‘Martha’s rule’: ministers consider law to give right to second medical opinion
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Death Valley Could Take Months to Reopen After Hurricane
Death Valley National Park remains closed and parts of it might take months to reopen in the aftermath of Hurricane Hilary, the remnants of which dumped torrential rains on the desert destination, damaging every road in the massive park.
US Consulate in Mexico Border Town Tells Staff ‘to Shelter in Place’ Amid Gun Violence
The U.S. Consulate in the northern Mexican border town of Matamoros on Monday said its “employees are currently under a shelter in place order” due to gun violence in the city.In recent years Matamoros, which borders the southern U.S. city of Brownsville in Texas, has been…[#item_full_content]
GOP to Seize on Accounting Error in Ukraine Aid Fight
As lawmakers are returning to Congress this week following their August recess, a fight is expected over President Joe Biden’s request for additional funding for Ukraine.[#item_full_content]
NYC Subway’s Payment System Causes Privacy Scare
A feature on the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s website allowing passengers to check their travel history is under fire for posing a potential privacy risk.
US-Born Workers Drop by 1.2M, Foreign Born Spike
Labor statistics show that 1.2 million native-born workers lost their jobs last month while the number of foreign-born workers increased by 668,000 in August.[#item_full_content]
Rolling Stones to Release 1st Studio Album in 18 Years
The wait is over: The Rolling Stones will soon release new music.On Monday, the band announced they are preparing to release their first album of original material in 18 years – since 2005’s “A Bigger Bang.”Titled “Hackney Diamonds,” the band will share details of the…[#item_full_content]
Five detained in Cyprus after British woman accuses them of gang-rape
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Pride Group Excluded From Iowa Town’s Labor Day Parade
A local LGBTQ pride group was excluded from a southwest Iowa town’s Labor Day parade, apparently by the city’s mayor, who cited safety concerns.Shenandoah Pride planned to have a small group walking with a banner and a drag performer riding in a convertible, with candy,…
US-Born Workers Drop by 1.2M, Foreign Born Spike
Labor statistics show that 1.2 million native-born workers lost their jobs last month while the number of foreign-born workers increased by 668,000 in August.