Republican Attorneys General Challenge Federal Regulation on Transgender Student Rights

Republican Attorneys General Challenge Federal Regulation on Transgender Student Rights

Several Republican state attorneys general are challenging a federal regulation aimed at protecting the rights of transgender students in schools. The regulation seeks to prevent blanket policies that bar transgender students from using bathrooms that align with their gender, among other provisions. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill criticized the new policies, calling them federal government […]

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Indonesia's Ruang Volcano Erupts Again, Prompts Evacuations and Airport Closure

Indonesia’s Ruang Volcano Erupts Again, Prompts Evacuations and Airport Closure

Indonesia’s Ruang volcano, located off the island of Sulawesi, erupted on Tuesday, emitting ash and lava. This comes after an earlier eruption this month prompted hundreds of evacuations and the closure of an airport. The country’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) raised the alert level to the highest following the morning eruption, […]

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Tragic Shooting in Charlotte Leaves Three Law Enforcement Officers Dead

Tragic Shooting in Charlotte Leaves Three Law Enforcement Officers Dead

At least three law enforcement officers were killed in a shooting incident in Charlotte, North Carolina, while attempting to serve a warrant on Monday afternoon, according to police. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings announced during a news conference that a suspect was killed in a shootout with officers. “Today is an absolute tragic day for […]

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Anthony Albanese

Australia’s Prime Minister Declares Domestic Violence a ‘National Crisis’ Amid Nationwide Protests

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has labeled domestic violence a “national crisis” following widespread protests across the nation this past weekend. The demonstrations, which saw thousands rallying in cities throughout Australia, were ignited by the alarming deaths of 27 women this year, attributed to gender-based violence in a country of 27 million people. Speaking to […]

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Mashal Sherzad

Former DEI Manager Sues University of Minnesota Over Firing for Controversial Photo

Mashal Sherzad, a 29-year-old former model who had transitioned to a career as a diversity, equity, and inclusion manager at the University of Minnesota, is suing the institution after her dismissal for posing in front of an Israeli flag defaced with swastikas. Sherzad, who identifies as a queer Muslim of Afghan descent and SWANA (South […]

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