What It Was Like to Know Gloria Steinem
When a 33‑year‑old organizer first met Gloria Steinem in 2007, she was still learning how the feminist icon had shaped grassroots movements.…
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EU Proposes New Law to Protect Children Under 15 on Social Media
The European Union is set to introduce the KIDS Act, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing online safety for minors under the age of 15.…
Carbon Deals Threaten Indigenous Rights in Bolivia’s Pando Region
In the remote Amazonian province of Pando, Bolivia, community leaders are sounding alarms over secretive carbon‑credit agreements that could…
A great time with Uncle Junior from the Sopranos: best podcasts of the week
Dominic Chianese, 95, and his son Dominic Chianese Jr, 62, have launched a new podcast series offering intimate reflections on their lives a…
The EU’s plan for ‘weaponized’ migration
Ursula von der Leyen is set to deliver her State of the European Union address in Brussels on September 14, 2026, where she will outline a n…
US Energy Deputy Seeks to Strengthen Asia’s Power Security
On September 14, 2026, James Danly, the U.S. Department of Energy’s deputy secretary, spoke at Gastech Bangkok. He outlined ways Washington …
Strike on Iranian Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz Leaves One Dead
A missile strike on an Iranian cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz killed one sailor and wounded four others, Iranian state media reported …
Saudi Arabia Issues Attack Alerts for Border Regions Near Yemen
Saudi civil defence authorities issued temporary warnings of possible attacks in the Abha area and surrounding Khamis Mushait region on Sund…
Dover unrest exposes serious flaws in Britain’s handling of far-right extremism
A group of masked men in black clothing descended on the port of Dover last weekend, creating a scene of mass intimidation that shocked obse…
Iran-US Tensions Escalate After Commercial Vessel Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
One person was killed and several others injured when a commercial ship came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday morning, accordi…
Taron Egerton’s ‘Everybody Wants to Fck Me’ Turns Into a Nightmare of Awkward Encounters
Actor Taron Egerton stars in the dark comedy ‘Everybody Wants to F*ck Me’, a film about a well‑meaning man navigating uncomfortable, viral‑s…
Rugby Icon Tackles HIV Stigma on Rio's Ipanema Beach
Retired rugby star Gareth Thomas, HIV positive, joined the Tackle HIV campaign at Rio de Janeiro’s Ipanema Beach on September 12, 2026. The …
September 11 changed Afghanistan, but now it's back where it started
Two decades after the 9/11 attacks triggered the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan, the country has returned to Taliban control, erasing much…
India’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy Shifts After 9/11
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, India continues to refine its approach to global terrorism. The nation views the 2001 even…
Former University of Michigan hockey players sue over decades-old abuse
More than a dozen former University of Michigan hockey players have filed a lawsuit against the university. They allege that coaches sexuall…
US Diesel Prices Break $6 Per Gallon Threshold for First Time
On Thursday, the national average price for diesel fuel in the United States exceeded $6 per gallon for the first time in history, according…
German politicians urge EU to pause gas car ban based on full lifecycle analysis
A group of German lawmakers has formally requested the European Union delay its scheduled phase-out of internal combustion engines. They arg…
Calls Grow for Investigation After ICE Agents Seen Attacking Protesters
Civil rights groups demand accountability after video shows ICE officers using force against demonstrators in Los Angeles during an immigrat…
California passes new laws limiting addictive social media features for kids
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation into law on September 10, 2026, imposing strict limits on social media platforms used by children. …
Will foreign workers leave South Africa?
Anti-immigrant protests have resurfaced in South Africa, with angry demonstrators taking to the streets in major cities. For months, they ha…
More than a dozen children killed in fire at eastern DR Congo schools
At least 14 schoolchildren died and several others were injured when a fire swept through two schools in the eastern Democratic Republic of …
Black Women on Stage: A New London Chapter for Ntozake Shange’s Classic
A revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking „choreopoem” has opened the doors of London’s Yard Theatre, bringing a landmark piece of Black …
UK Flights Set to Resume Normal Schedule as Primark Announces Future Home‑Delivery Service
London, 10 September 2026 – After two days of chaotic cancellations and delays, airlines operating out of the United Kingdom say they expect…
Oil prices surge past $100 per barrel amid escalating Iran-US tensions
Brent crude futures climbed above the $100 mark on Wednesday, reaching their highest settlement since late May as hostilities between Iran a…