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‘I want to live’: the disabled people unable to go abroad because of care funding refusal
Disabled people in England report being blocked from traveling abroad by NHS care boards and local councils that refuse to fund their required personal care outside the UK, despite no additional costs to taxpayers.
South Korea: Disabled care home head jailed for sexually assaulting residents
A South Korean court sentenced the former head of a disabled care home to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting multiple residents, sparking nationwide shock and prompting government inspections.
UK must end all trade with Israel, says co-founder of BDS movement
Omar Barghouti, co-founder of the BDS movement, argues the UK must end all trade with Israel, not just ban settlement goods, to fulfill its legal obligation to prevent genocide in Gaza.
10 feared dead after Turkish cargo ship sinks off Istanbul’s coast, officials say
A Turkish cargo ship with 10 crew members sank Wednesday after colliding with a tanker off Istanbul’s coast, with all aboard feared dead.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 3,000 deaths among over 6,100 confirmed cases, spreading faster than containment efforts can manage since its declaration in mid-May.
ICE detainee dies just hours after he was admitted into detention
A 51-year-old Chinese immigrant died hours after being admitted to an ICE detention facility in the Northern Mariana Islands on Aug. 23, marking the 57th detainee death since the start of President Trump’s second term.
How will tariffs affect the midterms? In this Michigan border town, it’s complicated
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula grapples with economic disruption from Trump’s 50% tariff on Canadian goods, complicating an already competitive Senate race in a region heavily dependent on cross-border trade.
He died in a sweltering house. Why doesn’t his death record show it?
Heat kills thousands of Americans annually, but official death records drastically undercount these deaths, often omitting heat as a contributing factor even when it plays a significant role in mortality.
Israel bars U.S. citizens over criticism and ties to Palestinian activists, lawyers say
Israel has increasingly denied entry to U.S. and international travelers based on their views toward Israel, connections to Palestinians, and planned West Bank visits, according to lawyers representing denied travelers.
German authorities probe suspected sabotage after 2 power substation disruptions
German authorities are investigating two separate power substation disruptions as possible sabotage, with multiple explosive devices discovered at one location and a deliberate act suspected at another.
Iranian families struggle to afford the basics as US ratchets up economic warfare
Iranian families struggle with skyrocketing inflation and unemployment as economic sanctions and a naval blockade severely strain the country’s economy during an ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.
Trump has submitted civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, AP sources say
President Trump has submitted a classified civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, while conditioning approval on the kingdom normalizing relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords.
As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
Republican congressional candidates are subtly distancing themselves from President Trump after winning primary elections, though most still embrace him as the fall midterm elections approach.
House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities
House lawmakers returned to Washington to vote on a stopgap spending bill to fund the federal government through early December, avoiding a shutdown before midterm elections.
Iceland’s close ties with EU mean no vote is not a Brexit-style rejection
Iceland voted 52.8% to 47.2% against reopening EU accession talks, disappointing Brussels but reflecting the nation’s preference for its current close relationship rather than rejecting European integration.
Israel says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid
Israel’s defense minister announced the capture of a senior Hamas member during a raid in Gaza City, while Israeli airstrikes killed at least three civilians including two children.
They live by a shrine to a saint. Why are their homes being demolished?
Authorities in Islamabad demolished hundreds of homes near a revered Sufi shrine, displacing approximately 50,000 people. Residents attribute the demolitions to development interests of a powerful government official.
UN food agency halves West Bank aid because of funding shortages, warns new cuts may be needed
The UN World Food Program is halving food assistance in the West Bank due to funding shortages and warns further cuts may be necessary in Gaza, where it aids 1.5 million people.
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Race and Ethnicity Inequality in US Car Accident Statistics
Introduction Car accidents are a significant concern in the United States, affecting individuals of all backgrounds. However, recent studies have shed light on how race and ethnicity play a role in these accidents. This article delves into car accident statistics...
Should I Buy Extra Rental Car Insurance? Is It Really Worth It?
The dollar sign isn't always the most crucial consideration. Knowing you have adequate travel insurance is a significant step toward relaxing and enjoying your trip. A common motivation for recommending a damage waiver is the desire of travelers to avoid the trouble...
Private Criminal Defense Attorneys Play Critical Role In Overtaxed System
Research Shows Defendants Suffer Without Private Defense One of the major guarantees of our justice system in the United States is legal representation, a right established in the case Gideon v. Wainwright in 1963. In order to facilitate such representation, though,...
In California, Firefighters Struggle With More Than Just Blazes
For months, wildfires have blazed across California, and the fires are placing an intense strain on both firefighters and their families, forcing those left behind to adjust to a “new normal.” As one firefighter’s wife explains, in 2017, when fires were similarly...