-time NBA champion told The Associated Press on Friday he sees a bright future at his former team for fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama. Parker, who is now retired, played 17 seasons for the Spurs. He won NBA titles with the team in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2014, so knows the franchise inside out. He told the AP in a phone interview it will be the “perfect place” for the 19-year-old French wonder, the No. 1 pick in

4-time NBA champion Tony Parker says San Antonio is the 'perfect place' for Victor Wembanyama
Political

Supreme Court allows a Biden policy to take effect focusing deportations on public safety risks

The Supreme Court said Friday it will no longer stand in the way of a long-blocked Biden administration policy to prioritize the deportation of immigrants who are deemed to pose the greatest public safety risk or were picked up at the border. The justices rejected a challenge from Republican-led states to a policy that, the administration said, recognizes that there is not enough money or manpower to deport all 11 million or so people who are in the United States illegally. The states had argued that federal immigration law requires authorities to detain and deport even those

Supreme Court allows a Biden policy to take effect focusing deportations on public safety risks
Political

Supreme Court upholds federal law used to prosecute people who encourage illegal immigration

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a section of federal law used to prosecute people who encourage illegal immigration, ruling against a California man who offered adult adoptions he falsely claimed would lead to U.S. citizenship. The court by a 7-2 vote rejected arguments that the law is too broad and violates the Constitution. The case involves a section of federal immigration law that says a person who “encourages or induces” a non-citizen to come to or remain in the United States illegally can be punished by up to five years in prison. That’s increased to 10

Supreme Court upholds federal law used to prosecute people who encourage illegal immigration
Economy

Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism

The Titan submersible imploded on a dive to visit the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023. Ocean Gate / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The tragic news of the destruction of the Titan submersible has brought attention to the thrilling, dangerous and expensive world of extreme tourism. As a researcher who studies hospitality and tourism management, I pay attention to the trends in tourism and study ways in which organizations like theme parks and resorts operate and change over time. Tourists are generally seeking more authentic experiences that occur without prescribed paths or known endpoints. Technology can often make

Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism
World

Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints

Freight railcar inspections are happening less often and are not as thorough as in years past due to staff cuts, time constraints and regulatory loopholes, a union official testified Friday during a federal hearing to examine the reasons behind a fiery train derailment in Ohio. The National Transportation Safety Board said in its preliminary report that an overheating wheel bearing likely caused the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern derailment that sent a plume of toxic black smoke into the sky near East Palestine, Ohio. Several tank cars were damaged in the crash, and officials decided that five

Union official says safety of railroads has been compromised by job cuts and time constraints
Health

After a historic wave of anti-LGBTQ laws, focus now shifts to legal fights

A judge’s ruling that struck down Arkansas’ first-in-the-nation ban on gender-affirming care for minors is offering hope to transgender people, families and providers after a historic wave of restrictions on trans people’s lives sailed through Republican statehouses this year. The 80-page ruling comes on the heels of other decisions blocking similar bans, which have been enacted by at least 20 states. LGBTQ+ advocates call it a sign of what to expect as a growing number of challenges to laws that limit transgender youth access to medical care, sports teams and bathrooms work their way through

After a historic wave of anti-LGBTQ laws, focus now shifts to legal fights
World

Man convicted of murder in the shooting of a UK police officer while the suspect was handcuffed

A man was convicted of murder on Friday for shooting a British police officer with an antique handgun while the suspect was handcuffed in a cell nearly three years ago. A jury deliberated for just over five hours before finding 25-year-old Louis De Zoysa guilty of killing Sgt. Matiu Ratana in September 2020. Prosecutors said that De Zoysa shot Ratana, 54, at Croydon Custody Center in south London as he was about to be searched. He had been arrested for possessing drugs and bullets. But during an initial search, the arresting officers didn’t find the 41-caliber revolver

Man convicted of murder in the shooting of a UK police officer while the suspect was handcuffed
World

United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams

The United States will host the Club World Cup in 2025, the first time the FIFA tournament will have 32 teams. Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea already earned places as recent Champions League winners for the expanded tournament lineup that is set to test stadiums and operations one year before the 2026 World Cup. The United States will host the men’s World Cup with Canada and Mexico, and FIFA could yet give some Club World Cup games to those countries. The Club World Cup will take place in June-July 2025. The United States was chosen as

United States picked to host 2025 Club World Cup, an expanded soccer tournament with 32 teams
Political

Infowars host Owen Shroyer pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge

Infowars host Owen Shroyer, who promoted baseless claims of 2020 election fraud on the far-right internet platform, pleaded guilty on Friday to joining the mob of Donald Trump supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol. Shroyer, who didn’t enter the Capitol but led rioters in chants near the top of the building’s steps, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of illegally entering a restricted area. The charge carries a maximum sentence of one year behind bars. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly scheduled a Sept. 12 sentencing hearing for the 33-year-old Shroyer, who has hosted a daily show

Infowars host Owen Shroyer pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge
World

NFL owners plan to meet July 20 and potentially vote to approve the Commanders sale, AP source says

NFL owners are set to meet July 20 to consider and potentially vote to approve the sale of the Washington Commanders, a person with knowledge of the situation said Friday. The person said teams were notified Thursday of a special league meeting that will take place in Minneapolis. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the league meeting was not announced. Three-quarters — 24 of the league’s 32 owners — approval is needed to finalize the deal between Dan Snyder and his family and a group led by Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils

NFL owners plan to meet July 20 and potentially vote to approve the Commanders sale, AP source says

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