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Today: September 21, 2024

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Sandra Day O’Connor saw civics education as key to the future of democracy

The late Justice Sandra Day O'Connor’s iCivics curriculum has been shown to boost knowledge of the political process.

Sandra Day O’Connor saw civics education as key to the future of democracy
Technology

War in Gaza: An ethicist explains why you shouldn't turn to social media for information about the conflict or to do something about it

Social media is designed to keep you engaged by getting a rise out of you, not help you think critically or take effective action on political issues.

War in Gaza: An ethicist explains why you shouldn't turn to social media for information about the conflict or to do something about it
Political

With Iowa's caucuses a month away, Trump urges voters to hand him not just a victory, but a blowout

Donald Trump is pushing his supporters to deliver a blowout win in next month's Iowa caucuses

With Iowa's caucuses a month away, Trump urges voters to hand him not just a victory, but a blowout
News

White House's Brainard says chances for economic 'soft landing' greater after data

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White House's Brainard says chances for economic 'soft landing' greater after data
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The West supports Ukraine against Russia's aggression. So why is funding its defense in question?

Hungary's Viktor Orban's veto of an aid package from Europe to war-torn Ukraine was the latest sign that Western support for the country's defense against Russia has become complicated

The West supports Ukraine against Russia's aggression. So why is funding its defense in question?
Business|Environment|News|Technology

US Treasury Department issues guidelines around a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel

The Treasury Department is spelling out the rules for tax credits designed to stimulate production of sustainable aviation fuel

US Treasury Department issues guidelines around a new tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel
World

U.S. says Venezuela opposition candidate has appealed public office ban

The U.S. embassy for Venezuela said on Friday it applauds opposition figures, including presidential candidate Maria Corina Machado, for appealing bans which bar them from holding

U.S. says Venezuela opposition candidate has appealed public office ban
News|Political

Court ruling backs tribes’ effort to force lawmakers to redraw North Dakota legislative boundaries

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request from North Dakota's secretary of state to delay a federal judge's ruling that found the state's 2021 redistricting map violated the Voting Rights Act in diluting the voting strength of two Native American tribes

Court ruling backs tribes’ effort to force lawmakers to redraw North Dakota legislative boundaries
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US-China relations are defined by rivalry but must include engagement, American ambassador says

The U.S. ambassador to China says the relationship between the two countries will be defined by strategic competition in the coming decades but most involve engagement when interests align

US-China relations are defined by rivalry but must include engagement, American ambassador says
Entertainment|News|Political

Biden tapes podcast interview with former late-night host Conan O'Brien

President Joe Biden has sat down with former late-night television host Conan O’Brien for an interview on the comedian’s podcast

Biden tapes podcast interview with former late-night host Conan O'Brien
News|Political

Federal judge rejects request from Oregon senators who boycotted Legislature seeking to run in 2024

A federal judge has rejected a request from Oregon Republican state senators who boycotted the Legislature to be allowed on the ballot after their terms end

Federal judge rejects request from Oregon senators who boycotted Legislature seeking to run in 2024
News

US religious freedom watchdog 'implores' Biden administration to designate India

The U.S. religious freedom watchdog on Friday again called on the Biden administration to designate India as a "country of particular concern" under the U.S.

US religious freedom watchdog 'implores' Biden administration to designate India
Political

Arizona governor, a Democrat, orders National Guard to the border

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Friday ordered National Guard troops to the border with Mexico, saying the U.S. federal government's recent decision to close a legal port

Arizona governor, a Democrat, orders National Guard to the border
World

U.S. officials urge Abbas to bring in 'new blood' to Palestinian leadership

A succession of top U.S. officials have travelled to the West Bank in recent weeks to meet with Mahmoud Abbas in the hope the 88-year-old

U.S. officials urge Abbas to bring in 'new blood' to Palestinian leadership
World

Putin to run for president as an independent candidate - RIA cites senior politicians

Vladimir Putin will run for president again as an independent candidate with a wide support base but not on a party ticket, the state-backed RIA news agency cited two senior pro-

Putin to run for president as an independent candidate - RIA cites senior politicians
Political

Hispanic support for Trump raises red flag for Biden

When Michele Pena ran as a Republican candidate for the Arizona state legislature in a heavily Hispanic and Democratic-leaning district on the Mexican border,

Hispanic support for Trump raises red flag for Biden
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Putin supporters formally nominate him as independent candidate in Russian presidential election

Russian state news agencies have reported that President Vladimir Putin's supporters have formally nominated him to run in the 2024 presidential election as an independent candidate

Putin supporters formally nominate him as independent candidate in Russian presidential election
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South African ex-President Jacob Zuma has denounced the ANC and pledged to vote for a new party

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has denounced the governing African National Congress party and announced that he will vote for a newly-formed political formation in the country’s general election next year

South African ex-President Jacob Zuma has denounced the ANC and pledged to vote for a new party
Business|News|Political|World

Brazil approves a major tax reform overhaul that Lula says will 'facilitate investment'

Brazil’s lower house has approved a major reform of the nation’s notoriously complicated tax system

Brazil approves a major tax reform overhaul that Lula says will 'facilitate investment'
Health|News|Political

Order blocking enforcement of Ohio abortion ban stands after high court dismisses appeal

The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed the state’s challenge to a judge’s order that’s blocked enforcement of Ohio's near-ban on abortions for the past 14 months

Order blocking enforcement of Ohio abortion ban stands after high court dismisses appeal
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Voter apathy and concerns about violence mark Iraq's first provincial elections in a decade

Iraqis have begun voting for the first time in a decade to select new provincial council members, who in turn will appoint governors, with the outcome seen as a bellwether for the parliamentary elections due to take place in 2025

Voter apathy and concerns about violence mark Iraq's first provincial elections in a decade
Political

Trump wants New Hampshire to put him on a path to the nomination before rivals find their footing

Donald Trump has asked New Hampshire voters to help him secure the Republican presidential nomination before any rivals find their footing with the 2024 campaign’s opening contest just weeks away

Trump wants New Hampshire to put him on a path to the nomination before rivals find their footing
World

Russia is not interested in extending Black Sea grain deal - RIA

Russia has no interest in extending the Black Sea grain deal, the RIA news agency reported on Sunday, citing Russia's agriculture minister Dmitry Patrushev.

Russia is not interested in extending Black Sea grain deal - RIA
News|Political

How much gerrymandering is too much? In New York, the answer could make or break Dems' House hopes

New York’s highest court just gave Democrats a chance to redraw the state’s congressional districts, a major victory as the party tries to flip seats in the state to win control of the U.S. House next year

How much gerrymandering is too much? In New York, the answer could make or break Dems' House hopes
World

Turkey calls on U.S. to use influence to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza -Turkish source

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan asked his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken in a call on Sunday for Washington to use its influence over Israel to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza

Turkey calls on U.S. to use influence to halt Israeli attacks on Gaza -Turkish source

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