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Washington, D.C. Staff Writer   Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies   Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey,...

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Senegal protests: More clashes erupt as death toll rises

Clashes between supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and the police have killed at least 15 people. The violence erupted after he was sentenced to two years in prison.

2 years ago

Is India doing enough to make train travel safe?

The Odisha crash in India has put a spotlight on safety as the government modernizes the country's extensive railway network and infrastructure.

2 years ago

‘I hate it here’: Lizzo threatens to quit music ​

Lizzo has made the shock announcement that she may quit the music industry over incessant fat-shaming after a series of vicious comments made on Twitter.

3 years ago

​4000 pages of docs reveal Epstein’s last days ​

A trove of 4000 pages of prison documents have shed new light on the final days of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.


 

3 years ago

Mexican music is blowing up. Peso Pluma could be its first global star.

Thanks to the streaming era, and a new generation of artists eager to collaborate across genres, regional Mexican music is at an inflection point

 

3 years ago

This old man trend is taking off. Source: Backgrid Why these old men need to be stopped

A new trend has taken off in Hollywood and it might be one of the worst things famous people have made normal in ages.

3 years ago

YouTube stops deleting false 2020 election claims

YouTube will stop removing videos with false claims of fraud in the 2020 presidential election, the social media platform announced on Friday.

3 years ago

Britain’s defense chief, a contender to run NATO, lays out his vision

In an interview, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace says the alliance must press its members to spend more on defense if Russia is to be contained

3 years ago

India train crash: More than 230 dead after Odisha incident

At least 233 people are now known to have been killed and 900 injured in a multiple train collision in India's eastern Odisha state, officials say.

3 years ago

California Spent $17 Billion on Homelessness. It’s Not Working.

The Wood Street encampment for years drew people with nowhere to live, until a fire made finding a solution an urgent—and frustrating—task.

3 years ago

'I got sandbagged': Biden trips and falls while handing out diplomas at Air Force Academy graduation

Biden 'fine' after falling on stage during Air Force Academy graduation, White House says.

 

3 years ago

Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko sentenced to two years for 'corrupting youth'

A court in Senegal on Wednesday sentenced opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years in prison on charges of "corrupting youth" but acquitted him of rape and issuing death threats.

3 years ago

Downtown San Francisco is at a tipping-point

The city faces several crises, but one stands out

3 years ago

Macron extends olive branch to Eastern Europeans

The French president was applauded for hitting several popular policy notes in the east.

3 years ago

Debt limit deal passes House, heads to Senate as June 5 default looms

The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial U.S. House vote. Congressional leaders looking for support are running into stiff opposition. 

3 years ago

Daymond John seeks temporary restraining order against former ‘Shark Tank’ contestants

A federal judge in New Jersey dismissed the case this week without prejudice, citing jurisdictional issues.

3 years ago

Amazon to pay over $30 million for Ring and Alexa privacy violations

  • Hackers disproportionately targeted cameras that the company advertises for indoor use.

3 years ago

Poland is rearming itself at high speed — could Canada take a lesson from Warsaw?

South Korea just delivered new tanks and guns to Poland only months after the contract was signed

3 years ago

‘You fools’: Star hits back at haters

Billie Eilish has hit back at online trolls who have criticised her style and branded her a “sellout”.

3 years ago

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