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Report highlights how Russia lures young Africans to fight in Ukraine

In tonight's edition, a report highlights how Russia lures young Africans to fight in Ukraine. Also, widespread delays in Uganda's presidential election. And the official draw for the Women’s African ...

6dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

US visa freeze begins for 26 African countries

In tonight's edition, the US puts a pause on the processing of permanent residency visas for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African ones. Also, Nigerian police walk back on earlier denials...

1dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

Donald Trump's latest visa ban hits African countries hard

A decision by the US government to suspend visa procedures for numerous countries, including African ones, has come into effect. Experts say it is part of Donald Trump's strategy of portraying immigra...

10hDeutsche WellePoliticsImpact

Douglas Adams on the English–American cultural divide over "heroes"

Article URL: https://shreevatsa.net/post/douglas-adams-cultural-divide/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46719222 Points: 19 # Comments: 1...

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Why the Tech World Thinks the American Dream Is Dying

Article URL: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/why-the-tech-world-thinks-the-american-dream-is-dying-daf793dc Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46668394 Points: 5 # Comments: 3...

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Native American Tribes Claim Kalshi Prediction Markets 'Siphon' Money From Casinos

Connecticut tribes said in an amicus brief supporting the state's crackdown on prediction market operators that Kalshi siphons away casino revenue....

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Sadio Mane takes Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final

In tonight's edition, Sadio Mane thrashed home a dramatic ⁠winner to send Senegal into the Africa Cup of Nations final after they edged Egypt 1-0. And the shutdown of the internet in Uganda ahead of t...

Jan 14France 24SportsImpact

Uvalde gunman fired 117 shots before officer entered the school: Official

Prosecutors are wrapping up their case against former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales....

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Uvalde trial: Verdict reached in case against former school police officer

A verdict has been reached in the trial of former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales....

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Ugandans vote amid internet blackout and police repression

Ugandans head to the polls on Thursday for presidential elections with President Yoweri Museveni seeking to extend his 40 years in power amid repression and internet blackouts....

Jan 15France 24Politics

Half of all Sudanese children not in education due to civil war

In tonight's edition, an unspoken crisis emerges in Sudan, as the country faces one of the world's longest school closures. Also, South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park reels from devastating floo...

22mFrance 24world_newsImpact

'Most Iranians realise that any US military action puts a further target on their backs'

Iran's top judge hinted at fast trials and executions for those who were detained in nationwide protests against the country's theocracy, Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi welcomes Scott Lucas, Professor of A...

Jan 14France 24PoliticsImpact

Costa Rica builds new mega-prison modelled on El Salvador jail

El Salvador's gang-busting President Nayib Bukele on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for a prison in Costa Rica modeled on his own CECOT mega-jail that rights groups say is the setting for serious...

6dFrance 24PoliticsImpact

The youngest millennials turn 30 this year. We looked at where they live, if they're married, and how much they make.

Alexandria Rucker is turning 30 this year. Courtesy of Alexandria Rucker The youngest millennials turn 30 in 2026, marking a generational milestone in America. This cohort of new adults is more divers...

5dBusiness InsidersocietyImpact

America's homebuilding is powered by immigrant workers. Here are the places that rely on them the most.

The cities building the most homes rely more heavily on immigrant labor. Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times The cities that build and remodel the most homes rely the most heavily on immigrant worker...

4dBusiness Insiderreal_estateImpact

America's largest labor movement joins the fight against ICE

ICE officers have made over 2,500 arrests in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty Images The AFL-CIO has endorsed a Minnesota economic blackout on January 23 in response t...

5dBusiness InsiderPoliticsImpact

I moved to Spain over a decade ago and visit the Bay Area yearly. After a few weeks in California, I remember why I stay abroad.

The author left San Francisco over a decade ago. Courtesy of the author I crave going home to the Bay Area, but long visits remind me why Spain feels right. The Bay Area feels car-bound, expensive, ru...

Jan 14Business InsiderlifestyleImpact

How ICE chaos and a boycott plan are turning Minnesota retailers into community spaces

Community donations at Smitten Kitten (left and right), and BabyBel Mozzarella the cat (middle), are supporting Minnesotans. Mikayla Stanek (Smitten Kitten); Vanessa Beardsley (Catzen) January is typi...

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I quit finance at 54 to go full-time with my matchmaking side hustle. I love having a career where being older is an asset.

Cassindy Chao now works as a full-time matchmaker. Courtesy of Cassindy Chao Cassindy Chao worked in finance, including at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, but felt she never thrived. She started matchmak...

4dBusiness InsiderlifestyleImpact

Inside the relationship of Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance, who are expecting their fourth child

Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and his wife Usha Vance arrive to speak at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in St. Cloud, Minn. Alex Brandon/AP JD Vance, Donald...

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