While in Havana this past February, I made the acquaintance of a man in his mid-fifties, who hailed from the eastern Cuban province of Guantánamo and who in 1986 had endeavoured unsuccessfully to sail on a makeshift boat from Cuba to the so-called “land of the free”: my own homeland, the United States. Apprehended by Cuban authorities, he was sentenced to three years of labour on a coffee farm – where, he said, he was…
"The US goes ballistic: America’s gun epidemic"Author: Staff Reporter
[ad_1] When Elon Musk announced his bid to buy Twitter last month, he said he wanted to make the social network a beacon for free speech. But as Musk scrambles to pull together funding for the $44 billion deal, the billionaire is also planning to accept financing for the deal from two countries that have historically restricted freedom of speech: Saudi Arabia and Qatar. On Thursday, an SEC filing revealed new financiers for Musk’s takeover…
"Elon Musk Will Fund Twitter Deal With Money From Countries That Suppress Free Speech"
[ad_1] When it comes to home décor, the living room is one of the most important spaces in your home. You want your living room to be a comfortable and inviting space for family, friends, and guests to gather. However, making your living room more comfortable can be a challenge if you aren’t sure what steps to take or how to go about it. The following tips will help you make your living room much…
"How To Make Your Living Room Much More Comfortable To Be In"
This is Ouallam district one of the hottest places in Niger, in one of the hottest countries in Africa, where rain falls rarely and sparingly but where shattered communities can find a refuge from the increasing acts of violence and terrorist activity which have struck the region. Ouallam and two other neighbouring districts in northern Niger currently shelter some 28,000 people who have fled their homes because of violence, including terrorist acts, in the volatile…
"A refuge from terror in Niger, as UN Chief pledges to be voice for the displaced"
[ad_1] Employees at a third Apple retail store have announced that they’re trying to organize a vote on whether to unionize, according to a report from The Washington Post. Workers at Apple’s Towson Town Center store in Maryland say that they’ve received signatures from a majority of the employees that would likely be able to join a union, and are planning on filing with the National Labor Relations Board to schedule an election. In a…
"A third Apple store is looking to unionize"
[ad_1] Lea Michele, Julianne Hough and Rachel Brosnahan were among the many fashionable stars attending Sunday’s gala opening celebration of POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumb*** Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, at The Shubert Theater in New York City. Michele, 35, showed a hint of cleavage in a white lace bra worn underneath her low-cut gown, while Hough, 33, opted for a pop of color in a yellow gown with cut-outs. Brosnahan, 31,…
"Lea Michele, Julianne Hough and Rachel Brosnahan attend the opening night of POTUS on Broadway"
[ad_1] Editor’s note: This article dates to March 16. Listen to The World’s April 27 interview with the author, Vincent Castillo, an assistant professor of logistics at The Ohio State University, by clicking the audio player below: Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, invoking King in his virtual address to Congress on March 16, 2022, said he has a need. “We need you right now,” Zelenskiy told US lawmakers. Since…
"How weapons get to Ukraine and what’s needed to protect vulnerable supply chains"
[ad_1] One of the best ways to surprise your spouse on your anniversary is to plan and execute a beautiful and romantic dinner. This can be done at home or at a nice restaurant, depending on your preference and budget. Here Are Some Great Tips On How To Plan Your Anniversary: Set The Mood With Music And Candles: One of the best ways to set the mood for a romantic evening is with music and…
"Great Tips On How To Plan Your Anniversary"
[ad_1] OWERRI, Nigeria (AP) — Mourners were nowhere to be seen as gravediggers in Nigeria’s southeast town of Ohaji-Egbema used shovels to place the unidentifiable charred remains of dozens who died in an explosion at an illegal oil refinery into three mass graves. The bodies had started to decompose after not being claimed by family members at the open water-logged space days after the explosion killed at least 110 people. “Most corpses here cannot be…
"No mourners at burial of 50 victims of Nigeria refinery fire"
[ad_1] Ben Franklin once famously said that in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. But that doesn’t make dealing with either particularly natural and easy. Tech is rushing in to fill that gap, and today a Berlin-based startup called Taxfix, which has built a popular mobile assistant to address the former of these, is announcing a big round of funding to fuel its growth. It has closed a…
"Taxfix, the Berlin-based mobile tax filing app, raises $220M at a $1B+ valuation – TechCrunch"