Tag: Social affairs
Review: A different kind of American odyssey in ‘Nomadland’
The great recession didn’t just eliminate jobs, it also erased an entire town. Six months after U.S. Gypsum closed its doors in Empire, Nevada,...
S. Korean sexual slavery survivor wants UN court judgment
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean woman who was sexually enslaved by Japan’s World War II military called for the leaders of both...
Hayward finding success in more prominent role with Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a time when many veteran NBA players are doing anything they can to join a “super team” in hopes of...
UK to return medals to vets discharged because of sexuality
LONDON — The British military will allow former service personnel who were stripped of medals because of their sexuality to apply to have them...
Spanish prosecutors probe hate speech against Muslims, Jews
MADRID — Prosecutors in Spain have launched two separate investigations involving a far-right party and extremist neo-Nazi sympathizers for possible hate crimes against Muslims...
Yankees partner with CUNY to increase diverse hiring
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are partnering with the City University of New York to identify students and alumni for career and...
Clemson clamps down on virus rules as businesses suffer
City officials in Clemson are extending the community’s mask ordinances and other COVID-19 restrictions to at least March 15.
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Pope again updates Vatican legal code amid scrutiny, probes
ROME — Pope Francis has made another set of changes to the Vatican City State’s legal code, which has come under heightened scrutiny and...
Highlights of COVID-19 relief bill progressing in House
WASHINGTON — A Democratic-led effort to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package has passed its latest challenge with House committees advancing measures that...
American midfielder Booth on loan to Austrian’s St Pölten
American midfielder Taylor Booth went on loan Monday from Bayern Munich to Austria's St. Pölten.
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