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  • Judge approves deal on women’s soccer inequality

    Women’s soccer sued the USSF in 2019 over allegedly unequal pay compared to the men’s soccer team. So far, a federal district court judge has approved a settlement that would equalize conditions in some areas, including charter flights, hotel accommodations, venue selection and professional staff. The Associated Press has the story: Women’s soccer getting closer…

  • Taliban not ready for talks with U.S. and Turkey

    Proposed talks set up by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken between the U.S., Turkish leadership and the Taliban to discuss a proposed peace plan drafted by Blinken are falling apart. The Taliban has said it will not attend the conference planned for later this week. The Associated Press has the story: Peace talks scheduled…

  • Turkey and Libya cooperate on maritime borders

    Angering Greece and Cyprus, the nations of Turkey and Libya have forged ahead on their own reaffirming their commitment to a controversial 2019 maritime agreement. Turkey is trying to help the ravaged country of Libya, but Greece and Cyprus say it undermines the rights of other eastern Mediterranean countries. The Associated Press has the story:…

  • Daunte Wright killed in Minneapolis, violent protests start

    Another black man has been killed by police in Minneapolis, and riots started immediately. Daunte Wright was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb. Violent protests began, with 20 businesses damaged. His mother asked people to refrain from rioting. The Associated Press has the story: Another black man killed by…

  • Two former officials named to cyber posts

    President Joe Biden continues to add people to lead government, most recently to top cyber posts. They include a brand-new position called national cyber director. The Associated Press has the story: Former Senior NSA officials selected for cyber roles in Biden administration WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has selected two former senior National Security…

  • Will Smith pulls film out of Ga. over voting law

    There is a backlash taking place against Georgia’s new voting law, which makes it more difficult to commit voter fraud. Some believe the law is racist and will disproportionately hurt blacks and other minorities. However, the major studios have remained quiet. Actor Will Smith is pulling production of his forthcoming slavery movie “Emancipation” from Georgia…

  • Russian feminist prosecuted for pornography

    Trial started Monday in the case of a feminist accused of distributing pornography. Yulia Tsvetkova shared artwork portraying female anatomy on social media as part of a feminist goal of encouraging followers to fight stigma and taboo surrounding the female body, but the Russian government labeled it pornography. The Associated Press has the story: Feminist…

  • Iran says Israel behind nuclear facility cyberattack

    Tensions between Iran and Israel remain high after a cyberattack damaged centrifuges at Iran’s underground Natanz nuclear facility. Israeli media stated that the government was behind it, but Israeli government has not acknowledged responsibility. Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh warned that the country will take revenge. The Associated Press has the story: Israel likely…

  • Lebanon claims another stretch of area with Israel

    The dispute between Israel and Lebanon over maritime territory in order to gain access to oil and natural gas deposits just expanded. Both nations are claiming the same 330 square miles. This new decree by Lebanon would give the country another 550 square miles that Israel also claims. The Associated Press has the story: Lebanon…

  • Trump to McConnell: “stone-cold loser” “Son Of TB”

    Trump to McConnell: “stone-cold loser” “SOTB” PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be a unifying weekend for a Republican Party at war with itself over former President Donald Trump’s divisive leadership. But Trump himself shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP’s top donors when he insulted…